PBMS Cambridge Global Studies and Research

How to Sign Up for PBMS Cambridge

Students currently in the 5th or 6th grade must meet the following criteria:

1. Minimum of 2.0 averages in core Academics and Conduct (e.g. Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies).

2. All effort grades in core academics must be a “2” or higher.

3. No more than 10 unexcused absences for the previous year.

4. A completed and signed recommendation form from one teacher or the school counselor is required. Recommendation forms must be received at the school by January 15, 2015 in order for the student to be considered for admission.

5. At the end of each school year, we review all currently accepted students. If the student’s academic or conduct record no longer meets the admission requirements, the student’s acceptance will be revoked.

Register Online Today!

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PBMS Cambridge Contacts:
Anthony Reid – Lead Teacher – anthonyreid@dadeschools.net
Soraya Herran – School Counselor – sherran-flynn@dadeschools.net

Classroom Rules 2015-2016

Student Internet Release Form

How to Study Video 1 (Kids World)

How to Study Video 2

Cambridge Choir Share

Youth Vote Initiative Online Survey

Youth Vote Initiative Paper Survey

United Nations Association of the USA

Foundations for Leadership MUN 2017

M-DCPS Social Studies MUN

MUN Student Preparation

MUN 2017 Topic Guides

MUN Vocabulary/Glossary

MUN Position Paper

“Cambridge gives an amazing experience”- Izayana.G. 2015

“Cambridge makes learning fun”- Emily.S. 2015

“Cambridge has been a very wonderful experience for me and I have only been in the program for two weeks”- Ketsia.L.  2015

“I love the Cambridge Program because I get to interact with students in Germany and all my friends are in it”- Rocio.L. 2015

“This is my first year in the Cambridge Program and it has been a wonderful experience. I’ve met great friends that will stay with me for three special years, as well as creative and understanding teachers.”- Claudia.M. 2015 {Mr. Reid’s favorite student}

“The Cambridge Program is an amazing experience. The Cambridge Program prepares you to be independent. I’m very proud to be a part of it.” – Katherine.R. 2015

“Cambridge is a fun learning academy, where you learn to utilize all sorts of materials and technology” Frank.D. 2015

“Cambridge is fun and exciting. It is interesting and you will be very successful.  It also has many appealing features such as choir, technology and interacting with kids from Germany”- Nicholas.P.  2015

“Cambridge is exciting! Also we learn sufficient information from working with technological machines and software such as robots, computers, and Microsoft office.”- Lazaro.G.  2015

“This course is enjoyable.”- Adilio.M. 2015

“This year that I have been in the Cambridge program has been very successful. When I first heard about this program I knew that whichever teacher was directing the program was also very successful as well. It has been a wonderful experience. I have had the chance to meet intelligent kids who have become my friends. I hope to stay in Cambridge for the next three years.”- Valerie.A 2015

“Cambridge is an exciting program and has many engaging features as choir, show creating, and PowerPoint.”- Anthony.L. 2015 { J Average Student J }

“Cambridge is very exciting and entertaining. In Cambridge we perform tasks. We mainly sing as a choir, construct robots, and work on PowerPoint’s. – Alexander.R.  2015 {Mr. Reid’s’ favorite Student}

“In this program called Cambridge I have the oppurtunity to learn how to become a successful person and to be interactive. Many of my friends are in this program and we have a good time. We acquire information of technology by building robots; make PowerPoints, interacting with kids in Germany, and singing. It has only been 5 months and I feel proud of myself. Also I thank my teacher Mr. Reid”-Isabella.N.  

 Florida Senator Flores meeting with our Cambridge class.

 

 

 

 

 

 A very joyful Isabella celebrating her good grades.

 

 

 

 

 

 Valerie enjoying a free PDQ lunch thanks to Principal Soto.

 

 

 

 

 

 Izayana and Isabella studying World History.

 

 

 

 

 

 Lazaro and Franlix working the power drill building an Egyptian exhibit for the PBMS Cambridge Fair.

 

 

 

 

 

 Cambridge students showing off the new t-shirts.

 

 

 

 

 

 Cambridge Choir performs “Jingle Bells”.

