Current BatesConnect Learning Tools: “Middle school”
A Trip to Iceland
This five-minute video explores the country of Iceland.
Online Learning Skills
Three short videos describing and demonstrating skills related to Zoom, Google Drive, and Gmail.
A Long Walk to Water – Research Skills
This 5 minute video investigates how to conduct research.
The Endangerment of Honey Bees
This five-minute animation video explains the concept of extinction and endangered species, then goes into depth about why honey bees are endangered/important. There is also a lesson plan, quiz and word search to reinforce these concepts.
Sustainability and Renewable Resources
This five-minute video describes the importance of sustainability and goes over types of renewable/nonrenewable resources and ways to live sustainably.
The Maine Lobster Mystery
This 5 minute video explores the environmental impact on lobstering in Maine.
Decimals on a Number Line
A lesson plan focusing on decimals on a number line and adding and subtracting rational numbers. Two designed worksheets to go along with answer keys attached!
Integers Thermometer Lesson
This is a lesson plan that aims to teach students the integer system and absolute value based on the real-life example of the thermometer.
Executive Functioning
The executive functioning plan aims to teach students’ organizational skills such as time management using Google calendar or planner, organizational skills of school materials using Google Calendar or binders, and note-taking both handwritten notes and Google Docs.
Literacy Packet
The literacy lesson plan aims to improve students’ reading comprehension by teaching students how to identify thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting evidence. We have created a packet of worksheets where students can choose which worksheets best benefit their learning styles.
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