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Friday, April 24th - White Day (Day 19)
*Do this first*
Happy Friday! It's Mr. Louden's version of a classic fairytale & devotion - Click Here!
Algebra
Looking forward to seeing you for LIVE LEARNING TODAY at either 10 am or 3 pm. Same password as all other ZOOM lessons. ZOOM for Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Yea, we get to meet today at 10 am or 3 pm! Looking forward to it. Use the same password as for all our meetings on ZOOM. Click Here
You need to have: spiral, colored pencils/pens, the packet of papers you picked up at school, glue stick and scissors , plus the colored squares you were to have cut.
Your assignment will be 2 tasks in BuzzMath. I will send them after our lesson. They will be due by 9 am on Tuesday.
History
You have two activities for today before you head off into the weekend!
Watch the 8.1 Lecture Video and take the quiz in Google Classroom.
Read and complete 8.2 outline.
See you all on Zoom next Tuesday!!!
Language Arts
Read from page 1 to the end of August 23rd in Tangerine.
Go to Classroom, and answer the questions for these pages. These are due before our next class on Tuesday.
Revise, edit, and turn in the final copy of your essay if you have not already done so. This is due today.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Power of the Pen
On Monday, I assigned the "Magic Potion" story in Classroom. Because we are also working on essays, I decided to give you three class periods to complete this story, so it is not due until the end of the day on next Monday, April 27.
Technology
Today's topic is how images are represented digitally. Vocabulary:
PIXEL (picture element): the smallest dot of an image
Each element needs to be stored using BINARY data.
This video shows a very simple image that is "transmitted" by kids using an ALGORITHM, or set of rules.The Algorithm is number of white boxes, then black, then white and continue alternating until none are left.
By using the algorithm, the size of the file is COMPRESSED so it is smaller, needs less storage, and transfers faster when it is sent over the Internet or over networks.
Activities:
First Watch the youtube video. If you need more explanation, look at the original video from Computer Science Unplugged.
Next, You will use the Google Sheets attached in "April 24 Image Representation" in Google Classroom to do the work. The video shows how to resize the columns so they are 25 wide. The video tells you how to use the algorithm. (blank, dark, blank, dark etc) Then, use the fill paint with a dark color to fill in the correct cells using the numbers on the worksheet. When you are done, there will be a recognizable image. The number on the left is always blank, then the next is dark, then blank, and alternates. If there are left over cells, then they are blank. If there are no blank cells when you start a row, it is 0. The first number on the left always represents the number of blank.
When you are done with this on, do the exercise backwards and create your own. First, color in the dark cells to make a design, initials, or a favorite player's number. Then figure out the algorithm on the side. Like above, count how many blank cells start.Then alternate to dark, light, etc. Turn in when done.
Code-It
Go Khan Academy to do 25 minutes in "Introduction to JS - Drawing Animation assignment in Khan Academy."
If you don't understand Khan Academy, view and finish the video. Please go back to Google Classroom "April 24 Khan Academy Progress".
If you have time or you finished "Intro to JS", you can go back to your Scratch/Tinkercad/Minemator project.
Choir
Watch my video here
Watch Robert Johnson's Cross Road Blues
Here is the Backing Track if you want to sing along with it.
Record yourself singing your Blues Song and attach it to the assignment on Google Classroom. Can't wait to see your performances!
Thursday, April 23rd - Red Day (Day 18)
*Do this first*
Find out what next week's Facebook Community Builder will be in Mr. Louden's Devotional Video!
Religion--Live Learning at 10:00am and 3:00pm
Click here to access the live learning lesson
Science
It was so good to see EVERYONE on Monday! Hopefully you have made some significant progress on your Volcano Digital Notebook. This is what you should be working on today. The entire assignment is due by Monday, April 27th by 9 am. This is worth 100 points, so you should be putting in a lot of effort. Do not wait until Sunday to start.
Power of the Pen
On Tuesday, I assigned the "Magic Potion" story in Classroom. Because we are also working on essays, I decided to give you three class periods to complete this story, so it is not due until the end of the day on next Tuesday, April 28.
Art
Due Friday: MS Art Meme
How to complete your assignment: review Video review of directions, etc. Artsonia.com Password: BZBF-MZKX
Google Classroom Assignment Link
2. Art enrichment topic: Looking Closely at an Artwork Looking closely with an open mind
Hidden Images in Famous Artworks
PE
Please go to Google Classroom to complete today's lesson on Roundnet.
Today you will do your warm up, a self passing activity, continue with the 30 day 1 minute cardio challenge, and have a relaxation cool down.
Have fun and be safe.
Handbells
Watch the introductory video here.
Check out Imagine Dragons Radioactive
Go to Boom Cards Sign in with Google. Try to improve your score on the "Melody Builder" deck if you got lower than 93%. Everyone go through a round of the new "Rhythm Block Builder" deck. Try to get the best score possible. Have fun!
Creative Digital Arts
Go to Google Classroom "April 23 Fix and Publish Site"
Click to watch video how to get ready to publish
Make changes on website and fill out form, be sure to paste the PUBLISHED website link
Optional Extra Credit assignment still open -images for church!
