For this week’s Weekly Challenge, you are going to create something using a paper plate.

When you’re finished with the challenge, submit your work using the Google Form: https://forms.gle/KKW9RsmEhqp3TVoz7

Take it a step further and complete the STEAM with Paper Plates Badge:

 Google Docs Version:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BwkfibE0T1CVYxPu6QK_vzUi8Msst2bM9D4rYSKp9G0/copy

PDF Version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhyTn3_Kmx5ZKQdDV2jSUtYyx694zzN4/view?usp=sharing

If I had a million…

For this week’s Weekly Challenge, you will explore the length of ONE MILLION objects.  You have two options for your recording sheet:  you can either print a copy or fill out a digital version.

When you’re finished with the challenge, submit your work using the Google Form: https://forms.gle/KKW9RsmEhqp3TVoz7

For inspiration, listen to How Much Is A Million by David M. Schwartz.

Weekly Challenge #8 Submissions by Cayleigh & Jose from Westbrook

Since last week was a short week, the EY Team decided to extend Weekly Challenge #8 another week and combine it with #9.

If you complete Weekly Challenges #8 & #9,  your name will be entered into a drawing for a cash prize!

Weekly Challenge #8: Character Quote

Weekly Challenge #9: Survey

For this week’s Weekly Challenge, follow these simple steps…

Step 1:  Download Adobe Spark Post for Graphics from Manager.  Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to login.  You can also go to https://spark.adobe.com/sp/ on a computer.

Step 2:  Create a new project that includes a quote from a character in a book you’ve read or from a book you’re currently reading.  Be sure to add the title of the book and the author.

Step 3:  Download your project and submit it here: https://forms.gle/WWvUAwLg3iRZkMCQ6

Don’t forget to check back next week to see the highlighted projects!

This week’s Weekly Challenge has you sharing a 60 second (or less) book commercial on Flip Grid for a book you’ve read or one that you’re currently reading.  Then, you can create a tweet from a character in your book using the Google Slides template linked below.

Step 1: Decide on a book you’ve read or have read in the past and create a 60 second (or less) commercial for it.  Record your commercial on Flip Grid using the link below.  All videos will be reviewed before they are made public.  If you DO NOT want your video posted on Flip Grid for others to see, please say, “No post” at the end of your video.

Flip Grid Link: https://flipgrid.com/2819c4ff

Step 2: Create a tweet from a character in your book using the template linked below.  Share the Google Slides template so that anyone within Westside Community Schools can view.  Copy the link and include it in your Flip Grid submission. Here is a guide for you to use to help with your tweet creation

Tweet  Creation Guide: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/116lJm_xlXf3jaP22ST1jM2LRxud7DX72h_PDoYhzn04/copy

Tweet from a Character’s Point of View (Google Slides template): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FUbgm2iulqA84mFhPbc4xsMJrNzCAKUv_ol-JububMQ/copy

Musical glasses are a fun way to combine

Art, Math, Music & Science!

For this week’s weekly challenge, you’ll need a few materials.  Feel free to experiment with other materials you have at home as well.

• 8 identical water glasses
• water
• a set of measuring cups
• food coloring (optional)
• 1 plastic spoon
• 1 sheet of paper
• Tape
• pen/pencil

Instructions:

1. Use a measuring cup to fill each of the glasses with the correct amount of water. Use the image below as a guide.
2. For fun, you can add a drop of food coloring to your glasses or two drops to make green, orange, or purple.
3. Label your glasses.  Use the image below as a guide.
4. With a plastic spoon, gently tap each glass and listen for the sound it makes.
5. Notice which glass makes a lower sound and a higher sound.
6. Try playing these simple songs or create your own.

For your submission, you can make a video of yourself playing a song with your glasses or you can create a Pic Collage with pictures of your process.  You may also choose another creative way to display your learning.  Submit your work using the link below.

Submission Link: https://forms.gle/PsjGfsA2nVJXXc589

The SCIENCE behind the MUSIC

The science of sound is all about vibrations. When you hit the glass with the spoon, it vibrates and it’s these vibrations that ultimately make the sound. You probably noticed that tapping an empty glass produced a higher-pitched sound than tapping a glass full of water. Adding water to the glass dampens the vibrations created by striking the glass with a spoon. The less water in the glass, the faster the glass vibrates and the higher the pitch. The more water you add to the glass, the slower the glass vibrates, creating a lower pitch.

Activity adapted from Musical Water Glasses at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/resources/instructographics/music-water-glasses and https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/pop-bottle-sounds/

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

https://forms.gle/YrsArCo4YSXSr3r29

Guess what?! It’s almost International Dot Day and we think it’s such a cool day that we made it into this week’s Weekly Challenge!

Step 1:  Watch “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds.

Step 2: Pick a way to celebrate International Dot Day from the activities listed below!

Timed Creative Challenge

Don’t look at the challenge until you are ready to get started. Have an adult or a friend print this it off for you. You need a pencil or colored pencils and a timer set to 3 minutes.

Timed Creative Challenge Sheet

Dot book study guide and writing projects

This guide has discussion questions and writing prompts for you to try!

Dot Book Study Guide

Dot Engineering

Design and create a structure with simple materials.

Dot Engineering 

Dot Art

Learn about pointillism using this art mini lesson.

Dot Art

Dot  Birthdays

You will research famous people who have made their mark on our world with this dot activity.

Dot Birthdays 

Step 3: Create a product demonstrating what you learned from your activity/activities.

Step 4: Submit your product for this week’s Weekly Challenge using this link: https://forms.gle/YrsArCo4YSXSr3r29

NOTE: There is also a Dot Badge.  Check out the Recording Sheet here.