EXPLO Online Grades 8-10_ Activities + Events Schedule (Wee…

EXPLO Online Grades 8-10_ Activities + Events Schedule (Wee…

EXPLO Online Grades 8-10 Optional Activities + Events Schedule Week 1: July 6 - July 13

WEEKLY OVERVIEW MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

ACTIVITY: Cardio Bootcamp

CLUB: Leadership + Personality

ACTIVITY: Core + High-Intensity Interval Training

CLUB: Leadership + Personality

ACTIVITY: Zumba

10:00 - 10:45 AM

CLUB: Current Events CLUB: Dungeons & Dragons

SKILL SESSION: Arts SKILL SESSION: Miscellaneous

CLUB: Current Events CLUB: Dungeons & Dragons

SKILL SESSION: Cooking SKILL SESSION: Miscellaneous

CLUB: Current Events CLUB: Dungeons & Dragons

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

DAILY GATHERING

DAILY GATHERING

DAILY GATHERING

DAILY GATHERING

DAILY GATHERING

12:15 - 12:30 PM

ACTIVITY: Drop-in Discussion COURSE PERIOD CLUB: Philosophy +Ethics CLUB: Social Justice Action ACTIVITY: Creativity Challenge COURSE PERIOD

ACTIVITY: Viral Video-Making COURSE PERIOD

ACTIVITY: Party Games COURSE PERIOD CLUB: Philosophy + Ethics CLUB: Social Justice Action ACTIVITY: Drop-in Discussion COURSE PERIOD

ACTIVITY: Creativity Challenge COURSE PERIOD

ACTIVITY: Short Film Analysis COURSE PERIOD CLUB: Social Justice Action SKILL SESSION: Arts SKILL SESSION: Cooking ACTIVITY: Party Games COURSE PERIOD

12:45 - 1:30 PM

VISITING FACULTY SPEAKER

ACTIVITY: Coffeehouse

2:15 - 3:00 PM

ACTIVITY: Yoga COURSE PERIOD

ACTIVITY: Yoga COURSE PERIOD

3:15 - 4:00 PM

COMMUNITY HANGOUT: Movie Night

COMMUNITY HANGOUT: Jackbox Games

COMMUNITY HANGOUT: Trivia Night

7:30 PM

*All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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DAILY SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, JULY 6TH 10:00 AM Cardio Bootcamp (45 min): In this high-intensity cardio bootcamp, you will combine a series of bodyweight exercises to jumpstart your fitness, core strength, and flexibility. You’ll push your body to the max as you master each workout’s unique challenges. Note: Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes, and set up in a space where you can move around safely. You can choose to have your camera and sound off for this activity, since you’ll be following along with the instructor. 11:15 AM Current Events Club (45 min): Join with fellow EXPLO students to discuss and dissect a variety of important current events. Whether you’re interested in technology, politics, public health, or something else entirely, your thoughts and perspectives will bring a valuable voice to the conversation! Bring your ideas and questions, or feel free to just drop in to listen and learn more. Dungeons & Dragons Club (45 min): Join us for an exciting round of D&D, a role-playing game full of action and adventure. You’ll engage in a beginner-friendly campaign of monster slaying and conquests, building camaraderie with your teammates and honing your strategic gameplay in a welcoming environment. No experience necessary; though experienced players are also welcome! Note: If you’re new to D&D, consider checking out the resources on the student site prior to your first session.

12:15 PM Daily Gathering (15 min): Join with the EXPLO Online community to learn about today’s offerings, celebrate student work, and stay informed of updates and announcements.

12:45 PM Drop-in Discussion: Artificial Intelligence (45 min): What are your thoughts on the fast-moving development of artificial intelligence? What kind of impact do you think AI will have in the next 5, 10, or 20 years? Join with fellow EXPLO students to discuss and debate this popular and nuanced topic. Bring your ideas and questions, or just drop in to listen and learn more.

Social Justice Action Club (45 min): COVID-19, police brutality, systemic racism, a weak economy, lack of adequate healthcare, and the 2020 Election are hot topics in the news today. This club is a space to discuss today's issues and empower you to find your voice and take action. Bring your questions, resources, insights, and passion so we can help you organize and fight for justice. Philosophy + Ethics Club (45 min): Gather with peers to explore complex ideas from a variety of angles and perspectives. Discuss questions posed by great philosophers while

2:15 PM

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untangling concepts like nature, art, ethics, logic and even your very own existence. All are welcome; no prior philosophy or ethics experience is necessary to participate!

Creativity Challenge (45 min): Today’s challenge will feature blackout poetry. Blackout poetry (also known as erasure poetry) is created using words that are already written — such as a page of a book, newspaper, or even a Wikipedia page. Come learn the basics of blackout poetry, and then take on the challenge of creating your own poem and, if you’d like, sharing it with fellow EXPLO students!

