Sunday, April 19, 2026

RV Robotics, Science, & STEAM ELD Week 4/20 - 24/2026

 Hello Everyone!


April 22 is Earth Day 2026.  The theme is Our Power, Our Planet.  We will be taking a look at the history of Earth Day and some major issues we are dealing with today. 

It is your planet, your action can have an effect.





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Period 1 - Robotics

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Sphero Class Code - 7QMRG3

Project STEM Link - 

  • Computer Science - 69499f
  • What is AI - 

All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Monday Morning Routine

Robotics - Spike Prime lesson - Start


 Spike Robotics

  • App
    • Inventory your box
    • Go to "Start"
    • When done, start with the "Invention Squad" projects


      • Start with the lesson named "Help."  Make sure to read the directions
      • Create a post after each project
        • include a 
          • reflection 
          • a video of the working robot
          • screenshot of the code.

Tuesday Morning Routine

Robotics - Spike Lesson - Help



Thursday - Morning Routine

Robotics - Spike Lesson - Post in your Portfolio



Friday - Morning Routine

Robotics - Spike Lesson -  Hopper Race

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Period 2 Advisory

All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Monday Morning Routine

On your own

Tuesday Morning Routine

Leader in Me - Lesson 10 - Applying Growth Mindset


Wednesday Morning Routine

On your own



Thursday Morning Routine

Leader in Me - Lesson 11 - Growth Mindset


Friday 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

Island Movies - 

Treasure of the Pacific - The Channel Islands

National Geography - West of the West

Nat Park - Restoring Balance


Monday Morning Routine

Prepare for our Field Trip

Preparations - 

  • What to wear
  • What to bring
  • What to look out for
All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day ian annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Tuesday Morning Routine

Trio Overview, preparation, & questions



Wednesday Morning Routine

Santa Cruz Island Field trip        


Thursday Morning Routine

Debrief the Trip

Earth Day - What did you see on the island that was different from where we live?



Friday Morning Routine

Earth Day


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Period 4 - Science


Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - C5GFEQ2SV

Island Movies - 

Treasure of the Pacific - The Channel Islands

National Geography - West of the West

Nat Park - Restoring Balance


Monday Morning Routine

Prepare for our Field Trip

Preparations - 

  • What to wear
  • What to bring
  • What to look out for
All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Tuesday Morning Routine

Trio Overview, preparation, & questions

Earth Day


Wednesday Morning Routine


Santa Cruz Island Field trip        


Thursday Morning Routine

Debrief the Trip

Earth Day - What did you see on the island that was different from where we live?



Friday Morning Routine

Earth Day
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Period 6 - Tech Tales ELD

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - AUDDGHSGY

 All week

Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Monday Morning Routine

Description and Details - Help when communicating

All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Tuesday Morning Routine

Earth Day


Wednesday Morning Routine

Earth Day Unit with the guest teacher



Thursday Morning Routine

Guest Teacher Debrief

Earth Day Activities



Friday Morning Routine

Possible Payback Day - depending on work accomplished with the guest teacher



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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD


Tinkercad sign up link If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - GVNCWEREF


 All week

Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Monday Morning Routine

Description and Details - Help when communicating

All week
Earth Day - April 22, 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet

What is Earth Day About?  -  Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970. It aims to raise awareness of climate change, promote sustainability, and encourage action against pollution. Over 1 billion people in 190+ countries participate through cleanups, tree planting, and education, with the 2026 focus on climate action.


How it all started - The River on Fire

Why does it matter?

What can I do?

What's up with Plastic - Why should I care?

Microplastics


Tuesday Morning Routine

Earth Day


Wednesday Morning Routine

Earth Day Unit with the guest teacher



Thursday Morning Routine

Guest Teacher Debrief

Earth Day Activities



Friday Morning Routine

Possible Payback Day - depending on work accomplished with the guest teacher

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Space Out Friday





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