Grades 6-8

At-home lessons for your middle school student in all subject areas. Click the green link to access the resource.

Resources Containing All Subjects

ALSDE 6-8 Resources – Collection of remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents

Alabama Virtual Library Middle School Resources – The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and residents of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge.

EBSCOed Grades 6-8 Distance Learning Resources – Resources curated by grade and subject area PreK-12

Learn @ Home with Alabama Public Television Middle School Resources APT’s new website includes a variety of activities, downloadable materials and digital resources that complement broadcast schedules and extend learning opportunities

PBS Learning Media – Interactive media and lessons for PreK-12 students

Khan Academy – Self-paced, interactive content (practice problems, videos and articles) for students in every grade and most major subject areas. Includes daily schedules for school closures as well as a distance learning survival guide.

TedEd Middle School Lessons – Build and customize lessons around any TED talk, Ted-Ed animations, or any video on YouTube

Smithsonian Learning Lab – PreK-12 Resources, training, and support to assist caregivers, teachers, and students during the pandemic

Power My Learning – Curated middle school content of high-quality playlists for students and families

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.

Reading/English Language Arts

ALSDE 6-8 Reading Remote Resources – Collection of middle school reading remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

ALSDE 6-8 ELA Resources – Collection of middle school ELA remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

Alabama Public Television 6-8 Grade ELA Media Library – A collection of English Language Arts materials and activities to supplement APT’s broadcast schedule and reading comprehension.

EBSCOed Grades 6-8 English Language Arts Resources A variety of ELA resources for grades 6-8 including games, apps, and virtual libraries with interactive features.

National Geographic 6-8 Grade ELA Resource Library – A wide assortment of 6-8 grade literacy resources from in-the-field projects to digital resources.

Wide Open School 6-8 Grade Reading & Writing Resources – Audiobooks, writing prompts, and language games for practicing reading comprehension and creative writing.

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.

CommonLit – Free access to over 2,000 high-quality reading passages with accompanying guiding questions and assessments.  There are also Spanish passages available.

Quill – Free online writing and grammar activities

Math/Science

ALSDE 6-8 Math Remote Resources – Collection of middle school math remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

ALSDE 6-8 Science Remote Resources – Collection of middle school science remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

AMSTI Curated K-12 Math Remote Learning Resources – Collection of remote learning resources aligned to the 2016 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics curated by grade level K-8 as well as subject (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)

Alabama Public Television 6-8 Grade Math Media Library – A collection of interactive math materials and activities to supplement APT’s broadcast schedule.

Alabama Public Television 6-8 Grade Science Media Library – A collection of interactive science materials and activities to supplement APT’s broadcast schedule.

NASA Middle School Stem Engagement – The NASA website provides a selection of STEM resources for students in grades 5-8

National Geographic Middle School Education – Wide assortment of Grades 6-8 resources from in-the-field projects to digital resource

XtraMath – Free supplemental math videos, lessons, and activities

EBSCOed Grades 6-8 STEM Resources – A comprehensive list of grade-level appropriate math and science resources.

National Geographic K-12 STEM Resource Library – Wide assortment of K-12 STEM resources from in-the-field projects to digital resources

Wide Open School Grades 6-8 Math Resources – Math practice with virtual and offline activities. Free math games, apps, and activities to do at home.

Wide Open School 6-8 Science Resources– Free engaging STEM projects that explore nature and space.

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.

Computer Science

ALSDE 6-8 Digital Literacy & Computer Science Resources – Collection of middle school computer science remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

Code.org Middle/High School Programs – Computer Science fundamental courses for middle and high school students

Scratch – Coding for students ages 8-16, students can code their own interactive stories, animations, and games

EBSCOed Grades 6-8 Computer Science Resources- A comprehensive list of grade-level appropriate computer science resources.

Hour of Code- Every year, organizations submit their activities and tutorials for consideration by a review board of teachers, and 115 new activities have been added for 2020! There are over 700 activities to choose from in all. In some of this year’s tutorials, children can explore the oceans with SciGirls, learn to code and meditate with CodeSpeak Labs, build a climate clock with Vidcode, or dive into tons of different CS topics like AI, data processing, app & game design, and more!

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.

Social Studies/Humanities

ALSDE 6-8 Social Studies Remote Resources – Collection of middle school social studies remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

EBSCOed Grades PreK-5 Social Studies Resources- A comprehensive list of grade-level appropriate Social Studies resources.

National Geographic 6-8 Social Studies Resource Library – Wide assortment of Grades 6-8 Social Studies resources from in-the-field projects to digital resource

Wide Open School 6-8 Social Studies Resources–  A variety of social studies experiences all in one place. Free history games, apps, videos, and activities to do at home.

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.

FDIC: Money Smart for Young People Grades 6-8 – Innovative standards-aligned curriculum from the FDIC that includes lessons, ideas for grade-level modification, real-life exercises and examples, suggestions for optional resources to reinforce student understanding, and guides for parents and caregivers.

iCivics Remote Learning Toolkit for Families – Games, lessons, and weekly planners that promote fun and easy civic learning.

Duolingo – A free website that provides foreign language instruction through games

Health/Physical Education

ALSDE 6-8 Health & PE Remote Resources – Collection of middle school social studies remote learning resources compiled by ALSDE as part of the Roadmap to Reopening Guidance documents.

GoNoodle – Physical activity and mindfulness videos and activities grades K-8

Wellness Matters: K-12 Health & Wellness Courses – K-12 health resources, divided by elementary, middle, and high school lessons

Kahoot – Choose from millions of games on any topic and subject.