3:15 PM

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TUESDAY, JULY 7TH 10:00 AM Leadership + Personality Club (45 min): What kind of leader are you? What are some of your strengths to be celebrated, and growth areas to be improved? Explore these questions, and more, as you gather with peers to find your unique style as a leader and identify personality traits to put your best foot forward. 11:15 AM Bullet Journaling Skill Session (45 min): Pick a fun theme and try your hand at bullet journaling by creating your first daily and weekly layout. Then, join us at this session to share your designs, admire the work of your peers, and gain inspiration for additional bullet journaling endeavors. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You can join this session regardless of what stage you’re at in creating your bullet journal. Filming an Interview Skill Session (45 min): Practice your technical and artistic skills by filming an interview using only your phone. Then, join us at this session (think of it as a mini-film festival!) to share your work, see what others have created, and gather feedback and ideas for your next interview. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You can join this session regardless of what stage you’re at in recording your interview. 12:15 PM Daily Gathering (15 min): Join with the EXPLO Online community to learn about today’s offerings, celebrate student work, and stay informed of updates and announcements. 12:45 PM Viral Video-Making (45 min): Take your video creation game to a new level by tackling this week’s challenge, which will be revealed at the beginning of the session. Work with your fellow EXPLO students to create a brief clip that rivals videos that have gone viral in the past. Think you can create a compelling message in 20 seconds or less? Produce the most creative video of all? Only time will tell. Note: You don’t need any prior video creation experience to participate and enjoy this activity; all are welcome!

Speaker Series: Daniel Thrasher (45 min) : Join our live session with Daniel Thrasher, a musical sketch comedy YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers online. How did he get to be a YouTuber? What has he learned? Why does he think he has the coolest job in the world? Once a former EXPLO instructor (in Improvisational Comedy and Acting & Directing for the Camera), he is super excited to be back and share his wacky journey! Yoga (45 min): Strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and center your mind through the practice of yoga at this beginner-friendly session. Experience the benefits of a practice designed for both mind and body. Note: Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothes, and set up in a space where you have either a yoga mat or another comfortable surface (carpet, etc.) to practice on. You can choose to have your camera and sound off for this activity, since you’ll be following along with the instructor. Movie Night: Incredibles 2 (2 hours): Make yourself a tasty snack and settle in for a movie night with fellow EXPLO students. Enjoy the social aspect of watching a movie virtually with friends while enjoying Incredibles 2 .

2:15 PM

3:15 PM

7:30 PM

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH 10:00 AM Core + High-Intensity Interval Training (45 min): Prepare to sweat it out and build strength as you tackle a variety of exercises, with a focus on core strength and high-intensity interval training. Crunch, lunge, and jump your way to the next level of fitness! Note: Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes, and set up in a space where you can move around safely. You can choose to have your camera and sound off for this activity, since you’ll be following along with the instructor. 11:15 AM Current Events Club (45 min): Join with fellow EXPLO students to discuss and dissect a variety of important current events. Whether you’re interested in technology, politics, public health, or something else entirely, your thoughts and perspectives will bring a valuable voice to the conversation! Bring your ideas and questions, or feel free to just drop in to listen and learn more. Dungeons & Dragons Club (45 min): Join us for an exciting round of D&D, a role-playing game full of action and adventure. You’ll engage in a beginner-friendly campaign of monster slaying and conquests, building camaraderie with your teammates and honing your strategic gameplay in a welcoming environment. No experience necessary; though experienced players are also welcome! Note: If you’re new to D&D, consider checking out the resources on the student site prior to your first session. 12:15 PM Daily Gathering (15 min): Join with the EXPLO Online community to learn about today’s offerings, celebrate student work, and stay informed of updates and announcements. 12:45 PM Party Games (45 min): Play the game of Categories with us. Like the well-known game Scattergories, players compete to come up with words that begin with a particular letter and fit a given category. Push your creativity in this race against time and your fellow players. This version will have us all voting for the best answers at the end of each round. No experience necessary!

Social Justice Action Club (45 min): COVID-19, police brutality, systemic racism, a weak economy, lack of adequate healthcare, and the 2020 Election are hot topics in the news today. This club is a space to discuss today's issues and empower you to find your voice and take action. Bring your questions, resources, insights, and passion so we can help you organize and fight for justice. Philosophy + Ethics Club (45 min): Gather with peers to explore complex ideas from a variety of angles and perspectives. Discuss questions posed by great philosophers while untangling concepts like nature, art, ethics, logic and even your very own existence. All are welcome; no prior philosophy or ethics experience is necessary to participate! Drop-in Discussion: Utopian Society (45 min): If you could envision an "ideal" society to live in, what would that look like for you? Do you think a true utopian society could ever be realized? Join with fellow EXPLO students to discuss and debate this challenging and compelling topic. Bring your ideas and questions, or just drop in to listen and learn more.

2:15 PM

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Game Night: Jackbox Games (60 min): Jackbox makes ridiculous and often hilarious party games that you can play along with right from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Join us for a variety of these quiz-games, drawing contests, and wacky word challenges. No experience (or skill!) necessary - just join us on Zoom and have another device ready to play along.