 

 

 

 

 

 Cambridge Choir backstage at the PBMS Christmas Show.

 

 

 

 

 

 In class rehearsing for the Christmas show.

 

 

 

 

 

 Claudia presenting the Cambridge program to Finlay Elementary students.

 

 

 

 

 

 PBMS Cambridge Class of 2017.

Day 1 – 8/23
Course Introduction
Rules and Guidelines
What is the Cambridge Program?
Students will review activities and projects for the course based on the Paul Bell Cambridge program’s goals and objectives: Accelerated Learning, Arts and Culture, Global Education, and Technology Integration.
How will the course benefit students and the school? 

Day 2 – 8/25
Introduce Class Officers
What is the Cambridge Student Committee?

Introduction to using technology
Tablet Assignments
Lesson on Digital Literacy

Day 3 – 8/29
OCS Election Day
Introduce Gardiner’s Intelligence and Team Building Activities 

Multiple Intelligence Test 1 

Multiple Intelligence Test 2

Day 4 – 9/01
Introduce Course Wheel

(First Quarter Wheel: MS Office Workshop, Cambridge Choir, Cambridge Fair Preparation, PWB Autism Program, & Chess)

MS Office 365 Workshop 1: Using One Note and One Drive

Cambridge Choir Orientation 1

Day 5 – 9/06

(First Quarter Wheel: MS Office Workshop, Cambridge Choir, Cambridge Fair Preparation, PWB Autism Program, & Chess)

MS Office 365 Workshop 2: Using One Note and One Drive

Cambridge Choir Orientation 2

Day 6 – 9/08

Values Matter – Responsibility

Day 7 – 9/12

Values Matter – Responsibility

Day 8 – 9/14

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Day 9 – 9/16

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Day 10 – 9/20

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Chess Game Introduction 1

Day 11 – 9/22

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Chess Game Introduction 2

Day 12 – 9/26

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 1: Opening Moves

Day 13 – 9/28

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 2: Piece Development

Day 14 – 9/30

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 3: Attack and Defend

Day 15 – 10/05

Introduce Cambridge Magnet Fair & Possible Activities

Introduce Global Education Unit and Map Quizzes

Chess Practice Rounds 4: Checking the King

Day 16 – 10/07

Hurricane Matthew Day

Day 17 – 10/11

8/25  – Signed Rules and Materials Sheet Due

8/29  – Have speeches prepared for OCS Election Day

9/01 – Signed Mobile Device Student Pledges Due

9/01 – Course Materials and Cambridge T-shirt Money Due

9/08 – Required Class Materials Due

9/08 – Complete 8 Cherish Tuttle choir warmup text and gestures.

9/12 – Practice Cherish Tuttle choir warmups and gestures.    

9/14 – Complete homework related to Values Matter activity.  Save completed word clouds as a jpg to the folder named Word Clouds-1 in the Period 6 Research Share folder.  Name the file after the theme-advisement teacher-your name (for example: “Responsibility-Reid-David Pineda” if the word cloud is the final group version then name it “Responsibility-Reid”. 

9/16 – Memorize and practice “The Clouds” (Part I only). Download Text and Music and Piano.

9/16 – Extra Credit: Write one or two paragraphs explaining what you think the song “The Clouds” is about.  Be sure to include specific evidence from the text supporting your view.  You may use quotes when providing the evidence.   Also include a sentence or two sharing your opinion of the song.

9/26 – Study for The Clouds Melody and Text Quiz. Download Text and Music and Piano.

9/26 – Type up notes from the Chess Introduction lectures.  The document should include the text and hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations.  Print out the document.

9/26 – View Howcast.com Video: 3 Basic Opening Strategy Principles.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

9/28 – Study for The Clouds Melody and Text Quiz. Download Text and Music and Piano.

9/28 – View Howcast.com Video: 10 Golden Moves.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

9/30 – View Howcast.com Video: Principals of Attacking and Defending.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/01 – Junior Orange Bowl Family Day at Tropical Park – Click for details

10/05 – View Coach Dat Video: Checking the King.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/07 – View Coach Dat Video: What is a Checkmate?  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/14 – Complete final draft of 2 to 3 minute video clip about the Values Matter Campaign (Video Group with Francisco, Miguel, Angelo, and Pablo Only).

