8th grade STEAM-Lu Assignments
- Instructor
- Mary Lu
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
6/26 HAPPY SUMMER!
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!
I am so proud of you all for graduating middle school and cannot wait to see all the things you will accomplish in the future. Enjoy the summer and stay safe!
How are you going to be celebrating the start of summer?
I am so proud of you all for graduating middle school and cannot wait to see all the things you will accomplish in the future. Enjoy the summer and stay safe!
How are you going to be celebrating the start of summer?
Due:
6/25 STEAM Work
Good Morning!
With the school year coming to a close, I wanted to hear about what you thought about the projects we did this year.
1. What was your favorite project (in school or through remote learning)?
2. What was your least favorite project?
3. Also, if you would like to share, I would love to know where you guys are going to High School.
With the school year coming to a close, I wanted to hear about what you thought about the projects we did this year.
1. What was your favorite project (in school or through remote learning)?
2. What was your least favorite project?
3. Also, if you would like to share, I would love to know where you guys are going to High School.
Due:
6/22 STEAM Work
Good Morning All and Happy Last Week of School!!!
I am so incredibly proud of you all for the hard work that you have done during these last few months. It is amazing to know that you will soon be High Schoolers!
In celebration of this last week, I want you to take time to reflect on the year. We will be filling in a digital reflection "book." It may seem silly now, but when you look back at this one day you'll be able to see how much you have grown and how much you have changed in such a short amount of time! Please fill in the slides to the best of your ability and you can be completely honest about the questions --- I am not here to judge you! I only want you to reflect on this school year.
Monday- SLIDES 1-3 should be completed and will be checked.
Tuesday- SLIDES 3-6 should be completed and will be checked.
Have fun with this!
I am so incredibly proud of you all for the hard work that you have done during these last few months. It is amazing to know that you will soon be High Schoolers!
In celebration of this last week, I want you to take time to reflect on the year. We will be filling in a digital reflection "book." It may seem silly now, but when you look back at this one day you'll be able to see how much you have grown and how much you have changed in such a short amount of time! Please fill in the slides to the best of your ability and you can be completely honest about the questions --- I am not here to judge you! I only want you to reflect on this school year.
Monday- SLIDES 1-3 should be completed and will be checked.
Tuesday- SLIDES 3-6 should be completed and will be checked.
Have fun with this!
Due:
6/23 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
No catalyst--- just a reminder that you're continuing the memory book.
Remember that it should be fun!
No catalyst--- just a reminder that you're continuing the memory book.
Remember that it should be fun!
Due:
6/19 STEAM Work
Good Morning All and Happy Friday!
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
Due:
6/18 STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
Due:
6/17 STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
Due:
6/16 STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
You will again be choosing from one of the STEAM Night activities to complete and fill out the KWL chart for that activity. Have fun with it.
Due:
6/15 STEAM Work
Good morning all and happy Monday!
For this week, we are going to be looking at different STEAM activities that were created for STEAM night back in May. Each day you will complete one activity and fill out a KWL chart about that activity. Have fun with it and pick the activity that interests you! You can also take pictures and attach it in the doc as well if it was a hands-on activity.
Link to STEAM Activities:
https://bit.ly/2WvzjYF
- Focus on slides 4-8 for the activities.
Good luck!
For this week, we are going to be looking at different STEAM activities that were created for STEAM night back in May. Each day you will complete one activity and fill out a KWL chart about that activity. Have fun with it and pick the activity that interests you! You can also take pictures and attach it in the doc as well if it was a hands-on activity.
Link to STEAM Activities:
https://bit.ly/2WvzjYF
- Focus on slides 4-8 for the activities.
Good luck!
Due:
6/12 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Happy Friday!
No catalyst today-- just a reminder to finish your CS First work. Have a great weekend everyone!
No catalyst today-- just a reminder to finish your CS First work. Have a great weekend everyone!
Due:
6/11 Catalyst
Hi!
Just wanted to check in on your progress with CS First--- Just tell me what part you are up to and what you have been working on the past few days.
Have a great day all!
Just wanted to check in on your progress with CS First--- Just tell me what part you are up to and what you have been working on the past few days.
Have a great day all!
Due:
6/10 Catalyst
Good Morning!
How do you think the world of coding will change in the next 10 years?
Be sure to keep working on CS First. Good luck!
How do you think the world of coding will change in the next 10 years?
Be sure to keep working on CS First. Good luck!
Due:
6/9 Catalyst
Hi All,
You are continuing working on CS First. Good luck!
Catalyst:
Do you have any issues with CS First?
You are continuing working on CS First. Good luck!
Catalyst:
Do you have any issues with CS First?
Due:
6/8 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning! Happy Monday!
How was your weekend?
Just a reminder that you are continuing with CS First. Attached is the schedule from last week.
Good luck!
How was your weekend?
Just a reminder that you are continuing with CS First. Attached is the schedule from last week.
Good luck!
Due:
6/5 Catalyst
Happy Friday!
Please use today to catch up on any work that you have missed.
Catalyst:
Is there anything I can help you with? --- if no, you can simply say no.
Have a great weekend!
Please use today to catch up on any work that you have missed.
Catalyst:
Is there anything I can help you with? --- if no, you can simply say no.
Have a great weekend!
Due:
6/4 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Please be sure that you are continuing CS First, according to our agenda.
