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ACT Year-Long Challenges

9/22/2015

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Who doesn't LOVE a challenge!  The ACT students certainly do.  Not only are they working steadily on the Weekly Challenges, but they also are excited to start working towards our Year-Long Challenges.  Now that we have a few sessions under our belts, I have begun to talk to the students more about the requirements for completing these challenges.  Please read on for more information!

Gettysburg Address

One of the ACT challenge traditions is to memorize and recite the Gettysburg Address!  Some students even may wish to dress up to "play the part." 

U.S. Presidents

To complete this challenge, students will need to memorize and recite the first and last names of all United States Presidents!  Good luck!

Perplexus

The concept behind Perplexus was created by 3-D design teacher Michael McGinnis in the late 1970′s as a project for an art class. Michael envisioned turning his creation into a toy. He had no idea this vision would turn into a decades long odyssey to get the game to market.  The Perplexus Epic was just named game of the year!  We have all four versions in our ACT classroom that students may choose to play when we have Brain Game time. 

Rubik's Cube

This challenge is certainly a FAVORITE!  Students love trying to figure out the algorithms for completing the Rubik's Cube.  We have the traditional 3 x 3 cube and even have a 5 x 5 challenge!  Join the cubing club!

30 Book Challenge

The 30 Book Challenge (which, for some students, is becoming the 40 or 50 Book Challenge) will challenge students to read chapter books from various genres.  Check out the directions here.  You can also find the Challenge Log here.

Community Task

Caring for and serving others is an ACT tradition.  Learn more about this service project based challenge here!

Mile Run

Healthy bodies encourage healthy minds!  In the Mile Run Challenge, students will work toward bettering their times for running a mile.  Click here to learn more about this challenge.
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