Hello Everyone!
Robotics - Had a Great Time at the STEAM Expo. Congrats go out to David, Daniel, Michael, Nathan, Jesus, Donavan, Damian, and Elijah. They represented the RV with class and ability.
Congratulations to Elijah, Damien, and Noah. These gamers took the Top Honors at the 2nd Annual 3V3 Rocket League Tournament. They topped 4 other Rio schools for the Championship. Well Done!
Science - We'll be pausing our GWS Unit for a week to prepare for the Winter Performance Task Benchmark. The topic is sweet, I think we'll have some fun.
STEAM ELD - Story telling is an art. Let's get creative!
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Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name
Typing Class Link
Sphero Class Code - 7QMRG3
Project STEM Link -
- Computer Science - 69499f
- What is AI -
WeVideo.com class code - r8v5oee
Assignment Description
You will record your Recovery, Search & Rescue, or Sample Expedition story and edit it here. To do this, you will:
*Create a Story to give purpose to your task
*Create a short screenplay. The screenplay will include:
- Who will be in the scene
- What the scene will look like in detail
- include the timing and sequence of events
- what the setting will look like
Once you have the screenplay, set it up and record.
You will need to edit the video. Here, you can add special effects, transitions, Opening and end screens with credits
Post your work on the class padlet.
Milestone check on:
*screenplay - due 2/4
*raw video of your expedition 2/6
*Final cut 2/12
Sample Screenplay Doc
Monday - Morning Routine
STEAM Expo clean up & debrief
Formalize your Expedition Project -
- Create a fictitious story representing your project. It can be:
- Search and Rescue -
- Recovery -
- Exploration/Data Collection -
- Write up the story and upload it to your portfolio under "Special Assignments" - "Expedition Project."
- In the story, make sure to detail how the aerial assets and ground assets coordinate information about the search. Make sure to highlight each group's responsibilities, including the Project Manager.
- Record and upload a video of the project in action from start to finish.
- Due February 2
- Rubric is forthcoming
Ground and Air crews need to add a section in this project describing their vehicle:
- Type of Vehicle
- Why did you choose your vehicle? CER
- Did it perform like you thought it would?
Tuesday - Morning Routine
Students will be working on their portfolios. Students may be talking to their groups to share information. The work above needs to be done by Friday.
January Keyboarding Test - take 2 one-minute tests and post the results with a reflection in your portfolio. Don't forget to publish.
Students may not be:
- Flying drones or operating ground drones - Jesus and Angel need to work on their portfolio today.
- The students are not building and running their course today.
- The students can take 2 One-Minute typing tests for their January Keyboarding tests and post them.
- Students should not be moving around the classroom
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
Friday - Morning Routine
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Monday - Morning Routine
Leader in Me
Tuesday - Morning Routine
On your own to do classwork.
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
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Period 3 Science
Join our typing team. Click here
Tinkercad sign-up link - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - ELY98AXG5
Whale PT Extra Slides
Monday - Morning Routine
Start Winter Science PT
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Tuesday - Morning Routine
Start by reading Slide 1 - from this slideshow as a class.
- Slide 2 Read the Prompt - Make it clear to each other at your table what type of information you are looking for - How is noise threatening whale communication, and what are some solutions?
- Read over your note-taking document - Look at the 3 different sections and make notes
Define the Problem - More ocean noise is affecting the whale's ability to communicate.
Outcomes - Whales are having problems communicating.
Solutions - What are some possible solutions?
3. Slide 3 - You will be listening to a podcast and taking notes. Think about the prompt. When you hear something that might help, write it down in the correct section.
4. Slide 4 - Take 5 minutes and write down any information you can use. You can play the podcast again to hear it for more information.
5. Slide 5 - Hear and discuss the different sounds you hear. Review the Thermal Camera video from the Boston Harbor. The light blues are whales, while the bright yellows are ships. What do you notice?
6. Slide 6 - Follow the directions on the slide. Write on the same note-taking document.
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
Friday - Morning Routine
https://writing.app.newsela.com/editor?code=qetg
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Period 4 - Science
Monday - Morning Routine
Start Winter Science PT
Tuesday - Morning Routine
Start by reading Slide 1 - from this slideshow as a class.
- Slide 2 Read the Prompt - Make it clear to each other at your table what type of information you are looking for - How is noise threatening whale communication, and what are some solutions?
- Read over your note-taking document - Look at the 3 different sections and make notes
Define the Problem - More ocean noise is affecting the whale's ability to communicate.
Outcomes - Whales are having problems communicating.
Solutions - What are some possible solutions?
3. Slide 3 - You will be listening to a podcast and taking notes. Think about the prompt. When you hear something that might help, write it down in the correct section.
4. Slide 4 - Take 5 minutes and write down any information you can use. You can play the podcast again to hear it for more information.
5. Slide 5 - Hear and discuss the different sounds you hear. Review the Thermal Camera video from the Boston Harbor. The light blues are whales, while the bright yellows are ships. What do you notice?
6. Slide 6 - Follow the directions on the slide. Write on the same note-taking document.
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
Friday - Morning Routine
https://writing.app.newsela.com/editor?code=qetg
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Period 6 - Tech Tales ELD
Monday - Morning Routine
Start looking at ELPAC sample from each section:
Writing
Reading
Speaking
Listening
Tuesday - Morning Routine
Working with Noun Phrases on slide #26 - 28
Skip slide 29
Slide 30 use worksheet
Worksheet - do the following to identify noun phrases:
- Read the document - circle any words you do not understand
- Discuss the article and clarify
- Reread for understanding
- Underline all the noun phrases
- Check with each other for correctness.
Slide 31 - Write your improved sentence on the same worksheet
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
Friday - Morning Routine
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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD
Monday - Morning Routine
Start looking at ELPAC sample from each section:
Writing
Reading
Speaking
Listening
Tuesday - Morning Routine
Working with Noun Phrases on slide #26 - 28
Skip slide 29
Slide 30 use worksheet
Worksheet - do the following to identify noun phrases:
- Read the document - circle any words you do not understand
- Discuss the article and clarify
- Reread for understanding
- Underline all the noun phrases
- Check with each other for correctness.
Slide 31 - Write your improved sentence on the same worksheet
Wednesday - Morning Routine
Thursday - Morning Routine
Friday - Morning Routine
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Space Out Friday
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