Simple catalyst-
How are you doing today?
Good luck!
Please be sure that you are continuing CS First, according to our agenda.
Simple catalyst-
How are you doing today?
Good luck!
Due:
6/3 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Just wondering how you are doing with the CS First work. Do you like it? Not like it? Indifferent? Be honest!
Don't forget to keep with the schedule/agenda for the work.
Just wondering how you are doing with the CS First work. Do you like it? Not like it? Indifferent? Be honest!
Don't forget to keep with the schedule/agenda for the work.
Due:
6/2 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
Don't forget that you are working on CS First. Attached is the agenda/schedule that you need to follow. Today Introductory & Discovery should be finished.
Catalyst question:
Are you having any trouble navigating CS First. If no, simply answer no. If you are having trouble, please write what the problem is so that I can help.
Good luck!
Don't forget that you are working on CS First. Attached is the agenda/schedule that you need to follow. Today Introductory & Discovery should be finished.
Catalyst question:
Are you having any trouble navigating CS First. If no, simply answer no. If you are having trouble, please write what the problem is so that I can help.
Good luck!
Due:
6/1 STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
Attached is the agenda for the STEAM Work for the next two weeks. All assigned work will be checked on the due date. Be sure to answer the daily Catalyst that will be posted each day. Good luck!
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Also, all grades have been updated last week on Friday. Please check your PupilPath. I am only accepting any late assignments until WEDNESDAY, June 3rd. I am not accepting any late assignments after that. If you need to make up work, you need to do so within the next 3 days. If you are making up work, it is also your responsibility to EMAIL ME ([email protected]) specifically with which assignments you have made up.
For example:
I have completed 4/22-4/29's Assignment of the Digital Choice board and I have completed 5/15's Thrively's section "Rock the Digital Profile."
If you do not email me with the specific work that you made up, I will not know that you resubmitting it.
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Attached is the agenda for the STEAM Work for the next two weeks. All assigned work will be checked on the due date. Be sure to answer the daily Catalyst that will be posted each day. Good luck!
___________________________________
Also, all grades have been updated last week on Friday. Please check your PupilPath. I am only accepting any late assignments until WEDNESDAY, June 3rd. I am not accepting any late assignments after that. If you need to make up work, you need to do so within the next 3 days. If you are making up work, it is also your responsibility to EMAIL ME ([email protected]) specifically with which assignments you have made up.
For example:
I have completed 4/22-4/29's Assignment of the Digital Choice board and I have completed 5/15's Thrively's section "Rock the Digital Profile."
If you do not email me with the specific work that you made up, I will not know that you resubmitting it.
____________________________________
Due:
6/1 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All! Happy first day of JUNE! I cannot believe how quickly these past months have been.
We are going to be working on Coding through Google.
1. Go to g.co/CSFirst (link below)
2. Click "Sign in" in the top right
3. Click "I am a student"
4. Click "Enter class code"
5. Enter class code: 26csrf
6. From here, create a CS First account or use an existing one.
Catalyst question:
Were you able to log in? Just answer yes or no. If no, explain what went wrong.
After the Catalyst please click on the assignment for today which contains the Agenda for the work that needs to be completed.
We are going to be working on Coding through Google.
1. Go to g.co/CSFirst (link below)
2. Click "Sign in" in the top right
3. Click "I am a student"
4. Click "Enter class code"
5. Enter class code: 26csrf
6. From here, create a CS First account or use an existing one.
Catalyst question:
Were you able to log in? Just answer yes or no. If no, explain what went wrong.
After the Catalyst please click on the assignment for today which contains the Agenda for the work that needs to be completed.
Due:
5/28 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Catalyst:
How do you like working in Thrively? You can be very honest about whether you like it or not!
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively.com and log in with your is228 email. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. These should show up right in your homepage once you sign in.
You have until today to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Catalyst:
How do you like working in Thrively? You can be very honest about whether you like it or not!
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively.com and log in with your is228 email. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. These should show up right in your homepage once you sign in.
You have until today to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Due:
5/27 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Catalyst:
Why do you think it might be helpful to learn about different careers at your age?
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively.com and log in with your is228 email. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. These should show up right in your homepage once you sign in.
You have until Thursday, May 28th to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Catalyst:
Why do you think it might be helpful to learn about different careers at your age?
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively.com and log in with your is228 email. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. These should show up right in your homepage once you sign in.
You have until Thursday, May 28th to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Due:
5/26 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning! I hope everyone enjoyed the three day weekend!
Catalyst:
How was your weekend?
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively and click on the notification, on the upper right hand corner, once you log in. The notification will show you that you have been assigned a new playlist. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. See the attached image for more help, if needed.
You have until Thursday, May 28th to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Catalyst:
How was your weekend?
STEAM Work:
Go to Thrively and click on the notification, on the upper right hand corner, once you log in. The notification will show you that you have been assigned a new playlist. In the playlist, you a have two lessons to complete: Exploring Careers Pathways and Spark Your Interest. See the attached image for more help, if needed.
You have until Thursday, May 28th to finish both lessons. Good luck!
Due:
5/22 Friday Fiesta!
Good Morning! Happy Friday Everyone!
Your only assignment today is to try and join Friday Fiesta as 12pm. The link will be posted on the 6th grade classroom.
