FIND CHALLENGE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!
*new challenges released each BL day*
What are my learning goals?
Stack as many M&Ms as you can! Can you beat the current world record of seven M&Ms in a stack?
How to demonstrate my learning?
Upload a video of you stacking as many M&Ms chocolates as possible; three M&Ms minimum!
Your video can be time lapsed, but please show the final result before you collapse it.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
The world's tallest stack of M&M's just got higher
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/4/the-worlds-tallest-stack-of-mms-just-got-higher-699112
What are my learning goals?
Plank for as long as you can! Can you set the CHR record for the longest plank? (The world women’s record is 4.5 hours by a 58-year-old Canadian grandmother).
How to demonstrate my learning?
Upload a video of you planking for as long as possible; 30 seconds minimum!
Your video can be time lapsed, but please show your total time at the end of the video.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Canadian grandmother planks for 4.5 hours to break women’s record
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/3/canadian-grandmother-planks-for-4-5-hours-to-break-womens-record-768083
What are my learning goals?
Solve an “easy” Sudoku puzzle as fast as you can! Can you beat the current world record of 1 minute 23 seconds?
How to demonstrate my learning?
Go to www.sudoku.com and attempt an Easy puzzle. The instructions are simple and can also be found on the same webpage.
After solving it, screenshot the completion page showing your time. Upload the screenshot to your class Padlet.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Who Has the Guinness World Record for Fastest Sudoku Player?
https://sudoku.com/how-to-play/who-has-the-guinness-world-record-for-fastest-sudoku-player/
What are my learning goals?
Play the mathematical Solve Me game and build your own puzzle after. The puzzle you build may be used to challenge your friends.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Include at least 4 clues for your puzzle; the more complex the clue, the better!
Take a screenshot of your puzzle on the ‘Build’ page. Post the screenshot image on Padlet.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Solve Me Website: https://solveme.edc.org/
To play some sample puzzles, click ‘Play’.
To build your own puzzle, click ‘Build’.
To learn how to build, click on the question mark icon, and click on the “Build” tab to view the guide.
What are my learning goals?
Design a set of Heads Up! Words based on different locations in CHR.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a link to your own Google Slides on at least 4 locations in CHR (e.g. library). Each venue should have at least 8 words to describe the venue (see sample below).
Remember to change the settings so we can see your slides! Click “Share” on the top right, and change “General Access” to “anyone with the link”.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
How to play Heads Up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yruo5DhD-y4
Sample of Google Slide:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sspuF-c2xWPkwTeboo4ABKwUGgsoRZS-ASf0c27hqU4/edit?usp=sharing
What are my learning goals?
Share with the world how you creatively ‘beat the heat’! It can be a cooling beverage etc.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video (at least 20 seconds) which includes you demonstrating your strategy and explaining how it helps keep you cool. The more creative, the better.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
You may search for your own resources :) Be creative!
What are my learning goals?
Design an International Friendship Day-themed board game to play with your friends.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a picture of your re-designed board game (you may modify existing templates on Canva).
*You do not have to invent a new game. You only need to come up with an original design.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Create and Play a Digital Board game with Canva (using templates)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ79CqvWqXA
You may also search for your own resources.
What are my learning goals?
Showcase your dexterity and focus through jump rope skills!
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video (of at least 20 seconds) which shows you performing any skipping tricks.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
15 Jump Rope Tricks you Can Learn Quick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBpA3awjtk
You may also search for your own resources.
What are my learning goals?
Go green and fashionable at the same time by turning an old garment into a new bag!
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a picture of yourself holding your new tote bag.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Transform an Old T-Shirt into a New Tote Bag:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp61jijGYbU
You may also search for your own resources.
What are my learning goals?
Build an escape room using Google Form.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a link to a Google Form. Your “escape room” must use the passcode “737924” to “escape” a.k.a submit the form.
A sample of what it could look like is in the suggested resources below.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Sample Escape Room:
https://forms.gle/xmQntmeu5Vs8AqFM9
How to Make an Escape Room on Google Forms
https://teachwithhollyrachel.com/how-to-make-an-escape-room-on-google-forms/
What are my learning goals?
Learn finger tutting to expand your physical dexterity.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video of yourself (your friends may join too!) performing finger tutting. The sequence should be sufficiently complex and at least 10 seconds long.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Easy Finger Tutting Dance
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uMm558H-ZDY?si=b78hRN6rnpDejv1d
Finger Tutting Tutorial for Beginners
What are my learning goals?
Demonstrate your self-expression by turning yourself into a cartoon-ish caricature.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a picture of yourself as a caricature, drawn either digitally or on paper.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
How to draw a Caricature for Beginners
What are my learning goals?
