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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHTS
V I R T U A L C L A S S R O O M SPOTLIGHTS
As our teachers adjusted to the new way of teaching, our classes became more interactive through the lens of our Surface screens. See below for some highlights from a few of our classes in e-learning!
Make sure to check out our e-learning takeovers on our Instagram.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
Holy Child’s 8th grade science class with Olivia Hogan utilized Microsoft Teams to interview Katherine Weiss, a wildlife ecologist who specializes in urbanization's impact on mammal communities, species interactions, and human-wildlife conflict. The students asked her about her research on the effects of urbanization on mammal communities (specifically coyotes) in Phoenix and LA; about invasive species and their impact on ecosystems for their projects; and also about women in STEM and pursuing a career in the science field. Katherine said of the 8th grade students, they were “a great group of engaged, respectful, and kind students who asked great questions!”
UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Holy Child Athletic Trainer Cara Lewis-Roy, M.Ed., ATC, LAT, CSCS taught her 9th grade physical education class on Microsoft Teams. Scan the QR code to see freshman students in their PE class doing circuit training with Ms. Lewis-Roy.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH
In 8th grade English, students used the theme of “Finding Your Path” to focus on analyzing the purpose of the authors they are reading. They studied a condensed version of the fictional novel “Bronx Masquerade” by Nikki Grimmes. While reading this selection, the focus was on structure analysis and characterization. Students worked on recognizing character development through both direct and indirect clues. They demonstrated their understanding of the text by highlighting their analysis in an oral response of the selection through the video application of Flipgrid. Students demonstrated their creativity and understanding of poetic form through the writing and recitation of their own identity poem. Scan the QR code to see more.
