Day 62: Reading Test

Day 61: Science Fair

Day 60: Mystery Skype Update

Day 57: Gratitude

Day 56: Science Fun

Need something to do this weekend? Check out this Science fun!

Day 55: American Revolution

We have been learning about the American Revolution in our class this month. It's been a lot of fun to explore Colonial Life, causes of the Revolution, battles of the American Revolution, and Founding Fathers. Based on your enthusiasm, I want to share a few other resources you might want to check out...

http://mrnussbaum.com/amflash/: The American Revolution for Kids

http://www.revolutionary-war.net/revolutionary-war-spies.html : Spies in the American Revolution

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/women_american_revolution/: Women in the American Revolution

And information about the important battle that happened in our own back yard - The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Day 54: Advice

Today, we put together some quick advice for other classes who are trying the "Something New" project. Here's what my students had to say...

Day 53: Paul Revere's Ride

Today, we studied the classic poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadworth Longfellow as the introduction to our week on the battles and major events of the American Revolution. Despite the fact that this is a very difficult text, we tackled it beautifully, with a little help with some friends ... the Animaniacs! Sometimes a lot of help comes in places where you would least expect it!

 

Day 51: Heat Transfer

Are you trying to remember the three main types of heat transfer? Think of hot dogs!

CONDUCTION:
Heat is transferred through direct contact

* A pan is hot to the touch
* A spoon sitting in a hot pan will also get hot

CONVECTION:
Heat is transferred in a circular motion in air or in liquid, where the warm rises to the top and forces the cool down and closer to the heat source

* Air conditioning and heating in a home
* Boiling water/Cooking over the stove

RADIATION:
Heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves

* Sun
* Microwaves
* Radiant heat

Day 50: Liberty's Kids

We are studying about the Revolutionary War this month through our Language Arts studies. We've been watching the Liberty's Kids series from PBS. Don't forget that you can check out more about this awesome and informative series with your Discovery account (http://discoveryeducation.com) or on YouTube!

Click HERE for links to more resources for Liberty's Kids!

Day 49: States of Matter

How do the molecules in the states of matter move? 

Day 48: Around the World in 80 Seconds

Hey to my favorite class! I've missed you this week - check out this awesome math game I found this week. Can you go around the world in 80 seconds?