Tuesday April 25th, 2017

Agenda

• Icebreaker
• Daily Activity
• Major Project

Icebreaker 

The Nominees Are

Students given a list of different categories ranging from movies to books. Students went over and entered their favorite for each category, then stood in front of class to present the winners as if they were presenting at an award show! 

Daily Activity

Students gathered all last minute items to present their mock science fair project. We used this time to gather supplies, set up mock experiments, and practice our presentation. 

Major Project

Science Project - Final Day

Students spent the remainder of class presenting their mock science projects going over all of the key elements we rehearsed in the previous weeks. 

Tuesday April 18th, 2017

Agenda

• Icebreaker
• Daily Activity
• Major Project

Icebreaker 

The Sound of a Decade

Students were assigned a different decade as the focus of a mock radio show they will present. Students researched important events from the decade, politics, science, entertainment, and popular culture. Once students compiled their information, they ran through their entire radio show while recording it! Students thought about how to bring energy and excitement to their voices to keep their listeners’ interested.

Daily Activity

Students went over their homework and presented what they worked on at home. Based on their progress we moved forward with our science fair presentation projects. Students went over their outlines and schedule, and began making a mock material list. We gathered items on their list that we did have on hand. Students went down our list from last week to prepare for their major project. 

1. Brainstorm - Think of ideas that are easy to do in our class as a mock science project, keep it simple. 
2. Schedule - Create a schedule for your mock science project; buy these items on this day, test this hypothesis on this date, results by this date, etc. 
3. Outline Presentation - Provide an outline of your presentation using Ms. Adrienne's Writing Guide
4. Call to action - Think of a call to action for your audience with you project; reduce waste, carbon foot print, etc.
5. Material List - A list of items you would need for your mock science project; if we have items on hand in class, we will use them. 

Major Project

Science Project - Day 2

Students continued to work on their projects; they worked on their call to action and made sure the presentation included items learned in previous classes like; a clear topic, attention grabbing beginning, provide examples and details, a clear conclusion. Students also needed to include items leaned int he science fair video such as stating your hypothesis, stating your conclusion, and providing your evidence. Students that completed their list of objectives began presenting. Students that didn't complete their objectives at the end of class, brought their work home to complete and present after our icebreaker in class next week. 

Tuesday April 11th, 2017

Agenda

• Icebreaker
• Daily Activity
• Major Project

Icebreaker 

"I’m the Expert"

Students brain stormed, using brainstorming sheets, about skills they're proud of; counting in a foreign language, learning spelling-list words, fixing a bike tire, or making banana pancakes, which could all be completed in 10 steps. Class reviewed a few how-to videos to identify common elements in this type of public speaking; what kind of language was used, how the presentation was structured, what types of visuals were used, etc. (use video element comparison worksheet). Students outlined the steps of their speech and created visuals illustrating key points. Once students were completed, they gave their presentation to the class.  

Daily Activity

Students went over their homework and presented what they worked on at home. Based on their progress we moved forward with our science fair presentation projects. Students went over their outlines and schedule, and began making a mock material list. We gathered items on their list that we did have on hand. Students went down our list from last week to prepare for their major project. 

1. Brainstorm - Think of ideas that are easy to do in our class as a mock science project, keep it simple. 
2. Schedule - Create a schedule for your mock science project; buy these items on this day, test this hypothesis on this date, results by this date, etc. 
3. Outline Presentation - Provide an outline of your presentation using Ms. Adrienne's Writing Guide
4. Call to action - Think of a call to action for your audience with you project; reduce waste, carbon foot print, etc.
5. Material List - A list of items you would need for your mock science project; if we have items on hand in class, we will use them. 

Major Project

Science Project - Day 2

Students continued to work on their projects; they worked on their call to action and made sure the presentation included items learned in previous classes like; a clear topic, attention grabbing beginning, provide examples and details, a clear conclusion. Students also needed to include items leaned int he science fair video such as stating your hypothesis, stating your conclusion, and providing your evidence. Students that completed their list of objectives began presenting. Students that didn't complete their objectives at the end of class, brought their work home to complete and present after our icebreaker in class next week. 

Tuesday April 4th, 2017

Agenda

• Icebreaker
• Daily Activity
• Major Project

Icebreaker 

"Story Dice Roll"

This story telling exercise requires students to use their quick thinking skills! Students rolled the dice to get their story's Character, Setting, and problem. Each student had 3 minutes to tell a story in front of class using all 3 elements they rolled, while providing the missing story elements like plot and resolution. Students encouraged to use their skills learned in last class to present their story. 

Daily Activity

Note-taking - "Preparing for the Science Fair"

Students were again challenged to use their note-taking skills while watching a Science Fair Prep video. Students were informed that their note-taking will be an important step in the Major Project in class today and next week. While note-taking, students needed to brainstorm mock science projects of their own to exhibit in class next week. 

Major Project

Science Project - Day 1

After watching the video and taking notes, students were given a list of items to complete for their mock science project.  

1. Brainstorm - Think of ideas that are easy to do in our class as a mock science project, keep it simple. 
2. Schedule - Create a schedule for your mock science project; buy these items on this day, test this hypothesis on this date, results by this date, etc. 
3. Outline Presentation - Provide an outline of your presentation using Ms. Adrienne's Writing Guide
4. Call to action - Think of a call to action for your audience with you project; reduce waste, carbon foot print, etc.

Students worked on each item going down the list. Students to pick up where we left off today in class, next  week. Students were to take schedule and outline as homework if not completed in class. 

Tuesday March 21st, 2017

Agenda

• Icebreaker
• Daily Activity
• Major Project

Icebreaker 

"For or Against"
Students were given a topic to argue for or against. Students were to provide their opinion, reasons, and examples for each side of the topic.  

Daily Activity

Note Taking Skills

Students put their note-taking skills to work! Each student took detailed notes, using techniques learned in class, while watching videos that focused on public speaking. 

Videos: "Be a More Confident Public Speaker" and "Presentation and Public Speaking Tips"


Major Project

"Confident Presentation"

After watching the videos and taking notes in our Daily Activity, students put those newly learned skills to work! 

Each student stood up in class and gave a presentation using their notes as an outline. Students had to discuss confidence in public speaking as well as demonstrate their confidence while speaking. Students also went over presentation and speaking tips while using items on hand in class to demonstrate. Each student had 5 minutes for their presentation.