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Students track and analyze characters in The Outsiders by assigning points based on traits, actions and decisions during the novel. Studetns will use this information to evaluate character development and determine which character demonstrated the strongest traits.

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I do Reading Roulette to review and show some kind of understanding of a text, preferably a Novel. Students can be in groups or work individually, depending on class size, and it turns the objective activity into a competitive gain. One idea that I am taking with me is Sinsel's really cool whodunit. I could probably do that with parts of speech.

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Angle Relationships notes with parallel lines and transversals. We took notes and then did a true false activity where they had to correct the false statements to true statements.

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Instead of doing a review worksheet, students see problems are posted around the room. There are clues associated with each problem, and if they get all problems correct, they will solve the mystery.

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We have been using mindfulness techniques before class starts to help ground and center students to help them better focus during class time.

Techniques:

Box breathing

Melting

Focused listening

Tension release

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The lesson was a set-up to practice the skill of cold reading for an audition. Giving the students “24 hours” in advance for prep, they had to choose between two versions of the worksheet. In the worksheet, they’d select a choice of an “audition side” from a movie monologue, makeup commercial, or a charity fundraiser advertisement. Then they’d answer questions about the audition side and content of the monologue. This represents the work an actor might do in a short amount of prep time before their audition. Now students are taking turns performing and reading aloud their monologue for me.

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We are playing a game called navy ball (football/ultimate hybrid). It helps students work together in teams to achieve a common goal in both offensive and defensive settings.

One Idea I will take with me:

Claude AI PowerPoint maker

One small action I will try is:

Using navy ball to help teach the basics of American football.

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1. Teacher plays 4 quarter notes using different articulations, students play it back on their instruments, and then identify what articulations were used as a group.

2. One idea I am taking away is possibly using consortium to bring in older students to demo for my younger groups.

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My yearbook students created yearbook layouts featuring them in the year 2050. They had to include captions as if it was a yearbook page.

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I got some of my 7th graders to come and sing with 6th graders. It really helped reinvigorate the 6th graders joy of singing and keep them focused. Next time I’m going to make sure to prep my 7th graders with expectations the way I did this time which I found made the class run very smooth.

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Students watched a video that we’ve been working towards and then used the strategy to review the story in the video. In the “vocab posted” video you can see the key vocabulary posted across the top of the ClearTouch. We passed 3 times and then they got their papers back. I started with a 3 minute timed write and 1 minute to review and add. I had to make the review and add section 90 seconds because they wanted to write more! After the +1 routine I had them share sentences with the whole class for about 5 minutes and we wrote the story together / got clarification on grammar and spelling / smoothed out how to express certain ideas. It was great! They will write about this same topic on Monday for an assessment grade without the support of the posted vocabulary or any notes. During the routine they had a worksheet from a previous day that had descriptions of scenes in the video that they had used as a prediction activity. They could use the worksheet during the +1 routine if they really couldn’t come up with sentences on their own.

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White Bird Part One Comprehension Questions with Text Evidence

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White Bird Part One Comprehension Questions with Text Evidence

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I brought my comprehension questions that used the RACE method to fully answer comprehension questions using text evidence to support their answers. They had to restate the questions, answer using their brain, the then had to cite text evidence, and finally explain their text evidence.

One idea I am taking with me is figuring out how to make the end of the year more hands on like Kist shared with me he is doing in science!

One small action I will try is to get students interacting to answer comprehension questions together to help them work on their comprehension strategies.

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We looked at a variety of primary source documents about the Indian Removal Act where they had to identify the source, what the document said, and then how that document connected to the topic as a whole. One small action I will try is to run the documents through Diffit next time so they can be scaled down for some of my students that struggle with reading.

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High engagement hands on activities perfect for the end of the year.

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We are doing a novel study. Student read and annotate the text. The skills focus is on recognizing flashbacks and foreshadowing. We also cover character development and discuss racism and classism.

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In class students annotated 2 pieces of text. After reading as a class then, with a partner and on their own. We as a class completed a compare and contrast chart.

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My lesson had kids map the annual rainfall pattern to learn about rainshadow and why some places are rainy while others aren't by mountain ranges.

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Explore 4 Effect of Landforms on Weather

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I have introduced Frayer models for vocab day. The students had a lot of discussion in class over what they wanted to include for example and non-example, using the vocab words.

