Here is where we'll keep information about what we're doing in library.
June 7 - 11
Activity Options:
1. Get on Discovery Education, World Book, or BrainPOP and learn something new!
2. Get on MyOn and read something new.
3. Write a comic, story, or poem about any topic you want.
4. Watch some of these videos from National Geographic
- Dog Genius - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcM6xhuoQ9g
- Valley of the Wolves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU2a3Z-ueMY&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=2
- Antzilla - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SPixBok5ls&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=6
- Lion Pride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3ntkkSWPk&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=1
- Moose Mayhem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSu8h1LaMdk&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=3
Activity Options:
1. Get on Discovery Education, World Book, or BrainPOP and learn something new!
2. Get on MyOn and read something new.
3. Write a comic, story, or poem about any topic you want.
4. Watch some of these videos from National Geographic
- Dog Genius - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcM6xhuoQ9g
- Valley of the Wolves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU2a3Z-ueMY&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=2
- Antzilla - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SPixBok5ls&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=6
- Lion Pride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3ntkkSWPk&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=1
- Moose Mayhem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSu8h1LaMdk&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQs96D-U6o1Jcy4O-k5zqyy&index=3
May 25 - June 2
Virtual Field Trip
You have 4 options for your field trip this week. Write down at least 15 things that you saw or learned while on your field trip.
-Buckingham Palace
--https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
-Ancient Egypt
--https://discoveringegypt.com/
-Monterey Bay Aquarium
--https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
-San Diego Zoo
--https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
May 17 - 24
Virtual Scavenger Hunt - We are finishing the Scavenger Hunt we started last week.
Remember to only use World Book Student to search for the topics below. You need to write down 3-5 interesting facts for each topic.
If you finish (yay you!) read on MyOn (or a book of your choosing).
Virtual Scavenger Hunt - We are finishing the Scavenger Hunt we started last week.
Remember to only use World Book Student to search for the topics below. You need to write down 3-5 interesting facts for each topic.
If you finish (yay you!) read on MyOn (or a book of your choosing).
Topics:
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1. Extinct Animals (search that term and choose one OR look up an animal you know of that is extinct)
2. Your Birth Month 3. A sea animal (any that you know of) 4. Dragons (real or mythical) 5. Norway |
6. Machu Picchu
7. Cyclone 8. Outback 9. Black Sea 10. Eclipse |
April 29 - May 6
This week we are finishing the virtual scavenger hunt. Focus on using World Book and Discovery Education to find the topics you didn't get to last week. You still need 2-3 facts for each topic.
1. Megalodon
2. Clownfish
3. Sicily
4. Thunder Bird
5. Library of Congress
6. Coffee
7. Budapest
8. Yellowstone
9. The Maya (Mayans)
10. The Colosseum
11. Hong Kong
12. Auroras
April 21 - 28
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
To complete this scavenger hunt you may use BrainPop, World Book, or Discovery Education. Try and use more than one!
Make sure you write down which item you are looking up and 2-3 facts for each one! If we don’t finish today we will continue next week.
To complete this scavenger hunt you may use BrainPop, World Book, or Discovery Education. Try and use more than one!
Make sure you write down which item you are looking up and 2-3 facts for each one! If we don’t finish today we will continue next week.
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Find the following:
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Remember!!
*You do not need to do these in a specific order. *You do not need to get to all of them today (we can finish up next week) *If you don't find any results check your spelling, and then if that doesn't work try a different resource! |
April 13 - 20
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Choose from the three articles above. You can read more than one, but you do not need to.
Read the article on your device.
When you are finished reading, write a fictional story (or comic) based on the article (or articles) you read.
Don't forget:
*You are only writing one story.
*You can incorporate details from more than one of the articles if you would like to.
*Your writing should be at least 1 full page if you are typing (2 if you are writing by hand).
*When you finish your writing, read on MyOn.
April 5 - 12
Field Trip Research - If you need to finish your field trip from last time, do that first and then you can do your research.
This week we are doing research connected to last week's Field Trip!
Below are the instructions:
Step 1: Using the chart below, find the Search Terms you need for today’s research. The Search Terms you will use are from the field trip you completed last week.
Step 2: Write the Search Terms down on your paper (use the same paper from last week if you still have it).
Step 3: Login to Clever.
