Activities and Assignments May 18 – May 22


Activities Update for Week of May 18 – May 22

  • This list is also available on MS Teams in the General Channel.
  • TOP PRIORITY Report Card Reflection, IP, MACC MALL, PODCAST. Monitor deadlines.
  • Do the NEED to DO items first, then do optional choices.
  • Need help, please ask.

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MAKER HOUR (60 minutes)
Do something creative! 

Need to Do:

  • ADST/Financial Literacy – MACC Mall: Create a prototype of your product to present to our MACC Shark Tank with a brand name, slogan, and jingle. Product packaging needs to be aesthetic!  Prototype with photo due May 31st.
  • ADST/LA/Public Speaking – PODCAST:  Write, practice, and record your Podcast, with a commercial for your MACC Mall Product. When done, please finish rubric reflection for assessment. See MS Teams. Recordings due June 8th.
  • ADST/LA/Public Speaking – MACC Mall: You will need to present your product to the Shark Tank. Write and practice your speech. See assignment on MS Teams. Be ready to present by June 10th.
  • ART/Photography: A new assignment to play with photography will be posted each week through June. Finish them as you have time. This week: Elements and Principles of Photography 2. Post photos to your E-PORT and MS Teams to share. Ms. D is making a slideshow gallery of the best photos. All photos due June 19th.

Optional Choices:


FITNESS & HEALTH HOUR (60 Minutes) 
Get moving, get some exercise, get your heart pumping!

Need to Do:

  • Physical Health – Heart Workout: Pick one fitness activity each day, either of your own or from the optional choices list, that gets your heart rate up!
  • Personal Awareness – Be calm: Use the APP CALM.  Find a quiet space, put on nice music, look at a pleasant image, and do deep breathing to calm yourself.

Optional Choices:


INDIE READING (30 minutes) 
Read something fun and avoid news/current events.

Need to Do:

  • LA:  Read 30 minutes for fun, relaxation, or learning each day!
  • Join Daily Read Aloud: Ms. D will read the last of Orphan Island each day 2:30-3:00 PM. Drop in, listen to the story! Afterwards ask questions or speak one-on-one with Ms. D if needed. Our next book will be The Inquisitor’s Tale.

Optional Choices:


SERVICE and CONNECTION (30 minutes) 
Clean and help others! Connect with classmates and family. Play! Be kind! 

Need to Do:

  • ZOOM Meeting Wednesday 10:00 AM:  Pajama Day! Wear pajamas and have your favourite breakfast snack. Prepare ahead for periodic table element quiz (links posted on MS Teams under Unit Discussions). Bring your questions!
  • Contribute to our MS Teams channels.  Do the math and writing challenges, or participate in word games and riddles. Be part of your class community!
  • Connect with others!  Connect with a friend! Make sure you have contact with your class community and friends, which is important for your mental health!

Optional Choices:

  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks
  • Do the class OPTIONAL BEST IN SHOW CHALLENGE! See MS Teams. Thank you to those who have already sent in entries! Now Due June 19th.

GENIUS HOUR (60 minutes) 
Learn something new and document your learning in some way.

Need to Do:

  • IP Bibliography: Create a bibliography for IP. See MS Teams. Due June 1st.
  • IP Primary Research:  Finish primary research and post pictures and explanations on your e-port. See MS Teams. Extended, now due June 5th.
  • IP Presentation: Everyone is creating something Ms. D can post electronically. See MS Teams for your rubric and reflection to fill out when done. All items must be sent to Ms. D by June 10th to be included in class display online.
  • Typing: Practice when other assignments are done. Now due June 19th.

Optional Choices:

  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks
  • Thinking about how to present your IP information? Learn how to use one of the Office 365 Tools. Here are tutorials on PowerPoint and other applications. Or, go try out Book Creator. Details for our class account are in your email.


UNIT, NUMERACY, LITERACY HOUR (60 minutes)
Specific learning opportunities at grade level or connected to our unit.

Need to Do:

  • Unit Discussion, Small-Group Meeting: Check email for invite. We will discuss your independent project progress and making sure everyone is on track.
  • Science – Minerals! : Match the minerals to their descriptions. Due May 29th.
  • Report Card Reflection: Finish ASAP!! Hard deadline June 5th, but sooner is better. Take a moment to reflect on your work for the whole year.Complete the self-reflection document in MS Teams and send me a paragraph for your report. Also do an e-port entry on core competencies, which will be attached to your report card via internet link.
  • Socials/Science/Inquiry – Choice Research & 3 Slide PowerPoint: Finish research on unit topic of choice. Create 3 slides with info to share. Write a script and practice so you are prepared. See MS Teams. Due June 5th
  • Socials/Science/LA – Geology/Resources/Economics: Each week I will post sections of online texts about geology, economics, and resources. Read and respond to questions on your e-port. Finish at your own pace. All due June 12th.
  • Math – IXL Financial Literacy and Decimals: Use IXL to do math related to decimals and financial literacy. Ongoing through June 12th.
  • Unit Socials/Science – Earth School: Continue watching Earth School Videos that appear on TED ED. Ongoing through end of June.

Optional Choices:

  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks
  • READ About Unit Topics: Go to EPIC and read any other non-fiction books about money, economics, and other topics. This may help you with your further group research in the required section.

Questions? Email me!

With kindness,

Ms. D