6th-8th Grade Resources
Art
6th Grade- Emotion in Art and poetry
Students learn how to view art in difference perspectives, as well as thinking deeper about their own emotions and express them in art. This lesson includes resources, activities, and objectives. Thanks “Incredible Art Department.”
7th grade- Face Study (draw the other half)
This lesson helps students see and understand how to draw faces by using half of a magazine photo, and drawing the other half. Thanks “Kinder Art.”
6th Grade- Dream House Drawing
In this lesson students have an opportunity to learn more about architecture, and new drawing techniques. Lesson comes with objectives, steps, and reference guides to guide students in drawing their dream house. Thanks “ Incredible Art Department.”
8th grade- 1,2 and 3- point perspective
Students learn an introduction of point perspective. This lesson includes objectives, vocabulary, references, and step-by-step guide. Thanks “Incredible Art Department.”
7th Grade- blind contour drawing
In this lesson students train the eye to draw what it really sees rather than what it thinks it sees. Thanks “Kinder Art.”
8th Grade- starry night watercolor interpretation
Students will create their interpretations of Van Gogh's Starry Night. They will learn new design elements and develop new art skills. This lesson includes references and objectives. Thanks “incredible Art Department.”
stem
6th-8th Grade- Disney Imagineer
Imagineering in a Box is designed to pull back the curtain to show you how artists, designers and engineers work together to create theme parks. Go behind the scenes with Disney Imagineers and complete project-based exercises to design a theme park of your very own.
6th-8th grade- Science
Brother use YouTube as a platform to explain things to students with virtual arts and story telling and a verity of different topics.
6th-8th grade- Green our planet
Students of all ages can learn from the Green Our Planet's experts with video lessons on STEM, nutrition, gardening, hydroponics and more. Learn how to grow fresh veggies at home with our farmers; discover the science of growing plants in water with our hydroponics experts and cook up a healthy storm with our chefs!
6th-8th Grade- Bill Nye Science Guy
All the details from the original Bill Nye The Science Guy series is available on his website. Follow along to learn while watching many different episodes. Thanks “Bill Nye.”
6th-8th Grade- Nevada Mining Classroom
Bringing hands on mining into the classroom. Thanks “Nevada Mining Association.”
Reading/ Writing
6Th-8th GRADE- READ WRITE THINK
You can easily interface lesson plans and activities into classroom use. Everything is so well-organized that you’ll know exactly which standards are being met. The huge number of resources here almost guarantees you’ll find something that works. Thanks “Read Write Think.”
6th-8th GRADE- CHILDREN STORIES
Founded in 2008, freechildrenstories.com operates on the simple principle that children's development is paramount. Our mission is to offer meaningful storytelling to each reader around the globe, with access to the internet, for free. Thanks “Free Children Stories.”
6th-8th GRADE- SMITHSONIAN TWEEN TRIBUNE
Teachers can use Tween Tribune to support students’ reading development. Since most of the articles aren’t focused on pressing topics or newsworthy current events, its best as supplemental, casual activity. It’s easy for teachers to find interesting articles, assign them to students and then encourage them to complete the quizzes and participate in discussions. Thanks “Smithsonian.”
6th-8th GRADE- FLOCABULARY
Flocabulary recognizes the power of Hip-Hop as a method for reaching students. What we’re really doing is allowing teachers and students to learn together. Thanks “Flocabulary.”
6th-8th GRADE- 60 FREE WRITE IDEAS
This website explains the benefits of writing prompts and give you 60 free writing prompts to spark your students imagination. Thanks “Freewrite.”
math
6th-8th GRADE- HOODA MATH
HoodaMath.com, a free online math games site. Founded by a middle school math teacher, Hooda Math offers over 300 Math Games for all ages. Thanks “Hooda Math.”
6th-8th GRADE- INTERACTIVE MATH
Created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this site features lesson plans, games, interactive activities and brain teasers. Thanks “Illuminations.”
6th-8th GRADE- MATH GAMES
A great way to engage kids who would otherwise loathe math practice (and also just a fun way for anyone to review important skills!) is to play a game. Thanks “Math Geek Mama.”
6th-8th GRADE- MATH LESSONS
Make learning fun! A fun way to entertain and provide students with valuable math lessons. Thanks “Prodigy.”
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