Please also use today to catch up on any assignments you may have missed this week. Engagement grades will not be changed if they are not complete by the end of the week.
Your only assignment today is to try and join Friday Fiesta as 12pm. The link will be posted on the 6th grade classroom.
Please also use today to catch up on any assignments you may have missed this week. Engagement grades will not be changed if they are not complete by the end of the week.
Due:
5/21 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning!
Based off of what you've been doing in Thrively, how do you think your life skills will help you be successful?
Also, don't forget that Thrively: "What Can I Do on Thrively" is due TODAY.
Good luck!
Based off of what you've been doing in Thrively, how do you think your life skills will help you be successful?
Also, don't forget that Thrively: "What Can I Do on Thrively" is due TODAY.
Good luck!
Due:
5/20 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
Catalyst: (Due TODAY)
How can you apply your strengths and interests towards your future?
STEAM Work:
DUE TOMORROW (Thursday 5/21)
Thrively-- "What Can I Do on Thrively"
Attached is a screenshot of your what you see when you log into Thrively. It should be located there, after you click the right arrow button once.
As always, if you need help, please reach out! I am always here to help!
Catalyst: (Due TODAY)
How can you apply your strengths and interests towards your future?
STEAM Work:
DUE TOMORROW (Thursday 5/21)
Thrively-- "What Can I Do on Thrively"
Attached is a screenshot of your what you see when you log into Thrively. It should be located there, after you click the right arrow button once.
As always, if you need help, please reach out! I am always here to help!
Due:
ReadWorks: The Hoover Dam
Please click the link to go to this assignment.
Due:
5/19 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Do not forget that your ReadWorks Assignment from yesterday, is due today. This counts as an assessment grade for this marking period.
For today's Catalyst, I just want to see how you're doing. How are you? Anything you want to share?
Good luck with the assignment and I hope you're all doing well!
Do not forget that your ReadWorks Assignment from yesterday, is due today. This counts as an assessment grade for this marking period.
For today's Catalyst, I just want to see how you're doing. How are you? Anything you want to share?
Good luck with the assignment and I hope you're all doing well!
Due:
5/18 Catalyst
Good Morning All! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Today, we are going to take a break from Thrively (we will go back to it on Wednesday) and reading an article involving Technology. The article includes comprehension questions for you to answer. I will give you TWO days (today and tomorrow) to complete this assignment and it will count as an ASSESSMENT GRADE. Please take your time and go back to the article and reread it if you need in order to ensure that you get the best grade possible.
For today's catalyst question, please let me know if you were able to open the Readworks link--- it is located on the classroom STREAM and this is the assignment. Just answer yes or no.
GOOD LUCK! And have a great day!
Today, we are going to take a break from Thrively (we will go back to it on Wednesday) and reading an article involving Technology. The article includes comprehension questions for you to answer. I will give you TWO days (today and tomorrow) to complete this assignment and it will count as an ASSESSMENT GRADE. Please take your time and go back to the article and reread it if you need in order to ensure that you get the best grade possible.
For today's catalyst question, please let me know if you were able to open the Readworks link--- it is located on the classroom STREAM and this is the assignment. Just answer yes or no.
GOOD LUCK! And have a great day!
Due:
5/15 Catalyst
Good Morning! Happy Friday!
Please use today to catch up on any work. Any work completed after this weekend will not result in a changed grade. Please use this time to catch up on your work. After next week, grades will no longer be changed.
Please also check PupilPath again and see if you are missing any work, but also to see if everything is correct. I make mistakes too! Please let me know if everything is correct and if not, let me know what might be incorrectly graded.
Have a great weekend! Stay safe!
Please use today to catch up on any work. Any work completed after this weekend will not result in a changed grade. Please use this time to catch up on your work. After next week, grades will no longer be changed.
Please also check PupilPath again and see if you are missing any work, but also to see if everything is correct. I make mistakes too! Please let me know if everything is correct and if not, let me know what might be incorrectly graded.
Have a great weekend! Stay safe!
Due:
5/14 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Today you are working on a digital profile. In just a few years, you guys will be looking for jobs. Sometimes people create a resume and online portfolios to state their skills. Why do you think its important to understand having a well written digital profile?
Good luck!
Today you are working on a digital profile. In just a few years, you guys will be looking for jobs. Sometimes people create a resume and online portfolios to state their skills. Why do you think its important to understand having a well written digital profile?
Good luck!
Due:
5/13 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
Today you are finishing "The Power of Sharing," which is summarized as follows:
You have a "genius" - a special set of talents that make you unique. When you use your genius and share it with others, you are making the world a better place.
Explain how you think your "genius" can make the world a better place.
Today you are finishing "The Power of Sharing," which is summarized as follows:
You have a "genius" - a special set of talents that make you unique. When you use your genius and share it with others, you are making the world a better place.
Explain how you think your "genius" can make the world a better place.
Due:
5/12 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Keep working on Thrively, by following the agenda given last week.
For today's catalyst-- what do you think "the power of sharing" means?
Good luck and have a great day all!
Keep working on Thrively, by following the agenda given last week.
For today's catalyst-- what do you think "the power of sharing" means?
Good luck and have a great day all!
Due:
5/11 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
Happy Monday! Just remember that we are continuing with Thrively. You should be finishing visualize your strength and for the strength board, you can create a slide, doc, picture, or whatever you choose, and send it to me.
