Category: Assignment Info

Form and Function Project Part 2 October – November 2020

Hello Students!

Today I will be checking in with you about your research. Many of you have done a great job answering the questions from my last post, and I look forward to seeing your notes in your journals!

I can see we are doing a lot of learning as we go about:

  • How to feed Google the right words for effective searches,
  • How to ask for help when you need it,
  • How to choose topics, so you are not spending too much time researching something that is too difficult,
  • How to manage your time, keeping to 30-40 minutes a night if needed for extra research at home, and using your class time well by not talking to others, and
  • How to document your notes by following specific instructions about which questions to answer and what details to put down for the sources you used.

Remember, this is only our first project! This is why I gave you the questions to answer for this one!

Now, we need to do a presentation, so there are some choices to make:

  1. Use the Book Creator app to put pictures and text together into a short, 6 page book about your topic. It is fun, colourful, and you can do it on the iPad. You can access it at school. You would need to answer all the questions in your book and provide some illustrations, which you can import from the internet. Save the pictures in your photo gallery on your iPad, then get started making your book. We will talk about it in class.
  2. Write a speech and present it aloud to the class. The speech can be handwritten or typed out using the iPad. As you speak, you can have pictures to show. Find the pictures you need and put them in your photo gallery on your iPad. You can use Haiku Deck to show the pictures, or just slide through the pictures from within the gallery. We can hook up your iPad to the projector. The speech would be no more than 2 minutes. One paragraph for each question.

Laptops are not currently available for this project, so we won’t be able to have you work on Book Creator at home, and we can’t do PowerPoint yet. Don’t worry, we will get to do that soon! Maybe the next project!

I will post a rubric for you in MS Teams later this week, along with the assignment description. That way, we can practice turning in an assignment.

Look forward to seeing your research!

Ms. D

Introducing Math Tasks, Starting on Monday, October 26th

 

Hello Everyone!

Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring conjectures, counterexamples, patterns, and proofs, which are some of the STRUCTURE and foundation of mathematical thinking.

During our discussion of conjectures and theorems such as the KOCH CURVE, SIERPINSKI’s TRIANGLE, and PASCAL’s TRIANGLE, we have practiced our critical thinking! We are getting better at approaching math challenges with two key questions in mind: What do I NOTICE? What do I WONDER? 

We have also been talking about taking risks, digging deeper in our thinking, and taking MORE time to really investigate patterns, rather than speeding through or being satisfied with the first, immediate answer!

So, now, we are moving forward. I have given everyone a series of tasks to investigate the STRUCTURE of numbers, as well as the STRUCTURE of our mathematical thinking. We will be applying and learning about grade-level curricular content and competencies in math, while also using critical-thinking skills to talk about game and math-learning strategies!

The tasks involve BRAIN CROSSING — in other words, doing traditional math, but while also playing games and analyzing them, making visual representations of math concepts, creating a math rap, answering math questions online and in a book, and more. The more we cross between subject areas and skills, the more concepts are cemented in our brains. Plus, it is hopefully more fun!

The tasks are in a handout in their binders. The minimum amount for PROFICIENCY will be to finish the YOU DO THE MATH task as well as four other tasks of their choice by November 13th. But, I have a high expectation that everyone will be doing more than that, so students will definitely be encouraged to do more if they have time.

Students have a lot of choice and can complete tasks in any order. Depending on how they feel, they can work with a partner at a large table, or choose to sit alone for a bit at a private desk. I hope it will provide everyone with the appropriate level of engagement they need to explore our math curriculum with depth and complexity. If anyone needs help with the questions, I am here to guide and to teach students one-on-one.

Websites to explain the games, as well as more complex topics, are available under “Math” in the Articles of Interest.

I will give time in class each day and all games and tools are available in class. Some tasks can be completed at home, if catch up is needed or a student is sick, using online resources on the Articles of Interest, Math section of the Class Blog.

PLEASE: Unless a student is absent, or I direct everyone to do some math tasks at home, students need to be doing most of the work at school. They can take the tasks/binder/journal home, but they need to return to school each day. Thank you for your support with this.

