Weekly outline

  • General


    Kia ora, welcome to your Global Studies 2021 Course Page!

    This year you will have 2 global studies teachers who will be team teaching.

    Ko Miss Steel toku ingoa

    You can email me esteel@mhjc.school.nz or visit me in my class F5.

    Ko Mr Dobson toku ingoa

    You can email me ldobson@mhjc.school.nz or visit me in my class F3.

    Please check MHO regularly for activities and planning. Your assessments will be linked here, at the top of the MHO page. 


    • Assignment icon

      Create a one pager poster on A3 paper sheet of paper outlining the historical accuracies and inaccuracies in the movie “The Greatest Showman.” You should provide multiple examples of how the film is historically accurate or inaccurate. Consider the portrayal of real people and events in the movie (e.g. the portrayal of P.T. Barnum or the invention of Anne and Phillip, the timeline of how his circus got started) as well as the historical inaccuracies and accuracies of the time period (e.g. costumes, set, make up, hair, social customs and protocols).

    • Assignment icon

      You are required to make a Google Slideshow presentation about how a political or social issue has affected the Olympics. You may work individually or in pairs.

  • Term 1: Week 1

    Kia ora...

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on the geography of oceans by selecting and applying mapping techniques
      • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by identifying why our oceans are important
      • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by explaining the impact humans have on the ocean

    Success Criteria:

    Activities:

    1. Classroom expectations and routines
    2. Introduction to Miss Steel
    3. Write a letter to Miss Steel to introduce yourself

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events


  • Term 1: Week 2

    Kia ora...

    Learning Intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the geography of oceans by selecting and applying mapping techniques
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by identifying why our oceans are important.
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by explaining the impact humans have on the oceans

    Success Criteria:

    Activities:

    1. Great AKO planning
    2. Create a global studies title page for your book
    3. Mapping activity - FACKTS and our world's oceans

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events


  • Term 1: Week 3

    Kia ora...

    Learning Intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the geography of oceans by selecting and applying mapping techniques
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by identifying why our oceans are important.
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by explaining the impact humans have on the oceans

    Success Criteria:

    Activities:

    1. Key terms - your definition and picture
    2. Key terms - match the definition
    3. Key terms crossword
    4. Note taking skills
    5. Impact of humans on oceans analysis

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events


  • Term 1: Week 4

    Kia ora...

    Learning Intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the geography of oceans by selecting and applying mapping techniques
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by identifying why our oceans are important.
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by explaining the impact humans have on the oceans

    Success Criteria:

    Activities:

    1. Mapping activity - FACKTS and our world's oceans
    2. Key terms - your definition and picture
    3. Key terms - match the definition
    4. Key terms crossword

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events


  • Term 1: Week 5

    Kia ora...

    Learning Intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the geography of oceans by selecting and applying mapping techniques
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by identifying why our oceans are important.
    • We are FOCUSING on protecting our oceans by explaining the impact humans have on the oceans

    Success Criteria:

    Activities:

    1. Google Classroom Worksheet - Why are our oceans important?
    2. Google Classroom Worksheet - Are we killing our oceans?

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events


  • Term 1: Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the concept of a Rahui.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by researching the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the Kiribati Marine Reserve.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by comparing different methods of sustainable use.

    Success Criteria:

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    Activities:

    1. Key words mix and match
    2. Mahinga Kai reading
    3. Te Taioro - watch and take notes
    4. Riding the global wave activity

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events

  • Term 1: Week 7

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING our trip to a marine reserve "Goat Island" so that we can promote the idea of kaitiakitanga in our oceans.

    Success Criteria:

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    Activities:

    1. Goat Island Challenge
    2. Goat Island trip
    3. Reflection on Goat Island trip
    4. Evaluation of the Goat Island marine reserve

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events

  • Term 1: Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the concept of a Rahui.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by researching the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the Kiribati Marine Reserve.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by comparing different methods of sustainable use.

    Success Criteria:

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    Activities:

    1. Complete all the activities on the worksheet: "He aha te whakamahi i te kaupapa mō he rāhui ((What is the reason for & purpose of a rāhui)"
    2. Participate in the class discussion and kahoots

    Homework:
    Complete the worksheet at home if unfinished in class

  • Term 1: Week 9

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the concept of a Rahui.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by researching the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the Kiribati Marine Reserve.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by comparing different methods of sustainable use.

    Success Criteria:

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    Activities:

    1. Class discussion about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    2. Note taking - Either the video or the website
    3. Share your notes with your group
    4. Pop Quiz! 
    5. Storyboard the journey of a piece of rubbish

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events

  • Term 1: Week 10

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the concept of a Rahui.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by researching the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by investigating the Kiribati Marine Reserve.
      • We are EXPLORING ways to protect our oceans by comparing different methods of sustainable use.

