DAA's Grade 8 Summer Learning 'padlet'. by Maggie Moffat https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav Under each subject heading you will find learning activities, tools, and directions provided by our MS Teachers for you to utilize and participate in throughout the summer. Go ahead and browse, find something that interests you! "Learn without limits". en-us 2020-05-28 06:09:10 UTC 2025-09-26 09:36:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Keep Fit Over Summer jillianclegg2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598566362 Body Coach TV]]> 2020-05-28 07:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598566362 Strava jillianclegg2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598570391 Track your fitness with Strava activity tracker. Record routes, map your favorite bike trail or run & analyze your training with all the stats ]]> 2020-05-28 07:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598570391 Fitness Blender jillianclegg2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598582743 Fitness Blender provides free full length workout videos, workout routines, healthy recipes and more]]> 2020-05-28 08:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598582743 Uploading Videos to Google Drive jillianclegg2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598593681 2020-05-28 08:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598593681 History Podcasts charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598595097 This podcast takes commonly told tales from American History and provides an alternate viewpoint. These are a great twist on what you envision to be true. ]]> 2020-05-28 08:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598595097 Colonial America charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598835019 Develop your background knowledge by learning more about colonization. ]]> 2020-05-28 10:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598835019 Virtual Museum charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598865678 Online exhibitions, webinars and featured collections to instill wonder and curiosity about the past and present.]]> 2020-05-28 10:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598865678 Smithsonian Choice Board charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598875600 Learning activities are updated each week across subject areas. Great for a range of ages if siblings want to explore together!]]> 2020-05-28 11:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598875600 Crash course youtube channel charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598879345 Investigate historical events throughout time!]]> 2020-05-28 11:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598879345 TEDEd charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598881507 Find out more about your passions and interests. Look up relevant topics that impact society and decision-making. ]]> 2020-05-28 11:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598881507 Hippocampus charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598900206 Great videos if you want to take a deep dive into economies, governments and historical events.]]> 2020-05-28 11:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598900206 Women's History charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598903349 Check out this museum of lessons, photos, and resources to help you unpack the women's movement. ]]> 2020-05-28 11:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/598903349 Improve your Math skills by continuing your self paced individualized learning on Khan Academy Mapper jibolaajayi2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/600994441 2020-05-29 11:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/600994441 Work on IXL diagnostics IXL.com since this will highlight your needed area of improvement and link relevant IXL tasks. jibolaajayi2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/600997643 “Students new to DAA for school year 2020-2021 will have access to IXL over the summer break. Please email a.gomez_daa@gemsedu.comfor your IXL log in details.”]]> 2020-05-29 11:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/600997643 Revisit Grade 7 Skills mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/601012806 2020-05-29 12:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/601012806 Math is a Language. mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/602890059 Watch this TED Talks and learn about how math is a language. ]]> 2020-05-31 03:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/602890059 You ARE a MATH Person!! mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/602891002 Do you ever feel like you are either born with a "math" brain or not? Watch this video and discover the truth!]]> 2020-05-31 03:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/602891002 Improve your grammar skills by practicing some of these tricky grammar topics on chompchomp t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/604202389 2020-06-01 07:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/604202389 High school vocabulary in just 3 minutes t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/604243132 2020-06-01 07:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/604243132 BrainPop michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606135540 Explore a range of topics in Life Science, Physical Science and Earth Science. To login: 
username: Dubai 
password: poplearn.]]> 2020-06-02 05:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606135540 StudyJams michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606146262 Explore videos and activities on a range of topics, including: 
  1. Plants
  2. Animals
  3. The Human Body
  4. Ecosystems
  5. Landforms, Rocks and Minerals
  6. Weather and Climate
  7. Solar System
  8. Matter
  9. Force and Motion
  10. Energy, Light, and Sound
  11. Scientific Inquiry
No username or password is required.
]]> 2020-06-02 05:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606146262 PhET (Interactive Simulations) michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606153586  PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations.

