12/13 - River of Hands
General Activity Outline
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WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?
The Big Idea is just that: the one nugget all advisees should leave the X-Block understanding. Share The Big Idea first thing - project it, post it, someone read it off the site, however you want to do it! With more opportunities for choice in activity this year, The Big Idea will work to anchor everyone to essentially the same outcome.
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HOW TO GET THERE
This section will outline the instructions for the activity. As much as possible, different options will be offered for how the content is reached. Every group is encouraged to work together to choose the best method, with the advisor having ultimate discretion. Try to make these calls by the Tuesday before the X Block period so you can request any needed materials. [TIP: use homeroom time or the last 2 minutes of X-Block to make choices for the next session] This section should take about 10-15 minutes.
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BEFORE YOU GO
A few minutes before the bell it is important to stop and wrap-up the actvitity, even if all the listed steps were not completed (remember: there are usually more things listed than there is time to do it - only to prevent idle time, not stress anyone out!). In the wrap-up, read the take away together, have a few people respond, and send along the responses. Submissions can be sent right through the webpage by a student or the teacher (BYOD!), just fill in the purple box!
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REMINDER
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No Cell Phones out during adviosry unless they are part of the activity
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All school rules apply in advisory
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All students should be participating in the Advisory Activity.
If you have a student who is disruptive or refuses to participate in a productive manner please send them to room 330 and send an email to Xblock@spyponders.com and the students dean.
TODAY'S BIG IDEA
When you are finished with the Wellness Survey, please make a hand for the River of Hands sculpture:
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Create a cut-out of your hand with an inspiring, uplifting, or unifying message to be added as part of the River of Hands sculpture that will be extended across the lobby and under the bridges that the engineering classes are making.
Questions to think about…
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What is your favorite unifying or inspirational message?
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What could you put on your hand to show your individuality?
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HOW TO GET THERE
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”
~Christopher Reeve
Before Advisory
Materials you will need:
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White paper, crayons, markers, or colored pencils
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What can a hand say about you?
Detailed Steps for Activity
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What is it? Mr. Macuk’s engineering classes are working to create a bridge that will withstand up to 200 pounds! The hands that you make will join the River of Hands sculpture that will extend under the bridge and across the lobby.
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What to do
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Choose a color that you want your hand to be.
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Trace your hand.
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Cut out your hand.
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Decorate your hand and add an inspirational, uplifting, or unifying message.
Teachers: Have one student deliver the hands to Mr. Macuk in room 416.
BEFORE YOU GO
Wrap-up Questions and Feedback
Any feedback is appreciated.​