    Success Criteria:

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    Activities:

    No class this week due to easter and Funday Friday

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events

  • Term 1: Week 11

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our own impact on the ocean by evaluating how our personal actions can be more sustainable.

    Success Criteria:

    • I can recall information on ocean sustainability
    • I can apply my knowledge of ocean sustainability to my own actions so I make a positive impact on the ocean

    Activities:

    1. Escape Room!
    2. Reflection activity
    3. Mapping challenge

    Homework:
    Watch or read the news to keep up to date with current events

  • Holidays!

  • Holidays!

  • Term 2: Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Circus history reading 
    2. Circus history timeline
    3. History of P.T. Barnum worksheet

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!


  • Term 2: Week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating  New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Edpuzzle "The Circus"
    2. Weekly Quiz!

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!

  • Term 2: Week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating  New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Discussion Questions - "The Greatest Showman"
    2. "Barnum and Bailey's Circus" Reading and Questions
    3. Begin on your assessment

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!

  • Term 2: Week 4

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating  New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Work on your assessment

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!

  • Term 2: Week 5

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating  New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Work through "The Race to be the World's Greatest Circus" activity on google classroom. 

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!


  • Term 2: Week 6

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING circus history by investigating the origins of circus
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by researching PT Barnum's history with circuses
    • We are EXPLORING circus history by analysing historical sources and identifying fact and fiction
    • We are EXPLORING  circus history by  investigating  New Zealand’s circus history

    Success Criteria:


    Activities:

    1. Continue working in your groups on "The Race to be the Greatest Circus on All Time"
    2. Circability workshop

    Homework:

    Keep up to date with current events!


    • Term 2: Week 7

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on circus by identifying challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by explaining different points of view on challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by discussing solutions to circus industry challenges.


      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      • Continue working in your groups on the "Greatest Circus of All Time"
      • Weekly Quiz


    • Term 2: Week 8

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on circus by identifying challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by explaining different points of view on challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by discussing solutions to circus industry challenges.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      • The Greatest Circus of All time Presentation and Press Conference
      • The SMELL test introduction
      • Watch the videos on animals in circuses and apply the SMELL test
      • Circability workshop


    • Term 2: Week 9

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on circus by identifying challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by explaining different points of view on challenges in the circus industry.
      • We are FOCUSING on circus by discussing solutions to circus industry challenges.


      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      • History of Animal's in Circuses Reading
      • Create a song or poem summarising the history
      • Thursday - filming your circus routines


    • Term 2: Week 10

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING on preparing and performing our own Circus Show so that we can demonstrate our circus skills and understanding of Circus culture.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      • Matariki activities
      • Circus Skills Rehearsal and Performance

    • Holidays!

    • Holidays!

    • Term 3: Week 1

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by investigating the history of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by recognising the values of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by analysing how the Olympics have changed over time.
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by researching the countries and cultures of the Olympics.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Brainstorm about the Olympics
      2. "All About the Olympics" reading and questions
      3. History of the Olympics activities
      4. The Modern Olympic games

    • Term 3: Week 2

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by investigating the history of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by recognising the values of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by analysing how the Olympics have changed over time.
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by researching the countries and cultures of the Olympics.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Current Events lesson: The Dawn Raids 
      2. The Olympics values 
      3. A snapshot of Japan 
      4. Current events quiz

    • Term 3: Week 3

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by investigating the history of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by recognising the values of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by analysing how the Olympics have changed over time.
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by researching the countries and cultures of the Olympics.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Japan vs New Zealand Fact File
      2. Extension: Create a Fact File about a third country
      3. Plan a trip to Japan worksheet

    • Term 3: Week 4

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by investigating the history of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by recognising the values of the Olympics
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by analysing how the Olympics have changed over time.
      • We are EXPLORING the Olympics by researching the countries and cultures of the Olympics.

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. New Zealand and Olympics timeline game
      2. Education Perfect - Apartheid task
      3. Worksheet - Apartheid in South Africa

    • Term 3: Week 5

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Watch the Screencastify instructions about your global studies work for this week
      2. Watch the 1981 Springbok Tour You Tube video.
      3. Complete the Rugby and the New Zealand Response to Apartheid Worksheet. You will need to read the "Rugby, The Commonwealth and the United Nations" sheet to find the answers!
      4. Complete the Mapping the Springbok Tour activity sheet.