10/14 – Final group submission for video project Name, Slogan, Logo, and Theme Music.  

10/18 – Bring in study evidence for upcoming Geography Quiz.

10/18 – 90 second audition videos for video project hosts due (Extra Credit).  

10/26 – Rough draft Globe Education Country PPP due (in Onedrive drop folder).

See Onedrive folder for Rubrics and Project Guide. 

Day 1 – 8/22
Course Introduction
Rules and Guidelines
What is new in the Cambridge Program?
What is the Cambridge Student Committee?
How will the course benefit students and the school?
Students will review activities and projects for the course based on the Paul Bell Cambridge program’s goals and objectives: Accelerated Learning, Arts and Culture, Global Education, and Technology Integration.

Day 2 – 8/24
Course Reflection – Part 1
Students will divide a sheet of paper into 3 sections.  Students will then reflect on last year’s class experience by writing in each section according to the following questions:
Front Section 1: Write something positive about last year’s experience as a result of your or your classmates’ actions.
Front Section 2: Write something negative about last year’s experience as a result of your or your classmates’ actions.
Front Section 3: What suggestions do you have to remedy last year’s negative experience for this year?
Back Section 1: Write something positive about last year’s experience as a result of the teacher’s or the school’s actions.
Back Section 2: Write something negative about last year’s experience as a result of the teacher’s or the school’s actions.
Back Section 3: What suggestions do you have to remedy last year’s negative experience for this year?

Day 3 – 8/26
OCS Election Day
Course Reflection – Part 2
Students will break into groups of 4 and choose a secretary.  They will compare one another’s reflections and list the 3 most frequent/important ones for each category.  The secretary will list these reflections on a separate sheet of paper with the names of all the group members.  Each student must include at least one of their reflections on the group paper.
In a roundtable discussion, the class and teacher will share one another’s reflections based on the feedback from the group lists.  One student will be a secretary and record the main points and reflections on the computer.

Day 4 – 8/31
Introduce Course Wheel

(First Quarter Wheel: Youth Vote Initiative, Cambridge Choir, Cambridge Fair Preparation, & Chess)

Review Cambridge Choir Song Proposals

Day 5 – 9/02
Youth Vote Initiative: Unit Introduction and Goals

Create Project Survey

Cambridge Choir Practice

Day 6 – 9/07

Youth Vote Initiative: Unit Introduction and Goals

Create Project Survey

Story Time: Berlin Freie Waldorf Schule Updates

Day 7 – 9/09

Begin First Phase of 8th Grade Freie Waldorf Schule Letter Writing – Determine Correspondence Pairs
– Student will then write letters based on their local community:
– – Where were students born and where do students live?
– – Describe the local environment.
– – What are important current events taking place?

Day 8 – 9/13

Determine Questions form YVI Surveys

Begin writing final drafts of Phase 1 letters to Berlin

Day 9 – 9/15

Finalize Survey Question for YVI
Discuss taking surveys: Do’s and Don’t’s

Choir Workshop: The Clouds

Day 10 – 9/19

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Chess Game Introduction 1

Day 11 – 9/21

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

YVI Survey Workshop

Day 12 – 9/23

Cambridge Choir Practice: The Clouds

Chess Game Introduction 2

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Day 13 – 9/27

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 1: Opening Moves

Day 14 – 9/29

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 2: Piece Development

Day 15 – 10/04

Introduce Cambridge Magnet Fair

The Clouds: Melody and Text Quiz 

Chess Practice Rounds 3: Attack and Defend

Day 16 – 10/06

YVI Final Survey Assignments 1

Chess Practice Rounds 4: Checking the King

Day 17 – 10/10

YVI Final Survey Assignments 2

Chess Practice Rounds 5: What is a Checkmate?

