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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
We are getting #FlipgridFever as we take part in our first class community @Flipgrid sharing our thoughts on peers interactive bulletin board learning on Human Organ Systems. pic.twitter.com/N23sZdpaFo— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 28, 2018
Our interactive bulletin board sharing our learning about Human Organ Systems featuring different tools to engage our audience & get feedback @makeymakey #qrcodes #AR @hpreveal @Flipgrid @tdsb #tdsbvision #igniteexploreinspire #codingquest @TLPCanada pic.twitter.com/GvLaRST1jL— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 28, 2018
So grateful that the Grade 8 students from @MsBanerjee80 class at @RJLANGTDSB who shared advice on designing and building hydraulic marble mazes. Students mentoring our Grade 4/5 students! Can't wait to begin planning & building! #tdsbgc #tdsbvision #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/ennal8cYD3
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 28, 2018
Looking at money matter as we begin to focus on our expenses prior to purchasing supplies for our student-led businesses. @Mscampanella_ #mcmbizday @tdsb pic.twitter.com/gbHzKexIYM
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 28, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Monday, March 26, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Grade 4 students finalize their informercials promoting a prototype for nautical rescue device (light & sound). Download/update @hpreveal (formerly @aurasma) and scan the images! @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/BAcMuc8HJp
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 26, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
Grade 5 focussing on Human Organ Systems
**summary planning for videos based on models and infographic poster summary of learning
Storytelling morning with Eric Borrias (winner of Holland’s Storyteller of the Year Award) gets students excited by including audience participation! @McMurrichParent @tdsb pic.twitter.com/HCecW0GJuN— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 23, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Investment Letter, Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Logo Design, Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
Grade 5 focussing on Human Organ Systems
**summary planning for videos based on models and infographic poster summary of learning
Students members of the Red Team are now called: McM Infinity! Check out their Mission Statement & Logo Design! @McMBusinessDay @tdsb @TLPCanada #tlpea @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/GvoDFw0YeX
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 22, 2018
Students members of the Orange Team are now called: Maze Craze! Check out their Mission Statement & Logo Design! @McMBusinessDay @tdsb @TLPCanada #tlpea @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/tpGollEtUN
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 22, 2018
Students members of the Green Team are now called: Arcaderade! Check out their Mission Statement & Logo Design! @McMBusinessDay @tdsb @TLPCanada #tlpea @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/lWmqDxlXxa
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 22, 2018
Students members of the Blue Team are now called: Upcycle Genius! Check out their Mission Statement & Logo Design! @McMBusinessDay @tdsb @TLPCanada #tlpea @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/e7Ex40F2NK
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 22, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Investment Letter, Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Logo Design, Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
Grade 5 focussing on Human Organ Systems
**summary planning for videos based on models and infographic poster summary of learning
Check out the Panel guests for todays' @fdesignschool @GoogleForEdu #GoogleEDU Forward:Canada event sharing how students, teachers, administrators and board leads are all invested in learning opportunities and leveraging technology to support learning! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/lLnehsYnDy
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 21, 2018
Who wants a tour of the Google office space? I'm already waiting by the elevator doors! @fdesignschool @GoogleForEdu #GoogleEDU Forward:Canada event @tdsb pic.twitter.com/VROtMIFdMf
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 21, 2018
Who's energy is still running strong and excited to check out the Google office space? @fdesignschool @GoogleForEdu #GoogleEDU Forward:Canada event @tdsb pic.twitter.com/XxsTrYGEF4
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 21, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Finance: Investment Letter, Analyzing data collected of sample population
Marketing/Advertising: Logo Design, Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
Grade 5 focussing on Human Organ Systems
**summary planning for videos based on models and infographic poster summary of learning
We are Grade 4 and 5 students from McMurrich Junior Public School in Toronto, Ontario. We will be participating and tweeting in the TweetMeet #WomenInSTEM happening right now! #MSFTEduChat pic.twitter.com/xm6nPOiqES
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 20, 2018
Thank you for the opportunity for my Grade 4 and 5 students to participate and tweet from our class account! @mcm_mst #WomenInSTEM #MSFTEduChat @tdsb pic.twitter.com/fRYmiyEh0b
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 20, 2018
Thank you for joining today's TweetMeet! We're so excited to have students teaching us how we can better empower the young women of today to create the world of tomorrow. #MSFTEduChat pic.twitter.com/G7bDx9790a
— Microsoft Education (@MicrosoftEDU) March 20, 2018
@VicVillage_TDSB we just finished up the TweetMeet #WomenInSTEM and now students are leading an after school workshop with staff! #MSFTEduChat @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/j2ThUczk5A
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 20, 2018
Thank you for hosting us this afternoon! @VicVillage_TDSB staff exploring #STEM activities lead by student leaders :) @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/N3YEfrngXO
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 20, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts
Social Studies:
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
Marketing/Advertising: Logo Design, Commercial
Research/Development: Phone Script and Business Contacts, Donation Request Letter
SCIENCE:
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
**summary planning for videos based on models and infographic poster summary of learning
#TodayAtApple composing our commercials to promote our product/service at our 14th annual Business Day event, April 26th! @tdsb @TDSB_GC #mcmbizday @McMBusinessDay pic.twitter.com/NzWuS2Hyqw— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 19, 2018
Students in #BlueTeam had a great Google Meet session with @JonathanDMill, co-founder of @MetaverseApp sharing a demo and sharing ideas about their #AR #AugmentedReality Business Day concepts/experiences! @tdsb @otffeo #mcmbizday #tlpea @TLPCanada pic.twitter.com/6hfYejXeE1
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 19, 2018
Friday, March 9, 2018
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.
