Sky View Specialist Remote Activities by Mark Trainor https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure Welcome to the Specialist padlet. Each student is now considered to be in their Cycle 7 class. Students may still choose any activity or lesson to complete, but all questions and completed work should be sent to their cycle 7 teacher, regardless what lesson they completed. Please choose an activity from the menu below and work for 25 mins. Make sure you scroll to the right to see all the choices! Have fun! en-us 2020-03-31 23:48:22 UTC 2025-09-24 09:05:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Strength jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492702516 Deck of Card Workout

Using a deck of cards, flip a card over and do the corresponding exercise (type and number)
A rep (repetition)= number of times perform the exercise

]]> 2020-04-04 19:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492702516 Yoga/Mindfulness jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492704636 Don’t have 30 minutes for yoga? No problem!
5 minute morning yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wx_S6wiqOI
15 minute full body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNN84pjAwYM




]]> 2020-04-04 19:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492704636 Cardio/Dance jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492705783 Just Dance
Videos of the dances from the video game, follow the dance moves of the dancer and see the dance moves are coming in the bottom right corner of the video.

Dance Monkey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayWUcybFbeI
YMCA: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCDCwuGcEmA
Ghostbusters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYgIVc5Jvjg
Old Town Road:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3sGnoXLMMw


]]> 2020-04-04 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492705783 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492752560 Xxjcjll]]> 2020-04-04 20:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/492752560 Typing.com kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493247204 Choose "My Existing Account," then click "Log In with Google"]]> 2020-04-05 13:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493247204 Make Art with Google Sheets kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493257320 With this video explanation you can play around in Google Sheets and create some art! Make something really cool? You can share it with me kara.foley@leominsterschools.org]]> 2020-04-05 13:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493257320 Free stories with Audible https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493305250 Audible just made hundreds of titles completely free to help during coronavirus crisis]]> 2020-04-05 14:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493305250 Listening examples https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493658344 Mr. Shetler is going to post a listening journal assignment. You may use songs of your own choosing, or you can select from the list below. Happy listening! 


]]> 2020-04-05 20:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493658344 danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493704622 Want to work on your basketball handles?? Check this video out! If you have a basketball and a driveway this is for you. You can swap the basketball out for a soccer ball if that’s all you have to use.
Make sure to go back to the google classroom for the response sheet!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IjjU6LvhKHM]]> 2020-04-05 20:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493704622 Coding https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493725263 You know I LOVE this website!  Have fun being a computer programmer and write the code for a game to run!  
Take a screen shot of what you create and email it to me!  I'd love to see what you work on.  julie.roczniak@leominsterschools.org


]]> 2020-04-05 21:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493725263 I'm slightly obsessed with the show Lego Masters! I will post a STEM Lego Challenge every week. Send me pictures of your finished projects (julie.roczniak@leoninsterschools.org) and I'll post some favorites for you all to see! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493799856  
Week of June 8th - 12th STEM Lego Challenge: Design and Build free build!  Build anything you want! I can't wait to see what you create! Send me pictures of your deign and final Lego build.  Have fun!

]]> 2020-04-05 23:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493799856 Virtual Field Trip https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493803677 Every week I will post a STEM virtual field trip you can take.  
Week of June 8th - 12th: Take a virtual field trip to the Museum of Science in Boston!  There are amazing things happening every day at the MOS! There are virtual exhibits, podcasts to listen to, STEM activities, and Live talks. Hope you have fun! ]]> 2020-04-05 23:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493803677 What can you build with stuff from around your house? https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493809258 Use the build activity spinner for an engineering challenge! Use the categories to help you pick what to build. Have fun! Send me a picture of what you create julie.roczniak@leominsterschools.org]]> 2020-04-05 23:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/493809258 Another fun, educational and charitable website for all grades... deniseloconto https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494309766
 ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WEBSITE
By playing BeanBeanBean, you're helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Until further notice, all donations will be made to the CDC Foundation. Thank you all and stay safe!

https://beanbeanbean.com/

BeanBeanBean is slightly different from freerice.com – for starters as the name indicates you would now be donating virtual beans instead of rice! Unfortunately, there’s no app (yet) but the website is very fun, animated and colorful. The categories for this website are tables, English vocab, Spanish vocab, World capitals, picture trivia, Sign language, and the periodic table. No need to create an account.