Explore simulations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science. ]]> 2020-06-02 05:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606153586 Khan Academy michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606172628 2020-06-02 05:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606172628 Khan Academy michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606176117 Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. ]]> 2020-06-02 05:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606176117 Bozeman Science michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606179578 Paul Andersen has created hundreds of science videos that have been viewed millions of times by learners around the world.   

He has created a series of videos on the Next Generation Science Standards.  ]]> 2020-06-02 05:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606179578 IXL michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606233911 IXL Science helps students build lasting critical thinking abilities. With IXL, you'll analyze data, build new vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of the world around you.
Returning students: Login with the username and password provided to you.

Students new to DAA for school year 2020-2021 will have access to IXL over the summer break. Please email a.gomez_daa@gemsedu.com for your IXL log in details.]]> 2020-06-02 06:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606233911 Home Demos with Bill Nye michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606404379 A sample of Life Science, Physical Science and Planetary Science demonstrations you can do at home.
Always do home demonstrations under the supervision of a parent and/or guardian.
 ]]> 2020-06-02 08:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606404379 Newsela michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606414866 Newsela offers students up-to-date, high-interest articles that meet students right at their level.

Newsela articles also feature questions and writing prompts that align with common core standards.

Use your school email to login to your account to access articles, questions and writing prompts.]]> 2020-06-02 08:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606414866 Graphing for Science michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606433978 Knowing how to correctly create a graph is an important skill in Science. 

This video shows you how to do the following:
  1. Add a title
  2. Plot data on the correct axis
  3. Label your x and y-axis
  4. Create a consistent scale
  5. Plot your data
]]> 2020-06-02 08:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606433978 Cornell Notes michaelzambon https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606503364 Taking notes is an important skills in Science. 
The page will be divided into 4 — different sections: 
  1. One smaller area at the top of the page 
  2. Two columns
  3. One area at the bottom of the page.
There are 4 important parts to Cornell Notes:
  1. The small area at the top is where you write the learning intention.
  2. The column on the left is where you write the keywords or main ideas.
  3. The column on the right is where you write your notes
  4. The space at the bottom is where you write your summary.
The structure of your notes in your notebook may differ in grades 6-8, but the elements similar.


]]> 2020-06-02 09:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/606503364 Great audiobook/ebook sites t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608466855 2020-06-03 09:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608466855 IXL: Study in the Sun Contest t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608471545 https://www.ixl.com/contest/summer]]> 2020-06-03 09:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608471545 Visual Arts: Drawing Challenge melindaeversteyn2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608503107 2020-06-03 09:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608503107 Visual Arts and Design: Create your own GIF animations melindaeversteyn2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608516072 Use the website to guide you]]> 2020-06-03 09:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/608516072 Writing through different lenses t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/610603099 Students can create a writing journal of their summer experiences (ie. went to a museum, beach, trip, library, restaurant review, new store or shop review, etc). They could then write about their experiences using different lenses. For example, write one as a newspaper article, a travel blog, a descriptive writing piece, etc.]]> 2020-06-04 09:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/610603099 Compare and book and a movie t_marangwebb_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/610604529 Students can read a young adult book and watch the movie adaption. Students can then write a comparison/contrast piece about the similarities and differences between the two. Here are some links for ideas: ]]> 2020-06-04 09:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/610604529 Real World Problems mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612286460 Try the following problems and make the application of mathematics. (Solutions)]]> 2020-06-05 04:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612286460 Taking Notes mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612297035 One strategy by a student.]]> 2020-06-05 04:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612297035 Taking Notes mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612306355 Another student example.]]> 2020-06-05 04:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612306355 Cornell Notes in Math mmoralesjr_daa https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612314311 Watch this video for a sample. Here is some written information.
Example:
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3]]> 2020-06-05 04:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/612314311 VOCES (French & Spanish) felipesanchez5_1 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/613972702 Use the login information shared in class by your teacher.]]> 2020-06-06 06:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/613972702 Saving the World from Ocean Plastics charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/616414400 Taking action and finding out more about topics you care about is a great way to prepare for your Social Studies class!]]> 2020-06-08 08:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/616414400 Non-Native Level 1 louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620123756 2020-06-10 06:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620123756 Non-Native Level 2 louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620124473 2020-06-10 06:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620124473 Non-Native Level 3 louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620124775 2020-06-10 06:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620124775 Arabic Native louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620125248 2020-06-10 06:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620125248 Arabic Native louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620126033 2020-06-10 06:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620126033 Arabic Native louaikassabhassan2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620126538 2020-06-10 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620126538 MS Suar (Chapters from the Holy Quran) and Recommended Websites nerminkhalil2_1 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620241277 2020-06-10 08:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620241277 As Salah (The Prayer) booklet nerminkhalil2_1 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620243794 2020-06-10 08:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620243794 Non-Native Levels 1,2,3 aitziber_delgado https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620323312 Use the login information provided by your teacher in class.]]> 2020-06-10 09:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620323312 Arabic Native aitziber_delgado https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620327620 Use the login information provided by your teacher in class.]]> 2020-06-10 09:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620327620 Text Evidence charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620432237 If you are wondering how to introduce textual evidence after reading an article, here are some great sentence starters!]]> 2020-06-10 10:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/620432237 Log-in instructions felipesanchez5_1 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/625070049 Returning students – Some of these activities will require your DAA school log-in.