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Student are to complete a project of their choice either through an Art design, Minecraft build project, or essay. Students were given 3 days to make their creations using their notes, past work, and textbooks as evidence to support their builds.

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Honors students worked on box-and-whiskers plots in assigned groups.

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I worked with students understanding how to organize their data they collected and find the mean, median, mode, and range.

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Students have been studying about superstitions in Spanish-speaking countries. For this lesson, they worked in groups of three to answer a variety of questions in Spanish about their opinion of those superstitions. This activity is effective for collaboration, as each person in the group has a job for each round of questions (see picture).

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students are using compasses and protractors to create congruent angles.

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Students are tasked with creating 2 or more buildings that have a combined total of 1 million cubic feet or more. I sent them this link, to make a copy of the canva or they can use paper.

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I took the students out to the little parking lot, and we took data on how many different brands of cars were parked there. We then discussed why h aving a variety was important, and tied it to living things in an ecosystem.

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Yay for group work!

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We are in the middle of our book. We have been writing to learn with reading comprehension questions. We have been talking a lot as a group about what we would do if our earth was no longer viable to live and what they would do/how they would feel.

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Students used pennies to collect data and record their findings. They then analyzed the data to determine measures of central tendency. Using their results, students created dot plots, histograms and box plots to visually represent the data.

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To practice theme and textual support, students keep chapter logs as we read The Little Prince. For each log, students name the chapter, write a theme statement that includes connection to either their experience or the chapter, two quotes, and a graphic representation of their theme.

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Students used a 2-in figure and scaled up using meter sticks and scale factor. The posters are hanging in the second floor hallway.

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students painted on a ceiling panel in the art room representing their middle school experience through design and painting techniques

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I had students write a comparison paper about the Hachiko text and the Hachiko movie. They had to read the text and write about the theme, the text structure and organization, and characters. Then they watched the movie and had to write about the same thing for the movie as well. At the end of the movie they used the notes they took over the movie and the text to write a 5 paragraph comparison paper.

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Pre-Reading activity with prediction, about the author and vocabulary to enhance background knowledge on Nazia and Work War II.

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We did a "Says, Means, Matters" activity to dissect the provisions of the Constitution that affected slavery in the United States.

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Explore the different response features and explain 2 ways you could use this with students in the classroom for your role!

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Students in 8th grade Algebra were solving systems of inequalities. They were given 5 locks that they needed to break. They could start on any lock, and their answer would lead them to the next lock they would need to solve. Once all locks had been broken, they checked in with me.

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My students shared their favorite song lyrics (5-10 lines) and responded to some reflective questions about emotion, tone, and metaphor. We practiced picking out symbols, colors, repetition, and motifs from their selected lyrics. We had volunteers from each table group share with the full class.

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Used Says, Means, Matters to compare and contrast 2 DBQ documents relating to Reconstruction policies. Students filled in sentence stems for says and means as a class for the documents. For the 'matters' portion students needed to choose a side for whether the policy was better or worse for the country.

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For the Civil War unit we decoded codes used on the underground railroad that were used between slaves and freestates to aid in getting to freedom. We also used the same kind of context to decode songs that were used on the underground rail road and connected the signaling songs used to modern day songs used in places of worship or in current media.

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Students researched the author info, historical context, literary criticism, etc. related to their small-group novel study selection.

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Students were given 5 pages of spreadsheet data containing disease symptoms, locations, M/F, date of onset, etc for 100+ individuals. Teams were asked to statistically analyze the data, graphically displaying information as box plots, histograms, etc. as appropriate to assist with interpretation. Each team was allowed one question per day (i.e., Did anyone on the list visit another country before falling ill?) that was then shared with the whole class via email later in the afternoon. Teams put together presentations to show their data analysis and conclusions regarding the disease. This year was the first year that all groups determined the correct answer!

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My IR and MA 8th graders have been working on using geometry tools such as rulers and protractors. They have been focusing on measuring angles this week. They are also learning acute, right, and obtuse angles.

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Background:

-historical context

-vocabulary

-reliable v. unreliable narrator

Activities:

-whole class/teacher read

-small reading groups (read aloud)

-Parking lot:

---Each student receives 3 sticky notes

---Each student responds to each of the following prompts:

a. 1 thing that caught your attention in today's reading

b. 1 example of Bruno being an unreliable narrator in today's reading

c. 1 thoughtful (open-ended) question you have from today's reading

---Place each sticky note in the appropriate "parking lot"

---Continue process daily through Chapter 9

---Read & discuss questions from the parking lot

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Studying figurative language and students created posters for Idioms. The students were very creative with their posters.