Each time you  answer  a question correctly, you receive 3 beans and upon reaching certain thresholds, you can decide to donate these beans to charity, or continue playing in order to collect even more beans… but be very careful because you may lose your all of your beans…

Try the Spanish category first and let me know what you think! By all means, explore the other categories when you are done with Spanish…

BEANS DONATED SO FAR:  10,076,642

]]> 2020-04-06 09:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494309766 Get the game, get smart, give rice - fun educational and charitable game for all grades deniseloconto https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494325329
I’m inviting you all through this platform to practice or learn some basic vocabulary words in Spanish, by clicking on one of my favorite websites https://freerice.com/profile-login where you get to play fun educational games for free while helping fight world hunger… (if needed, for a brief explanation of what FreeRice is all about click on the attachment titled: What is FreeRice?)

To make it even easier for you to play the games, you can now download the FreeRice app for free from the Apple app store or Google Play onto your phone. I encourage you to do so today hoping that seeing the app on your phone will serve as a reminder to play it often! “Boost your brain power while helping us reach zero hunger” (WFP USA)
 
This is the way it works. Either from the website or the app, you create an account using your school e-mail to keep track of your donations.  Having an account will also allow you to challenge your friends in the trivia games. First things first. Let’s begin with Español. Once logged in, you proceed to the “Language learning” category and select Spanish, then choose the “Difficulty level” (from Easiest to Hardest) and begin to play. Play for as long as you want, challenge yourself and your friends. Don’t forget to tell la familia so they can contribute to this noble cause as well! After you are done with Spanish, you should explore some of the other categories: Global Facts, English, Geography, Humanities, Math and Science. A new category “Corona Virus: Know the facts” was added recently.
 
Share with me your experience! Take a screenshot of your rice donations and share that with me as well!  Happy playing! 
😊
 

]]> 2020-04-06 09:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494325329 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494648115 Arp Art 

Follow the video and create a piece of art inspired by artist Jean Arp.  This is one of those “create something out of nothing” assignments.  It is meant to be spontaneous so let the art work happen as it will.   
To create this piece you will need: 
-glue
-water
-string/yarn
-some sort of coloring material (colored pencils, crayons, markers, paints, pastels, etc.)
-sharpie 

**if you don’t have string or glue, you can use a pencil to create the lines but to make it “spontaneous” try drawing the lines with your eyes closed!  After drawing the lines, trace over them with a marker or pen to make them more bold. 

Send me pictures of what you come up with to gwendolyn.reimer@leominsterschools.org. 
You can create as many pieces as you like!!! 


]]> 2020-04-06 12:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/494648115 "How Are You Doing?" rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/495036053 Pick a friend to video chat or someone who lives with you, and conduct a "Mental Health Check-in" interview with that person. Use the questions provided or come up with your own. Practice good listening skills and record your conversation in writing or video to share with me!

rachel.spielberg@leominsterschools.org]]> 2020-04-06 15:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/495036053 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/495346193 2020-04-06 17:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/495346193 Podcasts kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503166140 Podcasts are a great way to learn something new, hear people's opinions on topics, and find an escape from the craziness of our lives. This website has 25 great podcasts for students broken down into six categories, I'm sure you'll find one (or many) that interest you.]]> 2020-04-11 22:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503166140 Free Workout Videos! jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503636411 Over 500, all levels! 
Sort by length, calorie burn, target area of the body, type of workout: yoga/flexibility, strength training, balance, etc. 
Includes workouts that don’t require equipment!
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos


]]> 2020-04-12 16:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503636411 Sidewalk Chalk Games jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503637252 Enjoy the nice weather and create your own masterpiece. Some examples of games you can play with chalk:
Hopscotch
Agility ladder
Chalk bullseye
Chalk maze
Tic Tac Toe
Long jump
Adventure Trail
Checkers

