Lewis and Clark Webquest

Lewis and Clark are well renowned for their expeditions with the Corps of Discovery. This activity will help us pin point what exactly what made the expedition such an important even.

http://emints4.purdy.k12.mo.us/lewisclark.htm

Updates from Room 117 12/13

This week’s Updates from Room 117 is chocked full of information. This week in mathematics we will begin working with making numeric patterns and working with rate of change. Students will be bringing home a variety of items to help them practice this skill. The key piece of information we will be working to instill is that when looking for a pattern were are looking for a constant change By the end of the week we are hoping that students will be able to say I can identify and create numeric patterns.

Click here to see the requirements for meeting a 3.0 in this area.

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=331717

and

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=331709

We are shifting our focus to Social Studies this week. We are beginning our study on Missouri’s history. This week we will be working with the term westward expansion and establishing our understanding of the reason Missouri is considered the “Gateway to the West”.

Click here to see the requirements for meeting a 3.0 in this area:

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=365254

Communication Arts:

This week we are taking a look at the author’s purpose. Why do authors write the pieces they do? We will be reading a series of non-fiction and folk tale pieces to develop a better understanding of what drives authors. This week’s tasks will really allow us to build on our understanding of fact vs. opinion.

Click here to see the requirements for meeting a 3.0 in this area:

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/Public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=330250

Our students are also working to share their opinions with a wider audience. Last week we launched our Room 117 book review blog. Students will continue to post reviews of the books they have read. I encourage you to read your students review and leave a comment. Comments are moderated, for safety purposes, but should appear within 24 hours. This tool is aimed at getting our students to read with a purpose, practice the skill of summarizing, as well as get into the routine of proofing work to share with a global audience. Here is the link: http://booksby117.blogspot.com/

Winter Party:

Thank you to everyone who has agreed to donate items for the Winter Party and to those who continue to email offers!!  We have ALL of the items we need!  What a generous group of parents!  We look forward to seeing everyone on Dec 22nd from 10am-11am.

Thanks again!

Gretchen Rouse

Local Celebrities

After our awesome work preparing for the 4th grade musical Dr. Roe chose us to be a part of the morning announcements! We participated in a live video chat during morning announcements and helped to sing the school song! Here are a few pictures from our big screen debut!

Math Switch!

Today during math we are going to be working to master fluent computation and solving 2 by 2 multiplication problems.

This website is a great way to review a variety of multiplication facts. Make sure you are NOT JUST CLICKING!
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/summulti.html



Practice our use of multiplication facts:
http://multiplication.com/flashgames/CarWash.htm
http://multiplication.com/flashgames/beachRun/beachRush.htm

Putting Science in the hands of Scientist

While working with mixtures and solutions this week we had several opportunities to work hands on with science. Students really enjoyed this process and have a solid understanding of just what it takes to create mixtures and solutions.

What an excellent way to help our students meet this reporting topic:

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=412092

Updates from Room 117

This week in mathematics we continue to work on recognizing the properties of mathematics and how we see them appear in word problems and everyday life. Students have reviewed the concept of the associative property, as well as the commutative property, and this week we will dive into applying the distributive property and differentiating how and when to use each property.

Click here to see the requirements for meeting a 3.0 in this area. http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=331704

This week we are working on finishing up our study of mixtures and solutions. Last week students worked to create mixtures and solutions and identify the different parts. This week we will continue to talk about separating mixtures and take our solutions and mixtures quiz before the end of the week.  Students are really showing a great understanding and enjoying the experiments we are completing to better understand these concepts.

Click here to see the requirements for meeting a 3.0 in this area. http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=412092

Communication Arts:

We continue to talk about problem and solution. Students are working in small groups to prove their understanding of the topic, as well as working with different stories that challenge them to pinpoint the problem and solution.  Students also continue to work with figurative language, and will focus on using it in their writing to display their understanding of the concept. Our Treasures unit for this week is titled “Focus on China” we will be using these stories to help us explore problem and solution, as well as fact vs. opinion.

Problem and Solution

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/Public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=330250

Figurative Language

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=330247

Spelling Bee!

This information is going home to remind parents about the upcoming English Landing Spelling Bee!

Classroom Connections

You may be wondering what is going on in Room 117 during the week of November 28th. Here's a peek at the reporting topics we're working on.