The tasks allow us to investigate math content and curricular competencies across subject areas. For example, as they work together or alone, students will be able to:

  • Practice and discuss elements of good learning and work habits
  • Use critical-thinking skills to obtain information and mathematical understandings
  • Exchange ideas and build shared understandings about the math content.
  • Integrate language arts and math, using language in creative ways to express math understandings.
  • Answer critical-thinking questions, ask questions of their own, corroborate inferences, and draw conclusions using evidence.
  • Collect simple data to provide evidence about their thinking
  • Use graphs and venn diagrams to make comparisons and organize the data.
  • Develop mental math strategies and abilities to make sense of quantities (Magic Number activities, Sumoku game, Quirkle).
  • Visualize to explore mathematical concepts (Quirkle, Blokus, Venn Diagrams)
  • Use technology to explore mathematics (iPad videos, Math is Fun website, Domain of Science YouTube Channel, and more.)
  • Develop, demonstrate, and apply math understandings through play, inquiry, and problem solving.
  • Communicate math understandings in many ways.
  • Work with addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and multiples and factors according to their abilities and grade level.
  • Explore patterns found in numbers and how they can be represented both visually and numerically.
  • Investigate number concepts such as types of numbers (irrational, rational, integers, etc.), number lines, prime and composite numbers, and more.

Enjoy our math tasks!

Ms. D

Form and Function Project, October 2020

Hello Everyone!

Now that we have had many discussions about the concept of STRUCTURE, we are going to do further inquiry about how FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION.

We will continue having conversations about FORM and FUNCTION, but so far, we have had discussions about:

  • How our human skeleton is designed to provide us with protection and flexibility,
  • How objects we use every day, such as sports balls and chairs, are designed with a specific function in mind,
  • How designers need certain materials to build with, based on the function or purpose of what they are building,
  • How scientists think about the form and scientific properties of matter as they create and help designers choose materials to make things that serve a specific purpose,
  • How humans create structured systems of specific forms, such as government at a federal, provincial, and municipal level in Canada, to organize themselves so we have order instead of chaos,
  • How mathematicians use the structure of conjectures, counterexamples, and asking questions through noticing and wondering, or being a skeptic and convincer, to serve the function of finding new patterns and knowledge in mathematics, and
  • How humans have created language and specific formats of writing for the purpose or function of communicating ideas.

Don’t worry, we are not done discussing these things and experimenting further. But now, it is time for you to start doing some independent research of choice.

I would like you to choose one animal, building, or object you are interested in researching further. You will look at why your animal, building, or object has a specific form to serve a specific function.

  1. First step is to do some research and note taking. Create 4 pages in your journal for FORM AND FUNCTION PROJECT – NOTES.
  2. Choose your research topic (animal, building, object). Suggestions could be based on what we have done in class: human skeleton, a specific piece of architecture, an animal with a very different structure than ours, a human body system, a specific roller coaster or amusement ride, a community system like government, a specific kind of map or navigation tool, or an entertainment/recreation toy like a yo-yo, skateboard, or specific type of bicycle.
  3. Make sure your topic allows you to do deeper research, are related to our unit, and are appropriate. Things to avoid (because Ms. D has experience with this!) are topics like a chair, a basketball, weapons, a video game, or a book.
  4. Start your research using the guiding questions. Answering the questions below is required, so you need to write the question in your journal, then find answers to the question and write them under the question. Give yourself 4 pages in your journal for notes.
  5. Use quality websites. If you are doing human anatomy, please Google Kids Health, as there are lots of age-appropriate resources and articles there. If you are doing animals, consider websites like National Geographic, PBS, or websites that end with EDU. If you are doing roller coasters and amusement rides, consider watching a YouTube video on the ride, and then Google the name of the ride and engineering design. We will talk more about this in class. Feel free to use my Articles of Interest Page with websites for a starting point.
  6. Record the website where you find information, and the date. So, for example, if I use Kids Health, I will put the name of the website next to my notes and the most recent date I can find on the web page I am using. We will start there for documenting our sources!