Links to full descriptions:
https://activeforlife.com/8-active-chalk-games/
https://www.makeandtakes.com/sidewalk-chalk-activities-and-games


]]> 2020-04-12 16:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/503637252 Play piano online! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504390931 Below is a link to musictechteacher.com, a site I use a lot during class. Here you can learn and play easy songs on the keyboard using your laptop! ]]> 2020-04-13 11:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504390931 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504392193 Stand By Me
Here is one of my all-time favorite videos to show my class. I hope you enjoy, too!]]> 2020-04-13 11:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504392193 danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504401842 Happy Monday! Today I have posted a 15 minute workout video you can do on this rainy day. See if your parents want to join in as well! Let’s get those heart rates up!
Make sure to go back to the google classroom for the response sheet!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI]]> 2020-04-13 11:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504401842 Concentric Kirigami https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504412797 We all know how much we secretly LOVE making paper snowflakes.  This project is basically creating a bunch of them and putting them together! 
You will need: 
- paper/card stock 
-scissors
-glue (to paste the cutout rings to the base paper)
-circle templates decreasing in size

**You don’t have to use card stock like in the video...construction paper works just as well. 
If you don’t have colored paper, use plain, white drawing or printer paper.  You can even add color to the different rings with markers, crayons, or paint! 

**If you don’t have glue, you can use tape to put the rings on the base paper. Simply role the tape and place it on the back so you don’t see it. 

**If you unable to print the templates used in the video no worries! You can make your own by tracing anything circular such as cans, coffee container lids, water bottles, mugs, etc.  Just make sure your circles decrease in size by about an inch so your rings aren’t super thin and fragile. 
You can also use a string as a compass. Tie a string to a pencil and, holding the other end of the string in the center of the paper with your finger, pull the pencil around in a circle. Be sure the string is pulled tight as you do this!  

Send me photos of your work!  I would love to create a collection of student art work during the COVID-19 outbreak to share with everyone! 

gwendolyn.reimer@leominsterschools.org

Remember you can always create multiple versions of the same project or of a project from a previous week!  There is NO deadline...just make sure to show me what you come up with!  😊


]]> 2020-04-13 12:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/504412797 Earth Day Challenge! rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/507506108 Check it out! Earth Day is coming up next week and I am challenging ALL Grades (6, 7, 8) to an Earth Day "Good Deed" Contest.

Follow the link below for tons of ideas and "daily actions" you can do at home or in your neighborhood to participate in Earth Day this year. 

Post photos of your good deed in your grade's HEALTH Google Classroom. Use the codes below!]]> 2020-04-15 00:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/507506108 Kids Yoga! danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/508283973 Have you thought about trying yoga? Check out this youtube channel, cosmic kids yoga. You can do yoga and follow along with a story or theme!

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Make sure to go back to the google classroom for the response sheet! Credit given for the attempt!

]]> 2020-04-15 11:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/508283973 Learn Spanish by learning and memorizing the lyrics of the most popular Latin songs!!! For freeee!!! deniseloconto https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/508970400 https://www.lirica.io/

If you have ever heard a Spanish tune, you then know how it lifts your spirits and it inspires you to sing and dance… it also makes you wish you spoke Spanish… Through the Lirica app you can sing and learn Spanish at the same time! You are on your own with the dancing… 😊

All Leominster Public Schools now have a free annual premium membership to this app until April 2021…all you have to do is download the app (phone and tablets only), create your own account using the “leominsterschools.org” domain and verify your email. Once you complete the last step, you are on your way to learn Spanish while having fun!  

As always, email me at denise.loconto@leominsterschools.org with any questions, comments or suggestions.  I would love some feedback on this app! Be well and stay healthy!

]]> 2020-04-15 16:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/508970400 26jakemckenna https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/509168915 I did it with my sister.]]> 2020-04-15 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/509168915 anuel https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/513783331 2020-04-17 22:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/513783331 Pre/Post Quarantine Expressions https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/533370526 This week, I want to keep the art assignment broad to allow for your own expression and creative choice.   

