https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool Coming up with ideas for DEEP and Meaningful Learning Experiences in 15 minutes or less! en-us 2021-10-18 06:12:49 UTC 2025-12-03 08:07:04 UTC hello@padlet.com kylewagner https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329645 2021-10-18 06:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329645 kylewagner https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329646 2021-10-18 06:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329646 kylewagner https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329647 2021-10-18 06:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1823329647 kylewagner https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843109240 2021-10-25 22:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843109240 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843114840 Using the original codes from the Founding of Rome to discuss which were fair and unfair. Then move into the Roman 12 Tables which did have some silly, fair, and unfair laws and debate if they would be applicable to us in the current day. Then search for the silliest or unfair (depends on the class and if they can handle the stress of unfair law arguments) current US laws and then have a class debate on which laws were more silly or unfair, Ancient Rome or the USA.]]> 2021-10-25 22:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843114840 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843114882 This is a designed simulation that lets students experience what it was like being a colonist in the New World. They make flags based on their colony, create a reason for leaving the Old World, select names of their ships, select roles in their colony, load up their ships, sail to the new world, land, and colonize, which means they farm, hunt, and fish. It is an extensive simulation that takes place over many weeks.]]> 2021-10-25 22:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843114882 syoungren https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843116254  Students will grow plants in different gravities (Mars, Moon, etc.) and look at the space stations. Students would have to look at what has already been done, what needs to be done, and how they can do it. ]]> 2021-10-25 22:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843116254 jglaser15 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843116516 either of animals that students are interested in OR local ecosystems around San Diego ]]> 2021-10-25 22:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843116516 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843118705 Writing free verse poems about something important to us. It can be about family, gender, race/ethnicity, a person, memory, or favorite place. ]]> 2021-10-25 22:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843118705 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119089 2021-10-25 22:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119089 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119691 Based on Mesoamerican, Egyptian readings students create pyramid class structures, that detail the power divide between kings/rulers and peasants or enslaved people. Then they compare the social classes with each other and finally with the United States.]]> 2021-10-25 22:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119691 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119712 Similar to food truck idea but it could be "season themed."

-ELA: research proposals, grammar
-budget
-finances
-food regulations
-marketing
-understanding permits
-vocabulary
-Nutritional/ENS:would Abuelita be healthier than Swiss Chocolate
-Learning center: time management (how to create a timeline of deadlines for themselves)
-Marketing and media

-Collaborating with SDC ELA, SDC Math, ENS, Learning Center, and any other teachers we can!]]> 2021-10-25 22:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843119712 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843120948 Anchor News 1 minute PSAs: to reporters, positive news for students to show kindness. Cut back and forth from around the world. Incorporate Spanish & English, ELA teachers and visuals from Technology. This would include music, dancing, and positive things happening on campus. Virtual news flash to share or post their 1 min. PSAs. 
Examples:
-joy to lunch time
-collaboration of positive things on campus in kids news format
-bilingual or multi-lingual
-multicultural
-multi episodes
-on going by grade level
-Develops into "Eagles TV Show"
-Big squad put together to create this

]]> 2021-10-25 22:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843120948 syoungren https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843123692 Driving Question: how can you make Greek Mythology appealing to someone your age?]]> 2021-10-25 22:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843123692 syoungren https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843124860 Driving Question: how you can make a mask that is more comfortable and environmentally safe?]]> 2021-10-25 22:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843124860 syoungren https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843128871 Driving Question: How can you use technology to promote healthier lifestyles?]]> 2021-10-25 22:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843128871 syoungren https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843131274 Students will create their own business and product to sell. ]]> 2021-10-25 22:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843131274 https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843131618 Show evidence to prove or disprove the accuracy of the trials]]> 2021-10-25 22:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kylewagner/gpamiddleschool/wish/1843131618