Catalyst question-- why do you think its important to recognize what your strengths are and how might it be beneficial to you?
Good luck!
Happy Monday! Just remember that we are continuing with Thrively. You should be finishing visualize your strength and for the strength board, you can create a slide, doc, picture, or whatever you choose, and send it to me.
Catalyst question-- why do you think its important to recognize what your strengths are and how might it be beneficial to you?
Good luck!
Due:
5/8 Catalyst
Good Morning All! Happy Friday!
As our agenda says, it is our "Catch Up Day." Please use this day to catch up on your work and please check PupilPath to see what you're missing. Remember an "ABS" means it is missing. Please note that the ABS don't not hurt your grade right now since you have time to make up the work, but when it comes to report card time, it will drop your grade. Please make up the work and if you need help, please let me know.
The question for today is ---- is everything correct okay? If yes, just reply "yes, everything is correct." If something is wrong or if you just made up the work, please reply "no" and write which assignment is wrong and/or which assignment you just made up."
Have a great weekend!
As our agenda says, it is our "Catch Up Day." Please use this day to catch up on your work and please check PupilPath to see what you're missing. Remember an "ABS" means it is missing. Please note that the ABS don't not hurt your grade right now since you have time to make up the work, but when it comes to report card time, it will drop your grade. Please make up the work and if you need help, please let me know.
The question for today is ---- is everything correct okay? If yes, just reply "yes, everything is correct." If something is wrong or if you just made up the work, please reply "no" and write which assignment is wrong and/or which assignment you just made up."
Have a great weekend!
Due:
5/7 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
I hope you're all doing well and staying safe. Attached is the Google Slide with the agenda from today until next Friday. Each day there will still be a catalyst and all assignments will be checked at the end of the due date day. If you need help, please reach out!
Today's catalyst--- Were you surprised by your strengths and which strength do you think is your best quality?
I hope you're all doing well and staying safe. Attached is the Google Slide with the agenda from today until next Friday. Each day there will still be a catalyst and all assignments will be checked at the end of the due date day. If you need help, please reach out!
Today's catalyst--- Were you surprised by your strengths and which strength do you think is your best quality?
Due:
5/6 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Please write what your strengths are from the Strength Assessment on Thrively. Again, the Google Slide is attached.
Good luck! And as always, if you need help, please reach out!
Please write what your strengths are from the Strength Assessment on Thrively. Again, the Google Slide is attached.
Good luck! And as always, if you need help, please reach out!
Due:
5/5 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Why do you think it's important to self reflect on ourselves and find what our strengths are?
Don't forget to go through the slides from yesterday (also attached again) and start to do the quiz on Thrively. Good luck and let me know if you need help!
Have a great day!
Why do you think it's important to self reflect on ourselves and find what our strengths are?
Don't forget to go through the slides from yesterday (also attached again) and start to do the quiz on Thrively. Good luck and let me know if you need help!
Have a great day!
Due:
5/4 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
We will be focusing on ourselves for this unit. We will be working on a site called "Thrively." Please go through the Google Slides for the agenda for next 3 days. For today, you only need to log in. Make sure you follow the directions and SIGN IN with GOOGLE, using your IS228 gmail account.
For the Catalyst, please just answer whether or not you have been able to log in. That is ALL you need to do for today.
Good luck!
We will be focusing on ourselves for this unit. We will be working on a site called "Thrively." Please go through the Google Slides for the agenda for next 3 days. For today, you only need to log in. Make sure you follow the directions and SIGN IN with GOOGLE, using your IS228 gmail account.
For the Catalyst, please just answer whether or not you have been able to log in. That is ALL you need to do for today.
Good luck!
Due:
5/1 Catalyst
Happy Friday!
Next week we are going to do a little self reflecting learning. We are going to do something that helps you learn more about your strengths and how to build upon your strength. It will help you increase your self-awareness, allow you to set goals and track the progress, build your skills and learn how to solve real-world problems.
What goals to you have for this year? What goals do you have for the next 10 years?
I know it may be hard to think about and it might be easy to say "I have no goals," but in order to grow, setting goals help us become stronger. Goals can be as simple as getting up everyday before 8AM so that you get your work done quicker. Another goal could be to exercise everyday for at least 30 minutes. Think about what you would want to achieve and turn that into a goal.
Have a great weekend!
Next week we are going to do a little self reflecting learning. We are going to do something that helps you learn more about your strengths and how to build upon your strength. It will help you increase your self-awareness, allow you to set goals and track the progress, build your skills and learn how to solve real-world problems.
What goals to you have for this year? What goals do you have for the next 10 years?
I know it may be hard to think about and it might be easy to say "I have no goals," but in order to grow, setting goals help us become stronger. Goals can be as simple as getting up everyday before 8AM so that you get your work done quicker. Another goal could be to exercise everyday for at least 30 minutes. Think about what you would want to achieve and turn that into a goal.
Have a great weekend!
Due:
4/30 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
I would like to say you all had amazing Earth Day T-Shirt designs. Number 3 was the winner, who happened to be from the 6th grade magnet. You all did amazing jobs. Some of you had such witty comments and such great designs. Many of you in the 8th grade magnet were in the top 5 so I am so proud of all of you!
Attached is the winning design. Please write one thing that you like about this design and why you think this design won overall.