I would like you to think about how your life/emotions have been affected by this pandemic, whether it be positively or negatively.   

You are to create piece of art  representing the transformation from before quarantine (pre) to after the quarantine started (post).  

Your artwork can be 2D or 3D...realistic or abstract.  You can use many or as little colors as you want.  This art piece can be created using any material(s) you would like/you have access to at home.   
Again...there are no right or wrong answers.  This is all about YOU. BE CREATIVE!!!

Don't forget to email me with a photo of your work!  You are also welcome to explain the choices you make, but it is not required.  
I'm excited to see what you all come up with!  :)   
  ]]> 2020-04-27 13:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/533370526 Fitness Bingo! danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/533909485 Check out this fitness bingo game! To make it more challenging do each one for 1 minute instead of 30 seconds.
Make sure to go back to the google classroom for the response sheet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_To1VgWz14]]> 2020-04-27 15:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/533909485 Earth Day Projects rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/544306466 Students! Show me how you celebrated Earth Day last week! Here are a few of the earth-friendly projects I started at home to take care of environmental health...]]> 2020-05-01 15:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/544306466 Our Computer Ancestry kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/546816971 Ever wonder how we went from a computer that took up the size of a room to having one at your fingertips on your phone? Read this article and then fill out the Google Form underneath.]]> 2020-05-03 13:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/546816971 Our Computer Ancestry Google Form kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/546826741 2020-05-03 13:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/546826741 Song Form https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547045828 Read and listen to the linked presentation to learn how most songs are constructed! There is a quick form at the end. If you have questions, please let me know- email me at james.shetler@leominsterschools.org

Once you're done, make sure to go to your assigned specialist's Google Classroom and fill out the Google Form for the week.]]> 2020-05-03 15:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547045828 Hi everyone! Mrs. LeMay here. I have posted a Music Tic-Tac-Toe activity below. Email me if you need help with any of sites/etc. I would also just love to hear from you! brenda-anne.lemay@leominsterschools.org https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547775907 Happy music-making! After you have done the activities, make sure to go to your designated specialist teacher's google classroom page and fill out the form for this week. Again, email me if you are confused!]]> 2020-05-03 23:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547775907 Solve a Problem . . . julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547779763 Engineers solve problems to improve our lives. Brainstorm an invention that can improve your life. Draw how it will work. Write a paragraph on what you designed and how it will improve someone's life. If you are able, try to make your invention. ]]> 2020-05-03 23:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547779763 Rube Goldberg julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547783500 So many people enjoyed watching these and trying to create their own over the past few weeks, I decided to keep this activity up for another week.  Watch these Rube Goldberg examples in the link below.  Try to create your own!  If you are unable to build one, you can draw one and send me your design. ]]> 2020-05-03 23:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547783500 Wellness Journal Week 1 rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547971389 Hi Students! For the next few weeks, I will be posting "Wellness Journal" prompts here. The goal is for you to create 2 slides each week, and by the end you will have a whole presentation exploring the "Dimensions of Wellness" through your own photos and responses. Have FUN, and make sure to send it to your Cycle 7 Specials Teacher!!]]> 2020-05-04 02:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/547971389 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/549474679 Music listening Journal]]> 2020-05-04 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/549474679 Geometrees https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/549856563 Here is a simple art lesson, with a little bit of math!  You will be creating your own trees by drawing straight lines that form geometric shapes.  

You will need: 
- paper
- ruler
- black marker (or pen) 
- some sort of coloring material
 (crayons, colored pencils, markers, pastels, etc.) 

