Activities and Assignments June 15 – June 19


Activities Update for Week of June 15 – June 19

  • 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.
  • 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/LA/Public Speaking – PODCAST:  Go to the Just Connect tab in MS Teams and listen to one another’s podcasts. Then give positive commentary!
  • ADST/LA/Public Speaking – MACC Mall: Anyone who did not do their Shark Tank presentation last week will do it Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week.
  • ART/Photography: A new assignment to play with photography will be posted each week through June. Finish them as you have time. This week: “Be self-obsessed” or “Sharp Shadows”. 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.
  • Sound Trap: Make some music, collaborate with a friend. Expires June 30th, so make sure you download anything you have made!!!
  • Mandala Rocks: See explanation on MS Teams
  • Watercolour Techniques:  See explanation on MS Teams.
  • Zentangling: See explanation on MS Teams.
  • Make a Lantern:  See explanation on MS Teams.
  • Shut the Box Math Game: See video in MS Teams. Fun to play at home!
  • Music: Visit Ms. Fletcher’s Music Blog for ideas about making music.


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!
  • Join Daily Read Aloud: Ms. D will read The Inquisitor’s Tale each day. Please check MS Teams for times. Drop in, listen to the story! Afterwards ask questions or speak one-on-one with Ms. D if needed.

Optional Choices:


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

Need to Do:

  • ZOOM Meeting 10 AM Wednesday: Presentations this week and next of unit topic PowerPoints.
  • 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: Take time to view other students’ presentations. Ask your parents to view some of them with you!
  • 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:

  • Unit Discussion, Small-Group Meeting: Check email for invites.
  • LA Quick Write: Choose a topic, write, evaluate! See Ms Teams. Due June 19th.
  • Socials/Science/Inquiry – Choice Research & 3 Slide PowerPoint: Finish and Present this week or next during ZOOM meetings.
  • Past Assignments: Check for past assignments not finished. Last chance!
  • Socials and Science Readings: See MS Teams for online readings and books in EPIC to read and comment on. Due June 19th
  • Science and Art –Make a Superhero Element! See MS Teams Due June 24
  • Math Financial Literacy Reading and Word Problems: Read the book Follow Your Money on EPIC. Then, see MS Teams for a series of word problems in a folder for you to do. Ongoing through end of June.
  • Unit Socials/Science – Earth School: Finish watching Earth School Videos on TED ED. Ongoing through end of June.

Optional Choices:

  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks
  • Do Extra Lessons on IXL or Prodigy: Both of these expire on June 30th
  • Science – Ring of Fire! See MS Teams for activity about volcanoes and maps. It is optional, because you need a printer to get the map.
  • Contour Drawing: Research what contour lines are and how geologists use them. Then, draw a contour map of your own using the handouts supplied as a guide. See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.
  • Under the Ground Drawing: Have you ever wondered what is under the ground? Geologists, engineers, and surveyors who plan for construction have to know what is under the ground. Do some research about what is under the ground at Suncrest. Where is the “water table”? Also, try doing some drawing to imagine an underground space. See MS Teams for Optional Assignment.
  • 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. EPIC expires June 30th.

Questions? Email me!

With kindness,

Ms. D