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Let's Get Started!
With Starter Assignments. |
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Starter Assignments |
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Dear
Student,
Welcome to Laurel Springs School. We realize you're
eager to get started with independent study. The assignment
options below will allow you to get going on your school
work right away, without waiting for any books or online
passwords. To complete these assignments, simply complete
the following steps:
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Review the following assignment options and pick the
one(s) that appeal to you.
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When you find out who your teacher is for a particular
subject, contact him or her to discuss what "Getting
Started" Assignments you have completed.
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Your teacher will tell you whether the "Getting
Started" assignment counts for extra credit or
whether it can be substituted for a lesson or group
of lessons for your text or online course(s).
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Your teacher will also tell you what lessons for a
particular course can be replaced by a Getting Started
Assignment.
Whatever "Getting Started" Assignment you
select, the important thing is to have fun!
You
can choose one or two assignments from this page. You
will earn extra credit and may be able to replace lessons
in the same subject with teacher approval. |
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Learning Styles |
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Assignments
are followed by abbreviations to identify the learning
dispositions that correspond to each assignment. You
may want to choose an assignment that fits your two
highest scoring dispositions. Please refer to the abbreviations
below:
| Producer |
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| Relator |
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| Thinker/Creator |
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| Inventor |
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| Performer |
Pe |
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One Lesson Credit for English Courses |
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- Write
(or tape-record) a biography of someone
you research. Include dates and details
about things they have done. Explain why
you have taken an interest in them.
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Pr, R
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- Tape-record
(or write) a news story about an actual
current event or a fantasy event. A good
example of a fantasy event would be your
parent winning the lottery.
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Th, I
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- Write
a script for a play or a movie. Describe
the set and the characters. Include dialogue
and actions. This should be at least three
pages long if written. You may also act
it out and tape-record the performance.
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Pe, R, Th
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- Create
a memoir detailing an interesting period
in you life. Example: write about your
fist experiences with school, moving to
a new neighborhood, going on vacation,
or the birth of a new brother or sister.
This can be done in writing, drawing or
collage.
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Th
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- Create
a poster that illustrates a passage from
a book you have read.
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Th, I
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- Orally
(or in writing) present a Eulogy for an
author who is no longer living. You can
do this on the phone with your teacher.
Be sure to include dates of important
events and interesting details about their
career. You can tape-record the eulogy.
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Pe, R
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- Tape-record
the reading of a story, several poems
or a play. Use different voices for different
characters!
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Pe, R
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One Lesson Credit for Social Studies Courses |
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- Write
or tape-record a two page journal entry
pretending that you are an historical
figure. Describe the place where you live
and events that you have witnessed.
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R, Th
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- Try
a recipe from a culture that interests
you. This could even be one of your family's
recipes. Be sure to include the country
of origin.
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Pe, R, I
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- Draw
a map of your neighborhood showing the
places you visit.
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Pr, Pe
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- Invent
a totem for your family. Draw or build
a totem pole. Look up "totem" and "totem
pole" in the dictionary.
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Th, I, R
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- Relate
an important story that you have heard
to your teacher. The story could be about
a friend, family member or historical
figure and can be presented on the phone
or on audio tape.
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Pe, R
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- Do
you know about your city's history? Draw
a map of important historical events or
create a timeline.
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Pr, R
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- Go
to a restaurant that serves a type of
ethnic food you haven't tried. Find the
country on the map. Send your teacher
a review of the dishes you ordered. What
were some of the unusual ingredients that
were used in those dishes?
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Pe, Pr, I
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- Perform
a play or dance from another culture.
Document the performance by video/audio
taping or writing a report.
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Th, Pe
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- Play
or listen to music from another culture.
Record a "radio show." Announce each song
and give some information about it.
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Pe, I
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One Lesson Credit for Math Courses |
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- Try
a recipe and write the measurements for
each ingredient. Extra Challenge: Double
the recipe!
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Pe, R
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- Build
a playhouse, birdhouse or cardboard fort.
Include a drawing of the plan or step-by-step
instructions with all measurements.
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Pr, I
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- Write
a detailed budget for your dream vacation
or shopping spree. Include how long you
would have to work and what your hourly
wage would have to be in order to pay
for your fantasy. If you're going on a
road trip, include mileage and gas costs.
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Pr, R
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- Play
three counting games and explain them
to your teacher. Examples: hopscotch,
jump rope rhymes, or any game with a score-keeping
system. This is for grades k-4.
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Pe, R
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- Write
detailed instructions for your favorite
paddy cake. Example: Right hands 1 clap,
both hands 2 claps, both hands crossed
1 clap, etc·This is for grades k-4.
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Pr, I
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- Write
a formal poem such as a sonnet, numbering
the syllables, lines and stanzas for your
teacher. Look up "poetry" or "poetic forms"
in an encyclopedia for instructions.
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Th
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Measure and list everything in your room.
Once you have a complete list, change
all the measurements to metric.
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Pe, Pr
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- Count
the blades of grass in 1 square inch,
then estimate how many blades are in your
yard.
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Pr, I
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- How
much water does your bathtub hold?
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Pe, Pr, I
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- Using
a protractor measure 20 angles around
the house and yard.
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Pr
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One Lesson Credit for Science Courses |
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- Watch
a nature video or T.V. show. Tell your
teacher about it orally or in writing.
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R
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Draw a table illustrating various stages
of the water or rock cycle.
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I
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- Build
a sundial. Look up sundial in an encyclopedia.
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Pe, I
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Ask your parents to help you write a list
of poisonous substances that are found
around the house and why they are hazardous.
This list will probably include cleaning
products, paints and plants. You could
also make a poster showing the dangerous
substances.
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Pr
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- Create
a terrarium or cage for a pet, such as
a lizard, bird, or rodent. Explain what
you have done to make the right living
environment for your animal. How is it
like the natural habitat of your animal?
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R, Th
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- Tell
the story of an animal you know or knew
in the past. How long did the animal live?
Or, how old is he/she? Where does the
animal sleep? What kind of care and medical
attention does the animal require? This
could be done as an audio/video tape or
poster.
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Pe, Pr, R
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Plant seeds and create a timeline documenting
the growth and development of multiple
plants. Try putting plants in different
locations with various amounts of light
and water. Find the ideal location and
amount of water for a healthy plant. Look
up "scientific process" in a science textbook
or encyclopediaand follow the process.
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Pr
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Make a "Nature Notebook." Go out ad observe
nature. Draw pictures, identify the animals,
insects and plants, and make notes to
go along with the drawings.
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Th, I
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Collect 10 plants. Give scientific and
common names, characteristics of where
it lives, and whether it is a monocot
or dicot. Present the information in a
written report or poster.
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Pr, I
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