Get Started:
- What three key things do you think upcoming 6th graders need to know about middle school in order to prepare them for their 6th grade year?
- What are some lessons/tips that you have learned that will help you and future middle-schoolers get through the rest of middle school?
- What should the role of school be?
- What key lessons about middle school life have you learned so far?
Bill Gates 11 Rules:
After watching this video, create a list where you give advice to elementary students about life in middle school and the key things that you believe will lead to their success.
After watching this video, create a list where you give advice to elementary students about life in middle school and the key things that you believe will lead to their success.
Closure:
Take out a sheet of paper and answer the following question about the 11 Rules. Be prepared to share it with the class.
Which pieces of advice do you agree with? Why? Which do you think are wrong? Why?
Create your own COAT of ARMS
A Coat of Arms is a collection of symbols, usually represented on a shield, that represent a family, person, or organization.
Directions: Plot the coordinate points in order. Connect the points with a straight line using a straightedge or a ruler. Draw the lines as you plot each point. Put a check in the box after you plot each point.
Click HERE to find examples.