7:30 PM

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THURSDAY, JULY 9TH 10:00 AM Leadership + Personality Club (45 min): What kind of leader are you? What are some of your strengths to be celebrated, and growth areas to be improved? Explore these questions, and more, as you gather with peers to find your unique style as a leader and identify personality traits to put your best foot forward. 11:15 AM Homemade Granola Skill Session (45 min): Put your own spin on a homemade granola recipe, and then join us at this session to share your experience, hear about others’ cooking adventures, and gather ideas for your next recipe trial. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You’re welcome to join the session even if you haven’t tried the recipe yet. Filming an Interview Skill Session (45 min): Practice your technical and artistic skills by filming an interview using only your phone. Then, join us at this session (think of it as a mini-film festival!) to share your work, see what others have created, and gather feedback and ideas for your next interview. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You can join this session regardless of what stage you’re at in recording your interview. 12:15 PM Daily Gathering (15 min): Join with the EXPLO Online community to learn about today’s offerings, celebrate student work, and stay informed of updates and announcements. 12:45 PM Creativity Challenge (45 min): Today’s challenge will feature DIY Advertisements. How quickly can you put some ideas together to design a funny and compelling advertisement for a zany product of your choice? In this session, you’ll do just that — teaming up with a group of fellow EXPLO students in an attempt to produce the best ad of all.

Coffeehouse (45 min) : Grab your instrument of choice, warm up those vocal chords, and prepare to livestream a musical performance straight from your home. Whether or not you perform, you can also tune in to enjoy hearing fellow EXPLO students sing and play a variety of songs. Yoga (45 min): Strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and center your mind through the practice of yoga at this beginner-friendly session. Experience the benefits of a practice designed for both mind and body. Note: Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothes, and set up in a space where you have either a yoga mat or another comfortable surface (carpet, etc.) to practice on. You can choose to have your camera and sound off for this activity, since you’ll be following along with the instructor. Trivia Night (60 min): Join with a team of fellow EXPLO students and put your wits to the test through a series of fun and varied trivia questions. Tonight’s themes will challenge you to recall interesting facts and moments from pop culture, popular TV shows, and more.

2:15 PM

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7:30 PM

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FRIDAY, JULY 10TH 10:00 AM Zumba (45 min): Prepare to move to the music as you join an upbeat, beginner-friendly Zumba class. Learn a variety of simple moves and dance to the rhythm, working up a sweat along the way! Note: Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothes, and set up in a space where you can move around safely. You can choose to have your camera and sound off for this activity, since you’ll be following along with the instructor. 11:15 AM Current Events Club (45 min): Join with fellow EXPLO students to discuss and dissect a variety of important current events. Whether you’re interested in technology, politics, public health, or something else entirely, your thoughts and perspectives will bring a valuable voice to the conversation! Bring your ideas and questions, or feel free to just drop in to listen and learn more. Dungeons & Dragons Club (45 min): Join us for an exciting round of D&D, a role-playing game full of action and adventure. You’ll engage in a beginner-friendly campaign of monster slaying and conquests, building camaraderie with your teammates and honing your strategic gameplay in a welcoming environment. No experience necessary; though experienced players are also welcome! Note: If you’re new to D&D, consider checking out the resources on the student site prior to your first session. 12:15 PM Daily Gathering (15 min): Join with the EXPLO Online community to learn about today’s offerings, celebrate student work, and stay informed of updates and announcements. 12:45 PM Short Film Analysis (45 min): Join with fellow EXPLO students to watch the amazing short film Hair Love , and then discuss and analyze it together. All are welcome; no prior film analysis experience is necessary to participate! 2:15 PM Social Justice Action Club (45 min) : COVID-19, police brutality, systemic racism, a weak economy, lack of adequate healthcare, and the 2020 Election are hot topics in the news today. This club is a space to discuss today's issues and empower you to find your voice and take action. Bring your questions, resources, insights, and passion so we can help you organize and fight for justice. Bullet Journaling Skill Session (45 min): Pick a fun theme and try your hand at bullet journaling by creating your first daily and weekly layout. Then, join us at this session to share your designs, admire the work of your peers, and gain inspiration for additional bullet journaling endeavors. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You can join this session regardless of what stage you’re at in creating your bullet journal. Homemade Granola Skill Session (45 min): Put your own spin on a homemade granola recipe, and then join us at this session to share your experience, hear about others’ cooking adventures, and gather ideas for your next recipe trial. Note: Be sure to watch the tutorial video on the student site for step-by-step instructions. You’re welcome to join the session even if you haven’t tried the recipe yet.

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Party Games (45 min): Join us for an EXPLO-only game of Skribbl.io, the online charades-inspired drawing game. Drawing in a web browser with a limited toolset means that the pictures we draw often look ridiculous—and that’s half the fun. Draw some pictures and guess what others are trying to express as you try to rack up the most points in the game. No experience necessary!

3:15 PM

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