Today we had a chance to do a bit more games fest planning, and then you had open quest time while we did some XP check ins.
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Math and Science
Friday, 28 November 2025
HS 101: Fri Nov 28 - Binary!
Today you wrote QQQ #1! Then we delved into the Binary Number system; we started with this little puzzle, discussed "normal" numbers a bit, and then watched this video to see how computers use binary. You finished off with the Counting in Binary Project.
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Games Analysis: Thurs Nov 27 - Open Quest Time
Today we did some brainstorming for the Games Fest event we'll be running, and you had the rest of the double block for some open quest time! (Games Played Logs and I Learned A Game sheets are available in the Optional Quests Folder)
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Games Analysis: Tues Nov 25 - Logic Terms
Today we had a look at Logic Terminology. Then you had time to work on the Logic Terms Quest (and others from last day).
Monday, 24 November 2025
Games Analysis: Mon Nov 24 - Strictly Better and Creating Cards
Today you got a bunch of quests! We discussed cards that are Strictly Better, and then you had a chance to work on that quest, and create your own cards, keywords, and non-legal cards.
HS 101: Mon Nov 24 - Toaster vs. Computer and Catan intro!
Today we did a small survey for the leadership class, and then we worked through some brainstorming on a computer's key functions. Then you worked on comparing toasters and computers... at the end of class we did a brief explanation of the rules of Catan!
Friday, 21 November 2025
Games Analysis: Fri Nov 21 - Learn a game!
Today we broke into character class groups and you picked a game from your list to learn so that it is added to your repertoire. Some computer based quests coming your way on Monday!
Thursday, 20 November 2025
HS 101: Thurs Nov 20 - RSS Website & What is a computer intro
Today after QQ and Typing, we had a look at the RSS Website project, figuring out some of the various things you can find on it. After that, we started a discussion to try and figure out what a computer really is.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Games Analysis: Wed Nov 19 - Game Day!
Today we had a pretty open Game Day! You had a couple of game options from your current character class. From today onwards, please keep a log of games played. Your log should include:
- The date
- The game played
- Who played
- The outcome of the game
- At least 1 notable thing from the game (a rule/interaction you learned, a key moment in the game, what you could have done better...etc)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
HS 101: Tues Nov 18 - Organizing Files!
Today we talked a bit about how computers can store files & folders (to organize them); then you spent some time actually organizing your OneDrive.
Games Analysis: Tues Nov 18 - Deckbuilding, Cards & Boxes!
Today we took some notes on Deckbuilding! Then you had a chance to pick through a bunch of the donated cards and build a deck box!
Monday, 17 November 2025
Games Analysis: Mon Nov 17 - Reason Quest and Card Sorting
Today we had a chance to have a look at Reason Quest #7 - Staff of Domination; then you had a chance to sort through another batch of cards (and take 50)!
Friday, 14 November 2025
HS 101: Fri Nov 14 - Class routines & Using OneNote
Today we did our first Quick Questions and Typing practice; we will keep building these routines in the coming classes. After that, you had time to work on the Using OneNote Project.
Games Analysis: Fri Nov 14 - Character Classes
Today you had a chance to select your character class for Term 2. We also discussed the initial ideas of a potential games event that you would run, and how to trade cards fairly by looking at their market values.