8th Grade GSS Weekly Update
Week of 4/27-5/1
Classroom Happenings
Virtual Field Trips
This week, students visited the National Constitution Center and Signers Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
LIVING AMENDMENTS PBL
Students continued their work on our PBL. The driving question is Why is it important to have a contemporary understanding of the Constitution and its amendments?
This week, students submitted their second current events article and multi-paragraph reflection related to their assigned amendment and how the news article answers the driving question. They continued working on their original art piece and submitted a picture or video of their progress.
Next week, students will complete the first draft of an artist statement by answering specific questions in five paragraphs. Students will submit a picture or video of the original visual art piece.
Optional Journal: Students can work with two or three partners remotely to invent a sport. Invent a Sport That Can Be Played with Social Distance
Upcoming Due Dates
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Living Amendments PBL Artist Statement
PARAGRAPH 1-DESCRIBE YOUR ARTWORK.
PARAGRAPH 2-HOW DID YOU CREATE YOUR ARTWORK?
PARAGRAPH 3-WHAT IS THE BIG IDEA BEHIND YOUR ARTWORK?
PARAGRAPH 4-WHAT WERE YOUR GOALS FOR THIS ARTWORK?
PARAGRAPH 5-WHAT ARE YOUR OVERALL THOUGHTS OF YOUR ARTWORK?
Living Amendments Original Visual Art Piece
Picture or Video Progress
Take Three
Parent Resources
Weekly Tips for Managing eLearning at Home
In an eLearning environment, students will need to practice a different set of skills to complete work and not take steps backwards during a prolonged period away from school. Here are some tips that will help families and students to manage and be successful in a digital learning environment.
TIp #5 Find time to be social. eLearning can be isolating and it's important to find and create opportunities to be social. Join one of the Zoom meetings on Monday or Wednesday.
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Office Hours AND eLEARNING EXPECTATIONS
Expectations
Check Google Classroom daily.
Check your wgcloud email daily.
Complete and submit assignments.
Ask questions via email or daily reflections.
Make suggestions.