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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Day 136: 4/30/25 - Pick a Topic

Homeroom:

Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Make sure you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils

Wednesday, 4/30

9:00 – 11:00 Testing

11:03 – 11:21 Block 2

11:24 – 11:42 Block 3

Music Block 11:45 – 12:25

Lunch 12:28 – 12:58

1:00 – 1:22 Block 1

1:25 – 1:47 Block 4

Depending on Weather – go outside for both of these?

1:50 – 2:15 WIN

2:15 – 2:43 Choice Time

2:45 – 3:25 Specials


ELA Learning Target: 
Today you will pick a topic for the Learning Fair project.
                        
Do Now: 
1. Write down your homework
2. Go to page 78

Homework:
  • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
    • Trifold Presentation Board 
    • Boxes
    • Decorative tape
    • Letter stencils or stickers
    • Special Markers or Paints
    • Other items specific to your model

Activity #1
Pick a Topic
&
Find Resources

Directions:
Use our online databases to find & Save in your google drive at least 2 - 3 articles about your environmental issue. 

You must also use the internet to find 2 - 3 Web Pages.

You want the resources to discuss: 
  • the topic
  • the Problem/Issue
  • the Causes, or Pro's
  • the Effects, or Con's
  • the Solutions

Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your articles and web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:
  • blogs
  • lists
  • debates
  • opinions
  • etc.

When you find an article that you think is good, you should Send it to your google Drive. 

To get to the databases: (Go through Clever - Library)

Go to Mrs. Bostick's Library Page through Clever

Under Newspapers & magazines  you can use any of those databases, but I would try:
New (Gale Onefile)
Kids infobits

Next Step: 
Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read each article & use one graphic organizer per article. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:
- Title of the article
- Name of the resource, or Web page
- Important Info

You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:
  • The Problem/Issue
  • The Causes (or the Pros)
  • The Effects (or the Cons)
  • The Solutions

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Day 135: 4/29/25 - Previewing Projects

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Make sure you have an independent reading book
  2. Sharpen your pencils

Tuesday, April 29th

9:00 – 11:00 Testing

11:03 – 11:21 Block 2

11:24 – 11:42 Block 3

Music Block 11:45 – 12:25

Lunch 12:28 – 12:58

1:00 – 1:22 Block 1

1:25 – 1:47 Block 4

2:00 over to the HS for Willy Wonka


ELA Learning Target: 
Today we will look at some Tri-fold boards and evaluate them based on the criteria for the project.
                        
Do Now: 
1. Write down your homework
2. Go to page 78

Homework:
  • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
    • Trifold Presentation Board 
    • Boxes
    • Decorative tape
    • Letter stencils or stickers
    • Special Markers or Paints
    • Other items specific to your model

Activity #1
Preview Projects

Directions:
Use the criteria on the Judges Evaluation Sheet to evaluate projects.


Activity #2
Pick a Topic
&
Find Resources

Directions:
Use our online databases to find & Save in your google drive at least 2 - 3 articles about your environmental issue. 

You must also use the internet to find 2 - 3 Web Pages.

You want the resources to discuss: 
  • the Problem/Issue
  • the Causes, or Pro's
  • the Effects, or Con's
  • the Solutions

    Your resources should be from trusted sources like National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, Scholastic, etc. You want your articles and web pages to contain scientific data and statistics. When you assemble your project, keep in mind that you will need to include at least one chart, graph, or diagram. Your articles should not be:
    • blogs
    • lists
    • debates
    • opinions
    • etc.
      When you find an article that you think is good, you should Send it to your google Drive. 

      To get to the databases: (Go through Clever - Library)

      Go to Mrs. Bostick's Library Page through Clever

      Under Newspapers & magazines  you can use any of those databases, but I would try:
      New (Gale Onefile)
      Kids infobits

      Next Step: 
      Once you have 4 - 6 resources you will use the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer to record important information for your research essay and project. Read each article & use one graphic organizer per article. Be sure to record all the important information from your article onto the graphic organizer, including:
      - Title of the article
      - Name of the resource, or Web page
      - Important Info

      You are specifically looking for information that will help you explain:
      • The Problem/Issue
      • The Causes (or the Pros)
      • The Effects (or the Cons)
      • The Solutions

        Monday, April 28, 2025

        Day 134: 4/28/25 - Getting to know World Issues

         Homeroom:

                  Good Morning. Please sit at your house table &  use this time to get ready for your day.

        Do Now:

        1. Check that your homework is done
        2. Make sure you have all your materials
        3. Sharpen pencils



        ELA Learning Target:    
        Today we will finish watching some videos that will help us pick a topic, and we will preview a few projects together.
        Do Now:
        • Write Down the your homework
        Homework:
        • Start getting your materials.
        Activity #1
        Getting to know World Issues

        Agenda:
        1. Materials:
          • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
            • Trifold Presentation Board 
            • Boxes
            • Decorative tape
            • Letter stencils or stickers
            • Special Markers or Paints
            • Other items specific to your model
        2. Preview Projects
        3. Watch Videos & Quick List
        4. Pick a Topic
        5. Research Graphic Organizer
        The topic for your Research Learning Fair Project will be Environmental/Global issues or Environmental/Global Problems.

        So what are some of the Environmental Issues & problems?






















        Friday, April 25, 2025

        Day 133: 4/25/25 - Getting to Know World Issues

          Homeroom:

                  Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

        Do Now:

        1. Check that your homework is done
        2. Make sure you have all your materials
        3. Sharpen pencils

        Learning Target:

        Today we will begin prepare for the Learning Fair by getting to know some of of the environmental & world issues.              

        Do Now: 
        • Pick up a Quick list 
        • Go to the next blank page in your ELA Notebook
        Homework:
        • Go to my blog and watch some of the videos we do not finish in class
        • Start getting materials for Learning Fair Project
          • Trifold Presentation Board 
          • Boxes
          • Decorative tape
          • Letter stencils or stickers
          • Special Markers or Paints
          • Other items specific to your model

        Agenda:
        1. Make Unit 4 Tab & Title Page
        2. Glue in Research Project Timeline
          • Review Timeline
        3. Glue in Criteria for Projects
          • Review Criteria
        4. Preview Videos & Quick List
        5. Pick a Topic

        The topic for your Research Learning Fair Project will be about Environmental Issues/Global issues or Environmental Problems/Global Problems.

        So what are some of the Environmental Issues?