Day 18 – 10/13

Introduce MUN 2017: Student Assignments

Day 19 – 10/17

YVI Excel Workshop

Cambridge Choir “The Clouds” Melody and Text Quiz 

Day 20 – 10/19

YVI Excel Workshop

Cambridge Choir – “Try” Practice

Cambridge Choir – “Noel, Noel” Practice

Cambridge Choir “The Clouds” Melody and Text Quiz 

Day 21 – 10/21

YVI Excel Workshop

Cambridge Choir – “Try” Practice

Cambridge Choir – “Noel, Noel” Practice

Cambridge Choir “The Clouds” Melody and Text Quiz

8/24  – Signed Rules and Materials Sheet Due

8/30  – Course Reflections Due

9/02 – Create OneDrive Account using Email & Password

9/07 – YVI Survey Questions Due

9/13 – Rough draft of Phase 1 letters due (300 to 500 words). 

9/19 – Final Draft of Phase 1 letters due.

9/21 – Memorize and practice “The Clouds” (Part II only). Download Text and Music and Piano.

9/21 – Complete one or two paragraphs explaining what you think the song “The Clouds” is about.  Be sure to include specific evidence from the text supporting your view.  You may use quotes when providing the evidence.  Also include a sentence or two sharing your opinion of the song.

9/23 – Study for The Clouds Melody and Text Quiz. Download Text and Music and Piano.  

9/27 – Study for The Clouds Melody and Text Quiz. Download Text and Music and Piano.  New! Bass Part

9/27 – View Howcast.com Video: 3 Basic Opening Strategy Principles.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

9/29 – View Howcast.com Video: 10 Golden Moves.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/04 – View Howcast.com Video: Principals of Attacking and Defending.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/06 – View Coach Dat Video: Checking the King.  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/06 – View Coach Dat Video: What is a Checkmate?  Complete a 200 – 250 word summary of the key points featured in the video.  Include at least 2 hand-drawn or computer generated illustrations based on the information in the summary.

10/13 – YVI 1st Set of 10 Surveys Due

10/13 – Complete final draft of 2 to 3 minute video clip about the Creation of the Cambridge Program (Video Group with Claudia, Emily, and Rocio Only).

10/13 – Final group submission for video project Name, Slogan, Logo, and Theme Music.  

10/17 – 90 second audition videos for video project hosts due (Extra Credit).  

10/17 – YVI 2nd Set of 10 Surveys Due

10/25 – YVI 3rd Set of 10 Surveys Due

10/25 – Continue Model UN Assignment Background Study

10/31 – YVI 4th Set of 10 Surveys Due

10/14 – Study for MUN Vocabulary Test 2

10/20 – Complete MUN Vocabulary Test sentences for incomplete items.  Check OneDrive MUN sharing folder for test report of questions and test results.  For best viewing results, download the Excel sheet on to your computer.  Then view the sheet while viewing with a 50% zoom.

10/22 – Rough version of Cambridge group activity due.

10/26 – Final version of Cambridge group activity due.

10/29 – Paul W. Bell Cambridge Magnet Fair

Day 23 – 10/28
Global Ed. Country Presentations 1
Kahoot Practice

Day 24 – 11/01
Global Ed. Country Presentations 2

Day 25 – 11/03
Global Ed. Country Presentations 3

Day 26 – 11/07
Global Ed. Country Presentations 4

Day 27 – 11/10
Global Ed. Country Presentations 5

Day 28 – 11/15
Chess Practice

Cambridge Choir Practice: “Clouds” & “Noel Noel”

Day 29 – 11/17
Chess Practice

PBMS Cambridge Fair Planning and Preparation

Day 30 – 11/21
PBMS Cambridge Fair Preparation

Cambridge Choir Practice: “Clouds” & “Noel Noel”

11/01 – Final draft Global Education Country PPP and Lesson due (in Onedrive drop folder)

11/09 – Practice “The Clouds” and “Ah Poor Bird” for morning rehearsal

11/15 – Practice “The Clouds” and “Noel Noel” for morning rehearsal

11/21 – Rough Draft of Cambridge Fair Project Due

11/28 – Final Draft of Cambridge Fair Project Due

11/30 – Practice “All Poor Bird” and “Kookaburra” for Magnet Fair

11/30 – Paul W. Bell Cambridge Magnet Fair

12/02 – Global Education Map and Profile Exam

12/06 – “And He Shall Purify” Practice Recording Due (See instructions below)