Math: This week we are working to write number expressions, as well as develop our understanding of the commutative, associative and distributive properties. Students have spent much time working on solving 2 by 2 digit problems, as well as long division and we continue to practice these skills daily with Super 6.
Click this link to view the 3.0 requirements:

http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=331704 Language Arts: This week we are working to identify problems and solutions, as they appear in text. We have also began to dabble with figurative language. Under the umbrella of figurative language we have talked about alliteration and idioms. We will continue to work with this kind of language, as the year approaches. Students will be writing book reviews and sending them to friends and posting them to a reading blog. Click this link to view the 3.0 requirements: Problem Solution http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/Public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=330250 Figurative Language http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=330247 Science: Our focus for the week is identifying solutions and mixtures. Students are also asked to identify the components of a solution. (Solute+Solvent=Solution). Students will be making mixtures and solutions later this week. We will also be talking about the word density, it's meaning and how it is used in science. Click this link to view the 3.0 requirements: http://parkhill.buildyourowncurriculum.com/public/Topic_detail.aspx?TopicID=412092

Reader's Theater

Today we presneted several reader's theater presentations.  Reader's theater are a great way for students to practice their presentation voices, reading fluency, as well as working in groups. Feel free to view an leave comments for your students!

The Great Homework Debate

Today after reading the Time for Kids article "Rethinking Homework" we wrote responses. Take place in the poll Time for Kids is hosting at: http://timeforkids.com/news/poll-too-much-homework/19406. Below feel free to post your thoughts on homework. Is there to much, is there not enough? What is your favorite homework you've ever had in school? This article was a great way for our students to practice their reading comprehension skills, while writing a persuasive piece.

Solving a Long Division Math problem

This video will show step by step directions on how to solve a long division math problem. This should make solving tonight's math problems easier!



Checking a Long Divison Problem

This video will give you step by step directions on how to check your answer to a long division problem, to make sure your answer is correct!

Key Requirement Student Survey

As always we know that feedback is a key part of making sure that we are provided with a quality learning experience. Below is a link that allows you to provide your feedback and opinons about our schools progress!

  http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DKXFELD8C

More About Factors and Multiples

We watched this video today during math class to help us sort out our understanding of multiples and factors. Our studets really loved the sense of humor. What do you think?

Factors and Multiples

We've been talking about multiplication and division, but now it's time to talk about the specifics. This week we will be talking about multiples and factors. this game is a great way to stay fresh on these skills. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this game.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/gridgame.html

Tell me something good...

Word on the street is that you are producing some pretty fantastic Fossil PREZIs. Please leave a comment and share your PREZI with others! Can't wait to view all of your awesome work! Here is an example of a PREZI that one group of friends shared:

Fossils on Prezi

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Fossils

Harris Burdick

Who is Harris Burdick?

Here are some of our favorite authors sharing their thoughts on that questions: http://www.hmhbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/index.html

You can also sumbit your story to the site!

Sharing thoughts on Wendesday

This week we have learned a plethora of things. Write an email to someone special to you. In the email share 1 thing that you learned new this week and 1 think that you are looking forward to in the next few weeks. Remember to CC: me and my email address is hayesa@parkhill.k12.mo.us. These emails will be a great way for us to look back at our writing and track our progress!

Adaptations

This week we have been talking about ecosystems and adaptations. The video below is an awesome video that will help you get perspective on the idea of adaptation. After you have viewed the video, please send me an email letting me know what you thought was most interesting. I'm sure you'll have as much to say as I did!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/219257/tedtalks-david-gallo-shows-underwater-astonishments

Student Technology Survey

Park Hill is commited to providing you with a high quality learning experience. To make sure we are meeting your needs Park Hill wants to hear from you. Please click on the survey link below and give your opinon.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VQGTC7Z
Thanks!

Missouri Webquest

How is it going? Did you find any good sites?


Note:  I moved Malori's link over to the same place you go to find the WebQuest.

This rounding activity will help you practice rounding to the nearest hundred. We will practice a few times today and a few times later this week! Enjoy!

http://henryanker.com/Math/Number_Sense/Rounding/Rounding_Nearest_100_Set_01.swf

Important People Don't Always Come In Perfect Packages

Please put your headphones on and listen to My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. Once you have listend to the story. Think about the carninival in the story. Why was the carnival an important part of the story? Please leave a comment to let me know what you think!