I would like to say you all had amazing Earth Day T-Shirt designs. Number 3 was the winner, who happened to be from the 6th grade magnet. You all did amazing jobs. Some of you had such witty comments and such great designs. Many of you in the 8th grade magnet were in the top 5 so I am so proud of all of you!
Attached is the winning design. Please write one thing that you like about this design and why you think this design won overall.
Due:
4/22- 4/29 STEAM Work
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and this assignment is due on Wednesday, April 29th.
There is a video on page 3 of the slides to help you with the assignment. Good luck and as always, I am always here to help!
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and this assignment is due on Wednesday, April 29th.
There is a video on page 3 of the slides to help you with the assignment. Good luck and as always, I am always here to help!
Due:
4/29 Catalyst
Good Morning!
Just wanted to remind you that the Earth Day Choice Board is due today! Good luck and let me know if you need any help with that.
Your catalyst question for today is the following:
Did you like doing the Choice Board as a way to learning? What did you like or not like?
Have a great day all!
Just wanted to remind you that the Earth Day Choice Board is due today! Good luck and let me know if you need any help with that.
Your catalyst question for today is the following:
Did you like doing the Choice Board as a way to learning? What did you like or not like?
Have a great day all!
Due:
4/28 Catalyst
Hi All!
Please vote again on the best Earth Day design. I received a lot of emails last week that it was hard to see the pictures in the form, so I have uploaded all the pictures again into a slide show. Please go through the slides and then fill out the form for the best design by choosing the correct slide number/design.
Example, if you found the picture on slide 50 to be the best design, when filling out the form you are choosing option 50.
Have a great day! Also, don't forget to keep working on your Earth Day Choice Board--- due tomorrow!
Please vote again on the best Earth Day design. I received a lot of emails last week that it was hard to see the pictures in the form, so I have uploaded all the pictures again into a slide show. Please go through the slides and then fill out the form for the best design by choosing the correct slide number/design.
Example, if you found the picture on slide 50 to be the best design, when filling out the form you are choosing option 50.
Have a great day! Also, don't forget to keep working on your Earth Day Choice Board--- due tomorrow!
Due:
4/27 Catalyst
Good morning!
Just wanted to check-in to see how you are doing. Is everything going okay with remote learning? Are you getting too much work? What would you change? Have you gotten used to being at home all the time? Just let me know how you are!
*Don't forget to keep working on your choice board! Also, there will be a redo on the Earth Day T-Shirt Contest. I will upload all the pictures on a slide to help you guys see the images better. That will be sent out tomorrow!
Just wanted to check-in to see how you are doing. Is everything going okay with remote learning? Are you getting too much work? What would you change? Have you gotten used to being at home all the time? Just let me know how you are!
*Don't forget to keep working on your choice board! Also, there will be a redo on the Earth Day T-Shirt Contest. I will upload all the pictures on a slide to help you guys see the images better. That will be sent out tomorrow!
Due:
4/24 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
Don't forget to keep working on your Earth Day Choice Boards.
The following is a title of an article that was posted on Earth Day:
"Pandemic Side-Effects Show Us a Glimpse of an Alternative Future on Earth Day 2020"
Just as in yesterday's catalyst, we realized that with people being on lockdown/quarantine, we see a lot less cars on the streets. Businesses have closed temporarily. There have been less green house gas emissions in certain areas. With this, what message do you think the author is trying to convey to its readers?
Have a GREAT weekend everyone! Be well and stay safe.
Don't forget to keep working on your Earth Day Choice Boards.
The following is a title of an article that was posted on Earth Day:
"Pandemic Side-Effects Show Us a Glimpse of an Alternative Future on Earth Day 2020"
Just as in yesterday's catalyst, we realized that with people being on lockdown/quarantine, we see a lot less cars on the streets. Businesses have closed temporarily. There have been less green house gas emissions in certain areas. With this, what message do you think the author is trying to convey to its readers?
Have a GREAT weekend everyone! Be well and stay safe.
Due:
4/23 Catalyst
Good morning!
Look at the attached image. Images of New Delhi, India on Oct. 28, 2019 (on the left) and April 20, 2020 (on the right). India's air quality improved drastically during a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus.
What about the lockdown do you think caused the air quality to improve drastically?
Look at the attached image. Images of New Delhi, India on Oct. 28, 2019 (on the left) and April 20, 2020 (on the right). India's air quality improved drastically during a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus.
What about the lockdown do you think caused the air quality to improve drastically?
Due:
4/21 Catalyst & STEAM Work
Good morning!
Today, you will vote for the best Earth Day T-Shirt design! Click on the google form and choose the best one. Then answer the following question:
Why do you think this is the best design?
Today, you will vote for the best Earth Day T-Shirt design! Click on the google form and choose the best one. Then answer the following question:
Why do you think this is the best design?
Due:
4/20 Catalyst
Good Morning!
First off, thank you everyone who submitted their designs last week. Tomorrow, you will be given a form to vote on the BEST design!
For today, you are just going to go on PupilPath and check your grades. If you see an "ABS" it means you were marked absent for that day and you are missing that assignment.
Is everything on PupilPath correct?
Answer "yes" if everything looks correct.
Answer "no" and explain which assignments you think is incorrect.
Answer "I just completed some missing work" and state which work you completed so I can then mark those with a new grade.
As always, I am here to help! Have a great day!