Keep adding more to site next Tuesday!
Turn in Tuesday's Edpuzzle if not done. Remember I have to look at it to give the correct grade so Educate.Tads is the final grade.
Technology
Apologies - an email meant for another grade was sent to your class. Your technology classes are NOT on Wednesdays. Please disregard!
Wednesday, April 22nd (Day 17)
*Do this first*
The Israelites, Doubting Thomas, and Us - Can Mr. Louden make it all make sense in our morning devotional? He's gonna try!
Happy Earth Day!
Today is our first "Student Success/Support Day." If you are in need of help, teachers are available to ZOOM with you and answer questions between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.. See the appropriate links below. All passwords are the same and were provided in Mr. Louden's e-mail to parents. Teachers also put the link in today's Google Classroom streams.
Mrs. Koza
Mr. Felten
Miss Lenz
Mrs. Rooney
Tuesday, April 21st - White Day (Day 16)
*Do this first*
Mr. Louden Needs a Haircut! Devotional Video Here!
Algebra
Lesson 8-8 is our first one upon returning from break. Mr. Felten walks you through it here: click here
The Lesson assignment is found on Google classroom.
Pre-Algebra
We are now beginning our unit on Irrational Numbers! We are going to be approaching math in a whole new way without having to just watch me teach a lesson (because, let's be honest, who is actually watching?!) Today we will be working in a Digital Notebook. Go to Google Classroom for directions.
Friday we will have a Zoom lesson, combined with the 7th grade Pre-Algebra students. Be sure to check TADS before Friday to see what you are missing. You might be very surprised by your grade. Do something to change that!
History
A new chapter has begun! Chapter 8: Jefferson Era begins today. You will need to do two things:
Watch the Hip Hughes Jefferson Era video and take the quiz in forms.
Complete the Ch 8.1 Outline.
Language Arts
Be sure to go to Classroom and use the handouts provided as you work on the final copy of your essay. Also, be sure to pay attention to the comments that I wrote in Classroom on your first draft so that you can make the proper corrections. The final copy is due by the end of the day on Friday.
Do not forget: all of your teachers will be live on Zoom tomorrow between the hours of 10:00-11:00 and 1:00-2:00.
Your next book is arriving today or tomorrow.
Power of the Pen: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Go to Classroom for your next assignment.
Art
Theme: Art and Comedy
Project: MS Art Meme
Learning Goal: I can become more familiar with the collection of our Cleveland Museum of Art and engage with an artwork by imagining myself in another subject's shoes to create a joke.
Read the directions in the Google Doc: Teacher Directions and Meme Examples This is also attached to the project on the Classwork tab of your Google Classroom.
Watch the videos showing how to complete the project.
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 How to enter Artwork info into Artsonia
Begin! :)
When you are finished, please follow the directions in the Teacher Directions Google Doc to turn in your work.
Work will be due by Friday, April 24. * This due date was extended to allow for the "learning curve" of the first week of live learning.
Handbell Elective
We will be using online flashcards to train our ears to listen closely to pitches. See Google Classroom for details.
Creative Digital Arts Elective Due April 22
Google Classroom assignment "Edpuzzle | April 21 CDA Website Basics and EdPuzzle". Watch the Edpuzzle video, take questions, and finish. It does report if you finish!!!
Make progress on your Google site. (Doesn't have to be done)
****Share unpublished site to me if you haven't already.***Every student has to turn this in....
Extra Credit! If you have time, take images that might be used in a future church bulletin, Bible study, or online service.
See the "Extra Credit Bonus - Images for St. Paul Church" assignment. Get your family involved!!!! Turn in any week.Congratulations to Alexis Eddleman whose faith image was featured in last week's bulletin!!!
Monday, April 20th - Red Day (Day 15)
*Do this first*
Mr. Louden's Video: Welcome Back St. Paul!
Science
Today we have a Zoom class at 10 am OR 3 pm. You MUST attend one or the other. They will be the same lesson so you do not need to attend both, but you can if you would like. You can also go to Google Classroom for the link. It is in your stream, not listed as an assignment.
Religion
Religion
Complete the directions given in Google Classroom.
Power of the Pen: Mondays and Fridays
Go to Classroom for your next assignment.
Code It Elective Mondays & Fridays
Welcome Back! I'm using 2 short GRADED Google Classroom assignments today.
Go to Assignment named "DO FIRST Edpuzzle | April 20 Code-It Intro to JS Drawing and Animation ", watch, and answer Edpuzzle questions in the video. You may have to accept joining Edpuzzle if this is your first time.
Go to the second assignment "DO SECOND April 20 Khan Academy Progress" to do 25 minutes in "Introduction to JS - Drawing Animation assignment in Khan Academy."
Make up work Zoom sessions are Wednesday, 10AM and 1PM. These ONLY for people missing work. See Google classroom for meeting code.
PE
Video is posted in Google Classroom. Have fun and be safe.
Middle School Choir
Welcome back! Today we are beginning our unit on "The Blues". Go to Google Classroom for details and instructions.