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Scale Drawing pictures, students took small images and enlarged them chart paper. Their final projects were AMAZING!!!

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We used marking the text to deep dive into environmental issues. We read about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. We followed up with mapping the location of the garbage patch, talked about option of paper or plastic bags at the store, and picking a topic to research which scientists are working on alternative products. Plastic bags etc are a major contributor to the Pacific Garbage Patch. This was an interesting article. 

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We create a story together using the unit vocabulary words. The next day the students have to rewrite the story. The next day we read a similar story and compare the 2 stories in Spanish.

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Before handing out a new piece of music, I handed this prep sheet out first. This week they have highlighted important text, circled descriptive words, and identified the terminology at the bottom of the page in the music on the 2nd page. All in different colors. We've also been working on counting and clapping rhythms aloud that are found in our new piece.

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Nitro all has been super fun. It’s a great lead up to volleyball. Kids can be successful and boost their confidence in trying to contact the ball

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6th graders learned keyboard shortcuts. We practiced using two hands to touch ctrl+the shortcut. Then they did a Google Doc where they practiced using them. At the end they write five sentences about the new quarter and use shortcuts to change the font styles.

My Google doc that I have been using has some weird shortcuts. I need to remove them. They don't need to learn them.

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We have been spending time preparing for the track season. Additionally, we plan to begin our badminton unit in the coming week. We spent this entire week playing nitroball and net game adaptation of volleyball. The nets are set at the same height as badminton for next week.

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Students unscrambled music vocabulary terms and then draw the symbols that associate with them.

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The first week for new 6th graders ALWAYS is when I introduce new Vocabulary to the students. The basic/important vocab related to...

1. The Four Elements of Drama

2. The 6 categories of "Theatres"

3. Stage Geography

4. & Theatre vs. Theater vs. Drama!

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I have spent time preparing my 6th graders for their first concert. I took the time to practice rules, procedures, and even walking in a professional straight line. This will prep them for success for when they get into the auditorium!

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Students were presented with ratios and identified by what factor the ratio has been scaled up or down.

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We started a new novel study over Tangerine.

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I taught about the gvmt and roles of men and women in Sparta and Athens.

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Students are creating an essay using the formal writing process.

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Hachiko-Animal Allies Unit. Students used vocab. to enhance learning with vocab. routine from the district.

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to help teach mapping of Rome im using a guided reading sheet that analyzes several maps through their textbook. I did it with I do we do you do method!!!

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Students had been comparing items they find in the real world and comparing the cost per unit. For example, they found a bag of chips and had to find the cost per ounce and see if another similar bag was cheaper.

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The students are exploring how temperature affects weather patterns. They are making observations of phenomena and asking driving questions. They are collecting data and using it as evidence to support claims.

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Students created a statistical question. I distributed it to the team during Science for responses, and the student made a histogram of their results with analysis.

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Students learned four new vocabulary words using the Frayer model. After, students used the structured journal strategy as they watched a video about Oceania and its facts.

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They got a handful of candy (m&ms or gummy bears). They had to find percentages based on different scenarios that I asked. They got to eat the candy after.

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Each class period, we will begin with bellwork activities. Throughout the week, the questions will progressively and intentionally build towards a mastery check on Fridays.

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Students modeled gravity's role in the formation of celestial structures from the Big Bang to Star Systems and then Galaxies. They compared similarities and differences between them and created their own models with more details.

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Students were in groups of three and the game ran 3 rounds. Round one we watched a video and they answered level one questions individually, then checked with group, then one person from each group came up and answered questions from the video. 1 point given for every correct answer. Round 2 we had documents and an analysis question. Students worked individually to read, then checked their work with their group, then one person from each group came up and had 30 seconds to answer the question. Points were given by the judge (that's me) for support and siting evidence. Round three went to a synthesis question and we repeated the process. This time the presentations were 1 minute. Points awarded and a cumulative winner was awarded.

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My AVID students had to go through the formal writing process, starting with identifying what traits a hero should have. Then created their own definitions of what the traits mean. Followed up with outlines, Frayer models, prewriting and peer editing of each paragraph. Finally typing their final copy.

