8th Grade GSS Weekly Update

LIVING AMENDMENTS PBL

Students will continue their work on our next PBL.

The driving question is Why is it important to have a contemporary understanding of the Constitution and its amendments?

This week, students completed their first full week of eLearning. They learned about the twenty-seven amendments to the United States Constitution through videos, music and written text. Students shared their amendment preferences for the visual art project.

We have connected through FlipGrid and Zoom. Students enjoyed seeing each other.

Next week, students will be assigned their amendment. Students will plan their project and complete part 1 of the rationale in Google Classroom.

Daily Assignments in Google Classroom

Bellringer

Task/Assignment

Reflection

Friday, April 3, 2020

Students’ amendment preference for the visual amendment project due

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Living Amendments PBL Planning Sheet due for assigned amendment (This includes the project idea.)

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Part 1 of Rationale due in Google Classroom (This includes the answers to questions 1, 2 and 3 only.)

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 #1 Manage your time - Be conscious and realistic of the time that it will take to complete tasks assigned to you by your teachers. Set aside consistent time each day to complete your school work and be diligent in that time.

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Expectations

Check Google Classroom daily.

Check your wgcloud email daily.

Complete and submit assignments.

Ask questions via email or daily reflections.

Make suggestions.