Follow the steps in the video and create a masterpiece!  You can draw one tree, you can draw multiple, you can draw multiple trees on one paper to create a forest of Geometrees.  When coloring you can do one color per shape, you can blend colors, etc.  The choice is yours!  Be creative and feel free to share a photo of your work with me :) 

***Don’t forget to fill out and submit the Feedback Form in your C7 Specialist’s Google Classroom when you are done! 

]]> 2020-05-04 16:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/549856563 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/553682682 2020-05-06 03:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/553682682 Fitness Bingo https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/557713510 I did the fitness bingo but couldn't find the response sheet.
Lauren McMahon]]> 2020-05-07 15:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/557713510 Soccer Skills danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562623330 For those who want to work on their soccer foot skills!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoijY4BUCtw]]> 2020-05-10 12:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562623330 Target Heart Rate danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562625925 Want to learn the benefits of hitting your target heart rate?? Check this video out and see how you can get your heart rate into the target! I challenge you to find your target heart rate!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRnw-5lBP48]]> 2020-05-10 12:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562625925 Obstacle Course danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562629528 Check with your parents first! Let's have some fun and set up an obstacle course inside or outside for you to complete... there is a video below to reference for ideas! I would love to see some pictures or videos of the obstacle course!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=home+obstacle+course]]> 2020-05-10 12:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/562629528 Flip a Coin Fitness jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563079363 You can do this solo or with others.
Flip a coin then do the exercise for that side listed below. Try your best to do as many rounds as possible!
]]> 2020-05-10 17:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563079363 Flip a Coin Fitness Exercises jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563088677 2020-05-10 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563088677 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563500382 Jacob]]> 2020-05-10 22:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563500382 TED Talk- Why Do Videos Go Viral? kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563555131 Watch the TED Talk about going viral and answer the questions that go along with it. Make a copy of the Google Doc and you can email or share your answers with me at kara.foley@leominsterschools.org]]> 2020-05-10 23:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563555131 BandLab! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563626362 Create your own unique compositions using BandLab! Use the slides below to guide you through getting started, then go to town! ]]> 2020-05-11 00:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/563626362 Soundtrack of My Life https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564487520 Hi everyone! Below is a "Soundtrack of My Life" project. In the download is the whole 11 pages of instructions/etc. All I'm really asking for is to focus on page 4. I'm interested to see what songs you pick and why! Please send me an e-mail with some of the work you did, I'd love to see it! brenda-anne.lemay@leominsterschools.org ]]> 2020-05-11 10:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564487520 Agamograph https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564710630 Are you interested in optical illusions? Take a look at this video on how to create an Agamograph.  
You will need: 
- 2 pieces of paper of the same size 
- pencil
- markers (or some coloring material) 
- glue (or tape) 
- scissors 

Remember to fill out the next google form in your Specialist’s Google Classroom!  
As always, please share your work with me!  gwendolyn.reimer@leominsterschools.org 


]]> 2020-05-11 12:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564710630 Wellness Journal Week 2 rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564752643 Here are the photo and thinking prompts for this week. I LOVED reading your responses last week! The photos some of you shared were absolutely beautiful.

If you enjoyed journaling last week, encourage your friends to try this week. Or if you want to try something new, check out all the other cool activities on here! Just don't forget to fill out the Google Form when you are done. ]]> 2020-05-11 12:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/564752643 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/570393461 i finished this entire thing]]> 2020-05-13 15:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/570393461 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/571472921 2020-05-14 00:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/571472921 virtual field trip 25dylangaudreau https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/576144030 2020-05-15 23:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/576144030 Fitness Fun! danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/577735438 Check out these work out videos from PE with Joe! There are 5 videos on this youtube channel, each about 30 minutes long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl]]> 2020-05-17 12:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/577735438 Wellness Journal Week 3 rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578255043 This week the focus is on one dimension of Wellness that we talk about often--Emotional Wellness. 

Here are the photo and writing prompts, and the Google Form is already posted for this week!

Keep reaching out with any questions. I love hearing from you! 

rachel.spielberg@leominsterschools.org]]> 2020-05-17 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578255043 Why are smartphones so hard to put down? kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578639334 Are you surprised when you see your average screen time for the week?
This is week we will be listening to a podcast from the series "Smash Boom Best". "Smash Boom Best" is a debate show for kids. In this episode we will hear about the bold challenge the co-hosts took on: they went a week without phones or tablets. We’ll hear how their experiment went. There is an attached sheet with the link for the podcast. You can listen on your computer or tablet. Or you can go for a walk and listen to it on your phone. After following the link, press the blue button that says "Play Episode". Make a copy of the Google Doc so you can answer the questions. 

