Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Hi! I'm so glad you're here.


Here's what we'll work on today:

General Coursework--

  • Go to Google Classroom and begin the "Reflection/Thank You Letter"--due Friday.
  • Do this today: Set an alarm on your phone because we're having class! We're going to try Google Hangouts to have a class meeting on Thursday at 1 PM. (Check the blog or Google Classroom a little before 1 PM on Thursday for the link.) Honestly, I have no idea if this will work, but we'll give it a shot.
  • Do this today: 
    • Buy Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Reader's Edition by Michael Pollan. (Here is an Amazon link. Here is a Bookshop Santa Cruz link.) 
      • OR
    • Send me an email and I will get you a book. (If your family would like to buy a book for a classmate, click here.)

AR--

Genius Hour--

  • Due today: Go to Google Classroom and complete the 3/25 section of the Genius Hour Log.  

Show What You Know project—

  • Due today--Attach your SWYK Google Slides Presentation to the assignment on Google Classroom.  Don't turn it in, though.  This is worth points for you and your group.
  • Due today--SWYK: Digital Adaptation Brainstorm

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