Step 4: Find World Book Online and open it. (It is located under Library References, or you can search for it.
Step 5: Click the Yellow Open button under the Student section.
Step 6: Type one of the Search Terms into the search bar.
Step 7: Read the article about that topic.
Step 8: Write 3-5 facts that you learned from the article on your paper.
Step 9: Repeat Steps 6-8 until you’ve looked up each of the topics or class is over. (If you finish early, read on MyOn!)
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Statue of Liberty
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Titanic
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British Museum
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March 24 - April 2
Virtual Field Trip!
There are three options for today's virtual field trip. As always, keep track of what you see and learn while you are on your field trip.
The British Museum - https://bit.ly/3ceukmT
-Navigate around the museum as if you're there in person!
Titanic - https://youtu.be/LX7OqFfvDAo
-This YouTube video takes you on an underwater tour of the Titanic. (You must have access to YouTube on your device and have headphones for this one!)
Statue of Liberty - https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
-Go inside the Statue of Liberty and explore!
There are three options for today's virtual field trip. As always, keep track of what you see and learn while you are on your field trip.
The British Museum - https://bit.ly/3ceukmT
-Navigate around the museum as if you're there in person!
Titanic - https://youtu.be/LX7OqFfvDAo
-This YouTube video takes you on an underwater tour of the Titanic. (You must have access to YouTube on your device and have headphones for this one!)
Statue of Liberty - https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
-Go inside the Statue of Liberty and explore!
March 9 - 23
This week we are doing research connected to last week's Field Trip!
Below are the instructions:
Step 1: Using the chart below, find the Search Terms you need for today’s research. The Search Terms you will use are from the field trip you completed last week.
Step 2: Write the Search Terms down on your paper (use the same paper from last week if you still have it).
Step 3: Login to Clever.
Step 4: Find World Book Online and open it. (It is located under Library References, or you can search for it.
Step 5: Click the Yellow Open button under the Student section.
Step 6: Type one of the Search Terms into the search bar.
Step 7: Read the article about that topic.
Step 8: Write 3-5 facts that you learned from the article on your paper.
Step 9: Repeat Steps 6-8 until you’ve looked up each of the topics or class is over.
Below are the instructions:
Step 1: Using the chart below, find the Search Terms you need for today’s research. The Search Terms you will use are from the field trip you completed last week.
Step 2: Write the Search Terms down on your paper (use the same paper from last week if you still have it).
Step 3: Login to Clever.
Step 4: Find World Book Online and open it. (It is located under Library References, or you can search for it.
Step 5: Click the Yellow Open button under the Student section.
Step 6: Type one of the Search Terms into the search bar.
Step 7: Read the article about that topic.
Step 8: Write 3-5 facts that you learned from the article on your paper.
Step 9: Repeat Steps 6-8 until you’ve looked up each of the topics or class is over.
Aquarium Search Terms:
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Easter Island Search Terms:
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Mars Search Terms:
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March 1 - 8
For this week’s Field Trip, you have 3 options!
On a piece of paper or a document on your device keep track of where you go, what you see, and what you learn while you are on your field trip.
You should have no less than 15 things on your list.
Focus on one field trip this week.
On a piece of paper or a document on your device keep track of where you go, what you see, and what you learn while you are on your field trip.
You should have no less than 15 things on your list.
Focus on one field trip this week.
- Go to Mars with NASA’s Curiosity rover! Don't skip the Intro! It has a ton of good info!
- Explore the Secrets of Easter Island!
- Head to the Georgia Aquarium!
- Learn about the different animals here: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal-guide/
2/11 - 2/18
Step 1 – Click the link to spin the wheel to determine who you will be researching today (if you spin for someone you’ve already researched, spin until you get a new name).
https://www.classtools.net/random-name-picker/90_bYQ9dX
Step 2 – Write the name of that person on your paper (make sure you spell it correctly!).
Step 3 – Go to Clever.
Step 4 – Go to World Book Online (under Library References).
Step 5 – Select “Student”.
Step 6 – Type the person’s name into the search bar.
Step 7 – Read the article about your person, and answer the questions below.
