Timeline Maker (Science)

Go here to make your Flight Timeline!

I love this!

My new favorite webtool- it's like Wordle, but better!  Click to see TAGXEDO.

Lunar Maps

Here is the link for lunar maps.
Also, here are the two links we talked about in class that can help you in tracking moon phases.
Moon Calculator
Weather Network

Moon Phases Rap!

Here are the links for the videos we watched in science!
Phases of the Moon Gangsta Style
Moon Phases Video

Kung Hei Fat Choy!!

Happy Chinese New Year!  Follow this link to learn all about Chinese New Year and create your own lucky red pocket! 

Read All About It! Tannor's in MEXICO!!

Tannor is on a surprise trip to Mexico this week.  He's writing about his adventures HERE!  Leave a comment and keep him updated on our snowy weather! :)

The Story of Stuff

Here's the link to the website we explored yesterday- The Story of Stuff.

Links Galore!

Check out my new links page!  It has the best sites for animal research, math games and help, typing games, word games, and...my favorite web tools!  You can always find the link on the sidebar, under "Pages". 

Prezi

You'll need this link for our writing activity today.

Amazing Adaptations!

Here's the link for our science lesson on AMAZING ADAPTATIONS!

Walking for Water

Hello everyone!  Just an update on what's happening in our class tomorrow!  After looking at some very surprising statistics and videos on the topic of carrying water in developing countries, we have decided to try our hand at it.  The distance to Ten Thousand Villages from our school is approximately 4.8 kilometers.  This is under the average distance walked by millions around the world, but it's a good start!  We are planning to carry water one way, and a partner will carry it back.  Please send two empty (and clean) 2L pop bottles, or a 4L milk jug with your son or daughter tomorrow to help with this learning experience.

Also, remember to dress warmly and wear good shoes for our walking adventure.  I am really excited about what we will learn tomorrow. 

Today we were also lucky to have a special guest teach us more about fair trade.

Here are some links that have proved interesting on the topic of fairness:
Engineers Without Borders (Fair Trade)
Charity:Water

Tchoukball?! What is that?!

It's the next sport we are going to discover during Phys. Ed.!  Watch this video, or watch the pros, to learn how to play this new and exciting game!

The oh so popular predator site..:)

Here's the link for the science videos we have been watching lately- Nature's Perfect Predators.  The python video we watched today was crazy!  Enjoy! 

Amazing Arthropods!

Use the following sites to help you discover the FIVE COMMON ADAPTATIONS of all arthropods!
All About Arthropods
Characteristics of Arthropods

Big numbers, big records!

Here's the link for some of the craziest world records set by kids!

Water Ambassadors

1 billion people in the world do not have it.  What is it?
Access to clean water.
Today we learned about some amazing people making a difference for those without clean water in Africa.  Here are the links:
Charity: Water
Ryan's Well Foundation

Check out our finished glogs!

See the diversity of life in various habitats by taking a peek at our GLOGS!  If yours isn't listed, then it's not finished yet!!

The Habitat Glog

Are you finished?  Check this list to find out:
-I have at least twenty photos that SHOW DIVERSITY OF LIFE in my habitat.
-I have included links that show where I found my photos, unless I used copyright friendly photos.
-I have labeled my photos with the names of animals and plants.
-I have 2-3 sentences describing my habitat.
-I have 5 interesting facts.
-I have a title.
-I have included my name.

Here are some excellent sites for your research section (the description and the 5 interesting facts):
National Geographic
Fact Monster
Biomes for Kids
Kids Do Ecology

Today's Assignment!

Your job today is to create a Wordle about yourself!  It is one of my very favorite sites!  Think about a variety of words to describe yourself and use Wordle to bring your word collection to life!