    • Term 3: Week 6

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Watch the Screencastify instructions about your global studies work for this week
      2. Watch the documentary "1981 - A Country at War"
      3. Complete the worksheet with questions as you watch the documentary

    • Term 3: Week 7

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Watch the Screencastify instructions about your global studies work for this week
      2. Get into groups of 4, 5 or 6 and select a play about the Springbok Tour from Google Classroom to perform.
      3. Select your character and learn your lines. Get into character by using drama techniques (tone, pause, pitch, pace, facial expressions, gesture, posture, costumes and changing your MEET background).
      4. Record your group performance over GoogleMEET and send the video to Miss Steel.

    • Term 3: Week 8

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Watch the Screencastify instructions about your global studies work for this week
      2. Complete the “Perspectives of the Tour” worksheet on Google Classroom. 
      3. Complete the “Sports and Politics” worksheet on Google Classroom.

    • Term 3: Week 9

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Catch up week! Many of you have overdue work from the past few weeks of distance learning. Your only job this week is to catch up.
      2. Optional Activity: For those students caught up who want to do some extra work complete the worksheet Should countries with a Poor Human Rights Record be Allowed to Compete at the Olympics?

    • Term 3: Week 10

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by discussing Apartheid in South Africa
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by describing the global response to Apartheid
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by explaining the events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by comparing perspectives on the 1981 Springbok Tour
      • We are FOCUSING on sports and politics by researching and discussing infamous sporting events

      Success Criteria:


      Activities:

      1. Watch the video instructions on your work for this week
      2. Complete the "Illegal Drugs in Sports" worksheet below
      3. Further Learning: For those students caught up who want to do some extra work complete the worksheet Should countries with a Poor Human Rights Record be Allowed to Compete at the Olympics? You can find this under Week Nine Activities on Google Classroom

    • Holidays!

    • Holidays!

    • Term 4: Week 1

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are exploring relationships between specific iwi-Māori beliefs/philosophies of kaitiakitanga,whakapapa, and mātauranga/mātauranga-a-iwi
      • We are exploring some ideas, beliefs, and concepts that some iwi use to make sense of how Māori relate to the natural world.
      • We are exploring how our diverse communities can establish a deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others through our shared relationship to nature.
    • Term 4: Week 2

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are exploring relationships between specific iwi-Māori beliefs/philosophies of kaitiakitanga,whakapapa, and mātauranga/mātauranga-a-iwi
      • We are exploring some ideas, beliefs, and concepts that some iwi use to make sense of how Māori relate to the natural world.
      • We are exploring how our diverse communities can establish a deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others through our shared relationship to nature.


      Activities:

      • Watch Mr Dobsons's videos on Google Classroom

    • Term 4: Week 3

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING on collaborating in groups to create lessons about infamous sporting issues so that we can learn about different events in sports and politics.


      Activities:

      Complete your Global Studies assessment

    • Term 4: Week 4

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING on collaborating in groups to create lessons about infamous sporting issues so that we can learn about different events in sports and politics.


      Activities:

      Complete your Global Studies assessment

    • Term 4: Week 5

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are exploring relationships between specific iwi-Māori beliefs/philosophies of kaitiakitanga,whakapapa, and mātauranga/mātauranga-a-iwi
      • We are exploring some ideas, beliefs, and concepts that some iwi use to make sense of how Māori relate to the natural world.
      • We are exploring how our diverse communities can establish a deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others through our shared relationship to nature.


      Activities:

      • Watch Mr Dobsons's videos on Google Classroom

    • Term 4: Week 6

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are exploring relationships between specific iwi-Māori beliefs/philosophies of kaitiakitanga,whakapapa, and mātauranga/mātauranga-a-iwi
      • We are exploring some ideas, beliefs, and concepts that some iwi use to make sense of how Māori relate to the natural world.
      • We are exploring how our diverse communities can establish a deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others through our shared relationship to nature.


      Activities:

      • Watch Mr Dobsons's videos on Google Classroom

    • Term 4: Week 7

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are planning to develop a better understanding of the way iwi Māori relate to the world, so that we can engage in discussion with our whānau/family/community about any shared connections, or important differences, that will allow us to navigate our increasingly diverse nation’s future as a culture that is united around the reciprocal empowerment of our differences and the collaboration on our shared understandings/values.
    • Term 4: Week 8

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are reflecting on the connections and differences that our cultural/family/whānau understandings of how we relate to the world that strengthen our Treaty relationship and enrich our understanding of our communities.
    • Term 4: Week 9

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are exploring relationships between specific iwi-Māori beliefs/philosophies of kaitiakitanga,whakapapa, and mātauranga/mātauranga-a-iwi
      • We are exploring some ideas, beliefs, and concepts that some iwi use to make sense of how Māori relate to the natural world.
      • We are exploring how our diverse communities can establish a deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others through our shared relationship to nature.


      Activities:

      • Watch Mr Dobsons's videos on Google Classroom