Wall Wisher

Use this link to  share your thoughts from this year. Follow the directions after clicking the link below!

http://wallwisher.com/wall/Itisover

Give Mavis a Run for Her Money

It is that time of year and I think that it is time to mix things up a bit! Here is a link I would like for us to try using. Once you are done you will take a screen shot of your score and send it to me in an email! Do you're best. I know you'll do great!



http://www.abcya.com/cup_stack_typing_game.htm

Create A Graph

In case you wanted to create graph for your science fair project. Here is the link:

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Ready for a Challenge

We are going to give ourselves a challenge today and use only this search engine to help us solve the morning work fact sheets. You will also be challenging yourself by only using 2-3 words in the search engine box. You can do it!

http://web.ebscohost.com/sas/search?sid=b42288da-89cf-4dfd-830d-09129e313a23%40sessionmgr12&vid=5&hid=10

Is it worth it?

Ok....So you have gone to Jefferson City!  A pretty cool trip...Right? What if I told you that there are schools, even ones right here in Park Hill, that don't go to Jefferson City...There are people out there who think that it isn't a good use of money and that it doesn't line up with 4th grade learning topics...What if I told you that there are kids out there who will NEVER get to go to Jefferson City. They will never see the things you saw yesterday....Are they missing out? What things did you see, learn and experience yesterday, that made that trip so awesome? Can you prove that it lines up with your reporting topics? Did it help you learn something that sitting in our classroom Could not have?


Is this Jefferson City field trip worth the money?


Yes.....
No......

Why?

Jefferson City Reflection

Now that you have been to Jefferson City I bet you have a lot on your mind. Please share with us what you would deem the most interesting part of the trip. Why was it interesting? What did it teach you? Why was it important for a 4th grader to learn that?


Post your comments below!

Judical Branch Help

This link will help you identify the other 3 counties that appear in the Judical Circuit 24.

http://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1626

Jefferson City Reminders

Missouri Government: Digging A Little Deeper

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 Does the Government Help You?

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

MO Flag

A little MO flag ingot

http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/mo_flag.htm

"I Am the Lorax I Speak For the Trees"

Today our students shared a Lorax readers theater with 2nd grade. Here are a few pictures from today's show!

Looking A Few Weeks Out

These next two weeks will be a very busy time for many of the kids of room 117. I have posted some events to help keep things organized.

April 25th Grade Parent Meeting for Jefferson City (8-8:30) 

April 30th
May 1 Hayes and Holub Classes to Jefferson City (bus leaves at 7:45, return at 6:15)
May 2 Moore and Moyer Classes to Jefferson City (bus leaves at 7:45, return at 6:15)
May 3
May 4STAR PARTY

May 7th 4th Grade Movie Night for aution winnters. Limited spots still avaliable for $10 (4:30-6pm)
May 8 4th Grade Field Day ( in the pm)
May 9
May 10
May 11 Science Fair Projects Due to Ms. Hayes

....but what does it mean?

Challenge time! Using the notecard you have been given come up with 3 keywords tht represent your amendment. What words really summarize the rights that your amendment protects? Use those key words to search Google Images for 1 picture that symbolizes your amendment.

She Says Effort, We Say 4!

 Dr. Roe sure knows how to get our mornings off to the right start! Here morning pep talks get our brains started and ready for MAP Testing. Tomorrow is our last day of testing and we can't wait!

We're So Bright We Gotta Wear Shades!

Science Fair: Investigation Vs. Invention

Investigation

A list of intersting science fair project ideas:

http://www.sciencefairsanity.com/home/sci/listitems_9_0

This site gives you a quick survey and helps you generate some test ideas:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

A collection about great science fair project ideas:
http://www.terimore.com/

A list of science fair ideas:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/sciencefair.htm

More Idea:
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html

http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php


Invention:

These kiddos saw a problem and figured out a way to solve it:











These girls found a prolem and solved it.
http://www.kmbc.com/video/30432025/detail.html

Parent Resrouces

This site is a great resource for parents looking to provide resource to their students:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html

Resource about the scientific method:
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/scientific_method.html What kinds of things inspired these kids?

Decomposition, Worms, and Castings, Oh My!

Today we rewarded ourselves for an awesome day of MAP testing, with a little hands on learning. Student got to work up close and personal with worms, castings and other food products. Thanks so much to Mrs. Kruse for lending her worms, and her worm expertise.

Guess Who Got 4s for Effort

All of us!

Rock This Test!