Thurs. April 9, 2020

April 9: College and Career Day

Teen Talk: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume | Regina Hartley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiDQDLnEXdA&list=PLAzHnsaRaIWfkIk1EbUjVj1JtR4MXmT50&index=9
- Post a comment below to describe how this video connects with our learning target today, College and Career Day.
- Review past-due Google Classroom activities and worksheet reviews.
- Post one positive comment about how students participated in class today

Tues. April 7, 2020

Good afternoon! I'm so happy we were able to connect today with some new students and familiar faces. Please complete the assignment below based on your level. See you tomorrow!- Ms. Figueroa
Open the image attached and analyze it's details to answer the questions below:

Level 1: How is working together helping the team in the image?

Level 2: Would you rather be the character working independently with the coin or the character working in a team with the bills? Provide a reason to explain why.

Level 3: Using a complete sentence, describe:
What do you think the character working independently with the coin is thinking and feeling?
What do you think the characters working in a group team are thinking and feeling?

Wed. April 8,2020

Good afternoon. It was great seeing you all again today and I look forward to starting our Spring Break together tomorrow. Attached is our class review of "ambush" and "gadget" - Ms. Figueroa

Homework for Jessie:
- Check out this video of an ambush on Tik Tok!    https://www.tiktok.com/trending/?lang=en
- Gadget Project: Imagine YOU are designing a gadget to help students learn at home.
Complete the sentence: My NEW gadget would help students: _________________
a) draw at home             b) write at home
a) learn with video         b) learn with pictures

Homework for Gevalia, Hailey, Alexis, Andreidy, Joshua, Viemary, Brandon and Anthony:
- Check out this video of an ambush on Tik Tok!    https://www.tiktok.com/trending/?lang=en
- Gadget Project: Post a comment to describe: a gadget YOU would invent to help make digital learning easy at home for teens.
"Publique un comentario para describir: un dispositivo que USTED inventaría para ayudar a que el aprendizaje digital sea fácil en casa para los adolescentes."

Homework for Ryan:
- Check out this video of an ambush on Tik Tok!    https://www.tiktok.com/trending/?lang=en
- Gadget Project: Draw an image of the gadget you created on a piece of paper. Don't forget to include details and color it in!

“ I would invent a robot that looks and sounds like the Terminator. He will say you will learn or else.” - Ryan

Homework for Jay and Adhemar:
- Check out this video of an ambush on Tik Tok!    https://www.tiktok.com/trending/?lang=en
- Gadget Project: Describe how your gadget would look by:
        searching and posting an image that BEST DESCRIBES your gadget from Google.com 
OR  drawing and posting a picture that BEST DESCRIBES your gadget

“Level 3 the new gadget name is the thinkmaster 3000 it can help with your classwork and homework and it solves all of the problems of the world.” - Adhemar

“I would create a car that will drive for you and take you whatever you want.” - Jay Wilson

Monday April 6, 2020

Good afternoon! I loved exploring gadgets together today and I look forward to adding the ones we liked to our new list of things we carry. Please complete the assignment below based on your level. See you tomorrow!- Ms. Figueroa

Design or create your own gadget! Be creative and image you can invent your own NEW gadget for teens to use during their time of digital learning at home.
Level 1: What kind of gadget can you create to help students learn at home?
Level 2: Describe a NEW invention you would create and explain WHO in your life could help you create your invention.
Level 3: Design the name of a NEW gadget you would invent and explain WHO in our class could help you create your invention.

Friday April 3, 2020

Good afternoon! I loved learning more about our new book together and designing new graphics together. Please complete the assignment below based on your level. This is part of our monthly project! Can't wait to keep exploring - Ms. Figueroa

Create a list of FIVE things/items you carry to work or school. Think about things that are useful and helpful to you everyday!


Level 1: Draw or write a list. Don't forget to number your item list! Bonus: Take a picture of one item and send!

Level 2: Write your list and include two pictures of different items. Include why the item is useful to you.

Level 2: Design your list and include two pictures of different items. Include how the item is useful to you in your life at work or school.

Bonus Math Work: Review the bar graphs we designed in class titled "The Things Tim Carried" by opening the Presentation Student Copy. 

Post a comment or write in your class notebook to describe:

One new idea or fact learned from our class bar graph data.

Describe how we can create a better presentation for our class next week!

Tues April 2, 2020

Good afternoon! I loved learning more about our new book together and tomorrow we'll continue budgeting our items and create new graphics. Attached is YOUR Women's History Month Project presentation. (Project attached on GC)

HOMEWORK:
1. OPEN and REVIEW the class' Women's History Month Project. Complete your level assignment:

Level 1:
"Our project is about the female leaders who _________________..."
a) helped us.          b) we do not like.
The setting, place or _________________ of our female leaders is the space they live or work.
a) character           b) environment
True or False:
The environment of Michelle Obama is The White House  -        True           or              False
_____________________ wanted to stand up for what is right -       Eleven       or              Rosa Parks

Level 2: Post a positive comment below about ANOTHER students Women's History Month Project presentation.
Level 3: Post a positive comment below about ANOTHER students Women's History Month Project presentation and describe ONE WAY we can design a better presentation next time.

Wednesday April 1, 2020

4-1-20

Good afternoon! I loved our class discussions this morning - Ms. Figueroa

HOMEWORK:

1. Watch the trailer for Marvel's Hero Project. After watching, post a comment below using a complete sentence explaining why YOU think they choose the movie title the "Hero Project".

2. Based on today's lesson, watch the short video "Vietnam War Explained". After watching, post a comment below describing ONE fact or idea you learned from the video. Get ready to share-out in tomorrow's class!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtfLCmE2a18

"Vietnam War Explained
Marvel’s Hero Project | Official Trailer | Disney+ | Streaming November 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpwRyA9pfFs