{"id":374,"date":"2020-05-19T09:19:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T16:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/?p=374"},"modified":"2020-05-19T10:54:09","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T17:54:09","slug":"week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/2020\/05\/19\/week-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning Division 7,<\/p>\n<p>I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. I\u00a0 got to go on a beautiful hike to Evan&#8217;s Peak in Golden Ears and felt very inspired by the quick-moving clouds. There was even a moment that a heart shape appeared from the blue sky!! (The photo above)<\/p>\n<p>A few things to discuss:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Class Meeting &#8211; Today @ 11 am<\/li>\n<li>Learning Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This week&#8217;s schedule:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Video Calls<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"104\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Victoria Day<\/p>\n<p>(No school)<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">11 am \u2013<br \/>\nClass Meeting<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">11 am \u2013 Sharing Circle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Literacy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Plan &amp; Write<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Edit\/Revise<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Publish<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Share (or on Sunday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Makers: \u201cGiving Back\u201d Painting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Plan<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Create<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Reflect (write)<\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">Share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Genius Hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"416\">Continue Genius Hour \u2013 this is ongoing. Build on last week or start a new project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Daily Routine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"416\">Math, Reading, Body Break, Social Break, Service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>1. Class Meeting (video conference)<\/h1>\n<p>Please meet me at\u00a0<strong>11 am this morning<\/strong>\u00a0on Teams for our weekly class meeting. I will be reviewing the work for this week and answering any questions.<\/p>\n<h1>2. Learning Opportunities<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>To-do:<br \/>\n<strong>* :<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>hand-in<\/strong><br \/>\n(extension): optional<\/p>\n<p><strong>a.) Morning Journal*<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>b.) Literacy*<\/strong><br \/>\nc.) Math<\/p>\n<p>Extensions (optional):<br \/>\nd.) Genius Hour<br \/>\ne.) Art &#8211; &#8220;Giving Back&#8221; Painting<br \/>\nf.) Thurs. May 21st &#8211; Outdoor Classroom Day<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h1>Priorities<\/h1>\n<h2>a.) Morning Journal *<\/h2>\n<p>How was your weekend? Focus on feelings, experiences, and observations (the \u201cinside story\u201d).<\/p>\n<h2>b.) Literacy*<\/h2>\n<p>Resource; Adrienne Gear OLLI<\/p>\n<p>This writing activity is inspired by the book\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Everybody needs a Rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1347357756l\/320154.jpg\" alt=\"320154\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everybody Needs a Rock\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tOK_5tV_jaw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Growing up, I could spend hours combing through the beach looking for rocks that stand out to me. This hobby has extended into my adulthood and I still appreciate rocks. I am fascinated by their uniqueness and the story they each tell. Where do they come from? What have they experienced? Where have they been?<\/p>\n<p>For a long time, I used to collect the rocks I would spend hours finding in different locations around the world. However, a couple summers ago when I was in Haida Gwaii while studying to become a teacher, we were exploring a beach called Agate Beach. Agate is a type of rock that contains a high amount of quartz (a type of crystal that looks like see-through glass). The more translucent the rock, the more pure the agate. This beach had a lot of agate dispersed along the shore (among so many other beautiful rocks). Many tourists made a habit of coming in and collecting a large amount of agate. Some would even re-sell their findings. This significantly reduced the number of agate on Agate Beach.<\/p>\n<p>We were taught to only take what we needed and anytime you take something from the land, you should be prepared to give back in some way. It made me reflect on all the times I took from nature and did not intentionally give back. I keep this in mind anytime I want take something from the land &#8212; even something as seemingly simple as a rock. How could I give back? Perhaps cleaning up some litter on your way out of the beach.<\/p>\n<h5>The book suggests 10 steps in finding your own special rock:<\/h5>\n<h5>Everybody Needs A Rock Rules:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5>\u00a0Find your rock anywhere.