Share and cook a dish with your family. It can be a family recipe or a new creation!
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video of you and your family member(s) cooking the dish together.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
You can look for recipes of your favourite dishes from websites or online videos! But you can also turn to the most valuable resource... your own family members! Perhaps you have a secret family recipe you would like to try?
What are my learning goals?
Try stacking all the cups within the shortest possible time!
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video of you stacking cups within the shortest possible time.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
This is FAST: Cup Stacking | WIRED
What are my learning goals?
An ambigram is a word, number, or figure that looks the same or can still be read when viewed (or rotated) upside down. Can you design an ambigram of your name?
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a photo of an ambigram of your name, which you may write out either digitially or on paper.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
How to Draw an Ambigram (for Beginners):
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Ambigram
Designing an Ambigram (Tutorial):
https://www.onlineprinters.co.uk/magazine/tutorial-ambigram-design-5-steps/
What are my learning goals?
Instead of completing a crossword, why not create one? Challenge yourself by making a crossword on your favourite subject or topic.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit an image or PDF of your self-made crossword puzzle. It should contain a minimum of 10 words; some across, some down. Remember to include the clues and the answers for the puzzle.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Crossword Puzzle Generator: https://www.education.com/worksheet-generator/reading/crossword-puzzle/
You may also search and use other similar online tools.
What are my learning goals?
Don’t judge a book by its cover… unless it’s a gift! Take your gift-wrapping skills to the next level.
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video of you wrapping a gift in a creative way. The finished product should be beautiful. A bonus if no tape is used.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
1. Easy Gift Wrapping | DIY Gift Packing Idea | Gift Wrap for any Occasion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UqZsppACpk
2. Japanese Style Gift Wrapping with Origami Finish “Original”
What are my learning goals?
Prove you’ve got the moves by learning or creating your own dance routine!
How to demonstrate my learning?
Submit a video of you dancing! It can be solo or in a group, and the video must be at least 20 seconds long. Please ensure that you are properly attired and the selected song does not contain inappropriate language.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
There are tons of videos online! Choose what you will; keep in mind the guidelines above :)
What are my learning goals?
Compose an original work of blackout poetry inspired from an already published text!
How to demonstrate my learning?
1. Create a blackout poem. You may use text from newspapers, magazines, or pages from old books (photocopies are welcome too). You may also add decorative elements to enhance the visual appeal of your blackout poem.
2. Submit a picture of the blackout poem on your Class Padlet.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Blackout Poetry Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eruF9_mNjvQ
You may also refer to other guides / tutorials, and search up creative samples of Blackout Poetry online! There are tons of imaginative ones!
What are my learning goals?
Learn some basic principles of coding by putting together a simple sequence!
How to demonstrate my learning?
1. Open this website: https://code.org/helloworld
2. Choose a theme that you like.
3. Complete all 11 sections (it's very short and fun!)
4. When you arrive at Section 11, you can openly code an interactive animation.
5. On your Class Padlet, post (a) screenshot of the code in the Workspace at Section 11 and (b) the website link to your interactive animation.
Example: https://studio.code.org/projects/spritelab/cFcJlMpZ0U0QyjaJiNL12enj52B4iWRUC5pFmB5PQ8k
Where can I find some resources to help me?
Use the link above :)
What are my learning goals?
Learn a ball trick that you can execute with your hands, arms, or legs!
How to demonstrate my learning?
1. Create a video of yourself performing a ball trick (any ball trick!) using a ball of appropriate size (e.g. tennis ball for juggling, soccer ball for dribbling).
2. Submit the video on your Class Padlet.
Where can I find some resources to help me?
How to Juggle a Soccer Ball for Beginners:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxVaMcHqcoU
How to Juggle 3 Balls IN TWO MINUTES (Step by Step Tutorial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4_IUMS4yc8
It does not have to be a ball trick from this video, especially if you can already do some of them. Explore other ball tricks and challenge yourself!
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BL Day 1 — Term 1 Week 6 (6 Feb, Tue)
BL Day 2 — Term 1 Week 8 (22 Feb, Thu)
BL Day 3 — Term 1 Week 10 (6 Mar, Wed)
BL Day 4 — Term 2 Week 2 (26 Mar, Tue)
BL Day 5 — Term 2 Week 4 (8 Apr, Mon)
BL Day 6 — Term 2 Week 6 (25 Apr, Thu)
BL Day 7 — Term 2 Week 8 (7 May, Tue)
New challenges will be released each BL day! Stay tuned!