First off, thank you everyone who submitted their designs last week. Tomorrow, you will be given a form to vote on the BEST design!
For today, you are just going to go on PupilPath and check your grades. If you see an "ABS" it means you were marked absent for that day and you are missing that assignment.
Is everything on PupilPath correct?
Answer "yes" if everything looks correct.
Answer "no" and explain which assignments you think is incorrect.
Answer "I just completed some missing work" and state which work you completed so I can then mark those with a new grade.
As always, I am here to help! Have a great day!
Due:
4/17 Catalyst
Good morning! Don't forget that your drawings are due today.
With so many places on "pause" because of Covid-19, how do you think people can still celebrate Earth Day this year?
With so many places on "pause" because of Covid-19, how do you think people can still celebrate Earth Day this year?
Due:
4/14- 4/17 STEAM Work
Good morning!
For the rest of this week we will be creating a t-shirt design for Earth Day. Please follow the Slides for instruction and learn a little bit more about the importance of Earth Day.
Good luck!
For the rest of this week we will be creating a t-shirt design for Earth Day. Please follow the Slides for instruction and learn a little bit more about the importance of Earth Day.
Good luck!
Due:
4/16 Catalyst
Hi All,
This is an extra credit opportunity. I thought it would be a cool idea to show how awesome we are as a class and school by creating something nice for our community. I initially posted this on the stream, but not sure how many people saw it.
Below is a picture that a group of climate change activists in Canada made to show solidarity on climate change. Each person, in their own space, created a letter to create one message. I thought it would be great for us to come up with a message. Maybe something like "Thank you healthcare workers and first responders" or something else that we can come up with!
If you are interested in participating, please respond below! Then, we can decide on a message and assign you a letter. The letter is really simple-- use a sheet of looseleaf or white computer paper and you design the letter to take up the whole page. You get to be super creative with it. You can even design the letter on a table or computer-- print it out or take a picture with the tablet on.
Just answer "Yes" if you want to participate, and "No" if you do not want to participate. If you respond with a 'yes' I will assign you a letter.
This is an extra credit opportunity. I thought it would be a cool idea to show how awesome we are as a class and school by creating something nice for our community. I initially posted this on the stream, but not sure how many people saw it.
Below is a picture that a group of climate change activists in Canada made to show solidarity on climate change. Each person, in their own space, created a letter to create one message. I thought it would be great for us to come up with a message. Maybe something like "Thank you healthcare workers and first responders" or something else that we can come up with!
If you are interested in participating, please respond below! Then, we can decide on a message and assign you a letter. The letter is really simple-- use a sheet of looseleaf or white computer paper and you design the letter to take up the whole page. You get to be super creative with it. You can even design the letter on a table or computer-- print it out or take a picture with the tablet on.
Just answer "Yes" if you want to participate, and "No" if you do not want to participate. If you respond with a 'yes' I will assign you a letter.
Due:
4/15 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
"The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary." - Earthday.org
What do you think climate action is and why do you think it is an important topic for this year's theme?
*Also, be sure to look at the class stream for an extra credit opportunity. If some of you saw your grades for the CodeHS assignments and are not happy with your grade, this is a great and easy way to boost your grades!
"The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary." - Earthday.org
What do you think climate action is and why do you think it is an important topic for this year's theme?
*Also, be sure to look at the class stream for an extra credit opportunity. If some of you saw your grades for the CodeHS assignments and are not happy with your grade, this is a great and easy way to boost your grades!
Due:
4/14 Catalyst
Earth Day is next week, April 20th.
What do you think Earth Day celebrates?
What do you think Earth Day celebrates?
Due:
4/13 Catalyst
*Reminder that the Lorax assignment is due today.
Catalyst-
How was your weekend?
If you haven't heard already, the mayor announced that school will be closed for the remainder of the school year. How do you guys feel about that? I know its your senior year and you'll be missing a lot of senior activities, what do you guys think about that?
I, personally, feel so sad and really miss all of you. I understand that it is necessary because of the pandemic, but I wish I could be back in the classroom with all of you guys-- even when you guys drive me crazy. I hope you're all doing well.
Catalyst-
How was your weekend?
If you haven't heard already, the mayor announced that school will be closed for the remainder of the school year. How do you guys feel about that? I know its your senior year and you'll be missing a lot of senior activities, what do you guys think about that?
I, personally, feel so sad and really miss all of you. I understand that it is necessary because of the pandemic, but I wish I could be back in the classroom with all of you guys-- even when you guys drive me crazy. I hope you're all doing well.
Due:
4/9 - 4/13 STEAM Work
Good Morning All!
I know it's been a tough couple of week for some of you with remote learning. I also understand some of you did not like CodeHS, some of you did, and some of you are still struggling with it. I want to take a break from it and do something a little more fun (at least to me it is).
For today, Friday and Monday, you are going to watch the Original Lorax (from 1972)-- it's only 25 minutes, and answer a few questions. Our focus in on environmental impacts. The questions will be answered in the attached google doc and they are due Monday (4/13).
Next week-- you will be submitting a t-shirt design for Earth Day-- more information on this next week!
Be well and stay safe!
I know it's been a tough couple of week for some of you with remote learning. I also understand some of you did not like CodeHS, some of you did, and some of you are still struggling with it. I want to take a break from it and do something a little more fun (at least to me it is).
