Remote Learning Hub

March - April

The Hub for May

April 27 - May 1

Dear Students,

We hope you enjoyed your break and took the opportunity to get outside and try new things. Be sure to check this HUB each and every weekday! Submit the question of the day and focus on the work listed under each school day!

Join us for office hours and email us with any questions or concerns!


-Ms. Renz, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Potts, Ms. Selvaggio and Ms. Managan

Week 5 Learning Activities

Complete these tasks by Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

ENGLISH

  1. Answer the Question of the Day in Classroom

2. Complete the "What are you Reading?" share out in Flipgrid.

3. (Optional) Check out some of the other Oratoricals now completed (also in Flipgrid)--they are excellent!

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MATH

1. Check out google classroom for update about next unit "Moving Straight Ahead!"

2. VIDEO OF THE DAY

3. Walking, Jogging and Running Rates Assignment (google classroom)


SCIENCE

  1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)
  2. Video:Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply!
  3. Flipping out Over Cell Division Guided Notes and sketch of cell division stages

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Final Stretch! Here is a video explaining this week!

2. Look over the Journal Like an Explorer Project description on Google Classroom

3. Email Ms. Adams what explorer you've selected!

4.Work on Parts 1 and 2 of Journal Like an Explorer

Wednesday

Thursday

ENGLISH

Today's activity is called: "Just Write #1"

By Tuesday, it will be in Classroom at the top of the stream and in a new Topic called: "Just Write"

Today's Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/91408274041?pwd=bVpsSzk0cE8xQ2N0OTcyOXUvbjZ4dz09

3. Your "Just Write #1" Prompt is due Friday.

MATH

  1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)
  2. Finish Walking, Jogging, Running Rates assignment from Monday.
  3. Walking Rates and Linear Relationship Assignment (google classroom)
  4. VIDEO OF THE DAY

SCIENCE

  1. Cell Division reading with Multiple Choice Q & A

2. Cell Organelle and Processes Review Assessment

(can use all resources to complete the assessment!)

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)
  2. Video explaining the second half of the week!
  3. Finish up Parts 1 & 2
  4. Work on Part 3!

Friday

  1. Answer the Question of the Day from Hillary (will be posted in Social Studies Google Classroom)
  2. Check in with your TA teacher

3. Use the Schedule Below to find other class and teacher meetings happening on Friday.

4. Finish work you didn't complete from the week!

Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule

Middle School Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule (MASTER)

Say hi to Jen and friends after spring break lunch group

Welcome back 7th graders! We have missed each other!

Please join Jen on zoom Monday from 12-12:30 to say hi to Jen and friends and to share and hear about each other's spring break! I'll send a zoom invitation directly to your email Monday morning.

Also, measure the snow outside your house and let us know how much you have by noon.

If you can't make this time but want to set up another time with some friends, please let me know by emailing me.

Welcome back!

JOIN US!

WHAT: The purpose of this Middle School QSA is to provide a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth and their allies can come together, to establish a community and create a sense of belonging.

WHEN: Tuesday- April 28th @ 10am

WHERE: Send me an email if you are interested and Ill send you the link!

April 13-17

Dear Students,

At the beginning of a class lesson each day of the week, you will find a Question of the Day: these may be obviously connected to the curriculum or they may be more curiosity or community-focused, but we are asking every student to answer the Question of the Day each morning--it will be an important way for us to recognize your daily participation in Remote Learning. Of course you will also find an updated schedule below with info about Dungeons and Dragons, QSA, TA Meetings and more. Have a great week everyone!

Sincerely,

Mr. Gordon, Ms. Managan, Ms. Selvaggio, Ms. Renz, and Mr. Potts

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Week 5 Learning Activities

Complete these tasks by Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

ENGLISH

1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)

2. Record and Submit your Final Oratorical to the Flipgrid topic "Oratorical Final Speech"

Optional Meetings for Support?