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Planning for Seal of Biliteracy Testing 

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Planning for Seal of Biliteracy Testing 

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My 8th graders have the option to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. This test gauges their proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish. Testing for the Seal is typically offered only in high school or college.

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I plan to introduce a 10-day independent research project where students explore how human actions/reactions affect the environment. Our essential question, “What effects do people have on the environment?”, helps students choose an environmental issue, research it using at least five credible sources, and create a 10-slide multimedia presentation. In their presentations, students will explain the problem, describe how people contribute to it, include data and a video or media example, highlight an environmental influencer, and propose a possible solution. In the past, this project helps students strengthen their research and critical thinking skills.

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I have been using the 4 box vocab method while reading the first 6 chapters of our book. I use this for bell work everyday. We do one box at a time. We started with the definitions, moved on the synonyms, and will be writing the word in a sentence next. Maybe I'll make a vocab quiz after the boxes are filled!

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This is a choice lesson with a Minecraft build project or a creative writing assignment 

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This is a choice lesson with a Minecraft build project or a creative writing assignment 

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We were working on bivariate data target 1. Students have to be able to graph and analyze bivariate data to identify trends/correlations, outliers, clusters and gaps to make predictions about unknown data points.

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Sims described a lesson introducing her Poetry Unit.

My lesson introduced my Holocaust unit. I start with a social emotional lesson about emotional regulation techniques when experiencing anxiety or overwhelm. We brainstormed ideas as a class (taking a shower, talking to a friend, listening to music, writing about it, knowing your neighbors, etc.). Then students decorated a butterfly as I gave some historical context for the Holocaust and World War II. Students are quick to make connections and have questions about the topic, so I structured the remainder of the lesson as an informal q & a with the students. I left time at the end of the hour for students to write additional questions for us to discuss the following class period. The butterflies will hang around the classroom and serve as visual reminders of the tools we have as a community to help each other through difficult times and difficult topics.

-- Deckert

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Writing and solve real world problems

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Learning the basic information over what a wave is and how to completely label a wave.

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Students are working in groups to create group 1 pagers covering the 5 reform movements from the 1800s. Students will then use the 1 pagers to complete a gallery walk to complete their graphic organizers

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Relating roller coasters gravitational forces and motion to the formation of galaxies.

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Reading comprehension using Bill of Rights & civil disobedience article. This incorporates partner learning and sharing. Learning is reflected in a highly-engaging game.

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Students collected data and then used the data to create a pie chart.

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Lisa used the KU Lesson writing strategies with her kids to get them to learn their basic conventions and parts of speech. She used a relay race to help her kids learn the parts of speech to help them identify them in their writing and then had them use topics that were personal to them to write a narrative essay.

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We talked about music comprehension in our classes!

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We talked about the lesson we plan to teach during 5th grade day, next week. We are using our kimball for short form team-based activities.

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Frayer model for tech

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Particle Movement in Different Temperatures

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Particle Movement in Different Temperatures

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We are seeing how particles move at different temperatures using mints in cold, warm, and hot water.

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Students add ice to water, corn syrup, and oil to find out which cools fastest

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Damian is teaching the 3 Chinese philosophies in 6th grade (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism).

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We are working on how particle movement affects temperature in objects

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We are working on ratios and understanding how to read ratios from real world problems.

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Theme by Tambria Pfannenstiel and Kasey Vazquez

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Theme by Tambria Pfannenstiel and Kasey Vazquez

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We finished freak the mighty, and students do a compare contrast between the book and movie over theme. Students will be siding evidence and finding evidence to support their theme independently and citing their evidence correctly.

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Function

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Bolen used calorimetry principles to measure the energy in marshmallows by burning them and measuring the change in temperature of water.

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We are learning about energy in food, and introdu ed the vocab word "calories." We found out that the calorie is the energy to raise 100ml or water by 1 degree. We bruned a marshmellow over a can of water and measured its temperature. The students were very excited about this lab. They recorded their data and graphed the change in temperature. Safety was paramount, and they followed all safety directions really well.

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Mr. Cooper built an AI chat bot to help students learn new vocabulary.

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7th and 6th grade adapted ELA started a new book called "I will follow". This book is about a famous tik tok influencer that gets kidnapped by her "biggest" fan. We are using this book to show that the internet can be very helpful, but also a scary place when you share your life on a platform. We are working on recognizing other characters feelings and predicting what will happen next each chapter.