New students - You will get your DAA school accounts at the start of the new school year. However, please note you can still access many of these learning activities without a log-in.]]> 2020-06-13 13:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/625070049 History Quiz Site charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/636365099 Test your knowledge of historical figures and facts for fun!]]> 2020-06-22 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/636365099 Summer Reading Project felipesanchez5_1 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/1617171642 Google Classroom Code: 6jjaenq

  • Suggested reading list and activities are posted to the Google Classroom under "Classwork".
  • Group discussions will occur throughout the summer on the Google Classroom stream.
  • All project participants will be recognized in the fall! 
]]> 2021-06-21 07:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/1617171642 History Explorer Podcast: Freedom Summer veteran Courtland Cox discusses the Civil Rights Movement charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2221719864 2022-06-15 08:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2221719864 tanyaboudakian2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2222976716 Make sure to learn with Quizlet by navigating one by one the FULL menu of options on the left (Flashcards; Learn; Write; etc.) Don't jump directly to the games! Join the class Quizlet by clicking the link above. You can also review Grade 6 French here: https://quizlet.com/join/xDBZXk7tV and Grade 7 French here: https://quizlet.com/join/DM83yPSjM]]> 2022-06-16 11:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2222976716 Additional Educational & Fun Online Resources for FRENCH tanyaboudakian2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223134832 This list is already posted in your Google Classroom, but have a look! There are audiobooks, podcasts, suggested YouTube videos, Netflix movies, grammar practice, and reading/listening comprehension practice listed here. Find what motivates you to keep up with your French!]]> 2022-06-16 14:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223134832 BrainPOP Español tanyaboudakian2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223141812 Please use the login provided by your teacher.]]> 2022-06-16 14:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223141812 Français interactif (from University of Texas) tanyaboudakian2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223146084 Use this site to review what we learned in preparation for high school. Sections to review include anything from: nouns, determiners, adverbs, adjectives, verbs (present, imperative, futur proche, passé composé, imparfait), and interrogatives. ]]> 2022-06-16 14:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2223146084 Civics! Find out more about American Democracy charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232611603 2022-06-28 16:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232611603 Discover the North Star Journey and Learning Resource charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232616236 2022-06-28 16:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232616236 Stanford History Lessons-examining sources charity_cantlie https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232632080 2022-06-28 17:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2232632080 Grade 9 Overview msteenson_daa2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624323294 2023-06-15 07:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624323294 High School Recommended Reading List msteenson_daa2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624323612 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVz5mucSTXIRcTokYDMhZkKUcACmAqXrleRrKmVT2sQ/edit]]> 2023-06-15 07:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624323612 Grade 9 Curriculum Overview msteenson_daa2 https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624324977 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sL2Y-TDDOBFggqYFc8j3rC-TyluP8ORmg4p-AflBKso/edit]]> 2023-06-15 07:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemoffat1/qvs84n1hemg7nmav/wish/2624324977