1. To be completed by all 8th graders and 6th grade first row singers only.

2. Click “And He Shall Purify” in the Cambridge Choir Share Folder.

3. Locate your voice (Use the same voice that you sing in Noel Noel)

4. Practice singing with the recording and the sheet music over and over again.

5. Record yourself singing along with the recording.

6. The recording may be broken into up to 4 parts to ensure a small file size.

7. Save the Practice Recording(s) into a private OneDrive folder.

8. If OneDrive doesn’t work, use any other means necessary.

9. Email the song or folder link to anthonyreid@dadeschools.net.

10. Remember to include your name as the “Subject” for the email.

12/12 – “And He Shall Purify” Practice Recording 2 Due (See instructions above)

12/12 – Rough Draft of Christmas Show Routine Due.  

12/14 – “And He Shall Purify” singing test (1st Row Singers Only). 

12/16 – Final Draft of Christmas Show Routine Due.

1/18 – Complete Course 1 Stages 1 – 11

1/20 – Complete Course 1 Stages 12 – 18

1/25 – Complete Course 2 Stages 1 – 9

1/27 –  Complete Course 2 Stages 10 – 19

1/27 – “And He Shall Purify” Test

3/30 – Complete Course 3 Stages 1 – 5

4/01 –  Complete Course 3 Stages 6 – 8

4/05 –  Complete Course 3 Stages 9 – 12

4/07 –  Complete Course 3 Stages 13 – 15

4/12 –  Complete Course 3 Stages 16 – 21

4/12 – Code.org Courses 1 – 3 Vocabulary Test

Global Education Map and Profile Exam Study Guide

Study the following geographical information for upcoming map examination:

You must also know the correct spelling for all items mentioned below.

1.  The locations and profiles* of selected Latin American countries:
Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama,
Puerto Rico, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

2.  The locations and profiles of selected European Countries:
Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, and Czech Republic.

3. The locations and profiles of selected Asian Countries:
Iraq, Iran, Israel, China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, India.

4.  The locations and profiles of major African regions and countries:
North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt.

5.  The use of cardinal directions: North, South, East, West, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, etc…

6.  The use of latitudinal and longitudinal lines on a map.

(*) Profile information include the following: name, continent, geographical land and water feature, type of government, leader, major exports, and major problems.

Day 23 – 10/27

Day 24 – 10/31
YVI Workshop: Groups and Topics

Cambridge Choir Practice

Day 25 – 11/02

YVI Workshop: Groups and Topics

Day 28 – 11/14

Cambridge Choir Quiz: Noel Noel & Try

Day 29 – 11/16

Cambridge Choir Practice

Braddock Sr. High Expo – 6:00pm

Day 30 – 11/18

YVI Presentations 1

Day 31 – 11/22

YVI Presentations 2

Day 32 – 11/29

Cambridge Choir Practice

PBMS Cambridge Fair – 6:00pm

Day 33 – 12/01

YVI Presentations 3

11/14 – YVI Report Outline and Rough Draft Narrative Due

11/14 – Cambridge Choir Quiz: Noel Noel and Try

11/16 – YVI Final Draft Outline and Presentation Due

11/16 – Braddock Sr. High Expo – 6:00pm

11/18 – Begin YVI Election 2016 Presentations

11/30 – PBMS Cambridge Fair

12/01 – Election Day Mentor Interview and Reflections Due

12/01- Braddock Sr. High Expo Alternative Assignment Due:

Complete “On being a Student Performer” 400 – 500 word essay.  In your essay answer the following questions:

1. How does being a performer make me a better student?

2. How does being a performer help my school and community?

3. What personal challenges have I faced when preparing for a performance.

4. How have I overcame these challenges.

12/01 – “And He Shall Purify” Practice Recording Due (See instructions below)

1. To be completed by all 8th graders and 6th grade first row singers only.

2. Click “And He Shall Purify” in the Cambridge Choir Share Folder.

3. Locate your voice (Use the same voice that you sing in Noel Noel)

4. Practice singing with the recording and the sheet music over and over again.

5. Record yourself singing along with the recording.

6. The recording may be broken into up to 4 parts to ensure a small file size.

7. Save the Practice Recording(s) into a private OneDrive folder.

8. If OneDrive doesn’t work, use any other means necessary.

9. Email the song or folder link to anthonyreid@dadeschools.net.

10. Remember to include your name as the “Subject” for the email.

12/09 – “And He Shall Purify” Practice Recording 2 Due (See instructions above)

12/12 – Rough Draft of “Fruitcake” Routine Due.  