The assignment that is attached is asking you to provide factual evidence from what you have listened to. Just like in ELA, you need to use facts to support and back up your thoughts and opinions. There is brainstorming for BEFORE listening and AFTER listening. At the bottom of the page there is a space for you to put your thoughts in to writing. The length of writing is expected to be no less than four sentences. Happy Listening! You can always share your document with me at kara.foley@leominsterschools.org, I'd love to see what you think about this!]]> 2020-05-17 23:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578639334 Can the computer guess your drawing? julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578666460 2020-05-18 00:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578666460 Want to become a gamer? julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578674992 Learn how to design video games.]]> 2020-05-18 00:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578674992 Movie Music! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578725719 Check out the form below and watch some really cool videos!]]> 2020-05-18 01:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/578725719 Show me what you got! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/579612514 I know this isn’t for everybody but I figured I’d give it a try! Send me a video of you playing an instrument or singing a song. This way you don’t have to do it in front of everybody. I hope to get to see more of your talents! You can either just send me a video at the end of the week after you’ve practiced and got a good take, or you can send me several videos I can watch and help you with something/critique and we can go through it together! I’m really excited about this, hope you are too! Email me your videos at Brenda-Anne.lemay@leominsterschools.org 

Happy practicing!]]> 2020-05-18 11:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/579612514 Let's Go for a Walk Bingo! jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580165501 Why do Bingo while you're walking? Sometimes we can get caught up in our thoughts so with something to focus on, Bingo, will help keep you in the present and alert looking for things. You can challenge yourself by noticing most of the senses while on your walk- what do you smell, see (colors, shapes, something unusual), feel, and hear?

Print it out, follow on your phone or write them down on a piece of paper to follow along while on your walk!]]> 2020-05-18 15:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580165501 Bingo continued... jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580184995 Health benefits of walking? Yes! Just walking! ]]> 2020-05-18 15:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580184995 Notan https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580346221 Notan is a Japanese design concept using light and dark balance. In this project, you will create a picture with an interaction between positive and negative space. 

You will need: 
- 2 pieces of paper,  each a different color (ex. 1 black paper and 1 white paper, 1 blue paper and 1 green paper, etc. ) 
- pencil 
- scissors
- glue or tape

Watch the video to learn how to create a Notan picture.    When finished, complete and submit the Specialist Feedback Form in your teacher’s Google Classroom. 
As always, feel free to email your work to me! 

**If you would like to see more Notan examples, you can search in Google Images for more intricate designs. **


]]> 2020-05-18 16:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/580346221 Yandiel Matos https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/582888400 I read and watched the ted talk about why videos become famous]]> 2020-05-19 16:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/582888400 bts https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/583626682 2020-05-19 22:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/583626682 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/586060657  this was a really a fun activity to do 

