April 27-May 1

Grade 8 Digital Learning Activities


ELA

Day 1 Week of April 27 - May 1

Title: First read of "The Idea of America"
Instructions: Open the activity in Google Slides to see the directions for today. All directions and translations can be found on slide 2.
Link to Interactive Google Slides: Week of 4/27 - 8th ELA Interactive Slides Day 1

Day 2 Week of April 27 - May 1

Title: Tracking central idea in "The Idea of America"
Instructions: Open the activity in Google Slides to see the directions for today. All directions and translations can be found on slide 2.
Link to Interactive Google Slides: Week of 4/27 - 8th ELA Interactive Slides Day 2

Day 3 Week of April 27 - May 1

Title: First read of "Ain't I a Woman"
Instructions: Open the activity in Google Slides to see the directions for today. All directions and translations can be found on slide 2.
Link to Interactive Google Slides: Week of 4/27 - 8th ELA Interactive Slides Day 3

Day 4 Week of April 27 - May 1

Title: Tracking central idea in "Ain't I a Woman"
Instructions: Open the activity in Google Slides to see the directions for today. All directions and translations can be found on slide 2.
Link to Interactive Google Slides: Week of 4/27 - 8th ELA Interactive Slides Day 4

Day 5 Week of April 27 - May 1

Title: Writing Tool
Instructions: Use this document to plan your writing.
Link to Writing Tool: Week of 4/27 - 8th ELA Writing Tool Day 5

Newcomers/ELD

Title: Learning about Covid-19
Translated Instructions:
Day One
  • Instructions: This week you will learn more about the Covid-19 virus. We will learn (1) how and why to wash our hands, (2) how and why to “social distance,” (3) what people did during the 1918 flu, and (4) how you might tell your story in the future. Today, we will learn about the importance of hand washing.
  • Links to Interactive Assignments:

Day Two
  • Instructions: This week you will learn more about the Covid-19 virus. We will learn (1) how and why to wash our hands, (2) how and why to “social distance,” (3) what people did during the 1918 flu, and (4) how you might tell your story in the future. Today, we will learn about the importance of hand washing.
  • Links to Interactive Assignments:

Days Three and Four
  • Instructions: This week you will learn more about the Covid-19 virus. We will learn (1) how and why to wash our hands, (2) how and why to “social distance,” (3) what people did during the 1918 flu, and (4) how you might tell your story in the future. Yesterday we learned about social distancing. Today and tomorrow, we will learn about Philadelphia and the 1918 flu.
  • Links to Interactive Assignments and Video:

Day Five
  • Instructions: This week you will learn more about the Covid-19 virus. We will learn (1) how and why to wash our hands, (2) how and why to “social distance,” (3) what people did during the 1918 flu, and (4) how you might tell your story in the future. Today, we will reflect on what we can do now and in the future.
  • Links to Interactive Assignments and Video:

Math

Week of April 27 - May 1

  • Title: Graphing Linear Equations
  • Instructions: Follow the directions on the google slides.

Science

Activity 1 Week of April 27 - May 1


Title: Evolution by Natural Selection
Instructions: Read the text linked in the interactive document. As you read, answer the questions in this interactive document. Need more help? Use the sentence starters linked in the interactive document.
Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3I-VckScgoM6tIhhSMckYoVsfpY7lH1icnXRmm2e60/copyFocus on Language: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18rZ6Da5Y_jZnLYHUWDv17ATs9IaWprTztN_Q3Og_0kM/copy

Activity 2 Week of April 27 - May 1


Title: Peppered Moth Simulation Game
Instructions: Part A:This simulation allows you to watch natural selection in action. A population of moths will be released in a forest. At the beginning, the population is 50% light moths and 50% dark. During the simulation, graphs at the bottom will record any changes in the population. The only factor different between the two types of moths is the color of the wings.Your role in the simulation is that of a predator. Guide the bird with the mouse to the moths. Click on the moth with the mouse to eat the moth. Every time you eat a moth, you will hear the crunch of an exoskeleton.If you miss the moth, you will hear the bird call. Eat as many moths as possible in the minute you have.Complete the simulation twice, once using both the light and once using the dark background. Click the link here to complete the simulation.Part B:After completing the simulation, answer the questions below by typing in the yellow boxes.Need Additional Help? Use the Evolution Activity #2 Sentence Starter document linked here.
Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130T7NYOolcQuSpdnWmMgF5cJODjD2kHJKMD911TFUkY/copy

Activity 3 Week of April 27 - May 1


Title: Learning About Peppered Moth Natural Selection
Instructions: Read the 2 short articles and answer the questions in the interactive document.
Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yy3YxQKbpW_JU_LMfjPBixnS_tR8bBI2CVQ5PSKXd7I/copy

Activity 4 Week of April 27 - May 1


Title: Analyzing Natural Selection in Medium Ground Finches
Instructions: Read the story and look at the data table. Then complete the graph and answer the question in the interactive slides. Need extra help? View the sentence starters on slide linked on slide 5.
Links: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hGdjILMreLohZmq42-7ZVffOjVD0RvMHgC4-4eLRPBI/copy

Activity 5 Week of April 27 - May 1


Title: Natural Selection Quiz
Instructions: Take this “quiz” on natural selection to test your knowledge. If you need help, the activity will give you hints and give you feedback on your answers as you go! Need additional help? Click on "Use a Hint" at the bottom of the page or ask an adult to help you read through the quiz.
Links: https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/amnh/human-evolutio/darwin-and-evolution-by-natural-selection/e/quiz-darwin-and-evolution-by-natural-selectionFocus on Language Knowledge Rating and Writing Task: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1unX7G6obvNiXR31D5k24RdaIb4iCRne4vN0KDUa8JMM/copy

Social Studies

Activities 1 & 2

Title: Geography and Types of Maps
Instructions: 
  1. Navigate the Google Slide deck, following all directions and completing all activities
  2. At the end of Activity 1, complete the Physical and Human Geography activity 
  3. At the end of Activity 2, complete the Types of Maps activity

Resources:
  1. Google Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17UCMMZ6wusAn_H1PJgmIZmt9noQblZuBchdsSQTDIeY/copy
  2. Physical and Human Geography activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqWxspKOY5rpjq4mJYFSSZt65m7NVUZpmHzxx9LzLAQ/copy
  3. Types of Maps activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSooZVfElv6KbK0TY2AfWp4VFs4w86fVLRybhPYZZCs/copy

Activity 3

Title: Humans and Their Environment
Instructions: 
  1. Navigate the Google Slide deck, following all directions and completing all activities
  2. Complete the Humans and Their Environment activity 

Resources:
  1. Google Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mZf1IDJ15K5vwUfLEil4_WZWmHRAcaXj_xpNt24idKw/copy
  2. Humans and Their Environment activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIMsd8E9vNo10ghcjF14-GP4_dm9tjp-UbHbz1PgyLc/copy

Activities 4 & 5

Title: Geography and the Pandemic
Instructions: 
  1. Navigate the Google Slide deck, following all directions and completing all activities
  2. At the end of Activity 4, complete the Geography and the Pandemic activity 
  3. At the end of Activity 5, complete the Coronavirus and Native Americans activity 

Resources:
  1. Google Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tONjpZRKoZQ-IN9W62_RkIN27jOjnqQvKpDcI2HHEt8/copy
  2. Geography and the Pandemic activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQVnkBH9RU2cp33fr1U0F7M7VK9olx85SjR7Du0KI_Y/copy
  3. Coronavirus and Native Americans activity:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHq8Fg10bzrhXt3RjdFZjlAszZeGtAshmTmsPkhevC8/copy