Activities & Assignments June 8 – June 12


Activities Update for Week of June 8 – June 12

  • This list is also available on MS Teams in the General Channel.
  • Assignments are the same whether at school physically or continuing with remote learning at home.
  • Ms. D is in person at school on Monday/Tuesday, meaning responses may be delayed on MS Teams. But, please do email me if you need help!
  • TOP PRIORITIES:  IP, Podcast, MACC Mall Product.

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MAKER HOUR (60 minutes)
Do something creative! 

Need to Do:

  • 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: Present your product to the Shark Tank during the small-group meetings this week Wed. – Fri. Write and practice speech. See assignment on MS Teams. Evaluate yourself after doing the presentation! See email for an invite for a small-group meeting this week, during which those who are ready can present.
  • ART/Photography: A new assignment to play with photography will be posted each week through June. Finish them as you have time. This week: “Get in Shape”. 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:

  • See Optional Daily Activities Page  – a specific page for extra activity ideas.
  • MUSIC: Ms. Fletcher has posted two new assignments called Music Autobiography and My Artist that she said you may be interested in. Visit Ms. Fletcher’s Music Blog
  • Watercolour, Zentangle, Popsicle Stick Lantern, and Rock Mandala Art: See MS Teams for videos and instructions on these Optional Assignments.


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! If you are at school, Ms. D may need to give you guidelines for this so we can do it safely.
  • 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!
  • Read Unit Material on EPIC: Read book Pocket Change: Pitching In for a Better World on EPIC, and bring your thoughts to MS Teams or class discussions.
  • Join Daily Read Aloud: Ms. D will read The Inquisitor’s Tale Wednesday – Friday 2:30 – 3:00 PM. Drop in, listen to the story! Afterwards ask questions or speak one-on-one with Ms. D if needed.
  • Listen to Classmates’ Podcasts!  I will post them in the “Just Connect” section of our MS Teams Channels.

Optional Choices:


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

Need to Do:

  • Ms. Driussi Retirement Picture:  Please see MS Teams for details. Pictures are due by June 12th.
  • Wednesday ZOOM Meeting 10 AM:  Connect as a whole class. Check in about projects. Ask questions. Share something you have learned.
  • Contribute to our MS Teams channels.  Do the math and writing challenges, or participate in word games and riddles, if they are available.
  • 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 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 24th.

Optional Choices:


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

Need to Do:

  • Small-Group Meeting Wednesday – Friday: Present MACC Mall Product to Shark Tank if ready, and listen to others’ presentations. See invite in your email.
  • LA Quick Write: Choose topic, write 30 minutes, evaluate!  Due June 19th
  • Socials/Science/Inquiry – Choice Research & 3 Slide PowerPoint: If your group is ready to present, please let me know. Present during ZOOM meeting and/or small-group meetings before end of June. 
  • Socials/Science/LA – Geology/Resources/Economics: Read online texts about geology, economics, and resources. Respond to questions on your e-port. Finish at your own pace. All due June 19th.
  • Math – IXL Financial Literacy and Decimals: Use IXL to do math related to decimals and financial literacy. Due June 19th
  • Science – Ring of Fire! See MS Teams for activity about volcanoes and map coordinates. Due June 19th.
  • Science and Art –Make a Superhero Element! See MS Teams Due June 24
  • Math Financial Literacy Reading and Word Problems: Read “Follow the Money” on EPIC. Then, see MS Teams for word problems. Due June 24
  • Unit Socials/Science – Earth School: Continue watching Earth School Videos that appear on TED ED. Due June 24

Optional Choices:

  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks
  • Geology Mineral ID: See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.
  • Baking Soda Crystals: See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.
  • Contour Drawing:  See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.
  • Under the Ground Drawing:See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.

 

Questions? Email me!

With kindness,

Ms. D