Knox County Gear Up Opportunity College and Career Navigator
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09/22/2020
Gear Up Opportunity presents a monthly word campaign known as Gear Up Attitudes. Adaptability is the word for this month. Especially during COVID, Adaptability is an essential skill. Adaptability is defined as...”an openness to learning and problem solving, an ability to embrace new ways of doing things, and a capability for critical thinking. Click on the link below to view a video on adaptability.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yyX6UULJEic
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The Penny Bridge is a great STEM activity students and families can do at home.Requiring common materials, this activity teaches students key concepts about engineering and is a blast to do! Check out the instructions at the following link:
https://www.capefearmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Penny-Bridge-Engineering-Challenge.pdf
05/14/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Leader in Me (LiM) is an evidence-based, comprehensive-school improvement model—developed in partnership with educators—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.
On their website you will find practical resources that will help teach students the 7 Habits of highly effective people and other powerful leadership skills. Check it out at the following link:
https://www.leaderinme.org/family-resources/
Resources for Families - Leader In Me Please use these resources for your family and children as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
05/13/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.KU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of more than 60,000 approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville.
Take the virtual tour here:
https://www.wku.edu/tour/
05/12/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesday have been designated as 'Tell me a Story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Reading rockets is a collection of resources that help young readers build phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. On there website there are blogs, videos and other fun things to students and parents to explore. Check it out at the link below:
https://www.readingrockets.org/
05/11/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The goal of Math Antics is to make learning math a little easier for everyone through simple yet engaging math resources.
The math videos you’ll find are not categorized by grade but by topic. However, the majority of content they cover falls between U.S. 3rd and 8th grade.
All of their video lessons covering topics — arithmetic, fractions, geometry, percents, and algebra — are free!
https://www.mathantics.com/
Math Antics | Basic Math Videos and Worksheets We have added a new feature that allows members who are teachers to easily share access to the Math Antics website with their students at home. Click here to learn more.
05/08/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Homemade “slime” activities are a staple for many families looking for a fun tactile activity. This variant adds a splash of science by adding iron oxide powder and magnets into the mix. Full instructions can be found at the link below:
https://frugalfun4boys.com/make-magnetic-slime/
How to Make Magnetic Slime - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls How to make magnetic slime. This awesome 3 ingredient slime recipe makes a stretchy slime that moves when you hold a magnet close to it. SO COOL.
05/07/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays.
The GEARUP Word of the Month for May is Optimsim! Our SLT coordinator has prepared a fun list of activities that students and their families can do at home. Check them out at the following links!
https://www.fosterandpartners.com/news/archive/2020/04/make-a-paper-skyscraper-architecturefromhome/
http://www.ss42.com/pt-buildings.html
Free Paper Models of Buildings and Structures Free paper models of buildings from around the world. Castles, Palaces, Churches, Museums, Historical, Houses, Lighthouses, RPG Layouts...
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
NKU is a growing metropolitan university of more than 14,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati.
Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names.
Take the virtual tour here:
https://www.nku.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit-covid-19.html
05/05/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesday have been designated as 'Tell me a Story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
TeenTribune is a free online educational service offered by the Smithsonian for use by K-12 students. TeenTribune consists of daily news sites for kids, tweens, and teens, and includes text, photos, graphics, and audio and/or video materials prepared by the Smithsonian and others about current events, history, art, culture and science. Check it out at the link below:
https://www.tweentribune.com/
05/04/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Geared toward middle and high schoolers, this website aims to reveal the real-life application of algebra through combining video and web interactivity.
Students can watch algebra lessons and short videos about how young professionals use math in music, fashion, video games, restaurants, basketball, and special effects.
