Mrs. Lim helped us learn how all of the different parts work and now we have been left to our own devices for a few weeks. In that time, we are working in groups of 4-5 to create a product that has a function. Below you will find a photo of our learning intentions and basic criteria for this project. Basically, we need to design something innovative using Little Bits and other recycled materials.
Last week, Division 1 and 2 had a visit from one of our district's Science Helping Teachers, Mrs. Lim. She introduced us to some pretty amazing tools called Little Bits. Basically, Little Bits are magnetized circuits that can be used to build our own creations; different pieces and combinations light up, make buzzing sounds, make propellers move, create vibration and react to pressure. Mrs. Lim helped us learn how all of the different parts work and now we have been left to our own devices for a few weeks. In that time, we are working in groups of 4-5 to create a product that has a function. Below you will find a photo of our learning intentions and basic criteria for this project. Basically, we need to design something innovative using Little Bits and other recycled materials. Today, we had our first official work session for these projects. It was so much fun! All of us were engaged and excited to be learning in a really creative way. Some of our current plans include cars, a working elevator, an air hockey table, an alarm clock, and a UFO. We know that we will have to think critically about our results each session in order to make improvements to our designs. Who knows what the final results will look like! We look forward to sharing our learning process - both the highs and the lows - with everyone in a few weeks.
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Friday October 18: WE Day! Thanks to Mrs. Reiter and her connections, all 24 students who applied at our school were able to attend. Although we were up and at 'em early - 5 am to catch the bus at 6 am - it was totally worth it! It was an amazing opportunity and many of us were inspired take action. Upon entering Rogers Arena, we were in awe of just how impactful the day would be. Lights, loot bags, t-shirts, and popcorn abounded as did live concerts by Hedley, Down With Webster, and Avril Lavigne. This was all very exciting - admittedly, our attention was dedicated to sunglasses and light up bracelets for about an hour - and we danced, sang, and cheered for much of the day. However, the most impactful part of the experience was definitely the speakers. We heard from a ton of inspirational people, including Spencer West, Molly Burke, Martin Luther King III, and Romeo Dallaire as well as kids who are already making a difference in their communities. Their stories touched on topics such as bullying, hunger, homelessness, racism, and child soldiers among many others. Their messages were profound and we really were inspired to stand together and be the generation of change. We were reminded that small actions add up to making a big difference in the world and that we must act in order to make the world the place we want it to be. Many of us referred to this experience as life-changing... We hope to take what we learned at WE Day and use it to create change in our school, our community, and our world. Watch for our Sunrise Me to We Leadership Team's initiatives throughout the year. Together, we will be the change we want to see in the world! On September 10, 2013, we had an incredibly special day at our school: Identity Day! This was an amazing opportunity for students and staff to share their passions with each other. We saw all sorts of passions! Dogs, cars, soccer, music, baseball, cheerleading, baking, art, creative writing, martial arts... you name it, we probably saw it. Exploring the uniqueness of so many students and staff was a lot of fun! Unfortunately, Mme. Bunker was sick with the flu that week and couldn't be there to experience our finished products, but she helped us to prepare and she heard that we were amazing. Some of us shared our passions by making a poster, some of us made videos, and many of us brought display items like trophies, photos, and samples of our work. Identity Day is definitely something that we enjoyed and would love to participate in again. Ask us about what we are enthusiastic about and we will always have lots to share! Hopefully we will be able to post some of our photos and videos here soon. For the time being, here is Mme. Bunker's example that she shared with us earlier this year. |
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