Here are the questions:

  1. What is the form of the animal, object, or building? Sketch a picture and label it. Take notes about its parts. What is it made of? How was it designed? Who designed it? When and why? Watch a video about it and write down key features.
  2. Where would I find the animal, object, or building? Habitat, location in the body, environment, city/town, where is it bought or sold, etc.
  3. What is the function of the animal, object, or building? Why did the building get built? Who uses it and why? What does the animal do? What does the animal eat? How does it get its food? Is it part of an ecosystem and does it have a purpose, like being a predator and eating other animals, or being food for other predators? Why was the object invented? Who uses it? What problem was the object trying to solve?
  4. What is special about your animal, object, or building? What special feature or adaptation does the thing have that makes it special and allows it to do its job? How does its form allow it to serve a purpose or function?
  5. Interesting Facts and Your Questions: Record 5 of your own questions not listed here about the animal, object, or building, and then try to answer them. Record down random facts that you find interesting about this item, so we understand why you are passionate about it and wanted to research it!

Okay, this is the START. Next time, I will tell you how we will present the information and share it with our classmates. There will be two choices. For now, gather up some great information! Research will be due by October 26th, Monday, then the presentation will be due a week after that on November 2nd. Our deadlines are flexible, so it will depend on how everyone does with the projects in class.

Videos and Info About Government October 2020

Hello Everyone,

Here are some videos to watch in class or at home about the Canadian and US Government, just in case you missed anything we have been talking about in class. Record some key facts and questions you have in your journals, so we can discuss!

What is Parliament

What are Canada’s 3 branches of government?

CIVIX Student Vote The Levels of Government

Parliamentary Democracy in BC

The Voting Process in BC

Federal Elections in Canada

CIVIX Government and Democracy

TED Ed How is the power in the US government distributed?

TED Ed Does your vote count? Electoral College explained

Canada Guide All About Our Government

BBC How the US Election 2020 Works

Burnaby Candidates for 2020 Election

Global News Burnaby-Edmonds Candidates

Elections BC Who Can Vote?

Global News Party Election Promises 2020

Government 101 – How Government Works

Legislature 101 – Discover Your Legislature

All About Canada Canadian Encyclopedia – Scroll to see Government Parts!

Activities & Assignments June 22 – 25


Activities Update for Week of June 22 – 24

  • Please see your email and MS Teams for times to pick up belongings on Tuesday June 23rd and Wednesday June 24th.
  • It is okay at this point if assignments are not finished, and most things have changed to being optional. Please just do what is the most interesting and fun for you, so you have things to keep you happy and healthy!
  • Prodigy, IXL, SoundTrap, EPIC, and MS Teams will all end this week. Download any podcasts if you want a copy for yourself.
  • Last official day of learning:  June 24th
  • Have a good summer!

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MAKER HOUR (60 minutes)
Do something creative! 

Optional Choices:

  • PODCAST:  Listen to one another’s podcasts if you haven’t had time yet.
  • ART/Photography: If you need one more photography challenge, please see MS Teams for the last one called Stop Time or Get Closer. Also, take a moment to see a slideshow of our photos posted in MS Teams this week.
  • See Optional Daily Activities Page  – a specific page for extra activity ideas.
  • Mandala Rocks, Lanterns, Zentangle, Watercolour, Crystals, Contour Drawing, Under the Ground Drawing: See MS Teams for Optional Assignments
  • 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!

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 Monday 3pm and Wednesday 230 pm.

Optional Choices:


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

Need to Do:

  • ZOOM Meetings:  10 am Wed. Last meeting for Unit PowerPoint presentations.
  • Contribute to our MS Teams channels.  Do the math and writing challenges, or participate in word games and riddles.
  • 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:


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


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

Optional Choices:

  • Past Assignments: Check for past assignments you may not have finished.
  • LA: Creative Writing for 30 minutes. Choose a topic! See MS Teams.
  • Science and Art: Make a superhero element. See MS Teams.
  • 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.
  • See the Optional Daily Activities Page for activities from past weeks.

Questions? Email me!

With kindness,

Ms. D

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

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

Activities and Assignments June 1 – June 5


Activities Update for Week of June 1 – June 5

  • This list is also available on MS Teams in the General Channel.
  • Assignments are the same no matter whether you are at school physically or continuing with remote learning.
  • If you are at school, please bring your own electronic device.
  • Please be aware responses may be delayed on Monday and Tuesday each week in June, as Ms. D is physically at school. But, please do ask questions and send me emails if you need me!
  • TOP PRIORITY Report Card Reflection, IP, MACC MALL, PODCAST. Monitor deadlines. Do these things before anything else.