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Shhhhhh\u2026 choose a rock quietly.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Look at your rock eye to eye.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Don\u2019t choose a rock that\u2019s too big.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Don\u2019t choose a rock that\u2019s too small.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Choose a rock that fits into your hand.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Look for the perfect color.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Choose a rock that has an interesting shape.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Sniff your rock. (they all smell different!)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Don\u2019t ask for help.\u00a0 You can do this all by yourself.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Assignment:<\/h3>\n<p>I encourage you to find your own special rock! You can do this in their yard, at a local park, or perhaps on an outing with your parents (here the printable of <a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/files\/2020\/05\/Everybody-Needs-A-Rock-10-Rules.pdf\">Everybody Needs A Rock 10 Rules<\/a> above).<\/p>\n<p>Please write a descriptive piece using the following template: <a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/files\/2020\/05\/Everybody-Needs-a-Rock-Int.pdf\">Everybody Needs a Rock (Int)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Giving Back&#8221; Rock<\/h3>\n<p>During the pandemic, I have noticed a lot of painted rocks scattered around during my walks and runs. They ar usually beautifully decorated and sometimes a supportive message is included. The intention of these rocks are to uplift members of the community. As an extension and art project, I encourage you to create a &#8220;Giving Back&#8221; rock.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the following template and hand it in to me upon completion: <a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/files\/2020\/05\/My-Giving-Back-Rock-intermediate.pdf\">My Giving Back Rock (intermediate)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>c.<strong>) Math<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please continue your math program.<br \/>\nKhan Academy, IXL, worksheets, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like support\/guidance on a math program, please contact me.<\/p>\n<h1>Extension Activities (optional)<\/h1>\n<h2>d.) Genius Hour (optional)<\/h2>\n<p>Continue your Genius Hour project.\u00a0 This is an ongoing project. If you have completed it or are just starting, here is the planning sheet to start a new inquiry:<a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/files\/2020\/04\/GeniusHourPlanningSheet-3.pdf\">Genius Hour Planning Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<br \/>\n<strong>Brainstorm<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 what topics interest you? Write down topics that interest you (e.g. birds, palm trees, global warming, Jupiter, etc\u2026). Select one to focus on this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 What\u00a0<strong>deep<\/strong>\u00a0questions do you wish to explore on your topic? (e.g. how do birds fly?)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 How are you going to find answers to your questions? With limited variety of resources, it will likely be online or an interview with an \u201cexpert\u201d on the topic (perhaps family\/friends).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 How are you going to share your knowledge? Please come up with a a way to briefly present your project. This may be through a speech, slideshow, poster, poem, comic, video, song, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Practice your presentation and share \u2014 either to me, family\/friends, to the class during Sharing Circle.<\/p>\n<p>Please follow the following planning sheet to guide you through your planning and\u00a0 research.<\/p>\n<h2>e.) &#8220;Giving Back&#8221; Painting<\/h2>\n<p>There has been a suggestion for painting supportive messages for members passing by in the community or for frontline workers. In our class, there has been mention (and photos sent) of these wonderful messages. Even though we are almost 2 months into social distancing and conditions are starting to improve, it is always nice to pass by a new, kind message.<\/p>\n<p>As suggested by you in class, this week&#8217;s art project is a supportive painting project. This may include painting a kind rock (&#8220;Giving Back&#8221; rock &#8212; see more under &#8220;Literacy), a poster\/paper, or any other way you wish to show your support and kindness.<\/p>\n<h2>f.) Outdoor Classroom Day<\/h2>\n<p>Thursday May 21st is Outdoor Classroom Day. This acknowledges the land as teacher and the power of play and curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to activities you can try on your own or with your family in this document: <a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/daneshwands\/files\/2020\/05\/Outdoor-Classroom-Day-Activities.docx\">Outdoor Classroom Day Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a good day and see you at 11 am,<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Daneshwand<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning Division 7, I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. 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