Mrs. Sirota

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Today is Star Wars Day! “May the Fourth be with you” is a pun on a famous line from Star Wars, “May the Force be with you.” A pun is a play on words. Can you make a joke or riddle that contains a pun? Tag @fcpsaap #CCTatHome to share your ideas!

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Try and guess and then create your own!

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Encapsulation helps us to synthesize information & nuances in order to capture the essence of an idea! This six word activity engages students in creative and critical thinking. Can you guess the title of my six word story? Girl Breaks Into Home Eats Porridge #CCTatHome

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It's the start of Earth Week. April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Imagine if years ago we hadn't stopped to think about some of the decisions we were making? Today we are focused on Decisions and Outcomes for our #CCTatHome activities. #EarthDay2020

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Exploring concepts doesn't have to be a big production. Try using concept quadrants (also known as "which one doesn't belong") to find similarities and differences. This strategy helps us make connections and form generalizations. Make your own and share @fcpsaap #CCTatHome!

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I love incorporating these resources to making learning more engaging and to see thinking in new ways. Check it out!

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This is a good opportunity to learn from experts in the field!

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Yesterday was filled with storms and today the sun is peeking through the clouds and the birds are singing their songs. It is spring! Today as you engage in #CCTatHome consider the point of view of the birds. What are they singing about? Share your stories with us @fcpsaap !

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@fcpsaap @LoriBedsole2 @JASONLearning So excited about the K-2 options!

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Such fun activities to try while staying home! Engineering a fort is the first I’d like to try!

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Looking for engaging activities over Spring Break? Check out these #CSforAll and #FCPSSTEAM activities from the past three weeks and give one or two a try. Share your pictures with us @FCPSSTEAM! @fcpsnews @FCPSRegion1 @FCPSR2 @FCPSR3 @Region4FCPS @FCPSR5 @prc_fcps @FCPSequity

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April is National Poetry Month!
Shape poetry is poetry whose visual appearance matches the topic of the poem. Create a shape poem about spring. Tag @fcpsaap #CCTatHome to share your ideas!

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Did you know that April 1st is Reading Is Funny Day? What stories make you laugh? What else makes you laugh? Can you turn your ideas into a funny story of your own? Tag @fcpsaap with your #CCTatHome ideas!

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It's important to consider how our decisions impact the outcomes of every aspect of life. Practice the CCT skill Decisions and Outcomes with the Aesop Fable, The Bear and The Bees, from the Library of Congress: https://t.co/sohVn0ACHm. What decisions did bear make? #CCTatHome

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Spring is a time when flowers bloom, animals awaken, and the cold, blistering winter becomes a distant memory. What colors, symbols, or images remind you of spring? Tag @fcpsaap with your #CCTatHome ideas!

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Be creative and have fun!

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We're glad to see sunshine after the rain this week! How did you feel about the rain? Now think about the rain from a different point of view! When you think from different perspectives, you open up your mind and build empathy for others. Tag @fcpsaap with your #CCTatHome ideas!

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https://t.co/giEWyt9trw Thanks @Damien_Ettere for posting!

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Try it out, snap a picture, and share with me and @GrahamRoadES!

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Scamper is an acronym that represents Substitute, Combine, Add, Modify/Magnify/Minify, Put to another use, Eliminate, or Rearrange/Reverse. Choose an everyday object and using SCAMPER create a new invention. Tag @fcpsaap a picture of your new design. #CCTatHome

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Civil Engineers testing out bridge designs! #engineeringiselementary

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GRUPO with Imi and Zani make geometry even more fun in @GRES_FirstGrade

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Mentoring Young Mathematicians as we explore geometry and spot right angles in the classroom! @fcpsaap @GRES_FirstGrade

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I used to think... now I think... Citizenship: Which was better Athens or Rome? Amazing present day connections being shared by insightful students

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@GRES_4thGrade exploring Pet Sanctuary and embedding M3 resources! #accesstorigor @fcpsaap