Click Here To Read My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother

Place Value

We are establishing our understanding of place value and working wtih composing and decomposing numbers. To help us develop these skills it is important that we practice using numbers in a variety of ways to help us strenghten our skills. Here are some links that will help us practice!

Please play this game first:

  http://www.abcya.com/math_bingo.htm
      As always we are love to practice multiplication, this BINGO game makes it fun!

Do 2 of these activities! 


http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=496&engine=9
   This place value game helps practice identifying the place value of specific digits.

http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=503&engine=15
     This target practice game sharpens our place value identification skills.

http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=509&engine=9
   This game focuses on comparing numbers to eachother.

http://www.abcya.com/comparing_number_values.htm
    This racing game encourages students to compare numbers and use the <,> and = symbols to share this knowledge.

Feedback Makes Stronger

This blog is a place for you to learn explore and grow. Many of you have awesome websites you use all of the time. This is your chance to share! Help me build a better experience by answering the questions below!

1. What do you want to see more of? Is there a type of game or type of skill you think would be beneficial?

2.Do you have any websites that you use to help you build your skills? Share them with us!

Our Mission Statement!

Today our class created a mission statement. Students worked together to pull information together to create a mission statement that represented our class! The mission statement can be found to your right!

New Year, New Students, New Adventures

We had a fantastic day here in room 117! Our first day was full of all kinds of adventures and I CAN'T wait to see what awesome things we will learn together this year. Check back for more updates and pictures of us learning!

What's the problem?

Learning to solve multiplication facts can be a challenge. There are certain number that we find trickier than others. Please choose the fact family that gives you the MOST trouble.

http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTg1OTgxNTk3OA/web

Replace audience response hardware with Poll Everywhere

Learing in our own way!

Today one of our friends, got all dressed up in costume and quizzed us!

We Want to Hear from YOU!

Please take the Summer Expediton Student Survey Link:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CJMHS9K3J/


This link will let you vote and share your informations with me!
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTIyMjg0NTA/web

Once you're finished you may play any of the games on the Learning Practice post!

Create your own sms poll at Poll Everywhere

Our Students Sharing Informatin on the Branches of Government

Missour Government!

Go here to find out more about our state symbols. Can you tell me what the bear symbolizes in the state seal? http://www.sos.mo.gov/Kids/history/symbols.asp?symbol=seal

http://www.sos.mo.gov/symbols/symbols.asp?symbol=seal

http://www.50states.com/missouri.htm










Check out these notable Missourians: http://www.sos.mo.gov/Kids/history/famousmissourians.asp


Use this link to find the officers that serve in each position: http://www.mo.gov/my-government/elected-officials/

Learn More About the 3 Branches of Government Here!

3 Branches of Government on Prezi

Analogies...their like...

Can you answer these questions?
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz19089315dbe20.html




We will play this Jeporady game in teams to see who wins the high score!
http://www.quia.com/cb/148767.html?AP_rand=565389622

How do you remember Missouri's border states?

There are all kinds of ways to rememeber these states. Did you come up with a mnemonic? What is it? Share it below!

Learning Practice!

We will all start here: http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/maths1.html
Please start with level 1 multiplication. Once you are done raise your hand and tell me your score.

A's please visit this site!
http://www.dositey.com/2008/muldiv/mul1ss534.htm

B's please visit this site!
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mult/mult.html

C's please visit this site!
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/sumdiv.html

Summer Activities!

This link will take you to a variety of games on fun brain. Work your way around the game board.

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html

Have A Wonderful Summer!

I decided to leave a post so that you all could communicate with eachother if you wanted to over the summer. Feel free to stop by tell stories about your summer, send pictures and leave comments for our class!



Math Olympics

To celebrate the end of the year our students are participating in Math Olympics. This event combines a variety of math skills we have learned with a competitive spin. Here is a picture of a couple of our students after a game of Bean Bag Bullseye!

Don't Forget!

Tomorrow is our end of the year assembly. Students will continue the English Landing tradition of representing the different colors of the rainbow. 4th grade is blue. It would be great if each student could wear a blue shirt to represent the 4th grade with pride!