12/14 – “And He Shall Purify” singing test. 

12/16 – Final Draft of “Fruitcake” Routine Due.

Winter Break

1/24 – Complete PowerPoint Presentation based on Cuba’s or Angola’s general country information (Click here to access the questions), the “What’s Inside”, and “Questions to Consider” found on the 2017 MUN Topic Guides.

Group A must address all odd questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

Group B must address all even questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

PowerPoint Criteria

1.  PowerPoint must contain a title slide, a slide for each question (total of 12 to 13 slides), a personal impact slide for each member of the group, and a bibliography slide.

2.  Each slide must include at least one illustration representing the content.

3.  Each question slide may only contain a maximum of 30 words.

4. Each student must briefly explain and illustrate how some aspect of the topic on a personal level relates to or has impacted his or her life. 

5.  The PowerPoint must be followed by a 10 question Kahoot or Socrative quiz based on the presentation’s information.

6.  Save completed powerpoints in Dadeschools Onedrive in the folder labeled “MUN PPP Country Info Drop”

7.  Create a backup file in personal Onedrive folder.

1/28 – Practice Simulation at MDC North Campus

11/19 – Complete Preparation: Creating MUN Resolutions 4

11/19 – Complete Cambridge Choir and Christmas show tasks.

12/08 – Nur Ein Wort Lyrics Quiz

12/14 – MUN England Presentations – Part 1

12/16 – MUN England Presentations – Part 2

1/11 – Submit responses to Questions to Consider items based on MUN Topic Guide

1/13 – Groups will present post-Group Reflections based on responses to Delegates may want to & Questions to Consider items.

1/15 – Groups will present post-Group Reflections based on responses to Delegates may want to & Questions to Consider items.

1/20 – Complete final draft of MUN position paper.

1/23 – MUN Practice Simulation at Miami Lakes Educational Center, 5780 NW 158th St.

Chess Practice

Code.org Vocabulary

Course 1: algorithm, function, variable, program, sequence, persistence, loop, event, blockly

Course 2: conditionals, binary, digital footprint, data, computational thinking, iteration, bug, debugging

Course 3: decompose, pattern matching, abstraction, algorithm, IP Address, Domain Name Service (DNS), Universal Resource Locator (URL), servers, fiber optic cable, packets, crowdsourcing, digital citizen

Course 4: Tangram, algorithm, interpret, variable, abstraction, meteorologist, interval, for loop, function, parameter, binary alphabet, binary image, if statement

Day 46 – 1/24

Begin PowerPoint Presentations based on Cuba’s or Angola’s general country information (Click here to access the questions), the “What’s Inside”, and “Questions to Consider” found on the 2017 MUN Topic Guides.

Group A must address all odd questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

Group B must address all even questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

Day 47 – 1/26

Continue PowerPoint Presentations

Day 48 – 1/31

Continue PowerPoint Presentations

MUN speech development 1: Research Phase

Day 49 – 2/01

Continue PowerPoint Presentations

MUN speech development 1: Speech and Reflection Phase

Day 50 – 2/03

MUN speech development 2: Research Phase

Day 51 – 2/07

MUN speech development 2: Practice Phase

Day 52 – 2/09

MUN speech development 2: Speech and Reflection Phase

Day 53 – 2/13

MUN Vocabulary Quiz

MUN speech development 3: Research Phase

Cambridge Choir Practice

Day 54 – 2/15

MUN speech development 3: Practice Phase

Cambridge Choir Practice

Day 55 – 2/17

MUN speech development 3: Speech and Reflection Phase

MUN Vocabulary Quiz

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 1 Day 1 & 2 (Group B)