MATH

1. Start Mini Project "Math Scavenger Hunt" (google classroom-due end of week)

2. Video of the day!

SCIENCE

1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)

2. Take 2: Diffusion Demonstration

3. Moving across the membrane: diffusion & osmosis

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. Watch this VIDEO & complete the Why Portugal? Reflection. This is posted in Google Classroom!
  2. Read this article and fill out the Vasco de Gama Explorer Card on Google Classroom. (Your Explorer Packs have been updated, so use the original post!)
  3. Complete the Analyze Primary Sources: Explorer Vasco de Gama Worksheet. This is posted on Google Classroom!

Wednesday

Thursday

ENGLISH

1. BrainPop is free to use during Remote Learning, so today we will watch their excellent review of "Citing Sources".

Username:

  • MrPottsofHUMS

Password:

  • HUEnglish802

2. Submit your Works Cited/Bibliography Page in Classroom.

MATH

1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)

2. Keep working on "Math Scavenger Hunt" (google classroom-due Friday)


SCIENCE

1. Informational Read: Cellular Respiration & Photosyntheis

2. Invaded! A Story About Chloroplasts

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. Answer the Question of the Day (Google Classroom)
  2. Watch this VIDEO and do the Sick Ship! Activity (posted in Google Classroom)
  3. Complete the Ferdinand Magellan and Hernan Cortez Explorer Cards in Google classroom. (You can use this article and this VIDEO for support!)
  4. Complete the Hero or Villain? Four Images of Hernan Cortes Worksheet. Posted in Google Classroom.

Friday

1. Answer the Question of the Day from Hillary (will be posted in Social Studies Google Classroom)

2. Check in with your TA teacher

3. Use the Schedule Below to find other class and teacher meetings happening on Friday.

4. Finish work you didn't complete from the week!

Lunch Hangout

with Jen

Play games with Jen and friends on Monday 12:00-12:30.

MIddle School QSA

WHAT: The purpose of this Middle School QSA is to provide a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth and their allies can come together, to establish a community and create a sense of belonging.

WHEN: Tuesday- April 14th @ 10am

WHERE: Send me an email if you are interested and Ill send you the link!

Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule

Middle School Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule (4/6-10)

April 6-10

Dear Students,

Starting this week we have a new ATTENDANCE POLICY which has been mandated by the Agency of Education. The policy is that EACH DAY at least one school staff member must hear from each student. This contact can be made to any staff member via phone, email or video conference OR by submitting work or making comments on Google Classroom. The one caveat is that this contact must be made daily. This is an important process for all school districts to adhere to so that these Remote Learning days can be “counted” as school days. Those who are not making daily contact will be contacted by Liz Hepp. If you have any questions about this policy please email liz at lhepp@huusd.org.

Without further ado, please watch the videos below, and enjoy your week!

Sincerely,

Mr. Gordon, Ms. Managan, Ms. Selvaggio, Ms. Renz, and Mr. Potts

How to be

Shine on!

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Interested in a blast from the past?

Please meet up with Jen during virtual lunchtime (12pm) on Monday to see some friends for a "Blast from the past" in google meets.

Bring something from your childhood along for fun- an old toy, book, stuffed animal (you know you still have some!) and say hi to Jen and friends.

MIddle School QSA

WHAT: The purpose of this Middle School QSA is to provide a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth and their allies can come together, to establish a community and create a sense of belonging.

WHEN: Tuesday- April 7th @ 10am

WHERE: Send me an email if you are interested and Ill send you the link!

Week 4 Learning Activities

Complete these tasks by Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

ENGLISH

Week 4 Pacing Guide

MATH

1. Finish "We Need Diverse Books" - Google classroom stream

2. "Percents, Percents, Percents" assignment - Google classroom classwork

3. Check out the VIDEO OF THE DAY!

*Office Hours M @ 1pm and W, F @ 2pm

SOCIAL STUDIES

Ms. Adams's Solo Unit!

1. Watch THIS VIDEO

2. Complete “Pre-Assessment on Age of Exploration” in Google Classroom

3. Watch the Crash Course World History video, and complete the “Intrepid Explorers” assignment in Classroom

*ELO Kahoot today at 10:30


SCIENCE

**Please finish any incomplete work from last week**

1. Complete the "Cell Size and Scale interactive model" in Google Classroom.

2. Complete "Thinking about why cells are so small" in Google Classroom.

Wednesday

Thursday

ENGLISH

  • Wed. Lesson#2: Jokes and Riddles Day (Bring a Joke or Riddle to Class Meeting today as we will be practicing Public Speaking Skills!)

