https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob Choose 3-4 activities from various columns each day. Have fun! en-us 2020-05-14 19:59:36 UTC 2023-01-19 06:46:12 UTC hello@padlet.com spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575276203 2020-05-15 14:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575276203 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575279134 2020-05-15 14:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575279134 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575283620 2020-05-15 14:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575283620 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575289951 2020-05-15 14:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575289951 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575294422 Create four character (athlete) trading cards using the digital tool of your choice. Remember to include the character’s name, an image, and at least five characteristics for each character. 
The athletes can be real or imaginary. ]]> 2020-05-15 14:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575294422 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575295138 2020-05-15 14:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575295138 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575297249 Create a comic strip retelling an Olympic event or story. Be sure to include all of the important characters, exciting events, conflicts, and resolution.]]> 2020-05-15 14:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575297249 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575297744 A word that imitates the sound it represents. Try adding some to your comic strip!]]> 2020-05-15 14:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/575297744 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580244667

Make up a dance and teach it to someone

Build an obstacle course and move your way through it

Just Dance

Make up a gymnastics routine (headstand, cartwheel, somersault) 

Do some yoga poses

Follow the leader (jump, skip, stomp)

Play Freeze Dance

Do some jumping jacks or bunny hops

Clean-up dash: Time each other for one minute cleaning up as much as you can.

Hallway bowling

Play music and have a dance party

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Play tag

Ride your bike or scooter or skateboard 

Jump rope

Draw with sidewalk chalk

Go for a walk and look for signs of Spring

Play soccer or basketball

Play Catch 

Do a rain dance (or a sun dance)

Go on a bug hunt

Go bird-watching

Help with yard work (raking, etc.)

Blow bubbles

Turn your yard into an obstacle course

Take photographs of nature

]]> 2020-05-18 15:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580246038 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580246555 2020-05-18 15:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580246555 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580796971 Select a book to read or listen here.]]> 2020-05-18 19:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580796971 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580808269 Click on the photo to learn what you can do to break a record.]]> 2020-05-18 19:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580808269 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580945858 Line up the factors/multiples and see how far you can go!]]> 2020-05-18 20:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580945858 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580949787 How close can you get your estimate?]]> 2020-05-18 20:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/580949787 daiglr https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/582764499 Pretend that Portland, Maine has been awarded the host city for an upcoming, future Summer Olympics games.  Design a travel brochure for athletes and visitors.  Include Portland's major sites, attractions, and places to visit while staying in Portland during the summer games. Your travel brochure may include your original design or include the following; photos, maps, captions, narratives, and other written text.  Be creative in design and writing!]]> 2020-05-19 15:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/582764499 daiglr https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/582787687 Design postage stamp for the 2020 Summer Olympics. You may wish to include specific games or sports, Olympic symbols, or symbols that represent Tokyo, Japan, the official 2020 Summer Olympics host country. Research the cost of a U.S. stamp today and include price on your stamp.  Be creative!]]> 2020-05-19 15:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/582787687 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583203426 2020-05-19 18:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583203426 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583208770 2020-05-19 18:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583208770 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583219578 2020-05-19 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583219578 siroin https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583225333 2020-05-19 18:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583225333 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583528922 Click on this link to read about all of the important jobs necessary to make the Summer Olympics happen every four years.]]> 2020-05-19 21:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583528922 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583568266 Click on the photo to learn about the history of the Olympic games, how host cities are chosen  and much more!]]> 2020-05-19 21:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583568266 daiglr https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583602256 Create a playlist for Summer Olympic athletes and champions. Consider themes to create and justify your 2020 Summer Olympics   playlist of songs. Include titles of songs and artists. Include age appropriate and family approved music selections. Make a Google doc or Slide to present your playlist.  Be creative!]]> 2020-05-19 22:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/583602256 winshb https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/584947709 2020-05-20 14:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/584947709 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585139993 Read about the plans here.]]> 2020-05-20 15:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585139993 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585171487 To host the Olympics, cities need to design and build an entire village with multiple stadiums, housing and event spaces. Click here to find out how these spaces are created and what happens after the Olympics is complete.]]> 2020-05-20 15:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585171487 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585590562 In this activity, you will perform a standing long jump.  You will do this 5 times and each time measure how far you jumped.  Maybe you don't have a ruler--make your own measuring device.  Maybe you jumped four and half sneakers?!? Then you will graph your data.  Do you have a family member who can do this too, or a friend you can email with?? Add their data to your graph. Who is the better jumper?