Day 56 – 2/22

Practice for MUN Conference (Group A)

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 1 Day 3 & 4 (Group B)

Day 57 – 2/24

Practice for MUN Conference (Group A)

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 1 Day 5 (Group B)

2/25 – MUN Conference – 8:00am – 5:00pm

Miami Dade College North
Building 3 on the Second Floor (Download Map)
11380 NW 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33167

Chess Practice (Group A)

Cambridge Choir Practice (Group A)

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 2 Day 1 & 2 (Group B)

Chess Practice (Group A)

Cambridge Choir Practice (Group A)

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 2 Day 3 & 4 (Group B)

Chess Practice (Group A)

Cambridge Choir Practice (Group A)

FSA Countdown Math Exercises – Week 2 Day 5 (Group B)

Chess Practice

Cambridge Choir Practice

Chess Practice

Cambridge Choir Practice

Chess Practice

Chess Board Project Planning

Cambridge Choir Practice

Chess Practice

Chess Board Project Planning

Cambridge Choir Practice

Day 64 – 3/20

Chess Practice

Chess Board Planning

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Cafe Dance Rehearsal 

Chess Practice

Chess Board Planning

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Cafe Dance Rehearsal 
Day 66 – 3/27
Chess Practice

Chess Board Project Planning

“I Lived” Quiz

FLEA Cafe Dance Rehearsal

1/24 – Begin PowerPoint Presentations based on Cuba’s or Angola’s general country information (Click here to access the questions), the “What’s Inside”, and “Questions to Consider” found on the 2017 MUN Topic Guides.

Group A must address all odd questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

Group B must address all even questions from the country information site and Topic Guide.

PowerPoint Criteria

1.  PowerPoint must contain a title slide, a slide for each question (total of 12 to 13 slides), a personal impact slide for each member of the group, and a bibliography slide.

2.  Each slide must include at least one illustration representing the content.

3.  Each question slide may only contain a maximum of 30 words.

4. Each student must briefly explain and illustrate how some aspect of the topic on a personal level relates to or has impacted his or her life. 

5.  The PowerPoint must be followed by a 10 question Kahoot or Socrative quiz based on the presentation’s information.

6.  Save completed powerpoints in Dadeschools Onedrive in the folder labeled “MUN PPP Country Info Drop”

7.  Create a backup file in personal Onedrive folder.

1/27 – MUN Position Papers Due

1/28 – Practice Simulation at MDC North Campus

2/06 – “And He Shall Purify” voice quiz.

2/17 – MUN Vocabulary Quiz

2/22 – MUN speech development 3 Video (Group B)

2/24 – Academic Success Essay 1: What is Academic Success? (Group B)

2/25 – MUN Conference at MDC North Campus

2/28 – MUN speech development 4 Video (Group B)

3/02 – Academic Success Essay 2: Who am I and why do I fail? (Group B)

3/06 – MUN speech development 5 Video (Group B)

3/08 – Academic Success Essay 3: What does School mean to Me? (Group B)

3/16 – Practice Cambridge Choir Song “I Lived” for Quiz

3/22 – Practice “I Lived” for Quiz

Day 67 – 3/28

Danza, Danza Italian Language Quiz Study

Code.org Re-Quiz (Group B Only)

Cambridge Choir Practice: Danza, Danza

Day 68 – 3/30

Danza, Danza Italian Language Quiz

Code.org Re-Quiz (Group B Only)

Cambridge Choir Practice: Danza, Danza

FLEA Nica Cafe’ Preparation

Day 69 – 4/03

Danza, Danza Italian Language Re-Quiz (Group B Only)

Cambridge Choir Practice: Danza, Danza

FLEA Nica Cafe’ Preparation (Group A Only)

Day 70 – 4/05

Danza, Danza Italian Language Re-Quiz (Group B Only)

Cambridge Choir Practice: Danza, Danza

FLEA Nica Cafe’ Preparation (Group A Only)

Day 71 – 4/07

Danza, Danza Italian Language Re-Quiz (Group B Only)