1. How does the person inspire you to act?
2. How does the life of this person make you believe your dreams can come true?
3. What character trait does the person possess that you wished you had? Why?
4. What was the person’s secret to success? How can you apply this secret to your own life?
5. How does their life story help you to understand a different viewpoint?
6. What change has happened in the way you think as a result of reading the biography?
7. What experiences did the person have that are similar to your own life?
8. What character traits do you share with the person?
9. What fact did you find most interesting about the person? Why?
10. Who do you know that is similar to the person? How are they the same?
2/3 - 2/10
Black History Month Research
Black History Month Research
- Step 1 – Click the link below to spin the wheel to determine who you will be researching today.
- Step 2 – Write the name of that person on your worksheet (make sure you spell it correctly!).
- Step 3 – Go to Clever.
- Step 4 – Go to World Book Online (under Library References).
- Step 5 – Select “Student”.
- Step 6 – Type the person’s name into the search bar.
- Step 7 – Read the article about your person and answer the questions on your worksheet (Click below to find it for you guys at home).
| research_worksheet.pdf |
Read about IB Learner Profiles for your Worksheet below.
| learner-profile-en.pdf |
This week we are going on another virtual field trip! If you did not finish the field trip last week, you can go back to it. You can also choose a new field trip from the list below.
Remember to write down which field trip you choose and list out what you see and learn while visiting!
Virtual field trip links:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
--https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/
-The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY
--https://baseballhall.org/discover/safe-at-home
-San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
--https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
-The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
--https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/
Happy New Year!
Today we are going on a Virtual Field Trip!
For field trip instructions and options click on the PDF below.
| virtual_field_trip.pdf |
Virtual Scavenger Hunt #2
The document below has the instructions and topics for our second virtual scavenger hunt!
| virtual_scavenger_hunt.pdf |
This week we are finishing our own Graphic Novel!
Part 2 Illustrating the Story
| graphic_novel_part_2.pdf |
Part 1 Writing the Story
| graphic_novel.pdf |
This week we are starting a Virtual Scavenger Hunt.
Here are the things to find:
| virtual_scavenger_hunt__1_.pdf |
For this Scavenger Hunt you will need a piece of paper to collect your information.
Reminder: This is not a graded assignment, so you don't need to submit this.
The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
Today we will be reading The Telltale Heart and then writing our own scary story. Below is the text of the story, and our Scary Story Sentence Starters to help you begin your own scary story.
| 20161027_-_the-tell-tale-heart-graphic-novel.pdf |
| scary_story_sentence_starters_.pdf |
Meeting 5:
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Meeting Objectives:
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Here are the instructions to use Gale Databases!
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Meeting 4:
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Files From Today's Lesson:
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Meeting 4 Objectives:
Students will watch the lesson video above.
Students will use the HUB to login to Clever, and continue to research their chosen topic.
Students should have chosen a topic in Meeting 1, come up with questions in Meeting 2, and begun research during Meeting 3.
Students will watch the lesson video above.
Students will use the HUB to login to Clever, and continue to research their chosen topic.
Students should have chosen a topic in Meeting 1, come up with questions in Meeting 2, and begun research during Meeting 3.
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Meeting 3 Objectives:
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Meeting 3 Files:
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If you have any questions, join our Teams meeting HERE
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Meeting 2 Objectives:
Students are tasked with coming up with guiding questions for their research, and reviewing our research goals. Students can use their own paper to write down their guiding questions, and the file (step 1.5 questions) has some question starters and guidelines. The step 2 research goals file contains our goals for this project. Please review it. The Library Week 2 checklist is a document to make sure you've completed everything from both of our meetings. We will begin researching our topic during our next meeting. There is nothing to turn in today (unless you didn't submit your topic last time!). |
Meeting 2 Documents
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Here is the video for our meeting.
Here is the link to our Teams Meeting. Come during our Fine Arts time if you have any questions. |
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Meeting 1 Objectives:
Students are tasked with choosing a topic and beginning brainstorming.
Use this link to submit your topic!
On your own paper start brainstorming what you know and what you need to know about your topic.
Use the Mind Map KW Chart file as a guide for what that brainstorming can look like.
Students are tasked with choosing a topic and beginning brainstorming.
Use this link to submit your topic!
On your own paper start brainstorming what you know and what you need to know about your topic.
Use the Mind Map KW Chart file as a guide for what that brainstorming can look like.
| mind_map_kw_chart.pdf |
