Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Tuesday Class

Today we had three objectives in our combo science and social studies class!

1. Complete the "madlib" and construct the groups "mission statement" or "Point of View".

2. Brainstorm Session

3. Initial Prototype design of Art Collection.

Well Done Everyone!!!!



Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday Class

Today we begin the interpretation phase of our project. Students have three hours to complete the activities below. (Science, Social Studies, and Primetime)

Purpose: Make sense of what you have gathered by finding your insights into the problem. Your insights will drive your solution brainstorm and product creation. In addition, we want to establish your groups point of view.

Driving Question: How do we bring to light the effects of overpopulation?

Procedure:

  1. 2x2 Matrix (Not Available Online)
  2. Create Groups for Project
  3. Find Themes/Define Insight Activity
  4. Establish Point of Views







Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wednesday Class

Driving Question: How can we bring to light the effects of overpopulation? 

A continued look at human impact on the ecosystem...

The Lake Michigan Case Study group is doing research today on the current state of the Lake. Tomorrow we put the past and present together and make some personal conclusions!



If you have the Lake Erie/Lake Michigan Case Study...you may click here for the document!


Here is the link to today's roadmap!

The following video was used with the group studying the Lake Erie and Lake Michigan case study. 

 Waterlife Trailer from Primitive Entertainment on Vimeo.

In addition, feel free to explore the waterlife website by clicking here

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Wednesday Class

Today in science we continue to work on two case studies.

If you have the Lake Erie/Lake Michigan Case Study...you may click here for the document!


Here is the link to today's roadmap!

The following video was used with the group studying the Lake Erie and Lake Michigan case study. 

 Waterlife Trailer from Primitive Entertainment on Vimeo.

In addition, feel free to explore the waterlife website by clicking here

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tuesday Class

How Can We Bring To Light The Effects of Overpopulation?

Today in science we started with a conversation piece on sustainable fishing. We asked students to come up with a variety of questions based on the following video:



We split into two groups to work on different case studies from the road map.

Here is the link to today's roadmap!

The following video was used with the group studying the Lake Erie and Lake Michigan case study. 

Waterlife Trailer from Primitive Entertainment on Vimeo.

In addition, feel free to explore the waterlife website by clicking here

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Thursday and Friday Class

2nd Annual Hamilton 7th Grade Game Design Challenge!

You and a partner will design a game for your friends to play tomorrow in class.  The game needs to have an objective, be creative, and enjoyable to gamers that will try it.  Follow the instructions below to create your game.

1.  Gather a few materials from the bins in the room. Note the cards on the bin state the maximum number of items from that bin you may use. Games may not have more than 20 pieces total. Make a detailed list of materials so you can get them back easily tomorrow.

2. Brainstorm the “object” of your game.

3.  Design your game.

4.  Write rules and instructions for your game.  For ideas about a good rule or instruction sheet, check out my favorite childhood game instructions here: Candyland

5.  Lay out your game and practice it.   

6.  Revise your game.

What could you improve?
How could you make it more interesting?  
Does the game flow correctly?
Is there a point and can you determine a winner and loser?

7.  Replay your game to make sure your rules work!