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#3: Glue or Tape?

Science Mini Spark

The oldest glue in the world is over 8,000 years old and comes from a cave near the Dead Sea. Today, we have enough types of tape and glue to build and repair almost anything. But what gives glue and tape their stickiness? And is one stronger than the other?

Spark you thinking!

1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #3: Glue or Tape?

2. Watch this video. Record at least 10 science words that you hear.

3. This is a vocabulary rich video. Create a mini dictionary with at least 8 terms and definitions to go along with the video.

4. Choose one project to complete

  • Write a short speech from the point of view of tape or glue explaining why it is better than the other.
  • Who invented Scotch Tape? Do some research to answer this question. Use at least 5 sentences.
  • Why would you want to use duct tape to hold a chain of bowling balls together instead of glue? Explain this using 5 sentences.
  • Make a list of all of the the types of tapes and glues that you know about. try to come up with at least 15. Don’t forget those made by nature.

5. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Source: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/which-is-stronger-glue-or-tape-elizabeth-cox#digdeeper

2020-21: Weekly Challenge #5 – Stopmotion

Current Challenge

stop-mo·tion noun

For this week’s Weekly Challenge, create a stop motion video. Watch the 2 videos below or find your own resources on how to create one.

Submit your video for this week’s Weekly Challenge by Friday, September 25 at 12:00 pm.
https://forms.gle/YrsArCo4YSXSr3r29

Weekly Challenge #4 Highlights

Weekly Challenge Highlights

“Just make a mark and see where it takes you”

― Peter H. Reynolds, The Dot.

Thanks to everyone who participated in Weekly Challenge #4.  Check out the dot creations from our talented learners!
Caitlin, Vivian, Brooke and Olivia created pointillism artwork using a technique called stippling.

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Landon, Maxfield, Kaiden, Joseph, Bethany, and Matilda took the engineering route and created dot structures.

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Don’t forget to check out this week’s challenge!

American Red Cross Heroes Essay Contest

MS Learning Opportunities, Other Events & Contests

Every hero has a story, and now is your chance to tell it!

This essay contest is for students in grades 5-8

Prize includes a surprise classroom party in January or February of 2021

Entries are due by Friday, November 20, 2020

Check out the flyer and cover page below for more Information.

Essay Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Brjq6disqqJfGfPwvDu1QacCyO6PsduA/view?usp=sharing

Essay Cover Page: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1VwjvQsH7HiViA03z45L_yZpYzJWkUc/view?usp=sharing

#38: History of Plastics

Social Studies Enrichment, Uncategorized

Plastic is not just used for milk jugs and bottles of soda…it’s EVERYWHERE! Watch the video below about the history of plastic and then do some further research on something specific mentioned in the video.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your social studies mini spark recording page: #38: History of Plastics

2.  Watch this video.  Record the names of plastics along with dates that they are invented, if mentioned.

3. Choose 2 questions to answer after watching the video. Remind your teacher that the answer key can be found in the social studies mini spark folder.

  • Who invented celluloid, and in what year did this invention occur? Describe the characteristics of celluloid that made it unsuitable for billiard balls.
  • What two substances were combined to create Bakelite, and why was it considered an improvement over celluloid?
  • List at least three types of plastics that were developed after Bakelite and briefly describe their uses.
  •  Explain the process of the manufacturing technique was invented that allowed for rapid production of plastic items?  
  • How did the production of plastics change during World War Two? 
  •  Discuss some of the environmental issues associated with plastic production and usage as mentioned in the video.

4. Check out Jeff Kirschner’s TED Talk. Learn more about the environmental impact of plastics and other litter and how solutions as being spread around the world.

The task for this step is to record the cities or countries Jeff Kirschner says in the video on your recording sheet. There will be 6 in total. ***Note: The last two places mentioned at the very end of the video. They are cities, and they both start with H.

5. Look over your list. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see if you have them all recorded. Put a star next to those that you can find on a map easily. Put a check by those places that you need to look up. Use a map to find those places. Change your checkmark to a star..

6. Share your social studies mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oakland (mentioned a few times)

China

San Francisco

Amsterdam

Honolulu

Hanoi

 

Flaunt It-Essay and Art Contest Grades 3-5

Other Events & Contests

           Student Essay + Art Contest      Deadline 11/16/20

grades 3-5

Inspired by the theme “the things that make me different make me, me,” students are asked to develop an essay or artwork about how you flaunt their differences. Use the planner and rubric to support your work—in class or at home.

http://www.scholastic.com/flauntit/index.html#flauntit_video

Click here to make a copy of the documents if you want to type your responses

Click here to download a PDF and write your responses.

 

 

Blackout Poetry Contest

MS Learning Opportunities, Uncategorized
According writersdigest.com, a blackout poem is when a poet takes a marker (usually black marker) to already established text–like in a newspaper–and starts redacting words until a poem is formed.  

If you’re not familiar with blackout poetry, this 5ish minute video provides a good overview.

You can also “Google” blackout poetry” and find a plethora of images/examples.

Contest Rules

  • Create a blackout poem.  You can use a newspaper, magazine, book that you own (the EY Team has some to choose from), etc.
  • Submit your blackout poem by Wednesday, October 14 using this Google Form link: https://forms.gle/VDQZYLexB6uwxivX6
  • Prizes will be awarded! Good prizes! You should definitely do this contest!

 

September 14-18, 2020 National Weekly Quiz Bowl Challenge Leaderboard

NewzBrain
Congratulations to Mrs. Limbach and Jake N. for having the top score from last week’s National Potpourri Challenge from NewzBrain!
A new National Potpourri Challenge has been posted so log into NewzBrain and take the quiz.  Send your score to spady.lynn@westside66.net and check back to see where you stand in the rankings!

Week of September 14-18 Leaderboard

Teacher in the Lead: Dr. Spady with a score of 310  (I know this won’t last long ;))

Student in the Lead: Bing Yi (WMS) with a score of 360

  • Alex C (Paddock): 310

We had 10 teachers sign up for an account by last Friday, September 11 and Mr. Horton won $5 for doing so!

 Teachers & Students: You can still sign up and take part in a weekly National Potpourri Challenge.  Email spady.lynn@westside66.net to request an account!

 

2020 We-Side Poster Contest

MS Learning Opportunities, Other Events & Contests

The We-Side Community Council continues to brainstorm terrific ideas to promote inclusivity, equity and respect throughout our district.
The 2020 We-Side Poster Contest invites you to create your own poster incorporating at least one of the words from WE-SIDE.

Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone

Details:

  • Entries are due October 13
  • Make sure your entry includes your first and last name and your grade level
  • Turn it your entry at your school’s main office
  • Prizes will be awarded in the following divisions: K-2nd Grade, 3rd-4th Grade, 5th-6th Grade, Middle School, High School, and Staff