S-U-C-C-E-S-S that's the way we spell success!

Friday's classroom store was a success! As a class we did an excellent job of following the economic process. After completing this activity share with the class one thing that worked well for the classroom store and one thing you'd change. Be sure to use vocabulary that helps me know that you understand economics.

Check out our Ads! Do these ads make you want to shop at these stores?

Below you will see a collection of Ads our students made to get the word out about our classroom store.

Thrilling Thursday

What do YOU think?

This is a picture from Downtown KC today. When you see this picture what does it make you think? What kind of feelings go with this picture? What kind of a caption would you put under this picture?

How does the government get people what they need?

How does your government help you?


Click HERE to read about the different programs, benefits and loans that our U.S. government provides its citizens.  Once on the site, click on Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid.



Post a comment on one way that our government helps citizens and how it helps

Lunch Choice Information

For the remainder of the school year, there are many Manager’s Choice menu lunch options (Choice 2)  as we work to serve food that remains in our school’s freezer.

The Manager’s Choice options have been determined and are listed below:

Wednesday, May 25:  Ravioli

Thursday, May 26:  Fish in Variety Shapes (sticks and nuggets)

Friday, May 27:  Chicken in Variety Shapes (sticks, nuggets, strips, and popcorn)

Tuesday, May 31:  Sloppy Joe

Resources For Famous Missourians

http://mle.leesummit.k12.mo.us/lmcmle/Projects/famousmo.htm

http://shs.umsystem.edu/famousmissourians/

http://www.50states.com/bio/mo.htm

http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/dept/elementary/fourthgrade/jsievers/missourians.html

May 17th, 2011

Today we worked with a variety of Social Studies BAV words to help us understand the Constitution and why it's important.  Here you will see a picture or our brains in action.

The EL PTA Science Fair is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Parents are encouraged to attend the Open House on Wednesday morning, May 18,  from 7:45am-8:30am to view all of the wonderful science projects. This is different from previous years and will be the only viewing time for parents this year. We have many interesting projects to share.

This Friday we will be having our first classroom shop.Students will have the opportunity to buy goods from the classroom store. They may also sell items to the classroom store. Students will be allowed to bring SMALL knick naks and candy to sell to the classroom store.

Guji Guji

Please listen to the story Guji Guji. You will be listening for the main idea.
http://www.storylineonline.net/

Check out Avary's Science Fair Experiement

Before...

Before we go to Jefferson City I am sure that there are a lot of things we are curious about. What do you want to see? What are you most excited to do? What are you nervous about?

p.s. Remember these questions are about Jefferson City, not about the bus ride!

We're going to the Captiol!

Use this website to help you find the answers for the government scavanger hunt: http://www.sos.mo.gov/kids/gov/?up=y&pID=attgen#read


Go here to find out more about our state symbols. Can you tell me what the bear symbolizes in the state seal?  http://www.sos.mo.gov/Kids/history/symbols.asp?symbol=seal

Check out these notable Missourians: http://www.sos.mo.gov/Kids/history/famousmissourians.asp

Use this link to find the officers that serve in each position: http://www.mo.gov/my-government/elected-officials/

Here is a link that will help you find the Missouri Representatives and Senators for our area: Type the zip code 64151-2362 into the Legislator Look-Up box on the main page to find these answers.
http://senate.mo.gov/

How Far Are You Willing To Go For A Book?

Today we listened to the story The Librarian of Basra. Can you summarize this story in one sentence? What does this story remind you of?

Billl Nye Fossil

What is a fossil? What did you learn that you didn't know before?

Equal Rights for All Comments

Leave 1 comment about the video here.

Lightning, and Eggs and Electricity, Oh My!

We are getting ready for the PTA sponsored science fair, which be held Wednesday, May 18th @ 7:45 am. Students entry forms are due by May 2nd. Here are some websites to help us get ideas!

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

http://schooldiscovery.com/science/projects.htm

http://members.ozemail.comau/~macinnis/scifun/projects.htm

www.sciencepioneers.org/projects.html


This years science fair is focusing on using the scientific process to complete a science expriment. Have you found an experiment that you like? If so what is it? Have you come up with a testable question? If so what is it?

