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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 every place name mentioned on the video on your recording sheet. After the video, make sure you can locate each of those places on a map. Put a star next to those that you can find easily. Put a check by those that you need to look up. After you look up the location, add a star.

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

 

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

#37: International Dot Day

Full STEAM Ahead, Learning Opportunities, Uncategorized

International Dot Day is on September 15th. There are so many ways to celebrate that dot 365 days a year!  A dot might be small, but it’s a powerful way to show your unique individuality and creativity.

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page: #37: International Dot Day

2. Get started exploring the dot by watching “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. What is the message of the book? Record your answer on your recording page. Use at least 3 sentences.

3. Go to wonderopolis and read about how this day is celebrated in classrooms. Take the did you get it quiz and add your score to your recording page.

4. Listen to the song, the Dot. What things do you do to encourage others, show persistence, and spread positivity.  Write 3-4 sentences about this on your recording page.

5. Timed Creative Challenge. Have an adult or a friend print this challenge sheet you.  Don’t look at the challenge until you are ready to get started. You need a pencil or colored pencils and a timer set to 3 minutes. Turn the challenge over and read the directions. Start your timer. When you are done add a picture of your drawings to your recording sheet.

OPTIONAL STEPS

6. Create a dot on a piece of paper. You can use markers, crayons, paint, or colored pencils.

Chatterpix Dot Day.gif

7. Animate your dot. Use the app Chatterpix Kids. Launch Chatterpix Kids. Snap a photo of your art, then add a talking mouth. You now have 30 seconds of recording time to talk about your dot!

8. Save the Chatterpix Kids video onto your camera roll, then share it with your teacher.

9. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page, your dot challenge and your Chatterpix with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Check out the Dot badge on the EY Website.

 

 

 

 

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