]]> 2020-05-21 00:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/586060657 bts https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/586069469 this was really fun to do ]]> 2020-05-21 00:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/586069469 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/587264352 very cool.]]> 2020-05-21 15:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/587264352 bingo https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/587382490 very creative and fun]]> 2020-05-21 16:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/587382490 Scavenger Hunt danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592807779 Have you seen the forecast for this week?! If you can, take a walk around the neighborhood.... with a mask and maintaining 6 foot social distancing of course, and see if you can find these items! ]]> 2020-05-25 11:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592807779 Sports Documentaries danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592814567 Has anyone watched any good sports documentaries lately? I finished watching Last Dance, the Michael Jordan documentary and it was awesome. Let me know which ones you have seen and what you enjoyed about it!]]> 2020-05-25 12:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592814567 Noteflight https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592883102 Hi everyone! This week I’d like you to go to the website noteflight.com. Create a free account using an email address. Now play around and compose a piece of music! Email me if you need help with any of the functions. After you’re done, save it and send it to me! Again my email address is brenda-anne.lemay@leominsterschools.org ]]> 2020-05-25 12:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/592883102 Mayflower Anniversary kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593755692 The year 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing in Plimoth (Plymouth), Massachusetts.  According to the General Society of the Mayflower Descendants there are an estimated 10 million living Americans and as many as 35 million people worldwide descended from the Pilgrims.   Here is a look into the Mayflower on a virtual field trip.  This Google Doc will automatically make a copy for you to fill out, you can share your answers with me at kara.foley@leominsterschools.org!]]> 2020-05-25 23:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593755692 Build a New Eco-Friendly City julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593808058 Help Shaun build a new eco-friendly city for the stray animals of the Big City, making sure to keep them all happy by monitoring resources, food, energy, transport and nature issues.]]> 2020-05-26 00:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593808058 Create . . . julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593810633 digital art, a website, or a game . . . Have fun!]]> 2020-05-26 00:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593810633 Design a Space Station julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593815136 NASA is designing a new space station and needs your help! Learn fascinating information about space and what it’s like to live there as you answer questions to help build a new space station.]]> 2020-05-26 00:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593815136 Wellness Journal Week 4 rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593846255 Intellectual Wellness is the focus for this week. All of the prompts center around how you keep your mind engaged and growing, and what aspects of learning you find challenging. Reflecting on how you learn best can help you when you encounter a hard subject in school!

I love learning, so I love this one. Can't wait to see your photos and responses!]]> 2020-05-26 01:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593846255 Favorite Artist Survey! https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593930848 Tell me about your favorite musical artist. It can be anyone, as long as you can find the required information about them! Please email me with any questions at james.shetler@leominsterschools.org. Thanks! ]]> 2020-05-26 03:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/593930848 #PlankThatSong jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/594974167 Abdominal muscles, or abs, are stabilizing muscles. It is important to have strong abdominal muscles as they help with quality posture (not slouching over), prevent back pain and injury, and aid in everyday life- walking, sitting, lifting, reaching, twisting, etc.

#PlankthatSong (not to be confused with other plank challenges)
The original challenge is to sing a song while doing a plank.
*What you can do to modify the challenge for you:
1. Sing or not sing
2. Alternate 15 seconds of a plank and 15 seconds break (bring knees to the ground) during the song. See below for how to do a plank.

If you continue to work on your abdominal muscles you could get to more than 30 seconds without a break!

People who have done this challenge include Mario Lopez, Eva Longoria, and Ellen DeGeneres.

How to Plank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IJp0aPcXtg

*Don’t forget to breathe!
You may choose which type of plank to do: low (on your forearms- less pressure on your wrists) or high (on your hands). 




]]> 2020-05-26 14:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/594974167 Zentangle Pictures https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/595014580 Most of you know how much I love Zentangles.  They are simple to do.  The only materials you need are:
- paper
- marker
Here is a quick video on a Zentangle picture made from circles.
I also included a link to make Zentangle flowers. If you are feeling really adventurous, try drawing or tracing your own picture and  fill it with Zentangle patterns or try using multiple colors!
Make the picture your own  :)

https://craftwhack.com/ultra-relaxing-tangle-flower-drawing-with-free-printable/



]]> 2020-05-26 15:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/595014580 High Stakes Heist julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603735210 I do love a good math game!  Here's a fun game where you use your knowledge of the order of operations to crack the safes and help hero Kit Foxtail return the townspeople’s’ money that was stolen by the evil Duke von Wolfington. You’ll have to think fast as you try to solve equations in the correct order before time runs out!]]> 2020-05-31 22:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603735210 Cargo-Bot julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603740658 Download and install the Cargo-Bot App and program your Bot!  Cargo-Bot is a puzzle game where you teach a robot how to move crates. Sounds simple, right?
It features 36 fiendishly clever puzzles, haunting music and stunning retina graphics.
 
