11:00am English/Social Studies
These sessions cover a wide-range of topics including:
- conversations with authors and local leaders
- workshops on how to write books, music, scripts, poetry, and more
- the UN Sustainability Goals
- starting your own podcast
Recordings
August 20, 2020
Anime and the Rescued Imagination: What writers can learn from watching Anime and Animation with Steven Leyva, Professor and Poet
Anime and the Rescued Imagination: What writers can learn from watching Anime and Animation with Steven Leyva, Professor and Poet
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June 7, 2020
Poetry Workshop with Suhani Khosla, Organizer of HoCoPolitSo's Teen Reading Series, Poet/Writer https://youtu.be/KwjLQZ6kASo June 11, 2020 A Conversation with Eva Schloss, Holocaust Survivor, Author, and International speaker June 3, 2020 Poetry of the Resistance with Wallace Lane Details: We will learn about poems that have given voice to marginalized groups and we will work on some poetry ourselves. Learn more about Jordan Year, Wallace's book: https://www.redemmas.org/titles/28102-jordan-year--poems# May 20, 2020 Exploring Poetry in Nature with Melissa Mack, Certified Secondary English Teacher and Reading Specialist May 14, 2020 Some of the Amazing People Who Made History at OMHS with Vincent James, former OMHS teacher and founder of Alpha Achievers and Delta Scholars May 13, 2020 The Many Forms of Poetry with Melissa Mack, Secondary English teacher This lesson will give students an understanding of three different forms of poetry, and identifying their features. Students will also consider using poetry in unconventional ways. May 11, 2020 Writing Seminar: Save the Cat! Rides a Roller Coaster with Krista Threefoot, Reader, writer, lover of words Materials Needed: Something to write on and write with, a character/hero -- either one you already have, a new one you create, or yourself as a character in your own story and this cheat sheet May 8, 2020 Second Freaky Friday English/Social Studies
May 7, 2020 “Why are there toilet paper shortages? Understanding the supply chain” with Nitin Mahajan, Supply chain optimizer and OM dad. Learn how sudden over-purchases of one type of item lead to disruptions in the supply chain causing shortages of many items. Also learn about different career options in supply chain. April 20, 2020 "How Can I Become an Author?" with Amy Brooks, book doula. This session is great for anyone interested in writing and publishing. April 13, 2020 "A Conversation with Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys and Poets" Andy shared with us how restaurants are adapting during this pandemic, his hopes for the new Columbia location, and his perspective on racial and economic equity. April 10, 2020 “Students Making a Change in Howard County” with Christiana Mercer Rigby and Melissa Mack. Learn about the county students who worked to make changes regarding sodas and sugary beverages. April 9, 2020 “Starting Your Own Podcast” with Tom Coale, Co-Creator and Co-Host of Elevate Maryland March 31, 2020 "Census 2020: A Chance for Questions to be Answered" with Sharee Campbell, Program Coordinator for the Census Division at Howard County's Dept. of Community Resources and Services March 30, 2020 "Camp NaNoWriMo: Storytelling 101” with Krista Threefoot, full-time reader, part-time writer *all ages Materials needed: paper and pencil and your imagination Additional Resources: https://ywp.nanowrimo.org https://www.campnanowrimo.org Student workbooks for elementary school, middle school, and high school: https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/pages/teaching-resources March 18, 2020 "House Hunting for Cinquain Poems" with Nicole Y. Brown-Fordham, English Teacher & Poet March 16, 2020 "Creating Concrete Poems" with Nicole Y. Brown-Fordham, published poet Vertical Divider
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
These sessions, lead by Melissa Mack, focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Learn More March 24, 2020 Transform our World - Zero Poverty Melissa Mack, learning leader March 23, 2020 Transform Our World - Zero Hunger with Melissa Mack, learning leader March 19, 2020 "Gender Equality" with Melissa Mack, English and Social Studies Scholar Middle School, High School, College/Adult These sessions may be a bit too high level for average elementary students, but the content is appropriate for all ages. April 28, 2020 The Art of Effective Debate with State's Attorney Rich Gibson April 27, 2020 “Justice, Community and Philanthropy: People, Place, Purpose” with Kyle Reis, Career foundation professional Bring your ideas, imagination, and empathy and learn about how foundations support social justice and community organizations. March 20, 2020 "Women in Government" Sabina Taj, HCPSS Board of Education member, and Christiana Mercer Rigby, Howard County Council member discuss the benefits |