Task Tracker
In Progress
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The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale, acclaimed dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985. The book, set in New England in the near future, posits a Christian fundamentalist theocratic regime in the former United States that arose as a response to a fertility crisis.
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28 Nov
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5
Language Arts -
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Coding For Kids
Coding for kids not only helps improve their mathematics and writing skills but also gives them valuable skills in life and eventually in the workforce.
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12 Dec
Math & Science -
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Lazer Tag
Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as: Heart disease
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03 Nov
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7
Non-Core PE -
Upcoming
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1984: George Orwell
Published in 1949 and set thirty-six years in the future, 1984 is George Orwell’s dark vision of the future. Written while Orwell was dying and based on the work of the Russian author Yevgeny Zamyatin, it is a chilling depiction of how the power of the state could come to dominate the lives of individuals through cultural conditioning.
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15 Apr
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3
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2
Language Arts -
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Field Trip to St. Louis Zoo
Home to over 14,000* animals, representing nearly 500* species, the Saint Louis Zoo is recognized worldwide for its innovative approaches to animal care and management, wildlife conservation, research and education.
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25 Nov
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4
Science -
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Ukraine & Russia Unit
Throughout 2021 and 2022, Russian military buildup on the border of Ukraine has escalated tensions between the two countries and strained bilateral relations, with the United States sending a strong message that invasion would be met with dire consequences for Russia's economy.
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27 Oct
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8
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15
Social Studies -
Completed
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Maus: Art Spiegelman
Maus is a difficult, often uncomfortable read, but one that feels more necessary than ever right now, given the creeping rise of both authoritarianism and anti-Semitism around the globe. It won the Pulitzer Price in 1992.
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13 Jan
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25
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14
Language Arts & Social Studies -
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COVID-19 & Vaccination Unit
Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are very safe. The United States' long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible
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02 Feb
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1
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10
Science -
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Common Sight Words Major Unit 12
Sight words build speed and fluency when reading. Accuracy, speed, and fluency in reading increase reading comprehension. The sight words are a collection of words that a child should learn to recognize without sounding out the letters.
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12 Feb
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3
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4
Practice to Perfect -
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Knife Safety & Skills
Want your child to enjoy a wider variety of foods? Learn useful skills to gain independence and develop confidence? Teaching knife skills to toddlers and kids enriches their lives on so many levels.
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01 Jan
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2
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1
Non-Core: Life Skills -