]]> 2020-05-31 22:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603740658 Favorite Artist https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603752948 My favorite artist is Twenty One Pilots. I like their music and my favorite song of theres is the song that goes ¨build a rocket ship and fly, fly away¨.]]> 2020-05-31 22:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603752948 Favorite Artist 26ariannacohen https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603755632 My favorite artist is Twenty One Pilots.  I like their music and my favorite song of theres is the song that goes ¨build a rocket ship and fly, fly away¨.]]> 2020-05-31 22:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603755632 Virtual DC Museum Tour kara_foley2 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603811474 In honor of the 8th graders missing out on Washington DC this week, here is a link to 17 virtual tours you can take in DC! Check them out and fill out this form to let me know what ones you liked and didn't like.
https://washington.org/dctogether/virtual-dc-museums]]> 2020-05-31 23:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/603811474 danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604581831 Sock Squat Relay
Check out this fun relay race using a sock and a basket. Make sure you do 10 squats between each shot!
If you have a basketball and a hoop you can do this same activity using that. Or come up with your own relay with squats in between!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWKdT60IHc]]> 2020-06-01 11:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604581831 Singing Round activity https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604585879 Hi guys! In chorus we often warm up with a round. A round is a song where people or groups start at different times (think “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”). Below is the sheet music for a three-part round using the songs “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, “Oh, When the Saints” and “I Wanna Sing”. Also I have attached recordings of myself singing each part and a video of what it should sound like all together. What I would like from you is to learn and teach 2 people in your household the round and record yourself once you have it right! If you are tech savvy, record all three parts by yourself and then mash em together like they do in those fancy YouTube videos 😜 can’t wait to see/hear these! Good luck! As always feel free to email me if you need help! Brenda-Anne.lemay@leominsterschools.org ]]> 2020-06-01 11:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604585879 At Home Field Day! danielreiser https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604599272 How about some at home field day activities?! Most of these activities require some type of equipment that is easy to find at home, a towel for example. Have some fun with this and maybe we can works towards a virtual field day!

https://www.thepespecialist.com/virtual-field-day/]]> 2020-06-01 11:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604599272 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604626698 More attachments for below activity! ]]> 2020-06-01 12:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604626698 Wellness Journal Week 5 rachelspielberg https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604870702 This week, all of the prompts and photo ideas focus on things that give you a sense of hope, gratitude, forgiveness, and connection to the world around you. Although we are all connected by technology, "connection" can also come in the form of inspiration, humor, and even cheering up someone else who is sad or upset. Lots of great things to think about this week! This is the last journal entry in our Wellness Journals! Next week we will put them all together.]]> 2020-06-01 14:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604870702 Would You Rather... jenniferbrodeur https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604892146 Choose two of the videos below.

The video will give you 10 seconds to choose one of the images on the screen. Then, you will perform the exercise shown for the image you chose- for 30 seconds!

**Make sure to have a safe space to stretch and move in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6bCRoOKLg&t=156s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKEcojX6lWE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsfheb5UwdE&t=67s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD67albVWDU


]]> 2020-06-01 14:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604892146 https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604906144 2020-06-01 14:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/604906144 Expression of Equality https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/605120894 I’m sure, with everything going on in the country these last few weeks, you are filled with all sorts of emotions.    The assignment this week is going to be similar to the assignment a few weeks ago regarding pre and post quarantine.  
The theme for this assignment is “Equality”.  I would like you to create a representation of what the word equality means and looks like to you.  This piece can be 2D or 3D and could be made from any materials of your choosing. I feel it is important to get your emotions out and let your voices be heard. 
All I ask it’s that you PLEASE keep your projects school appropriate...and me a picture of what you come up with!  :) ]]> 2020-06-01 16:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/605120894 The Art of Foley https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/615881894 Have you ever wondered where the sound effects in your favorite movies come from? They might not come from where you think! Check out the slides to learn about the Art of Foley! ]]> 2020-06-08 00:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/615881894 Happy Summer! julieroczniak https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/626461991 I hope you all enjoy your summer vacations!  If you want to play around with STEM, send me an email - I'm more than happy to pass on some fun activities!  And if you do anything "STEMy", send me pictures - I'd love to see what you're working on!  
Take care and stay healthy!
- Mrs. Roczniak]]> 2020-06-14 23:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marktrainor/gcy01vlwxure/wish/626461991