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March 14, 2008

1st Grade Shoe Matching

Today in class we played a shoe concentration game where students had to remmber where they saw shoes and match them to make pairs.  We had a lot of fun playing it today.  Here is the link if you want to play it at home!

Matching Game

February 22, 2008

Shark Research

Ag00178_ Here are some websites to help you gather information about your shark specie.  Remember to try to learn as much as you can about your shark.  Happy Researching!

Different shark species

Wikipedia

Shark profiles

Shark database

Sharks that attack

February 14, 2008

Sharks!

J0365151_3 Here are some sites to help answer homework questions.  In addition, please post something new you learned that you found interesting.

Shark School FAQ

Lots of Shark Information

Man Eats Shark

February 06, 2008

3rd Grade Students Get Jobs!

The 3rd Grade students researched jobs today.  They had to pick two categories that interested them.  They then had to look at different occupations under their two categories.  Finally they had to pick a career to have.  For homework students will have to complete Job Description and Education/Training involved in their career choice.  Use the following website to help get this information.

Career Information

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January 28, 2008

Whose Box is Whose?

J0283594 We had so much fun in 1st grade learning about each other last week!  I can't wait to get to know everyone better as the year goes on.

Shark Scavenger Hunt

Treasure_chestPlease use the links below to help you with your scavenger hunt research.  If you find another really great resource, let Mrs. Brooks know so she can add it to the list!  Remember the internet is one good resource.  There are many trade books that will have some of your information, too!  Happy shark hunting!

Wikipedia Article on Mutualism

More on Mutualism

A Little Bit about Remoras

Pilot Fish

Baby Sharks

Shark Anatomy

Denticles

Encyclopedia Article on Denticles

Thinkquest Info On Sharks...COOL!

Sharks and Swimming

Basic Ichthyology

Sharktooth Hill

Lake Nicaragua Shark

Glossary of Shark Vocabulary

Shark Species

Shark Glossary

Online Dictionary for Shark Vocabulary

Aquafacts: Sharks

Sharks with Barbels

Megalodon

Shark Attack Conditions

Shark Attacks

How to Avoid a Shark Attack

Sharks and Rays

More on Sharks and Rays

Sharks on Encarta

Megamouth Sharks

Angel Sharks

Gray Reef Shark

A Year in History

J0314323 Click on the following links to find out what happened in the year of your pennies. 

A Year in History

Timeline

Welcome Back!

J0395766_2 Welcome back all old and new 3rd graders.  I am excited about strarting our new unit.  We will be learning about money and economics.  We learned this past week the power of a penny and when doubled how much it can really add up to!  In the next few weeks we will be learning about the history of money and some important events that happened in our history.  If you forgot your pennies, bring them to class next time.

October 09, 2007

4th Grade Perspectives

J0236233 In the next few weeks we will be preparing for our mock trial.  This week we were introduced to looking at different perspectives.  The students loved looking at the optical illusions and then seeing the other picture present.  Let me know which one is your favorite!

Download what_do_you_see.ppt

September 19, 2007

3rd Grade Bat Costumes

BatmaskfigureclrOur end of the unit celebration will see our trailer magically transformed in a bat roost.  To help create this bat-tastic habitat, we need bat costumes.  A letter went home with your third graders explaining this "at-home" piece of the culminating project.  Here are some links that might help you in your quest to transform your child into a bat!  Happy crafting!

Family Fun Bat Costume

Costume Ideas 

Umbrella Bat Costume

Hersheys Bat Costume

Better Homes and Gardens Bat Costume

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