It's our last week of the school year. We did it!! Enjoy a well-deserved summer break :) Here's our schedule for the week:
Monday (5/24) -- Video selection / game of the day selection Tuesday (5/25) -- Topic: Take a boat ride Wednesday (5/26) -- Last day grade 8 / Early Release Day Thursday (5/27) -- Last day grades 6 & 7 Friday (5/28) -- No school for students / Teacher work day
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Focus: Fabrics & Fibers We we will be sewing in class this week. Sewing packs are available. This is the last week to complete all coursework. Be sure to check Infinite Campus to verify the status of your labs & assessments. Here is our schedule for the week:
Monday (5/10) -- Hand sewing basics: buttons and stitches Tuesday (5/11) -- Creating puppets: assembly and accent decor Wednesday (5/12) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) [Last day to make up Assessments #1 & 2] Thursday (5/13) -- Gluing and attaching decorative accents Friday (5/14) -- Crafting materials and related activities Due Today: Fabrics & Fibers Lab [Last day to submit coursework] Focus: Laundry Care / Fabrics & Fibers This week we'll shift from our food units into an exploration of natural and synthetic fabrics and fibers. Here is a look at this week's schedule: Monday (5/3) -- Home laundry experiences and precautions Tuesday (5/4) -- Universal laundry care symbols / an introduction to fabrics & fibers Wednesday (5/5) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Due today: Lab #4 Thursday (5/6) -- Exploring products and projects made from fabrics & fibers Friday (5/7) -- What can you make with a t-shirt? / creative uses for fabrics & fibers IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL Coursework is due by Friday, May 14th.
NO Extensions / NO Exceptions Focus: Decorative Foods and Garnishes This week we'll learn some fun and easy ways to dress up ordinary foods, meals, and desserts. Here's a look at our schedule:
Monday (4/26) -- An introduction to garnishes and decorative foods Tuesday (4/27) -- Measurement and cooking methods review & assessment Lab #4 assigned today Wednesday (4/28) -- Office Hours: 1-1:45 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Check Schoology updates / Lab #3 due today Thursday (4/29) -- Garnishing and decorating with fruits & vegetables Friday (4/30) -- Decorating baked goods / icings, frostings, and glazes / gift ideas Focus: Cooking in an Oven This week we'll explore the many methods of cooking foods in an oven with a focus on safe oven usage, measurement techniques and conversions, and baking basics. Monday (4/19) -- Oven features and precautions / using the stovetop & the oven
Tuesday (4/20) -- Comparing doughs and batters / measuring and mixing dough Lab #3 assigned Wednesday (4/21) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Lab #2 due today Thursday (4/22) -- Baking basics for cookies & cakes / equivalents & adjustments Friday (4/23) -- Using the oven for other foods: roasting, broiling, and braising Focus: Stovetop Cooking This week we'll explore the many methods of cooking foods on the stovetop, including eggs, grilled cheese, pasta, pudding, French toast, crepes, and pancakes. Here's our schedule for the week:
Monday (4/12) -- Basic stovetop cooking methods and tools / egg cookery Tuesday (4/13) -- Using stovetop and electric skillets Wednesday (4/14) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Home Food Lab #1 due today Thursday (4/15) -- Stovetop cooking: using saucepans and stock pots / measurements Friday (4/16) -- Breakfast specialties: pancakes, French toast, and crepes Focus: Microwave Ovens This week we'll explore the wonderful ways we use microwave ovens and get started on our first lab. Here's a look at our schedule:
Monday (4/5) -- Picture Day / kitchen safety standards / keeping our family safe Tuesday (4/6) -- Introduction to microwave ovens / Lab #1 assigned Wednesday (4/7) -- Asynchronous work day -- check Schoology for links and tasks Office Hours: 1:00-2:00 PM and by appointment (link in Schoology) Thursday (4/8) -- Microwave demo / Unit 1 review and assessment Home Microwave Investigation due today Friday (4/9) -- Microwave recap / egg cookery / additional lab ideas Assessment #1 due today by 5pm Focus: Safety and Sanitation This week we'll review sustainability practices and discuss general safety and sanitation concerns for the home and kitchen. Here's a look at this week's schedule:
Monday (3/29) -- No School (K-8) Tuesday (3/30) -- Sustainability review / composting and conservation Wednesday (3/31) -- Asynchronous work day -- check Schoology for links and tasks Office Hours: 1:00-2:00 PM and by appointment (link in Schoology) Thursday (4/1) -- General home safety / fire and hazard prevention Friday (4/2) -- Kitchen safety and standard sanitation practices This blog will be updated every week to preview our weekly focus and daily topics. Project due date reminders will also be included. All coursework and assignments will be housed in Schoology. Focus: Sustainability Practices This week we'll discuss sustainability practices that help our environment. Here is this week's revised schedule:
Monday (3/15) -- SNOW DAY!!! (No School) Tuesday (3/16) -- SNOW DAY!!! (No School) Wednesday (3/17) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Happy St. Patrick's Day! Check Schoology for today's task Thursday (3/18) -- Introductions and course overview Friday (3/19) -- Sustainability and environmental responsibilities DUE TODAY: Food Preferences and Allergies form |