This video introduces you to the science of the long jump (we chose a standing long jump because you probably don't have a sand pit at home)
https://nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.jsp?med_id=72933&from=

Instructions in the image:]]> 2020-05-20 18:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585590562 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585651977 You may use this data sheet for these activities.  Or create your own on any paper that you may have at home.]]> 2020-05-20 19:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585651977 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585665974 Check out this video (link is below) about wheelchair design for the Paralympics. 

What are the differences between the wheelchairs for rugby, basketball, and racing?
Think about a sport you like.  What would you need to participate in this sport if you experienced a physical difficulty?  Draw or sketch the equipment you would need.

]]> 2020-05-20 19:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585665974 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585675182 In this activity, you will perform the shot put.  You will need a ball for this. If you don't have a ball at home try a pair of socks folded into a ball. You will do this 5 times and each time measure how far you threw a ball.  Maybe you don't have a ruler--make your own measuring device.  Maybe you threw the ball four and half sneakers?!? Then you will graph your data.  Do you have a family member who can do this too, or a friend you can email with?? Add their data to your graph. Who is the better thrower?

Instructions in the image:]]> 2020-05-20 19:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585675182 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585675697 In this activity, you will perform the javelin throw.  You will need a short pole or stick for this.  You will do this 5 times and each time measure how far you threw a 'javelin'.  Maybe you don't have a ruler--make your own measuring device.  Maybe you threw the 'javelin' four and half sneakers?!? Then you will graph your data.  Do you have a family member who can do this too, or a friend you can email with?? Add their data to your graph. Who is the better thrower?

Instructions in the image:]]> 2020-05-20 19:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585675697 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585676298 Many events in the Olympics require athletes to wear helmets.  Watch the short video below to learn how they are made.

How are these helmets designed for safety and for performance?
Can the helmets be used after an accident/crash?
Why should you wear a helmet when biking, rollerskating or skateboarding?]]> 2020-05-20 19:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/585676298 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586693368 Virtual explore the Olympic Athletic Center in Athens, Greece built for the 2004 Summer Olympics.]]> 2020-05-21 10:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586693368 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586702887 View photos and metals from the Summer Olympics click here.]]> 2020-05-21 10:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586702887 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586731434 Check out these photos of people enjoying Olympic Sports around the world. Capture your own photos of your family playing a sport.]]> 2020-05-21 10:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/586731434 nogark https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/592851314 strategic thinking game]]> 2020-05-25 12:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/592851314 nogark https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/592855335 2020-05-25 12:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/592855335 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/594789810 2020-05-26 13:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/594789810 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/595943507 2020-05-27 01:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/595943507 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/596856619 2020-05-27 13:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/596856619 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597683332 Optional: Use the Flip Grid to share something you did this week. You can have up to 3 minutes for your entry. 
Password: Portland1234]]> 2020-05-27 19:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597683332 martis1 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597944391 Make a game board with 12 boxes or flaps as shown in the video. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication or division! ]]> 2020-05-27 21:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597944391 martis1 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597956562 play with two or more players]]> 2020-05-27 21:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597956562 martis1 https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597958291 Don't have dice at home? Use these online dice! ]]> 2020-05-27 21:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/597958291 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/600152240 2020-05-28 22:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/600152240 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601128846 2020-05-29 13:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601128846 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601129874 2020-05-29 13:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601129874 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601130961 2020-05-29 13:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601130961 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601132192 2020-05-29 13:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601132192 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601133548 2020-05-29 13:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601133548 spinne https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601134637 2020-05-29 13:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/601134637 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/609392907 2020-06-03 17:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/609392907 herlie https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/609443229 The word “Paralympic” derives from the Greek preposition “para” (beside or alongside) and the word “Olympic”. Its meaning is that Paralympics are the parallel Games to the Olympics and illustrates how the movements exist side-by-side.]]> 2020-06-03 17:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spinne/tvgfdbjl1voefqob/wish/609443229