Due Next Monday: Submit a video of your Oratorical to the Class Flipgrid and your Bibliography to Classroom.

MATH

1. Finish"Percents, Percents, Percents" assignment - DUE TODAY

2. Take "Percents Check Up" on google classroom

*Office Hours TODAY and Friday @ 2pm

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. Watch THIS VIDEO
  2. Read this article
  3. Fill out Marco Polo Explorer Card from “Explorer Cards” on Google Classroom

*ELO Today at 10:30 to read this article together!

4. Journal Like Marco Polo -- Also on Google Classroom

SCIENCE

1. Watch the Diffusion Demonstration video in Google Classroom

2. Complete the Diffusion Demonstration conclusion questions.

Friday

Most TAs will meet on Friday. As you finish your work for the week, be sure to check out the Schedule below to find out when your TA meeting is happening and when your classroom teachers will be holding office hours or class meetings on Friday.

Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule

Middle School Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule (4/6-10)

March 30 - April 3

Dear Students,

We appreciate the effort we've seen these past few weeks! As we make our way into our third week of remote learning, we want you to know that your teachers are available every day to answer your questions and hear your ideas. Being in a new learning situation means we all have the opportunity to try new things.

***As a side note, links to Zoom/Hangout meetings will be posted here in this hub as links in the schedule below from now on, and in an effort to cut down on emails, we'll stop emailing them OR posting in google classrooms.***

Remember to be awesome.

Mr. Gordon, Ms. Managan, Ms. Selvaggio, Ms. Renz, and Mr. Potts

Special Event - Hang Out with Pets

Looking for a way to say hello to some of your 7th grade friends and meet their furry friends? Please join Jen in a zoom session from 12-12:30 on Monday (check your email for the invite). If you do not have a pet but want to meet others that is great too- join the fun!


Special Event - QSA

WHAT: The purpose of this Middle School QSA is to provide a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth and their allies can come together, to establish a community and create a sense of belonging.

WHEN: Tuesday- March 31st @ 10am

WHERE: Zoom in your email!

Week 3 Learning Activities

Complete these tasks by Saturday

Dutch Elm Globalization Report.mp4

Social Studies

  • 1 - Watch THIS VIDEO
  • 2 - Watch example project (above) if you haven't yet
  • 3 - Use pages 9-10 in your Globalization Guide to choose a topic and record your research
  • 4 - Film (video), record (audio), or write (article) your Globalization News Report (WeVideo for video and audio)
  • 5 - Submit Globalization News Report in Google Classroom


Optional:

  • ELO Kahoot! at 10:00 on Tuesday - link will be posted here 30 minutes before it starts --- COMPLETE!
  • ELO Project Support on Thursday at 10:30 - Join Zoom Meeting --- COMPLETE!

English

  • Monday, Lesson #1: "Aargh! This Be the Hook!" (Review p.11 of the Survival Guide + Add an intro to your body paragraphs of your Oratorical) (9-10am + 12-1pm)
  • Wed. Lesson#2: "Wrap it up!" (Review p.12 and Add your conclusion paragraph.)
  • Friday Lesson#3: Buddy Revision day--let's get together and fine tune your Oratorical in partners. (9-10am + 12-1pm)
  • **Students, Plan to join one of the class meetings to see a complete lesson and get answers to your questions.**

Math

3/30

  • “Let's Talk About Oranges” on Google Classroom (due TODAY)

3/31 & 4/1

  • “After the Fire” on Google Classroom (read the article, check out the resource and take the google quiz)
  • Don’t forget to watch the Video of the day!

4/2 & 4/3

  • “We Need Diverse Books” on Google Classroom Stream
  • Don’t forget to watch the Video of the day!