*Analyzing data collected of sample population
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
***Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments, begin brainstorming for challenge of building a prototype of a nautical rescue device
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
@Mscampanella_ using Bansho to guide math discussions inspired by @MrVente PLC workshop on 3-Part lessons and assessment. @tdsb @NiagaraUniv pic.twitter.com/gcrQ1Vcwsn— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 8, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5: build understanding of the levels of government
*Analyzing data collected of sample population
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
***Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments, begin brainstorming for challenge of building a prototype of a nautical rescue device
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
For several Junior classes, this was our classroom for part of the day! An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix! @maddcanada #smartwheels drive safe! @tdsb Thank you student leaders for your guidance and supporting Harrison today! pic.twitter.com/f5BLg142Ow
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 7, 2018
Student leader invites volunteers to create a human circuit! @mraspinall inspired :) #JackmanICS @OISEUofT @MAChildStudy @JackmanICS @TDSB_STEM @tdsb Science, transdisciplinary learning experiences, assessment, Global Competencies & leveraging technology! pic.twitter.com/29ZBxr9LNS
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 7, 2018
Student leader teacher candidates thru ice breaker activity 4 Corners: leveraging technology in your classroom #JackmanICS @OISEUofT @MAChildStudy @JackmanICS @TDSB_STEM @tdsb pic.twitter.com/Kvq7bNgmI8
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 7, 2018
Excited to be here with student leaders presenting their learning stories #JackmanICS @OISEUofT @MAChildStudy @JackmanICS @TDSB_STEM @tdsb Science, transdisciplinary learning experiences, assessment, Global Competencies & leveraging technology! pic.twitter.com/2SiEIPV4K3
— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) March 7, 2018
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5: build understanding of the levels of government
*Analyzing data collected of sample population
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
***Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments, begin brainstorming for challenge of building a prototype of a nautical rescue device
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
Students piecing together our Human Organ Systems interactive bulliten board to inform, give healthy tips using @makeymakey and @scratch More to come using QRcodes & #AR :) @otffeo pic.twitter.com/HEmKFIHo4E
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 6, 2018
Students piecing together our Human Organ Systems interactive bulliten board to inform, give healthy tips using @makeymakey and @scratch More to come using QRcodes & #AR :) @otffeo pic.twitter.com/v4YyOITNqZ
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 6, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5: build understanding of the levels of government
*Conduct surveys with the school community today
** Independent class task, Letter of Intent
***Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments, begin brainstorming for challenge of building a prototype of a nautical rescue device
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
*model of digestive / respiratory / circulatory / skeletal / nervous systems
**coded interactive diagram using scratch and makeymakey
Students looking up various business Mission Statements and analyzing their message to the community and/or customer. Things to consider when we will begin creating our own Mission Statements. #tlpea #mcmbisday pic.twitter.com/kdrVVWxpvd— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) March 5, 2018
Friday, March 2, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5:Students completed a Frayer model to build understanding of the levels of government
**surveys have been finalized, students will conduct surveys with the school community during Monday morning.
**** Independent class task, Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 14th annual Business Day event.
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments, begin brainstorming for challenge of building a prototype of a nautical rescue device
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
*model of digestive / respiratory / circulatory / skeletal / nervous systems
**coded interactive diagram using scratch and makeymakey
So excited for today’s learning as @maddcanada joins our junior classes discussions on health, pressures & choices! An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix @tdsb TY to student leaders for your support! pic.twitter.com/hym52ujfiT— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 2, 2018
Awesome setup and ready for the afternoon sessions! @maddcanada #smartwheels So excited for today’s learning as @maddcanada An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix @tdsb pic.twitter.com/0vW7lCFlLd— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 2, 2018
We need ongoing class discussions around making healthy and safe decisions, being assertive and aware! An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix @tdsb @maddcanada #smartwheels is designed for Grades 4, 5 & 6 students! pic.twitter.com/PodNz8Ilih— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 2, 2018
Taking part in a simulation experiencing the effects of being in a vehicle as an impaired driver. An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix @tdsb @maddcanada #smartwheels pic.twitter.com/3DMcVZu1yD— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 2, 2018
Thank you Harrison for an engaging day of learning. An RV classroom experience showing why alcohol, drugs & driving don’t mix @tdsb @maddcanada #smartwheels drive safe! pic.twitter.com/71AUnFrZjt— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 2, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Social Studies:
Grade 5:Students completed a Frayer model to build understanding of the levels of government
**creating a survey in Google Forms, co-writing analysis questions to conduct survey on Friday
*** each student share their own top 2 ideas and support how the concept fills a gap or addresses a problem that needs to be solved (consider as well, how ideas can be combined) in shared team folder
**** Independent class task, Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 14th annual Business Day event.
MATH: Number Sense: looking at various algorithms using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division this week with whole numbers and decimals
SCIENCE: research located in Google Classroom prior to smaller group tasks (yes, students can choose to continue collect information while at home)
Grade 4 focussing on Light and Sound organizing experiments gather supplies/materials
* update Google Slide of experiments
**Experiment poster with augmented reality
*model of digestive / respiratory / circulatory / skeletal / nervous systems
**coded interactive diagram using scratch and makeymakey
@Mscampanella_ facilitating discussions on Decision Making & Assertiveness Skills, Making Healthy and Safe Decisions with Grade4/5 students, guided by MADD SmartWheels resources. @MADDcanada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/jEnqUKsOK4
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) March 1, 2018