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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: 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 & prototypes are now OVERDUE. Please submit a picture of your creation ASAP.
  • ART/Photography: A new assignment to play with photography will be posted each week through June. Finish them as you have time. This week: Make a Selfie Photography. Post photos to your E-PORT and MS Teams to share. Ms. D is making a slideshow gallery of all the best photos. All photos due June 19th.

Optional Choices:

  • Watercolour Art at Home: Try these 8 techniques for doing watercolour at home.  Optional assignment and explanation is in MS Teams.
  • Baking Soda Crystals: Try making some crystals at home. Link and instructions in MS Teams.
  • See Optional Daily Activities Page  – a specific page for extra activity ideas.
  • 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!
  • READ Unit Material on EPIC: Read the book A Fair Deal: Shopping for Social Justice. Add your thoughts to MS Teams and class discussions, as we continue to look at how the world gets its needs and wants met.
  • Monday/Tuesday Read Aloud 2:30 – 3:00: Ms. D will read poetry, short stories, knock knock jokes, and other books. This will be only for the eight days I am in the classroom with a mix of students from Div. 5 and Div. 6. Link to join is on MS Teams under the General Channel.
  • Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Read Aloud 2:30 – 3:00: We will continue with The Inquisitor’s Tale each day. Drop in, listen to the story! Afterwards ask questions or speak one-on-one with Ms. D if needed. Link to join is on MS Teams under the General Channel.

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:  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 Primary Research:  Finish primary research and post pictures and explanations on your e-port. See MS Teams. Extended, now due June 5th.
  • IP Bibliography:  See MS Teams 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 24th.

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: Please check email for scheduled meetings Wednesday – Friday.
  • PRIORITY — Report Card Reflection:  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. Due June 5th, but it is appreciated if you finish it as soon as possible.
  • 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 12th, but if your group is done earlier, please turn in the assignment and advise Ms. D, so I can schedule your group to present during a ZOOM or other online meeting.
  • LA- QUICK WRITE:  Choose topic, write, evaluate! See MS Teams. Due June 19th.
  • 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 19th.
  • Math – IXL Financial Literacy and Decimals: Use IXL to do math related to decimals and financial literacy. Ongoing through June 19th.
  • Science – Ring of Fire! See MS Teams for activity about volcanoes and map coordinates. Due June 19th.
  • Math Financial Literacy Reading and Word Problems: Read the book “Follow the Money” on EPIC. Then, see MS Teams for a series of word problems in a folder for you to do. Ongoing through June 24th.
  • Unit Socials/Science – Earth School: Continue watching Earth School Videos that appear on TED ED. Ongoing through June 24th.

Optional Choices:

Questions? Email me!

With kindness,

Ms. D

Activities and Assignments May 25 – May 29

Activities Update for Week of May 25 – May 29

  • This list is also available on MS Teams in the General Channel.
  • TOP PRIORITY Report Card Reflection, IP, MACC MALL, PODCAST. There are other assignments, but you can do them if you are DONE with top priorities.
  • Remember, some people are done with top priorities and need more to do, but all you need to worry about are the four priorities for June 10.
  • Do the NEED to DO items first, then do optional choices.
  • Need help, please ask.

__________________________________________________________

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: Foodie Photography. 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!
  • READ: On EPIC, the book Let’s Eat: Sustainable Food for a Hungry Planet and then comment and discuss what you learn on MS Teams under Sustainable Food Ideas, or bring your thoughts to our meetings next week.
  • Join Daily Read Aloud: Ms. D will read The Inquisitor’s Tale 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.

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:  Talent Show Day. Bring a “talent” you have that you can share. After our contestants have gone, we will have a vote as to who was the best. 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. 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 24th.

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. Stay tuned for possible schedule changes if Ms. D has to be physically at school this week to prepare for the reopening of school.
  • Science – Minerals! : Match the minerals to their descriptions. Due May 29th.
  • Report Card Reflection:  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. Due June 5th
  • 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 12th
  • 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 19th.
  • Math – IXL Financial Literacy and Decimals: Use IXL to do math related to decimals and financial literacy. Ongoing through June 19th.
  • 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

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.

__________________________________________________________

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

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