9: Visual Arts: Creating and Presenting A3.1 explore and experiment with a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and apply them to produce art works (e.g., experiment with contemporary art-making methods and materials; incorporate found objects, digital images, and mixed media into their art work; use alternative painting surfaces and implements) M: Throughout the various curricula, the strongest connection between circuitry and math is measurement. When connecting circuitry to the real world, the planning that electricians go through to ensure that they are charging enough for their work and materials, as well as enough materials to finish the job, is crucial. As students create their circuits, there is a need to plan and measure lengths that are needed for the copper tape, to ensure that there is no waste and resource management is maintained. Concrete Classroom Examples Brookview Middle School Brookview students, grades 6-8, were tasked with creating a social justice themed quilt, where they were able to choose the topic of focus. Many of the students chose to focus on themes that were relevant to their daily lives and community. Being located at the heart of Jane and Finch, this meant that many students directed their attention to the topics of racism and police brutality. Through the use of which include both circuits and sewing skills, students were able to bring their themes to life in a quilt that was both beautiful to look at and incredibly powerful to hear them speak about. Robotics S/T: Grade 1: Understanding Life Systems Develop Investigation and Communication Skills 2.2 investigate and compare the basic needs of humans and other living things, including the need for air, water, food, warmth, and space, using a variety of methods and resources 2.6 use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including investigation, explore, needs, space, and food, in oral and written communication Understanding Matter and Energy Overall - Investigate how different kinds of energy are used in daily life Grade 2: Understanding Life Systems
9: Visual Arts: Creating and Presenting A3.1 explore and experiment with a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and apply them to produce art works (e.g., experiment with contemporary art-making methods and materials; incorporate found objects, digital images, and mixed media into their art work; use alternative painting surfaces and implements) M: Throughout the various curricula, the strongest connection between circuitry and math is measurement. When connecting circuitry to the real world, the planning that electricians go through to ensure that they are charging enough for their work and materials, as well as enough materials to finish the job, is crucial. As students create their circuits, there is a need to plan and measure lengths that are needed for the copper tape, to ensure that there is no waste and resource management is maintained. Concrete Classroom Examples Brookview Middle School Brookview students, grades 6-8, were tasked with creating a social justice themed quilt, where they were able to choose the topic of focus. Many of the students chose to focus on themes that were relevant to their daily lives and community. Being located at the heart of Jane and Finch, this meant that many students directed their attention to the topics of racism and police brutality. Through the use of which include both circuits and sewing skills, students were able to bring their themes to life in a quilt that was both beautiful to look at and incredibly powerful to hear them speak about. Robotics S/T: Grade 1: Understanding Life Systems Develop Investigation and Communication Skills 2.2 investigate and compare the basic needs of humans and other living things, including the need for air, water, food, warmth, and space, using a variety of methods and resources 2.6 use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including investigation, explore, needs, space, and food, in oral and written communication Understanding Matter and Energy Overall - Investigate how different kinds of energy are used in daily life Grade 2: Understanding Life Systems
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