For today, Friday and Monday, you are going to watch the Original Lorax (from 1972)-- it's only 25 minutes, and answer a few questions. Our focus in on environmental impacts. The questions will be answered in the attached google doc and they are due Monday (4/13).
Next week-- you will be submitting a t-shirt design for Earth Day-- more information on this next week!
Be well and stay safe!
Due:
4/10 Catalyst
Good Morning!
What environmental issue do you think is the most important for us today? Explain your answer.
*My apologies, I created this as an assignment and not a question-- you can just put your answer as a private message.
What environmental issue do you think is the most important for us today? Explain your answer.
*My apologies, I created this as an assignment and not a question-- you can just put your answer as a private message.
Due:
4/9 Catalyst
Name 3 environmental issues that you know of. For example, air pollution.
Due:
4/8 Catalyst
Good morning!
With remote learning and so many people working from home now, which careers in the fields of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) do you think is easiest to work from home?
My answer: I think the field of technology has a lot of people who can work from home easily because things like coding only really need a computer.
What do you think?
With remote learning and so many people working from home now, which careers in the fields of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) do you think is easiest to work from home?
My answer: I think the field of technology has a lot of people who can work from home easily because things like coding only really need a computer.
What do you think?
Due:
4/7 Catalyst
Good Morning All!
I want you all to have an input on how this class will progress. Here are my suggestions:
1. We can create things on Tinkercad-- one project a week, and all projects will be submitted at the end of the week.
2. TypingClub-- Work on typing club for at least 25 minutes a day, which will be tracked through my account.
3. Continue CodeHS
4. Research assignment about famous engineers, scientists, mathematicians, etc. Also another weeklong project that will be due at the end of the week.
5. OPEN TO OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
I truly do understand that some of you have a lot of other work to do. I am not here to make your lives harder. I am here to support you in any way that I can. I also want this class to be fun for you guys. If we were in class, we would be building things and engineering so many different projects. Unfortunately, we are remotely learning and we will continue when we get back. If you have any other suggestions-- let me know.
To answer this Catalyst-- tell me which of the above you prefer for our next remote project and why.
Have a GREAT day all! Stay safe and be well!
I want you all to have an input on how this class will progress. Here are my suggestions:
1. We can create things on Tinkercad-- one project a week, and all projects will be submitted at the end of the week.
2. TypingClub-- Work on typing club for at least 25 minutes a day, which will be tracked through my account.
3. Continue CodeHS
4. Research assignment about famous engineers, scientists, mathematicians, etc. Also another weeklong project that will be due at the end of the week.
5. OPEN TO OTHER SUGGESTIONS.
I truly do understand that some of you have a lot of other work to do. I am not here to make your lives harder. I am here to support you in any way that I can. I also want this class to be fun for you guys. If we were in class, we would be building things and engineering so many different projects. Unfortunately, we are remotely learning and we will continue when we get back. If you have any other suggestions-- let me know.
To answer this Catalyst-- tell me which of the above you prefer for our next remote project and why.
Have a GREAT day all! Stay safe and be well!
Due:
4/6 Catalyst
Good morning all!
- Tell me about how you have progressed through CodeHS. There are still some of you who have not completed the lessons.
Is it too difficult? What is it that you have having difficulty with?
LESSON FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS:
- COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL REALITY LESSONS.
- STARTING ON THURSDAY, START WORKING ON THE CYBERSECURITY LESSONS.
- If you need more guidance or help, please email me: [email protected]
- Tell me about how you have progressed through CodeHS. There are still some of you who have not completed the lessons.
Is it too difficult? What is it that you have having difficulty with?
LESSON FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS:
- COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL REALITY LESSONS.
- STARTING ON THURSDAY, START WORKING ON THE CYBERSECURITY LESSONS.
- If you need more guidance or help, please email me: [email protected]
Due:
4/3 Catalyst
Good morning!
For today's catalyst, log into your Pupilpath and check your engagement grades. Each day that you completed the catalyst and/or, you have a full score (100). If you forgot to do a catalyst and/or assignment, you have an "ABS" for absent. In order to receive a grade, please go back to that day's catalyst and complete the work.
After you check, answer if everything you see is correct. If you see an "ABS" please go back and complete the catalyst. If everything looks good, just reply that everything is correct. If there is a mistake, let me know here and I will look it over.
Grades for the assignments will be updated this weekend. Hope everyone is doing well and stay safe!
For today's catalyst, log into your Pupilpath and check your engagement grades. Each day that you completed the catalyst and/or, you have a full score (100). If you forgot to do a catalyst and/or assignment, you have an "ABS" for absent. In order to receive a grade, please go back to that day's catalyst and complete the work.
After you check, answer if everything you see is correct. If you see an "ABS" please go back and complete the catalyst. If everything looks good, just reply that everything is correct. If there is a mistake, let me know here and I will look it over.
Grades for the assignments will be updated this weekend. Hope everyone is doing well and stay safe!
Due:
3/30 - 4/3 STEAM Work
Hi All,
Please see the attached document to see the agenda of assignments for this week.
I am giving you guys more time to go back and finish last week's lessons and you only have one unit to complete this entire week.
Again, please read through the attached agenda.
Have a good day and stay safe!
Please see the attached document to see the agenda of assignments for this week.
I am giving you guys more time to go back and finish last week's lessons and you only have one unit to complete this entire week.
Again, please read through the attached agenda.