Check it out!
https://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/
05/01/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The popsicle stick bridge is a classic science demonstration and competition.Students and families work together - or against each other! - to build the strongest bridge they can out of popsicle sticks, and then try and see how much it can hold. Check out the instructions at the link below!
https://tryengineering.org/teacher/popsicle-bridge/
Popsicle Bridge - TryEngineering.org Powered by IEEE Lesson focuses on how bridges are engineered to withstand weight, while being durable, and in some cases aesthetically pleasing. Students work in teams to design and build their own bridge out of up to 200 popsicle sticks and glue. Bridges must have a span of at least 14 inches and be able to hold a...
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays.
What kind of leader are you? Take this survey and find out!
https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000050012/en-ca/files/sitepage/learning-and-development/leadership-styles-worksheet/Leadership-Styles-worksheets.pdf
04/29/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Morehead State University (MSU) is a comprehensive public university with robust undergraduate and graduate programs, emerging doctoral programs and an emphasis on regional engagement. MSU aspires to be the best public regional university in the South through prioritizing student success; outcomes; academic excellence; and rankings, reputation and regional responsiveness.
MSU is located in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky. Take the virtual tour at the following link:
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/73552/92268/
Morehead State Virtually explore Morehead State in a fully immersive 360-degree experience.
04/28/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesday have been designated as 'Tell me a Story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
DOGO News is a superb reading resource that offers a variety of content covering current events, sports, science, technology and more. Each article is kid friendly and contains links to definitions of words students may find complicated. Content is searchable by grade level or category, and includes links to relevant national standards. Content is free to view. Premium access is also available for teachers interested in worksheets, activities and more that can accompany articles.
Check it out at the link below!
https://www.dogonews.com/
DOGO News - Kids news articles! Kids current events; plus kids news on science, sports, and more!
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics started Illuminations in an effort to increase educators’ access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning math.
Students in middle school will find over 100 activities (e.g., virtual manipulatives, applets, and games). There are also Calculation Nation games wherein students can challenge themselves as well as opponents from anywhere in the world.
Simply search for resources by grade, topic, or standard! Hope you check it out!
https://illuminations.nctm.org/
04/24/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
This hands-on experiment provides students with an understanding of the issues that surround environmental cleanup. In this activity, students and families create their own oil spills, try different methods for cleaning them up, and then discuss the merits of each method in terms of effectiveness (cleanliness) and cost. They are asked to put themselves in the place of both environmental engineers and oil company owners who are responsible for the cleanup.
This engineering curriculum aligns to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Check it out at this link!
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_enveng_lesson01_activity1
Small-Scale Modeling of Oil Spill Cleanup Methods - Activity
04/23/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays.
It's Thursday so you know what that means! Our SLT coordinator has prepared another packet of activities
The GEARUP Word of the Month for April is Resiliency! Our SLT coordinator has prepared another fun activities that students and their families can do at home. Check out this bingo game at the following link!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cNg1d4207Ig75UYBygH8XA8BMH70YlXY7oir1Cu0Rtk/edit
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04/23/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. The University has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses eight of the university's 12 colleges and schools. The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health-related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. The 243-acre Shelby Campus is located in eastern Jefferson County.
Take the virtual tour here: https://louisville.university-tour.com/
04/22/2020
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.Today marks it's 50th anniversary. To celebrate,here is a list of activities that celebrate the event. Check it out!
https://parade.com/1014585/marynliles/earth-day-activities-adults-kids/
Looking for the Best Earth Day Activities? Here Are 15 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day—which is on April 22, 2020—is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the annual recognition of our planet has come a long way since its beginnings in 1970!The celebration of Earth Day has spread globally with almost every country in the world now hosting environmentally-focuse...
04/21/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesday have been designated as 'Tell me a Story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Science News for Students is an online publication from the Society for Science & the Public, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about science. This magazine includes current events for middle and high school readers, focused on STEM fields like physics, biology and math. Each article also includes a list of Power Words in accordance with Common Core standards, as well as a readability score. This is an invaluable resource for budding scientists!
