Quarter 1 Week 6 Bellwork / Homework

Day 1

Bellwork 1

What do you think it takes to be a great athlete? How hard do you have to work to be a great athlete? Who do you think is the greatest athlete ever? Why? What would you like to be the greatest at?

Bellwork 2

How do you feel about winter? What do you like about winter? What do you dislike about it? Why? Explain.

Homework

Imagine you are designing your own board game. What would it be called? What would the objective of it be? What type of things would you need to know or be able to do in order to win? Is it a single player game or are there teams?

Day 2

Bellwork 1

Imagine you are writing an autobiography about your life. What are some of your favorite memories that you would include in the book? Why would you include them?

Bellwork 2

Clubs and organizations are a great way to meet people and learn new skills? Describe a club or organization that you belong to? What type of things do you do? If you are not a part of a club or organization, describe a club or organization that you would like to join.

Homework

It is very rainy at certain times of the year. Imagine your high school has asked you to design an umbrella. What colors would you make the umbrella? What type of designs would it have on it? Provide a sketch.

Day 3

Bellwork 1

Imagine you have your own clothing line. Design a t-shirt. Describe the shirt. What colors is it? What does it have on it? What are the sleeves like? Provide a sketch.

Bellwork 2

Imagine you had to change your name. What would your new name be? Why did you chose this? Explain.

Homework

Have you ever been to an amusement park or carnival. If so, describe the experience. If you have never been to either thing, describe what you think it would be like.

Day 4

Bellwork 1

Sometimes it is important to help other people. Who are some people in your life that you think need help with something? How do you think you could help them? What methods would you use? Explain.

Bellwork 2

Name the three presidents that you know the most about. Provide two facts for each president.

Homework

George Washington was the first president of the United States. What challenges do you think he faced being the first leader of the country?

Day 5

Bellwork 1

Although its fun to be loud, people need peace and quiet as well. Describe 5 activities that you are able to do while remaining completely silent.

Bellwork 2

How do you think the way mail was delivered in the wild west? How is this different than how mail is delivered in modern times? Explain.

Homework

What is your favorite bear (Black Bear, Polar Bear, Brown Bear)? Why is this one your favorite? What else do you know about it? Explain.