Team Phoenix @ HMS

Sharing learning from HMS team Phoenix

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In ELA, Ss were asked to create Pandemic Portraits, displaying the items that they heavily replied upon during this time of quarantine. Thanks to these Ss who were willing to give us a glimpse into their lives.#hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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This family knows what teachers need right now. Much appreciated. #presharpenedpencilsareamazing #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Ss used the Question Formulation Technique #qft in order to write potential focus questions for their upcoming research and project on climate resiliency. Thanks to the folks @ShelburneFarms for the training! #TransferableSkills #GXs #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Ss used their understanding of #sustainability to figure out what the UN #SustainableDevelopmentGoals are and discussed how they are used to create a more sustainable and just world for all who inhabit it. #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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We're so proud of our Team Phoenix representatives of the Social Justice Club who took the time to educate us all on the legacy of Treyvon Martin. #bsdvt #hmsvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Day 2. Ss synthesized their different understandings of sustainability into one group definition. One mod was even able to agree upon a whole class definition. They showed great critical thinking and effective communication skills. #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Yesterday we worked on building a definition of sustainability. Ss learned from each other during a Quote Block Party and then heard from some experts in the field, continuously refining their understanding of the concept. #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Friday Frolic:
This week we wrote encouraging notes to @repjohnlewis.
His book #march and talk inspired us; now we are letting him know how he has influenced us. #hmsvt #bsdvt @HuntMiddleVT @BTVSchools

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Team Phoenix is proud to see some of our own scholars/activists joined other youth throughout the state for the #youthclimatecongress. #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT
https://t.co/VaWhe5jx5o

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It's pretty inspirational what young people can do when adults get out of the way. #hmsvt #bsdvt @HuntMiddleVT

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Every Friday in Global Citizenship, we learn about and discuss current events. Each week, there is a student-led current event based on something they find significant. This week's Ss chose to discuss the @BTVSchools HS girls' soccer team and the #equalpay movement.

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At the end of the GMA video, my students clapped, heartily. These young women became role models to my students. My male students were speaking out in favor of this movement. My student-athletes felt empowered to use their platform for a cause.

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Let's make this a thing. I've seen a couple of lovely messages lately in unexpected places. #positivegraffiti #moreofthis #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

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Once they could use artifacts from this civilization, they were slightly better able to put together the story of this fictional civilization. Finally, they got written evidence and were able to discuss the importance of systems of writing to our understanding of history.

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Ss working through their frustration as they attempted to be archaeologists, using only pictographs to determine what they could about a fictional ancient civilization. #hmsvt #bsdvt @HuntMiddleVT @BTVSchools

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Did you hear that, kids?? #hmsvt #bsdvt @BTVSchools @HuntMiddleVT

[Andrew Aydin @andrewaydin]

@PhoenixLearns Honored to spend some time with them and I hope they know I expect great things from them!

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@andrewaydin I love this and will share it with them tomorrow. Be well and thank you so much!

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@repjohnlewis & @andrewaydin, my students are taking you up on your offer to respond to their Qs (after the presentation in Burlington, VT earlier this week.) Here they come:
1 - If you didn't protest, what do you think it would be like in America today?

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Thanks for taking the time to address these kids' questions. They are still talking about the impact of your presentation on them.

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4 - What was it like meeting Dr. King?