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
PBS Math Club is a collection of videos is aligned to the Common Core Standard for 6th to 9th grade, covering topics from integers and equations to negative numbers and statistics. We've been out of school for a while now, and this is the perfect resource for you to brush up on your math skills. Check it out!
https://ket.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/pbs-math-club/ #.Xp3v4chKiUl
04/20/2020
Our Student Leadership Coordinator asked that we share the following information.
BREAKOUT EDU is doing a live game each day at 2:00 pm. You'll be playing with and against students from across the country. You will be playing with students across the county. Each day there is a different topic. The game is only 5-10 minutes and requires no login or account. Check it out!
https://www.breakoutedu.com/live
04/17/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
This rain cloud in a jar is a weather science experiment that gives students a chance to explore clouds and rain in a hands-on and engaging way! This is a simple and easy science activity that the entire family can do. Full instructions can be found at the following link. Have fun!
http://coolscienceexperimentshq.com/make-a-cloud-form-in-a-jar/
Make a Cloud Form in a Jar Science Experiment This is a super simple experiment to teach your kids about weather. In addition to creating your own cloud and learning about how clouds form in the atmosphere, you can use this chart to explain the different types of clouds and where they form in the sky. Supplies Needed Glass Jar with a Lid (we…...
04/16/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays.
The GEARUP Word of the Month for April is Resincillency! Our SLT coordinator has prepared a fun list of activities that students and their families can do at home. Check it out at this link!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6Ur3WIgFm0EklNY4pluRYstAi84z5J8Taqci7RhtFo/edit?usp=sharing
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04/15/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, public institution of higher education offering general and liberal arts programs, pre-professional and professional training in education and various other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, Eastern has a distinguished record of more than a century of educational service to the Commonwealth. You can take the virtual tour below.
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/eku
Eastern Kentucky University Virtually explore Eastern Kentucky University in a fully immersive 360-degree experience.
04/14/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesdays have been designated as 'Tell me a story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
I'm sure everyone is doing at least a little reading during this time of school closure. Why not enhance your reading experience by trying a pre-reading during-reading or post-reading activity?Here is a list of 103 activities for students can do to get more involved in the stories they're reading.
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/103-things-do-during-or-after-reading
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
MathTV is an incredible resource for instructors and students. Students benefit from seeing multiple approaches, and gain confidence in learning from their peers. The MathTV library contains over 10,000 videos, from basic math through calculus. Almost every set of videos has one conducted in Spanish, by a native speaker. Video instruction is asynchronous, and allows students to repeat, rewind, and review.
https://mathtv.com/
04/03/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Fridays have been designated as 'Family Fun' Fridays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
The Marshmallow Challenge is a team-building activity in which teams must compete to build the tallest free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one meter of tape, one meter of string, and one marshmallow. It emphasizes group communication, leadership dynamics, collaboration, innovation and problem solving strategy. It teaches a lean approach to risk management and the value of continuous experimentation - to reduce waste. Full instructions can be found at the following link:
https://tinkerlab.com/spaghetti-tower-marshmallow-challenge/
Have fun!!
Spaghetti Tower Marshmallow Challenge | TinkerLab Set up a Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge with young children to explore the design process: thinking, doing, prototyping, and iteration. A STEAM challenge.
As we head into Spring Break, Easter is just around the corner. I can't help but think of jellybeans. GEAR UP Opportunity has designated Friday as Family Fun Day. Students and their families are invited to take the jellybean personality test and watch the jellybean video from the links posted below. Have a great and safe Spring Break!
https://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/tools/tool026.shtml
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk
Jelly Bean Personality Test | Education World Looking for a fun activity that will involve everyone at the start of a faculty meeting? Pass around a bowl of jelly beans and invite each staff person to choose one jelly bean. When every person has a jelly bean, invite the people that chose a black or white jelly bean to stand up. Share with those...
