Happy Holidays

I am so proud of everyone and the work you all have accomplished on your book projects so far! I hope you and your famililes have a safe and relaxing holiday break! I look forward to seeing your smiling faces again in the new year!

I found this website and had to share! This is a link to Robert Sabuda's website. He is a pop-up book author and I just love pop-up books! Check out his site and let me know what you think when we get back in school! If some of you are adventurous, you can click on the Make Your Own Pop-Ups Link and make your own holiday pop-up cards ENJOY!

Robert Sabuda

PS. Don't forget to check your stocks over the break too!

Let's Say THANKS!

If you go to this web site, http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

Choose a design, and hit send this card.
Write your first name and last inital only in the name box.
Type in our city and choose AL.
Do not choose a pre-written message...hit other at the bottom and write your own message!
You can read the messages of the week to get ideas on what to write in your message.
Make sure to include something specific about why you are thankful!
Hit Submit! ;)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Students Speak! Contest

In December, 2009, scientists and world leaders are meeting in Copenhagen Denmark to talk about climate change and decide what countries should do to address the problem.

Now, imagine that you were asked to address these leaders. What would you say? What actions would you ask them to take? What would you want them to know about what students think? What matters to you about climate change, forests, energy, and global cooperation? There’s a catch – you only have one minute! 60 precious seconds.

So study up at the TeamEarth Focus Area and then get creative. Write a song, a poem or a speech. Make a video. Show world leaders what ePals have to say!

Format:
Audio or Video (1 minute – not more)
Written (200 words)
PowerPoint presentation (7 slides – not more)

Due: November 21, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

Under 13? Download your Parental Consent Form

View Contest Rules / Judging Criteria
Winning entries will be compiled onto a DVD and will be shared with world leaders at the Copenhagen Climate Conference in December 2009
Submit Your Entry
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Fraction Fun

Reducing Fractions was the concept that stumped most students this week during Critical Thinking! Here are some fun games to help you practice your fraction skills.

Fraction Jeopardy
This game was selected by Stephanie R.

Reducing Fraction Card Game
This game was selected by Sterling F.

Mensa Kid's Trek - Chemistry Night

For more than a decade, Mensa Kids Trek and Oakwood University Chemistry Lab have been doubling, doubling, toiling, and troubling on the Monday before Halloween in presenting the Annual Chemistry Night. If you have never attended, this is your year to be there! The youngest participant ever was nine months old, and the oldest was nearly ninety years old.

The event consists of two hours of hands-on chemistry experiments in a real chemistry laboratory with lab assistants on hand to assist you.

This year's event, as always, is free. All children must be accompanied and supervised by adult partners. Please bring your own 9-oz plastic cups (the kind used for punch) and join us on Monday, October 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oakwood University Chemistry Lab. If you have questions or would like to share your favorite safe chemistry experiments with the group, email Martha Williams, marthafeld@earthlink.net.

Trick Or Treat for UNICEF

Every year 5th grade SPACE students can particpate in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF drive. Participation is option and students are NOT to go door to door. They can simply choose to donate some change for the cause of helping other children around the world. Please check out the Trick or Treat for UNICEF webpage to learn more! You can also find UNICEF Games by clicking on the blue games tab at the top of the page!

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

One of my favorite Haunted Center Activities is having you write stories inspired by the 12 pictures found in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick book! I found a web page dedicated to publishing stories students have written and I wanted to share it with you! You can read the stories that other students have written or submit your own to be posted! I can't wait to read your stories!

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Link


The Author and Illustrator of The Mystery of Harris Burdick is Chris Van Allsburg. He has a fun, interactive website for students to explore. Check it out!

Chris Van Allsburg

I also want to challenge you to look up your favorite author's webpage and share it with the class through the blog.

The STOCK MARKET Game

Let the games begin! All students were introduced to the stock market game this week! They are having so much fun! Here is the link to the game so they can continue to buy and sell over the break! I can't wait to see your portfolios when you get back to school next week! Happy Fall Break!

The Stock Market Game

YAHOO Finance



THANK YOU to the following stock market speakers! We learned so much from you!

Mark Roberts, Lane Wilson and Eric Vroom!

Math Dictionary

Anna F. found a cool interactive Math Dictionary for the blog! Bookmark this one for home!

A Math Dictionary

Pre-Algebra Challenge

I found the link to a Pre-Algebra game that is an on-line puzzle adventure game. It is actually created for middle-school students, but I thought that some of you would enjoy the challenge! You have to create a log-in, but if you are interested in pre-algebra I think it is worth it! If you try the game, please let me know what you think!

The Labyrinth

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Fractions were part of our critical thinking this week! These games will show you that fractions can be FUN! ;)

Fresh Baked Fractions

Fraction Frenzy
These two games were selected by Sterling F and Alonzo M.

Fraction Balls
This game was selected by Haley G.

Equivalent Fraction Quiz

Constitution Day Mission

In honor of Constitution Day on September 17th, I found a game to help you celebrate! Have Fun!

Click here to accept Your Constitution Day Mission:
Your job is to find the 8 missing rights or freedoms from the Bill of Rights!

Square Pi ;)

Over the last two weeks we have been learning about the mathematical properties of Square numbers and Pi! Here are some fun links to practice your skills! ;)

Square Numbers Cop
Enter your name and then click Start Game.
Click the Down Arrow next to Other Games and choose the Perfect Squares Game.
Make sure to challenge yourself by changing the difficutly level!
This game was selected by Ryan O. ;)

Square Root Matching Game
Can you match the root in blue with it's square number in green?

Square Root QUIZ
This Quiz was selected by Sterling F. ;)

Pi Runner
You must know the digits of Pi and type in the numbers before the runner steps on a empty box. A fun game that requires your Pi knowledge! This game was selected by Sterling F.

Pi QUIZ
This quiz was also selected by Sterling F!

THANK YOU Sterling and Ryan for helping find such great games and Quizzes ot the blog! ;)

PRIME TIME!

This week our Critical Thinking was all about number patterns! Finding the Prime Numbers was the hidden challenge. Most students did not see the prime numbers so here are some fun games to help you sharpen your skills! Enjoy!

Prime Number Game

King King Prime Number Game

Awesome Analogies

Our critical thinking this week was all about analogies! I was proud of everyone for solving the challenging science analogies and successfully creating your own! Here are a couple of links to help you test your anaolgy skills even more! See if you can find another on-line analogy quiz to play and add the link in a comment. I would also love to see some of your new analogy creations added as a comment to challenge your classmates! Have FUN!

Analogy of the Day

Analogy Jeopardy