Sun West endorsed resources.
Sun West endorsed resources.
This is a safe way to give Genius Hour a try The kids just simply start by picking 4 areas of interest, narrowing their choice down, using a think tank to help solve problems and doing a very basic PowerPoint on their topic choice. THEN you can go for it and actually have them do it when you feel ready!
Genius Hour Rubric
Conferencing with kids during Genius Hour is a game changer. Use this editable template (I suggest kids even fill it out before they meet you if they are capable) to help students project plan and meet their deadlines! This build in accountability to Genius Hour.
Genius Hour or Personalized Learning 21st Century Skill Reflection.
Gentle Warrior was written by students and staff at Allison Bernard Memorial High School in Eskasoni, Cape Breton, Canada in tribute to Mi'kmaq poet and Eskasoni native, Rita Joe. The track features lead vocals by Kalolin Johnson, the rap styling of Devon Paul and powwow chanting by Thunder Herney. Gentle Warrior was created with the support of the National Arts Centre of Canada.
GeoExplore Saskatchewan is a website that will enable teachers, tourists and anyone to explore the intriguing geoscientific features of Saskatchewan. This website is a digital version of the printed Geological Highway Map of Saskatchewan.
There are numerous resources, interactive maps, Geo 101 and more!
Copy and paste this url into your browser to view a webinar on how to use this resource https://resourcebank.ca/courses/geoexplore-saskatchewan-website-webinar.
This is a great resource! It is a geography-based game - and a whole lot of fun!
"GeoGuessr is a web-based geographic discovery game designed by Anton Wallén, a Swedish IT consultant, released on 9 May 2013. The game uses a semi-randomized Google Street View location for paying members and Mapillary for non-members. The game requires players to guess their location in the world using only the clues visible." (Wikipedia)
You can play one free game every 24 hours or subscribe to be able to play as much as you want.
This lesson covers the following outcomes:
Outcome 7.1 – I can explore how movement and forces in the Earth’s crust, including earthquakes, volcanoes and mountainbuilding,
has added to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
7.1 d. I can compare and contrast some of the catastrophic events (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) of the past by on my
own.
7.1 h. I can describe how scientists measure the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes (e.g. seismology, Richter scale).
7.1 i. I can give examples of ways that science and technology can help reduce the effects of catastrophic events on people
and communities (e.g. building codes in earthquake zones, earthquake readiness training, reducing the effect of a volcanic
eruption).
Geometric probabilities, and probabilities in general, allow us to guess how long we'll have to wait for something to happen. Today, we'll discuss how they can be used to figure out how many Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans you could eat before getting the dreaded vomit flavored bean, and how they can help us make decisions when there is a little uncertainty - like getting a Pikachu in a pack of Pokémon Cards! We'll finish off this unit on probability by taking a closer look at the Birthday Paradox (or birthday problem) which asks the question: how many people do you think need to be in a room for there to likely be a shared birthday? (It's likely much fewer than you would expect!)
This simple geometric shapes activity for kids is easy to do at home or as a math center in school. It also makes a terrific STEAM project including a bit of art and design too. Learn by doing, creating, discovering, and exploring with a simple, fun geometry activity.
Check out the long list of activities on the Little Bins Little Hands site that include STEM Challenges; free printables; indoor fun ideas; STEM at home projects; free math worksheets; distance learning activities; LEGO activities; STEM activities for physics, chemistry, edible science experiments, the scientific method, oceans, weather, space, and outdoors; all kinds of slime activities; and activities for different seasons.
Instructions are provided for how to create a Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired flower.
These fun workout videos include dances to Disney tunes and all other sorts of fun music.
Move. Get Fit. Have fun!
Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started having plays outdoors. Today we'll learn about mystery plays, cycle plays, pageant wagons, and how medieval European theater moved from being a religious phenomenon to a secular one.
Transfer of many resources from the old Sun West EAL Wiki. Vocabulary Development
This guide will help you get started using Mathletics in your classroom. In Sun West, contact your SBA for log in information.
CommonLit 360 is here! The CommonLit Team is so excited to show teachers the CommonLit 360 Curriculum. This comprehensive, fully digital, and engaging curriculum is available for FREE for all teachers with a CommonLit account here: https://www.commonlit.org/en/library/.... Yes, it's all free!
In this webinar, our very own Adrienne Favors, who has held a key role in developing the curriculum, will walk you through all of the NEW units and lesson types you’ll be seeing on CommonLit.
Sun West teachers and students can access CommonLIt & CommonLit360 via the CLEVER portal.
Number Talks are a very valuable tool to use in engaging students in talking and learning about math and math concepts.
Teacher Page
After presenting the basic ideas of a RAFT to students as well as the sample roles, audiences, formats, topics and verbs, place students into cooperative groups and give them the following assignment. The assignment is also outlined on the student page)
Student Page
Your teacher will explain the important aspects about writing RAFTs. You should refer to the notes below in developing your own RAFTs.
Next Steps
What is Parent Engagement
Why is Parent Engagement Important
Parent engagement activities
Planning Parent Engagement Toolkit (external link)
“Hospitality and invitation remain empty gestures until they are made with the genuine intention to open up the school space and agenda, to co-create it with parents and other caregivers as well as with students” - from Parent Engagement: Creating a Shared World (external PDF) by Debbie Pushor, PhD
Parent engagement increases student achievement and fosters positive learning outcomes. To increase parent engagement in your school, follow these simple steps to get started:
Assess:
Parent engagement checklist
Getting started:
How to make parent engagement “come alive”
Increasing involvement:
Barriers and strategies for success
Listening and Speaking strategies using local ghost stories.