Jayhawks and Bushwackers

We're goig to use the links below to help us develop an unerstanding of the historicals meanig of the terms Jayhawk and Bushwacker. We are all pretty familiar with KU's mascot, but what does that have to do with the civil war? By the end of this lesson you will be able to answer that question!

History on the term Jayhawk
http://www.ku.edu/about/traditions/jayhawk.shtml

http://www.kuathletics.com/trads/kan-jayhawk-history.html#

History on the term Bushwacker

http://www.civilwaracademy.com/bushwhackers.html

Civil War History Pages
http://mocivilwar150.com/history

http://www.civilwarmo.org/

http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/presentations/default.asp?ap=civwar

Spirit Days

Can yuo be a problem solver?

We have been working on problem solving strategies all year long. Today you will have the opportunity to work with a partner to sove some of these math problems.


http://library.thinkquest.org/4471/Default.htm

Tesssssssting!

I hope that my class is as excited about MAP testing as these kiddos were about their state wide test!

Schedule for Monday April 11

8:45- 9:10 Morning Procedures and Work

9:10-10:10 Math

10:10-11:00 Civil War Reading and Information

11:00-12:15 Language Arts

12:15-12:50 Lunch

12:50-1:25 Computer Lab

1:25-1:45 2nd Recess

1:45-2:25 Sharing Inventor Research

2:25-3:15 Specials

Paying it Forward

Good Morning! On Friday we started our Brag Wall to boost our self confidence and get us pumped for testing. This morning I would like for you to create one more brag post to share on the wall. Once you've done this you may read to self around the room while we wait to get our day started!

Links to our Inventors Research

Austin

https://prezi.com/secure/330e4f12daf7476e403ded9b6dba0eba12042b0a/

Amelia and Joshua- Trampolines
https://prezi.com/secure/d79d06998a717464bd98bffe44e09e7d78257f55/

Jasmine and Justin- Legos
https://prezi.com/secure/f840f71a9681878470c16d2c254091f899d5b15d/

Emma and Janae-Marshmallows
https://prezi.com/secure/4efc7ba506444debdbc327e517f9036d7f79062b/

Addison and Maggie- Bubble Gum

http://prezi.com/zemkxqc-bqal/bubble-gum/

Andrew, Caden and Timothy- Bullet Trains

https://prezi.com/secure/00ab32d7d6491c58d20556b8df0c1d80e04bf883/

Anya- Little Buddies

http://prezi.com/4-t_lfrnyzbv/little-buddies-aka-dolls/

Civil War Prezi

Today as part of our Civil War research we started this prezi:

https://prezi.com/secure/9822adc0274bbc301751b00b318384f32d9b7ccf/

Testing Count Down Strategies

Search Engines We're Going to Test Out

Try these links out and leave a comment about your favorite

SchoolTube. This is a modified YouTube like feature, that focuses on classroom materials.
http://www.schooltube.com/

http://www.sweetsearch.com/

http://quinturakids.com/

http://kidsafeimagesearch.com/

http://www.kidrex.org/

Another Day, Another Adventure

On the student desk, by the book case, you will find a page called cruising for coconuts. I would like for you to grab that page and get started filling it out. Please remember that if there are several lines avaliable, I am expecting several lines of writing. Once you are done you may play first to 100 with a partner. I am looking for a guru who would like to remind friends of the rules.

Terra Nova and MAP Themes

Here we go...

Good Morning!

We have much to do today. This morning Mrs. Jones will be with you and I look forward to hearing her report. During RtI today you will have 3 choices. We will start RtI at 8:50 today.
Choice 1: Complete the Power Drill on the back table.
Choice 2: Read to Self (Book of your choice)
Choice 3: Read to Someone (must be a non-fiction book, must be with someone who does NOT have the same first letter initial as you)

Math Rotations will start at 9:20. You will need your rotation supplies. Today we will be talking about Measurement during rotations. In our room we will be talking about Area and Perimeter.

https://prezi.com/secure/4771a38aefe2608b7d48eefe5084ca71afa48ec1/



Today during Communication Arts you will be listening to the story Guji Guji. Which can be heard at http://www.storylineonline.net/.  You will be working at finding the main idea and details in this story.

I'll see you this afternoon!

It could be you...

