January – February 2015 6to16 Agendas
Week of February 24th, 2015 Objectives: Students will reflect on whether or not they are on track
to end 8th Grade successfully
Agenda:
Do Now: Comment on the February 17th Do Now Discussion Post - 10 minutes
Class Activity: Discussion - How important is it to be an advocate for yourself? - 10 minutes
Compass Learning/Think Through Math/On-Track Conferences: 40 minutes
Week of February 17th, 2015: Testing - Class Postponed
Week of February 9th, 2015 Objectives: Students will reflect on the My School My Voice Student
Survey
Agenda:
Do Now: Comment on the February 10th Do Now Discussion Post - 10 minutes
Class Activity: Discussion - How important is it to voice your opinion? How would a student go about
making their voice heard? How is our school collecting student opinions?: 35 minutes
Compass Learning/Think Through Math/Check Grades: 20 minutes
Week of February 2nd, 2015 Objectives: Students will use their scholarship research skills to
apply for scholarships and summer programs.
Agenda:
Do Now: Comment on the Do Now discussion post: 10 minutes
Class Activity: Apply for at least 1 scholarship. Use research skills from last week: 45 minutes
Exit Ticket: Comment on the Exit Ticket post: 5 minutes
SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education)
Eligibility requirements:
Between the age of 10 and 14
No more than 5 absences
3.0 Grade Point Average
No serious misconducts during the 2014-2015 school year
Type a one page essay explaining why you should be chosen to attend the camp you choose
Camp Options: www.holidayhomecamp.org www.campjorn.org www.camprosenthal.org
Other Scholarship
Options: http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml chicagobotanicgarden.org/sciencefirst
Week of January 26th, 2015 Objectives: Students will complete their scholarship research
activities.
Agenda:
Do Now: Comment on the Do Now discussion post: 10 minutes
Discussion: Investing in your education: how much does it cost to attend college? 10 minutes
Class Activity: Complete scholarship research: 25 minutes
Compass Learning/Think Through Math: 20 minutes
Week of January 19th, 2015 Objectives: Students will research scholarship opportunities based
on achievement and personal interests, and evaluate requirements and deadlines that must be
met.
Agenda:
Do Now: What do you know about scholarships? 3 minutes
Discussion: What is a scholarship and how do you attain one?: 10 minutes
Class Activity: Scholarship Research Activity: 25 minutes
Compass Learning/Think Through Math: 25 minutes
Exit Ticket: Complete the Scholarship Research Form. Turn in on Tuesday, January 27
Online resource: Scholarship opportunities for students 13 years and under
- http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml
Week of January 12th, 2015 Objectives: Students will identify the components of a strong student
profile, and develop a plan to improve their own.
Agenda:
Do Now: Comment on the Do Now Discussion Post - 10 minutes
Class Activity: In small groups of 4 students, designate a note-taker. Brainstorm ways a student can be
competitive. The note-taker should list evidence that a person can look for as proof of these
characteristics - 10 minutes
Discussion: Re-convene, each group share their discussion - 10 minutes
Exit Ticket: Comment on Exit Ticket Discussion post - 10 minutes
Compass Learning: 20 minutes
Week of January 5th, 2015 Objectives: Students will join the wikispace, and review the importance of
6to16 and classroom expectations.
Agenda:
Do Now: Join the wiki - 15 minutes
Discussion: Using the wikispace and 6to16 - 15 minutes
Exit Ticket: Comment on the weekly post - 10 minutes
Compass Learning: 20 minutes