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Owl Pellets!
Oct 20th
Today we dissected owl pellets in class. We found out that the average pellet in our class had 1 skull. We figured that with 2 owl pellets a day, an owl is likely eating 2 rodents or birds a day. That means 14 in a week, 56 in a month, and 672 in a year! Many of us were glad that we are not owls. Pictures coming soon, but here’s a glimpse at what the students got to explore today:
Where I’m From (2010 version!)
Jun 7th
Here it is! Our version of the Where I’m From poem by George Ella Lyon. We did the poem and then studied proportion in art. Our self portraits are the result of our study of facial proportions. Enjoy!
Communication!
Jun 2nd
We are studying ways in which people communicate. How do you communicate with your friends? Family members? How does this blog help you communicate with people inside and outside our classroom?
Volcanoes and Survival
Apr 26th
Watch this news report on the volcano that erupted recently in Iceland. Then click the back button and tell us in the comments how a volcano can cause destruction and devastation when it erupts. How do you think someone would survive a major event such as a volcano erupting, an earthquake, or a tsunami?
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/icelands-active-volcano-10422241
Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson
Apr 14th
This week we read a biography of Matthew Henson. How did Matthew Henson’s story add to what you know about survival? Would you want to go on an arctic expedition like Matthew’s? Why or why not?
Fine Art and From Mystery to Medicine
Jan 26th
In this VoiceThread, I have shown two pieces of art from our Open Court textbook. Using our microphone, or your laptop microphone, choose one or both to comment on. Remember to speak in complete sentences. It may take a few tries before you decide to save your comment!!
Haunted House
Jan 26th
Back in October, we read the poem, The Haunted House, by Jack Prelutsky. Here is the artwork it inspired, along with the artist reading the poem.
Business is Looking Up
Dec 10th
This week, we have been reading a story about Jinx and Renaldo. How are Jinx and Renaldo similar? How are they different? Which character are you more similar to, Jinx or Renaldo? Leave your answers in the comments!
Computers and Communication
Jun 8th
Our new Open Court unit is on communication. How do we use computers to communicate? In our class, what programs have we used to communicate with others? Is it important to use proper punctuation and grammar in our electronic communication? Why or why not?
Literature Circles
Jan 13th
Posted by mrsmccartney in Question of the Day
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We have been reading different books in our literature circles in the past two weeks. Leave a comment and tell us what book your group is reading. What is it about? Would you recommend it to other readers (especially people who are reading our blog right now)? Why or why not?