We are preparing to continue our study of famous inventors and their inventions. Below you will find 2 links to help move your learning forward.

This link provides information about famous kid inventors.

http://www.bkfk.com/inventor/kids.asp

The video below shows some of the amazing things kids created and shared on Ellen. Does this clip give you any ideas?


This site show several intersting inventions and tells about their history.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/

Inventors/Inventions Hall of Fame

Please post your comments about the famous invnetors and inventions.

Make a live audience poll at Poll Everywhere

Click here to vote:
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTQ2OTY5MjI2OQ/web

On the Move on Monday!

Today you will have several opportunities to work with other classes to review information. This morning at 9:20 we will start Math Rotations. During this time you will be going to the other 4th grade classrooms to review math concepts. 

At 12:50 we will be meeting Mr. Winklemann's class in the lab to work on building electrical circuits and reviewing terminology.

Can you make it work?

Earlier this year we talked about building circuits. What makes them work? What stops them from working?

Use the site below to help you practice this skill:

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=638


http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/siliconspies/flash/concepts/simplecircuits.htm

A Fresh Start

As you may have noticed last night I did some maintenance to our classroom blog. I noticed that I had some things that didn't work. I also noticed that there was some information that was out dated. Hopefully the blog is now current and a resource for your to use at home and at school.

Thre are a ton of websites listed for a variety of skills. My hope it that you will start leaving comments under the activities to let me know if we like them, if we learned anything and if they were fun!

Getting Picky About Our Punctuation

This week we are going to take a look at what punctuation looks like and different parts of speech that can improve our ability to share information.

Nouns
http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/noun/balloon_game/
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/rats2.asp?rats_nounverb
Verbs
http://hoodaword.com/games/grammarninja.php

Punctuation
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/punctuation/index_pre.html

Understanding Story Elements

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/i/settingp.cfm
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/test_tutor/build19/grade3/skill14/index_pre.htm
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/plotp.cfm

Which is the correct description of main idea?

Click on the link below and vote!
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTMyNzU4Njc3NQ/web

Main Idea

We have been working on this skill this week and today in club. Below you will fin a couple of fun activities that help us practice this skill.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/rosie/skill_pre.html

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/mainideap2.cfm

Watch this video
http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/linfo.cgi?id=4254

Westward Expansion Presenting

Today we started sharing our Westward Expansion PREZIs. Students also brought their artifacts in to share today. We were very impressed with what they brought to share!

Austin has  been so kind as to share his PREZI
online. Click this link https://prezi.com/secure/a93168d7cf3f9612cc10c4fd8e272761d4ac7ec0/
to view his PREZI, I am sure you will find a few interesting things! Feel free to check back in and leave a comment!

Andrew brought whipping cream and taught our class about
how pioneers made butter on the trail. He let our class help shake
the butter!



Testing our Vocabulary

Can you use the resources in our classroom and online to answer this questions?

http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTI3MDkzMjAyNw/web

Visual aids to help us understand Westward Expansion

This Picture Board is a great way to learn about westward expansion.
http://www.capzles.com/B6C8E233-5CFD-4826-93AD-B06FB1C10DAE

Pick one picture and fill out a note card about something you learned by viewing that picture.

A Quick Technology Update

I have set up a poll to check in on student satisfaction. Feel free to click on the link below and vote!

http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTgwMDk4NDM2Nw/web


After you have voted above feel free to vote using this link:
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTgxMjIwMTE4Mw

Venom...

I am watching a special on PBS as we speak about Venom and how it came into existence. I was just thinking to myself. I know a group of 4th graders who would DEFINITELY know a thing or two about this!

Additional Westward Expansion Research Links!

This is an amazing link!!! It answers about any question you might have!
http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/stage.htm

Helping Eagle Games 2/9

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/5_6/cows/cows.htm
This fun cow game helps students learn all about context clues!


http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/i/settingp.cfm
This great way to practice identifying the setting of a story!

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky2/squanky2.html
This funny tooth game helps us practice our understanding of synonyms!

http://www.quia.com/mc/52205.html
This game is a great way to match synonyms!

I can draw conclusions. Can you?

Here you'll find a collection of websites that are designed to help us improve our ability to draw conclusions.

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/inferences.cfm

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/inferences.cfm