Using Hall Time to Work on Grammar

We are working on subjects and predicates in grammar. I decided that we could spend some of the time in the hall identifying subjects and predicates. Can you identify the subject and predicate in each video?







Can you think of other ways we could use our down time more effectively?

Investigation 2 Which Objects are Lightest?

Sarah puts her objects in order from lightest to heaviest. Did you put yours in the right order?

Investigate 3 Which Objects Will Float?

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After observing the objects float or sink, what is your hypothesis for the question, "Why do some things float while others sink?" Look carefully at the objects that floated or sunk to see if you can come up with a logical reason.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was given 45 years ago today. This is probably the most famous speech given by an American in the 20th century. Watch the video and see if things have changed in the last 45 years.

Academic Accolades 8/26

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Kelsey's Character Sketch

Since Kelsey is moving to a new school I decided to record her reading her character sketch. Although we will miss her, we will still have her on our blog. Can you figure out who she is writing about?

Learning Styles Inventory: Learn How You Learn

I am interested in your learning style. I think it is important for you and me to understand the way you learn best. You can use this information to become a better student, and I can use it to become a better teacher.

Remember to answer each question honestly. There are no wrong answers. When you are finished with I will explain the results.

The online survey was made by North Carolina Sate. Thanks. Click here for the survey.

Floating and Sinking Investigate 1

For our first experiment of the year, we brought five objects from home to test to see if they would float or sink. Here is Tristan explaining what he thinks his objects will do.



Here is video of Tristan doing the experiment. He puts each object in the water to see if it will float or sink.



What happened to your five objects, did they float or sink? Write what your objects are and what happened to them.

Science Unit Floating and Sinking

We examine the Scientific Method through our unit on Floating and Sinking. The video shows the opening demonstration of our unit. The students are asked to describe why one acrylic bead floats while the other sinks. They will not learn the answer until close to the end of the unit.

The essential question for this units is: Why do some things float while others sink?

Word Study Words for "Frindle"

Double click on the word for its definition.

shuttle, figure, channel, butter, advance, anger, denim, regular, problem, method

The Sound of Bagpipes (San Antonio?)

This took us by surprise, but it was a very pleasant surprise.

My NECC 2008 Video Diary Day 4 San Antonio The Floor

It is amazing what the vendors will do to get attention.

My NECC 2008 Video Diary Day 3 San Antonio The Conference

The first full day of the conference.

My NECC 2008 Video Diary Day 2 San Antonio Sight Seeing

We spent a lot of time sight seeing. Even though it hasn't rained much lately, everything here looks green and beautiful.

My NECC 2008 Video Diary Day 1 Heading to San Antonio

It seems like every trip we take has its high stress moments. Dianna and I are hoping that the car problems are going to be it.

Summer School Investigate 5 One Bad Reaction

What do you think? Can you think of anything that bubbles up like that?

SS Investigate 4 Goopy Stuff

We are experimenting with two solutions, polyvinyl alcohol in water and borax in water. When we mix them interesting things happen. Here is a link to our Scientific Method write-up.



After conducting your experiment, what 2 questions do you have?

Clowning Around in Mr. H's Classroom

This is what happens when you let clowns in summer school. It is time for someone to tell the fourth graders to quit clowning around!

SS Investigate 3 Revisited

After leaving the eggs in the vinegar over the weekend, how did they change? Compare and contrast the egg before and after we placed it in the vinegar. Identify whether it was a physical change, chemical change, or both.

Having Fun in Summer School?!

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Hooray! We are half-way through summer school! What is the best class or activity you have had so far and why was it so great!