Cambridge Choir Practice: Danza, Danza; And He Shall Purify; Clouds

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Spring Break

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3/30 – Study for Danza, Danza Italian Language Quiz

4/07 – Danza, Danza Singing Quiz

4/18 – Danza, Danza Singing Recording

4/28 – Vex I.Q. Robotics

1. Read the It’s Your Future Reading Packet.

2. Print out and complete the (A.5) It’s Your Future Matching Exercise & (A.6) It’s Your Future Idea Book Exercise

3. Compose one of each of the 6 Bloom questions (K-C-Ap-An-S-E) based on the information in the readings.  Leave space for writing the answers.

5/10 – Vex I.Q. Robotics

1. Read the Let’s Get Started guide.

2. Using the worksheet at the end of the guide to identify the various I.Q. hardware by matching the name with the picture.

3. On a separate sheet of paper write down the function of each I.Q. part (20 in total).

4. Compose one of each of the 6 Bloom questions (K-C-Ap-An-S-E) based on the information in the readings.  Leave space for writing the answers.

5/16 – Vex I.Q. Robotics

1. View the video Pairing the Controller and Robot Brain.

2. After viewing the video write in your own words step-by-step instructions on how to pair the Vex controller with the Robot Brain.

3. Instructions must be thorough enough so that a 6 year old kid could pair the robot without any problems.

4. The instructions may be in narrative form (paragraphs) or in numbered form.

5/24 – Vex I.Q. Robotics

1. Read the unit on Simple Machines & Motion.

2. Print out and complete the section D.5 worksheet.

3. Print out and complete the section D.7 worksheet.

Global Education Map and Profile Exam Study Guide

Study the following geographical information for upcoming map examination:

You must also know the correct spelling for all items mentioned below.

1.  The locations and profiles* of selected Latin American countries:
Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama,
Puerto Rico, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
2.  The locations and profiles of selected European Countries:
Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, and Czech Republic.
3. The locations and profiles of selected Asian Countries:
Iraq, Iran, Israel, China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, India.
4.  The locations and profiles of major African regions and countries:
North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt.
5.  The use of cardinal directions: North, South, East, West, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, etc…
6.  The use of latitudinal and longitudinal lines on a map.

(*) Profile information include the following: name, continent, geographical land and water feature, type of government, leader, major exports, and major problems.

Day 67 – 3/27

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Nica Cafe Preparation

Video Project Preparation

Day 68 – 3/29

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Nica Cafe Preparation

Video Project Preparation

Chess Board Planning and Preparation

Day 69 – 3/31

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Nica Cafe Preparation

Video Project Preparation

Chess Board Planning and Preparation

Day 70 – 4/04

Cambridge Choir Practice – I Lived

FLEA Nica Cafe Preparation

Video Project Preparation

Chess Board Planning and Preparation

Day 71 – 4/06

Cambridge Choir Practice

Spring Break

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Day 72 – 4/17

Day 73 – 4/19

Day 74 – 4/21

Day 75 – 4/25

Day 76 – 4/27

Day 77 – 5/01

Day 78 – 5/03

Day 79 – 5/05

4/04 – Final Preparations for FLEA Nica Cafe’ (Participating students only)

4/06 – “I Lived” Cambridge Choir Test

4/21 – “Spring Break Packet”

Soprano – Happy Birthday, Brave

Alto – Happy Birthday, And He Shall Purify, Brave, Across the Sky

Tenor  – Happy Birthday, I Lived, Across the Sky

Bass – Happy Birthday, And He Shall Purify, I Lived, Across the Sky

4/27 – Waldorfschule Letters Due

5/09 – Vex Robotics Unit Lessons 1 & 3 (Vex EDR Lesson Plans)

5/15 – Vex Robotics Unit Lessons 4 & 5 (Vex EDR Lesson Plans)

5/19 – Vex Robotics Unit Lessons 6 & 8 (Vex EDR Lesson Plans)

5/23 – Vex Robotics Unit Lessons 9 & 10 (Vex EDR Lesson Plans)

6/01 – Vex Robotics Unit Lessons 11 & 12 (Vex EDR Lesson Plans)