Science


VIRTUAL MEETING/SUPPORT Schedule

Middle School Virtual Meeting/Support Schedule (3/30-4/3)

March 23-27

Dear Students,

Welcome to Week 2 of remote learning! It was great to see you all last week participating in hangouts and sending emails. What a different sort of school week it has been! This is a learning process for all of us, so we’d love to hear your feedback--when you see us in a chat, tell us what works for you, ask questions, and engage in the content! This week, there will be many opportunities to get involved and speak with your teachers and classmates. Keep checking your email. We look forward to working with you this week!

Enjoy your week!

Mr. Gordon, Mr. Potts, Ms. Renz, Ms. Selvaggio, and Ms. Managan

Virtual STUDENT SUPPORT

Virtual Meeting Schedule (March 23-27)

Social Studies

ngordon@huusd.org

  • 1 - Watch THIS VIDEO (Ms. Adams)
  • 2 - Watch The 71 most AMAZING innovations of all time
  • 3 - Complete the “Technology Scavenger Hunt” in Google Classroom
  • 4 - Post a FlipGrid that answers this question: Using the technologies you've identified on your scavenger hunt, what are three types of technology that have directly impacted your life? Why?
  • 5 - Watch THIS VIDEO (Mr. Gordon)
  • 6 -View THIS SLIDESHOW
  • 7 - Complete the “U.N. Sustainability Goals Jigsaw” in Google Classroom


Optional:

  • Lesson #1-MARCH 23
  • Let your own curiosity guide you through the Oratorical. How is your research going? (Get ready to share your Getting It Together outline during our hangout on Wednesday! + Take this 3-min. Survey about your Independent Reading Book)
  • Lesson #2- MARCH 25
  • What is a ‘paragraph’ exactly? (After finishing your outline, write the body paragraphs--but we aren’t turning them in until we add the introduction and conclusion.)
  • Lesson #3- MARCH 27
  • ‘Aargh this be the Hook!’ Writing your Introductions. (Write three leads and test them on your partners during our hangout!)
  • **Students, I’ll drop one video for each lesson on that morning, around 8am. Then we’ll have two hangout options each Monday, Wed. and Fri. so plan to join one of them.**

3/23


3/24 & 3/25

  • “Toilet Paper Math” on Google Classroom
  • Don’t forget to watch the Video of the day!


3/26 & 3/27

  • “Let's Talk About Oranges” on Google Classroom
  • Don’t forget to watch the Video of the day!
  • Lesson #1- Think & Share: How could a cell be immortal? What parts of a cell might be involved in helping a cell live forever? (3-5 sentences)
  • Lesson #2 - Watch: TED-ED, The immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks - Robin Bulleri
  • Lesson #3 - Explore: both plant and animal cells by using the interactive model on Inside A Cell. You will need to “allow” a Flash Player plug-in on your chromebook. Click on the different organelles to learn more and prepare for a video chat Kahoot on cell organelles and the upcoming Cell Mystery…

Student Support

hwheeler@huusd.org

  • Motivation for the week!
  • Need a schedule that works just for you?
  • Not sure where to start with your work?
  • Want to connect and tell me a joke?

March 18-20

Dear Students,

We won’t be attending school in the building until April 6 at the earliest. We, your teachers, will still be sharing academic tasks in each of our subject areas, and you’re still responsible for the material and assignments we post on our Google Classroom Platforms. Use this document to see the work from each of your CORE classes.

Check out our plans for the first week and feel free to contact your teachers by email with any questions you have about assignments or future plans. This week we will be answering emails between 8am and 3pm, and we’ll communicate more soon about our specific “office hours”.

Sending positive energy,

Mr. Gordon, Mr. Potts, Ms. Renz, Ms. Selvaggio, and Ms. Managan

Teachers During Dismissal.mp4

Social Studies

ngordon@huusd.org

  • Lesson #1-MARCH 18
  • Have you shared your Short Story Cover? (Take a picture and email it to jpotts@huusd.org )
  • Which awards should we celebrate for the Short Story Unit? (Take this 3-minute survey!)
  • Lesson #2- MARCH 20
  • Oratorical Research (Email me your questions this week as you research your topic!)

Math

krenz@huusd.org

3/18 & 3/19

3/20 & 3/23

Student Support

hwheeler@huusd.org

  • Need a schedule that works just for you?
  • Not sure where to start with your work?
  • Want to connect and tell me a joke?