Have a good day and stay safe!
Due:
4/2 Catalyst
How do you think virtual reality can be incorporated into other classes (like science, ela, math, social studies, etc.)?
Due:
4/1 Catalyst
Unit 4 is about interacting in virtual reality so, why do you think interactions will enhance your VR world?
Due:
3/31 Catalyst
In this week's lesson, you are exploring animations.
What are some uses of animating a scene?
*Remember to look at the agenda (posted in yesterday's work) for this entire week. You are completing everything from last week & this week.
What are some uses of animating a scene?
*Remember to look at the agenda (posted in yesterday's work) for this entire week. You are completing everything from last week & this week.
Due:
3/27 Catalyst
Good morning all!
1. I just want to hear about how remote learning has been going for you guys (this class and your other classes). Do you like it? Not like it? Do you miss school? Personally, I much rather be in school teaching, but this is all a new experience for all of us.
2. How do you like CodeHS? Is it difficult? I know its difficult for some of you, but you really need to watch the videos (and pay attention to them) to truly understand how to code. When I first tried it last week, I watched the videos three times to really get a grasp on it. Remember that I am always here if you have any questions.
Be well and stay safe!
1. I just want to hear about how remote learning has been going for you guys (this class and your other classes). Do you like it? Not like it? Do you miss school? Personally, I much rather be in school teaching, but this is all a new experience for all of us.
2. How do you like CodeHS? Is it difficult? I know its difficult for some of you, but you really need to watch the videos (and pay attention to them) to truly understand how to code. When I first tried it last week, I watched the videos three times to really get a grasp on it. Remember that I am always here if you have any questions.
Be well and stay safe!
Due:
Week of 3/23- 3/27 Assignment
We will be coding during virtual learning! We are focused on virtual reality first and looking into how virtual reality works.
1. Go to www.codehs.com
2. Click "sign up"
3. I'm a student --> "Create Student Account"
4. Sign in with Google (must use your is228 account)
For Monday, 3/23- Just focus on signing in and please let me know if there are any issues. If there are email me at [email protected]
Attached is the agenda to complete the first 3 units. Each day there will be a "Catalyst" question for you to answer. Be sure to answer that question THAT day. This will count as your attendance.
Follow the agenda about when each unit/lesson is to be completed.
Good luck!
1. Go to www.codehs.com
2. Click "sign up"
3. I'm a student --> "Create Student Account"
4. Sign in with Google (must use your is228 account)
For Monday, 3/23- Just focus on signing in and please let me know if there are any issues. If there are email me at [email protected]
Attached is the agenda to complete the first 3 units. Each day there will be a "Catalyst" question for you to answer. Be sure to answer that question THAT day. This will count as your attendance.
Follow the agenda about when each unit/lesson is to be completed.
Good luck!
Due:
3/26 Catalyst
1. What shape attributes have we learned about so far? (This questions is based off of Virtual Reality Lesson 1.1 & 1.2)
2. Why is it important to set the attributes for shapes?
2. Why is it important to set the attributes for shapes?
Due:
3/25 STEAM Work
Log into CodeHS and complete lesson 1.2
Below is the objectives for this lesson: (just for your reference)
In this lesson, you will learn about the tag and how to set its color, position, and radius. You will learn how to make planes and use them to create a ground for the VR worlds.
Objective
Students will be able to :
-Create a sphere in a VR world
-Create a plane in a VR world
-Change basic properties of spheres and planes
I am attaching the agenda under materials for this unit in case you forget what you are responsible for each day this week.
* Remember-- today you are ONLY completing Lesson 1.2 in the virtual reality unit. Good luck.
Below is the objectives for this lesson: (just for your reference)
In this lesson, you will learn about the
Objective
Students will be able to :
-Create a sphere in a VR world
-Create a plane in a VR world
-Change basic properties of spheres and planes
I am attaching the agenda under materials for this unit in case you forget what you are responsible for each day this week.
* Remember-- today you are ONLY completing Lesson 1.2 in the virtual reality unit. Good luck.
Due:
3/25 Catalyst
1. What do you think you’ll be able to do in a VR world?
2. How challenging do you think creating a VR world will be? Why?
3. What are some of the different elements we saw in the examples from last lesson?
2. How challenging do you think creating a VR world will be? Why?
3. What are some of the different elements we saw in the examples from last lesson?
Due:
3/24 Catalyst --> Exit Slip
Complete this catalyst at the end of your assignment. I am still calling it a catalyst because I stated that all catalysts will be counted as attendance. However, be sure to answer this question at the end of your lesson 1.1: What is VR? (following the agenda).
1. What impact do you think virtual reality will have on our lives in the near future? What about in 100 years?
2. How would you describe virtual reality to someone who has never heard about it before?
3. Describe how VR can be used for more than just entertainment.
Good luck guys! Remember I am always here to help and guide you. Please follow the agenda in completing lesson 1. My email is [email protected].
1. What impact do you think virtual reality will have on our lives in the near future? What about in 100 years?
2. How would you describe virtual reality to someone who has never heard about it before?
3. Describe how VR can be used for more than just entertainment.
Good luck guys! Remember I am always here to help and guide you. Please follow the agenda in completing lesson 1. My email is [email protected].
Due:
3/23 Catalyst
What is your impression of virtual reality? Is it useful, or is it a toy? Explain your answer.