Very Interesting Choice of Words

In Language class we will be trying out new ways of explaining things. We will be using a variety of different types of words in order to do so. In fact, we will try to use som vivid language and innovative expressions to add interest. As usual, I found some really neat websites that will help you out and even let you have fun while doing school work.

School House Rock - Your mom and dad may remember the Schoolhouse Rock from Saturday morning cartoons. There are a bunch of catchy tunes on the website that may help you remember some of the things we've been learning. Click the following link http://www.school-house-rock.com/GrammarRock.html and be sure to check out "Unpack Your Adjectives(How Adjectives Modify Nouns)" and "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here(Adverbs Answer these Questions: How? Where? When? Condition? Reason?)"

One of my favourite websites as you may have noticed is FunBrain. Well I have found a game there this time that will help out that language mark. The game is a MadLib. You get to make a silly story by choosing words to fill in blanks. At the end, you can read the silliness. Check it out.
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html

Have some fun with similies. At this link, you can play a game and match up all the similies.
http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/CET/flashactivities/similes.html

As always, check out these sites and have fun.

Organ Systems

In Science we have studied the organ systems of the body. These systems have specific functions and allow us to live our normal lives. One of the fascinating things is that each system has its own function, yet they depend on one another to get their jobs done. These web sites will help you review the information we have learned.

Arnold's Organs - Help Arnold regain his vital organ systems. Listen to his clues and then drag and drop the organ where it belongs. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/systems.html

Digestive System Review - This link has a set of flash cards to help you review the major organs and function of the digestive system. Test your knowledge and brush up before the next quiz. http://www.quia.com/jfc/1409.html

Organ System Information - The Indianapolis Marion County Public Library has fantastic links to the different organ systems in our bodies. This hyperlink takes you to the circulatory system but a lot of information is only a click away by using their links as well. http://www.imcpl.org/kids/guides/health/circulatorysystem.html

Decimal Dilemma

At this stage in your mathematical careers, it is important that you are able to read, represent, compare, and order decimal numbers to hundredths. Remember that this means to two decimal places. I have found you some websites that have games related to adding and subtracting decimals. Check them out and have fun.

FunBrain Football This website is a good link to the different kinds of arithmetic problems using decimals. Select the hard level (you can do it) and see if you can kick the field goal. Click either the name above or the following link http://www.funbrain.com/football/index.html

Decimal cruncher - Addition and Subtraction: . On these links, you should be able to do the medium level questions. Follow the instructions and if you get the answer right - "Thumbs Up", but answer it wrong and the bomb will let you know. Here are the URLs in case you have any difficulties. http://www.coolmath.com/decimals/decimals-cruncher-subtraction.htm and http://www.coolmath.com/decimals/decimals-cruncher-addition.html

Show Me the Money: Dollars and cents are represented by a whole number and two decimal places. See it you can help me out with my money from my lemonade stand. http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/ShowMeTheMoney/default.htm

Let me know how you do. Hope you enjoy the challenge.

Social Studies - Early Civilizations

In this unit we will take a look at how early civilizations functioned in their time. Some of the technological advances are absolutely outstanding, and we still use some of them today. Check out thes links to get a glimpse into the world of some of the earliest civilizations.

See the Aztec's calendar and how the kept track of a 20 day cycle. www.mexicolore.co.uk/kids/mexkids.html

Investigate the Egyptian's and their use of hieroglyphics for written communication. www.ancientegypt.co.uk/writing/home.html

Look at the engineering feats of the Romans, and how they were able to overcome many obstacels for their ever expanding empire. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/tech.shtml

Brain Candy

Exercise is good for you, and it is of utmost important that we get some for our brains. The following links are full of fun facts that will help you to exercise your brain. (Don't worry it won't hurt.) Click on the links to check out these sites.

Look at different world records when you visit Guinness World Records or even try to beat one of them in your own home by clicking on the following URL http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/2007/trythisathome.aspx

You can play a neat trivia game at Brainquest and challenge your friends to a competition, and see how other kids do.
http://www.brainquest.com/kids.php

If you are looking for little tidbits of information, click onto Life's Little Questions II and learn about different items like "Why can't you tickle yourself??"
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1105/

Hopefully you'll have some fun with these links and maybe even find some of your own.

Travel the World and the Seven Seas!

Have you ever wanted to visit Australia? How about stand in the crater of Mt. St. Helen's? Have you ever wanted to travel the world and see the sights?? You can do all of this from your own home by visiting the Google Earth (www.earth.google.com) When you visit this site, just simply download the free software and you can go anywhere, anytime. You could even try to find your house for fun.

Welcome

Welcome to Mr. G's blog page, "CHITCHAT". I have set up this blog as a means of communication, a place where my students and their families can find useful information about my class and school. Please feel free to check out any of the links that I post, and enjoy life.
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