simchat torah

What is Simchat Torah?

Simchat Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah) marks the end of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and the beginning of the news cycle. It is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Jewish love of the Torah and the study.

How is Simchat Torah celebrated?

Simchat Torah is celebrated by taking all the Torah scrolls out of the ark in the synagogue and spending the evening dancing, singing, and rejoicing. The scrolls are carried around the sanctuary in seven circles called hakafot. Though only seven circles are required, the dancing and celebrating usually goes on much longer. It is also customary to drink alcohol on the holiday as part of the celebratory experience. Many people also take the Torah scrolls out to the street and dance publicly as a way of showing their pride as Jews.

Egg Drop challenge

        
Describe your prototype design. We took a ball and filled it halfway with cheerios and then we put the egg in. After that, we filled it the rest of the way and finally, we put tape on it.
How does your prototype protect the egg? the cheerios stop the shock waves and protect the egg from moving.
Describe your design process, in detail. Our first idea was to put hard-boiled eggs and the egg in a balloon. after we put newspaper in the ball. and we got our idea while looking in the kitchen.

What worked well in your design? our cheerios stopped the egg from cracking and it did great.
What was challenging throughout this process? It was challenging to get the tape over the cut because it did not stick.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3AhyROL72YXWmUzRFNNeFJYamNlcUlqVGVfU2ZPbVl3aXFB/view?usp=sharing

7th grade expectations

Using Our Core Values of Wonder, Empathy, Tikkun Olam…

 

At MJDS, 7th graders believe WE…

 

  1. Should always have a growth mindset
  2. Are grateful for things we have
  3. Are free to ask questions and share ideas
  4. Are a family that trusts and appreciates, and is inclusive to all
  5. Are responsible for our learning
  6. Are accountable for our actions
  7. Have a safe environment to learn and grow as individuals
  8. Respect each other for who we are

 

Silly Shamrocks Reflection

What did you notice or observe during this challenge? I noticed that it was a lot easier then the other one.

 

  • What kind of questions did you ask yourself (meta)? I asked if we were going to finish in time.

 

  • How did the time limit impact your ability to solve this breakout session? The time limit did not impact us, we did not need to pay attention to it.

 

  • What were your biggest connections when solving this challenge? The puzzle lock. it was easy.

 

  • What was the most challenging aspect of this challenge? The directional lock.

 

  • What two strategies helped you and your team the most when completing the challenge? We worked together very well/

Teamwork in ETC

Today’s essential question: What makes a team work? 

Why is it important to develop the capacity to work as a member of a team? So you can get more done.

What areas of teamwork do you find easiest and why? I find panning easiest because you can work together.

What areas of teamwork do you find most challenging and why? Disagreeing because it can turn into a fight.

What difference does it make if you are able to play a role in the development of assessment tools? You get your ideas into the mix.

In what way(s) do you connect this work to our Core Values: Wonder, Empathy & Tikkun Olam We are working, respecting, and getting smarter.

5th Grade Podcasts

 

  • Title and host or hosts of your podcast names? mikies mixed media
  • Genre? video games
  • Summary of the podcast’s focus? the new fortnite update with shopping carts
  • Summary of your episode? the new fortnite update he thinks it will be good
  • Assessment of Credibility? good because it was recommended to me by a fortnite player

 

  • do you like or don’t like it? I do
  • Who you would recommend the podcast to? any fortnite player
  • Any details about the experience of listening to something and if you did or did not like it? it was awesome
  • Final rating out of 5 with 5 being the best? 5 out of 5

 

 

roller coaster

 

Materials I used: I used tape and 2, 6ft foam tubes

Visuals of my project:

Summary of my project:

 

What starting height was needed for the marble to make it through the loop most of the time? 6 foot 3 inches
What can you determine about the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy? energy of motion then energy of motion
  • Potential energy- energy in waiting
  • Kinetic energy- energy of motion
  • Conservation of energy-energy in waiting
  • Gravity- invisible force that keeps stuff down
  • Velocity- height
  • Friction-invisible force that slows stuff down
  • Slope- up then down