- math: complete final fraction task circle graph fraction, equivalent, percents
- reading: add to theme table little prince
notes we discussed today:
- adults stifle imagination, creativity, sense of wonder; are data-driven and discourage instead of empower
- we need to be less superficial and less judgemental of others
- flower: pride, vanity, self-righteousness, guilts others, vulnerable underneath, needs constant attention
- baobabs: need constant tending or can consume you; responsibilities need daily attention before they overwhelm you
- king, conceited man, businessman, drunkard: all absurd, illogical, have no purpose, serve no purpose, don't make a positive impact or difference, spinning their wheels going no where, no growth
- lamplighter: selflessness vs selfishness; being loyal & faithful to something/someone other than yourself
- geographer: get out and experience life first hand out of the box; appreciate all that this ephemeral that doesn't last forever before it's gone
- we need to establish loving bonds with others
- snake: "all knowing", powerful, represents risk and death
- "lonely among men" while we are connected i.e. social media, we still create distance and division between us, as if isolated in desert
- while prince saw multitude of identical roses, we learn that all relationships are unique and special in their own way and should be cherished
Mar 26-
- life is about establishing meaningful, positive connections with others, investing your time and heart into relationships
- connections and bonds with others become unique and special and are to be cherished
- we are to use our hearts to guide us, our actions, to help us see clearly
- we are to practice mindfulness and being present vs going through the motions aimlessly, without any thought or direction
Math: volume and surface area
History: Plains of Abraham General Wolfe vs Montcalm "Battle for a Continent" Canada: A People's History
Mar 27-
Mar 27-
- History The Quebec Act table to complete
- Math Volume & Surface Area task
- Little Prince theme table notes to explain "eyes are blind, one must look with the heart", "you risk tears if you let yourself be tamed", and "you - only you - will have stars that can laugh" what's the significance of each
- Little Prince inspirational quotes begin to think about how to showcase 2 of them artistically using mixed media
Mar 28-
- students begin working on theme write-up for the Little Prince (following example provided) to display alongside quote art pieces
- history Quebec act task due end of day Friday
Mar 29-
Continue drafting 2 themes of The Little Prince using notes and sample provided. Then begin typing on GoogleDocs (paragraphs, decorative border, font size 12-14 max). Share with me for revision/edits and printing. Continue with Little Prince quote art piece to complement your writing and for hallway display.
Complete Quebec Act 1774 table (purpose, terms, territory, point of view) using:
