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 Sewing activities and materials are available in class this week. 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 vs machine sewing / machine basics Due Today: Passport Projects Tuesday (5/11) -- Hand sewing: buttons and basic stitches Wednesday (5/12) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) [Last day to make up Assessments #1] Thursday (5/13) -- Mending and clothing repair / tips, tricks, and tools Friday (5/14) -- Crafting materials and related activities Due Today: Fabrics & Fibers Lab [Last day to submit coursework] Focus: International Foods + Creating w/Fabrics & Fibers This week we'll wrap up our food units and shift into an exploration of natural and synthetic fabrics and fibers. Here's a look at this week's schedule: Monday (5/3) -- Fun facts and foods from around the world Tuesday (5/4) -- Global food and fabric production 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 Due today: Passport project IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL Coursework is due by Friday, May 14th.
NO Extensions / NO Exceptions Focus: International Foods and Cultures This week we'll discover combinations of flavors found in cuisines around the world. We'll also explore some popular travel destinations. Here's a look at our schedule:
Monday (4/26) -- World travel wish / herbs & spices in international foods Tuesday (4/27) -- Connecting with countries and cultures around the world Lab #4 assigned Wednesday (4/28) -- Office Hours: 1-1:45 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Check Schoology updates / Lab #3 due today Thursday (4/29) -- Herbs & Spices in Italian Cuisine -- easy homemade pizza sauce Friday (4/30) -- Build & bake a pizza / passport of flavor Focus: Grains / Herb & Spices This week we'll review some food group basics and learn about the different characteristics and flavor profiles of common herbs & spices. Monday (4/19) -- Fruits, vegetables, and grains review and assessment Tuesday (4/20) -- Comparing herbs & spices / spice blends and combinations
Wednesday (4/21)-- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Lab #2 due today / Assessment Form #1 due today Thursday (4/22) -- Comparing fresh and dried herbs / herb blends and uses Friday (4/23) -- Properties, benefits, and growth of herbs & spices / regional flavors Focus: Superfoods / Grains & Cereals This week we'll explore the vitamins & minerals we get from our foods and the benefits of eating superfoods and whole grains. Here's our schedule for the week:
Monday (4/12) -- Vitamins & minerals -- benefits and sources / superfoods Tuesday (4/13) -- Carbohydrates: starches & sugars / whole vs. refined grains Wednesday (4/14) -- Office Hours: 1-2 pm & by appointment (link in Schoology) Home Food Lab #1 due today Thursday (4/15) -- Common grains and preparation methods Friday (4/16) -- Global grain usage and production / grains throughout history Focus: Fruits & Vegetables This week we'll continue learning about nutrition labels and discover the array of vitamins and nutrients we get from eating fruits & vegetables. Here's a look at our schedule:
Monday (4/5) -- Picture Day / Interpreting and comparing food labels Tuesday (4/6) -- The difference between fruit and vegetables / 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) Nutrition Label Quiz due by 5pm today Thursday (4/8) -- Adding more fruits & vegetables to our diets / related health benefits Friday (4/9) -- "Eating a rainbow" / essential vitamins & minerals / lab ideas Focus: Food Choices and Sources This week we'll explore sources of fresh & processed foods and examine the ingredient labels on many of the foods we eat. Here's a look at this week's schedule:
Monday (3/29) -- No School (K-8) Tuesday (3/30) -- Personal food choices / food sources: where our food comes from 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) -- Fresh and processed foods / local & global food sources Friday (4/2) -- Ingredients & food labels: making educated food choices 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 are housed in Schoology. Focus: Understanding Our Food Choices 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) -- Food choices: factors that influence what we choose to eat DUE TODAY: Food Preferences and Allergies form |