Monday, May 7, 2012

2nd Grade Introduction to Blogging


This post is an introduction to "how to comment" on a blog post.

Second graders will be introduced to the platform of blogging and how to comment.



Commenters will use the "Name/URL" option for signing their comments.

They will use their first name and last initial only. For example, John Smith would comment as "JohnS"

So, what do you think about blogging....

Thursday, April 5, 2012

5th Grade - Spring Break 4/2012 - The Art of Ocean Currents

Below is a video made by NASA. It shows the currents of the worlds oceans.

Many people think it reminds them of the work of the famous artist Vincent van Gogh...


3rd Grade - Spring Break 4/2012 - The Wind From Above

Have you ever wondered what the wind looked like from above?

This interactive map will show you...

4th Grade - Spring Break 4/2012 - The Art of Ocean Currents

Below is a video made by NASA. It shows the currents of the worlds oceans.

Many people think it reminds them of the work of the famous artist Vincent van Gogh...


Thursday, February 16, 2012

5th Grade - February Break 2/2012 - 360 Degrees Around the World

Have you ever wanted to look at something from above? Have you ever wanted to look at a monument of city from every angle?

A panorama is a wide-angle look at something. 360 degrees is a full circle...

There is a website that has taken 360 degree panoramic images of famous places and made them available for free on the internet. The company uses helicopters and a variety of cameras to make these 360 degree panoramic photos.

These photos are wide angle looks at various places, wide-angle views from every angle in all directions.

Your assignment:

4th Grade - February Break 2/2012 - 360 Degrees Around the World

Have you ever wanted to look at something from above? Have you ever wanted to look at a monument of city from every angle?

A panorama is a wide-angle look at something. 360 degrees is a full circle...

There is a website that has taken 360 degree panoramic images of famous places and made them available for free on the internet. The company uses helicopters and a variety of cameras to make these 360 degree panoramic photos.

These photos are wide angle looks at various places, wide-angle views from every angle in all directions.

Your assignment:

3rd Grade - February Break 2/2012 - 360 Degrees Around the World

Have you ever wanted to look at something from above? Have you ever wanted to look at a monument of city from every angle?

A panorama is a wide-angle look at something. 360 degrees is a full circle...

There is a website that has taken 360 degree panoramic images of famous places and made them available for free on the internet. The company uses helicopters and a variety of cameras to make these 360 degree panoramic photos.

These photos are wide angle looks at various places, wide-angle views from every angle in all directions.

Your assignment:

Thursday, December 22, 2011

5th Grade - Christmas Break 12/2011 - Is Technology Valuable to You?

5th graders,
You have sat in this, or another, computer lab for the better part of 5 years.

You have learned how to word process, make presentations, use the internet for research, and so on.

I have 4 questions, answer them in full and complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar...

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3rd Grade - Christmas Break 12/2011 - What are your traditions?

Many people celebrate Christmas. Many people celebrate other holidays this time of year such as Hanukah and Kwanzaa. Many people create their own celebrations.

A tradition is something done on a regular basis. Putting up a Christmas tree is a tradition. Lighting a Menorah is a tradition. Always going skiing on New Years Eve is a tradition. I always do my Christmas present shopping on Christmas Eve, that is my personal tradition...

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4th Grade - Christmas Break 12/2011 - Technology & You

4th graders, please answer these 2 questions over the Christmas Vacation....


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