Today is April 1st! Although usually known for April Fool's Day, this year it is also the 2020 census deadline. In keeping with the Gear Up theme day, students can click on the link below and participate in an online scavenger hunt.https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/activities/geography/eg-4_student.pdf
04/01/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Wednesdays have been designated as 'Where We Can Go' Wednesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Last fall GEARUP Opportunity took 8th grade students on campus visit to the University of Kentucky. Now, students can take that trip again - virtually! Virtual Campus visits are a way for students and parents to explore a variety of different college campuses from the comfort of their home. Today we are featuring the virtual tour for the University of Kentucky.
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/uky/80687?tourid=tour1_07_18_18_51360
University of Kentucky Virtually explore University of Kentucky in a fully immersive 360-degree experience.
03/31/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Tuesday have been designated as 'Tell me a Story' Tuesdays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
Scribd has been described as the 'Netflix of Books'. Boasting a library of 40 million titles, Scribd is the premier digital reading subscription service and right now access to it's entire catalogue is free for thirty days. Access is free, and does not require a credit card or commitment to sign up for. Students and parents that would like to learn more can do so at the following link:
https://support.scribd.com/hc/en-us/articles/210135426-What-is-Scribd-
If you wish to sign up visit this link: https://www.scribd.com/?lohp=2
and click 'Read Free for Thirty Days'
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03/31/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Mondays have been designated as 'Math' Mondays. To that end we have been asked to share helpful links and resources relating to that theme.
I'm sure a lot of you are getting bored after being out of school for two weeks. Why not try playing a game that is fun AND educational on https://www.coolmathgames.com? You can keep your math skills sharp and have a good time! Check it out!
Cool Math Games - Free Online Math Games, Cool Puzzles, and More Coolmath Games is a brain-training site, for everyone, where logic & thinking & math meets fun & games. These games have no violence, no empty action, just a lot of challenges that will make you forget you're getting a mental workout!
Foundations in Personal Finance is a program that GEARUP staff have been providing to KCMS students throughout this school year. It's purpose is to teach Middle School students to save, budget, avoid debt, spend wisely and invest. Foundations in Personal Finance uses real-life examples to teach concepts necessary to form good money habits early in life.
Foundations in Personal Finance is a series of videos divided into six chapters: Saving and Budgeting
Credit and Debt,
Education. Careers and Entrepreneurship
Investing, Insurance and Identity Theft
Global Economics
Marketing and Consumerism.
We hope that students and their families will watch these videos and have discussions related to the proper management of money.
Login information is as follows:
Username: [email protected]
Password: Kcms1234
Please feel free to email us with any questions or issues that you may have. Our emails are [email protected]
[email protected]
03/27/2020
Learning Blade is a new program that GEARUP has just begun presenting to students. It is designed to provide engaging resources that will expose students to STEM related career opportunities and help them develop key skills as they move forward. This innovative approach to STEM education focuses on activities that can be utilized both in a self-paced game environment and as practice in academic classrooms.
The system is built on the concept of missions. Each mission highlights a people-centered problem that engages today's students, and shows how STEM careers and technologies solve these problems.
We hope that all students will complete the Intro to Computer Science module during this time of remote learning. Login information is as follows:
http://lb.learningblade.com/Account/Login
Username: Firstname.Lastname
Password: Kcms1234
Please feel free to email either me or Gail with any questions or issues that you may have. Our emails are [email protected]
[email protected]
Login Learning Blade provides a way to see how these careers and technologies solve interesting problems that can help communities.
03/26/2020
GEARUP Oppurtunity has decided to theme each day of the week during this time of school closure. Thursdays have been designated as 'Lead With Me' Thursdays. Our Student Leadership Coordinator sent us a list of activities that tie into another program that we had been implementing at Knox County Middle School: GEAR UP Attitudes. Each month GEAR UP Attitudes highlights a positive leadership trait. Traits highlighted thus far include empathy, gratitude and dependability. We hope that students and parents will complete a few of the activities listed in the attached word file.
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