A Great Year

Midsummer Night's Dream

2009-05-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

I also wanted to make sure you had notes for Midsummer Night's Dream.

This play is difficult to decipher the first time around, and even though we will discuss what is going on after we act out each scene, it is important that you understand the plot. Each night I expect you to go to this site and read the scene from that day. If you are feeling especially studious you may read ahead. I expect you to go over each scene in the book for the next day, especially if you have a part in it. Remember this is supposed to be fun. We will be reading and acting out the play together, going over each scene, and doing activities like a character map to understand the story. I just expect you to be prepared to read over your parts every night. We have to go fast because we are limited to 5 more days to finish it.

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/The-Adventures-of-Huckleberry-Finn.id-20.html

Huck

2009-05-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/The-Adventures-of-Huckleberry-Finn.id-20.html

This is the site I need you to go to in order to review each chapter of the book before you take the A.R test. The last day to take the test will be this Wednesday. I am convinced if you study this site you will do well on the test.

Industrial Revolution

2009-04-29T07:21:00.000-07:00

http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Industrial_Revolution.html

This site takes you to a resource that will hopefully help you get started on your 3 by 5 on the American Industrial Revolution.

Shel Silverstein

2009-04-29T06:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.shelsilverstein.com/indexSite.html

This site will take you to Shel Siverstein's site. Find the games section, and create your own poem. You can explore all areas of the site.

Green Contest

2009-04-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/YTLiveGreen?feature=pyv&ad=3752083113&kw=earth%20day

Here is the site that you can submit your idea for 20,000 dollars. If you win you will need to give 10% to Mrs. Casto. :) Haha

Math Video

2009-04-21T11:38:00.001-07:00

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/10870-basic-math-adding-positive-and-negative-numbers-video.htm

Watch this video on the above link, and leave a comment about what you learned.

2009-04-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blchartindrev.htm

Industrial Revolution Inventions

Poets

2009-04-21T07:16:00.000-07:00

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets.html

This is the link to the list of poets. Your assignment is to choose a poet you find interesting. I am sorry, but it can't be a poet that I have shared with you in class. The objective is to find someone entirely new. Once you choose a poet, choose a poem from the selection to share with the class. I also want you to make a PowerPoint slide as I have with poets I shared in class. You can chose to use any of the book share ideas to share your poet with the class instead of making a slide if you wish.

Body Systems

2009-04-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.innerbody.com/image/cardov.html

This site lets you interact with the systems in your body. Please add notes to the ones you took from your book, as this site has more specific information. I do not expect you to write every little speck of information. I do want general information, and try clicking on "See Also" areas at the top of each system, including overview. When you click on those areas it gives you more info.

Just make sure you have made an effort to add information to what you learned from the book.

Teaching

2009-04-20T06:59:00.000-07:00

http://wveis.k12.wv.us/Teach21/public/cso/cso.cfm Sorry about that.
Here are the first grade csos. When you go to the link you will need to select a subject you want to teach, and select first grade, then click "get cso". Scroll down each place you see a magnifying glass is an objective you can choose to teach. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page before you decide. Also make positively sure you chose an "objective". Once you have decided on a subject, and content please approve it with me before you begin researching, or making up a plan. This will be for 20 bonus points, only in an area that you struggle in. Teaching is the best way to remember something, so if you have a hard time counting money, then make a lesson plan on counting money. :) Have fun.

Poetry

2009-04-20T06:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.leasttern.com/Poetry/poetryterms.htm#pun

The above link is to the poetry terms site.

Reformation

2009-04-08T11:49:00.001-07:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_(2003_film)

This is just from the film. Make sure you know your notes from our class. Know, who, what, when, where, how, why.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2009-04-07T05:44:00.001-07:00

While you are on Spring Break please pick up your next book for our Lit. groups, A Midsummer Night's Dream, by; William Skakespeare. We will be reading the modern version, so be sure to only get the Shakespeare Made Easy version just as it is in the above pic. I have asked Borders and Empire to order more copies. As always you may also want to purchase the book online. The cost is approximately 6.99.

The below link is to Amazon to purchase the book, if you so wish.

http://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Dream-Shakespeare-Made/dp/0812035844

Book Share

2009-04-06T11:26:00.000-07:00

For Code Orange I want you to do a "book share", basically a book report. You may choose how you want to share Code Orange. Some ideas are from the handout I gave you, or from the following sites.

http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/foldedbkrpts071599.html

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson109.shtml

http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/685.html

2009-04-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

Here are a few of the most practiced religions. Remember this site is not the only site you will use. I expect at least 3 other sources. Your sources must be sited on your bibliography page. I also want you to remember that you can never re-write something exactly as it is stated in the source. You must summarize the information in your own words. I expect to hear your voice in the paper, not the author of your source, and not your parents. This paper is worth 100 so make sure you are taking responsibility for the research that is involved.

2009-03-31T06:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Everyone,

Our class theme for the spaghetti basket is, Cafe`. Ideas include gift cards to Starbucks, Espresso Mojo, or Mc D's, cool mugs, coffee makers, filters, creamers, various coffee, etc...

I want to thank everyone in advance for bringing in items. Thanks to Mrs. Manis, and Mr. and Mrs. Casto for sending in snacks during SAT 10. All of the kids really appreciated it, and did I.

Mockingbird at the Clay Center

2009-03-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

They only have an 8pm show otherwise we would go on a field trip. I do hope you can make it.

Communicable Disease Fact Sheets

2009-03-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

Communicable Disease Fact Sheets

Here are many to choose from. Please begin your research a.s.a.p.

Spelling Test 3/27

2009-03-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.spellingcity.com/index.php?option=com_spellcity&task=teachMe

Check out this site for your words this week. It would not allow colleagues, or bio-terrorist, so you will have to study those two words separately. Please have a foldable, or note cards with the word and definition for tomorrow.
Thank you,
Mrs. Casto

Math Practice

2009-03-12T12:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.funbrain.com/math/

http://www.coolmath.com/

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/testprep/gr6/index.html

These sites will help you prepare, and practice for next week.

Language Practice

2009-03-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

These sites will help you with grammar. When you click on the link it will take you to a variety of links to quizzes. The quizzes will help you study for the test. Make sure to choose at least a few from each section. Do not do the first 3.

http://a4esl.org/q/h/grammar.html

Science Review Links

2009-03-11T04:55:00.000-07:00

The following links will take you to places that will help you review for your test.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/producersconsumersgame.htm Food Chain

http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/time/eclipses.html Solar Eclipse

http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html Matter

http://science.howstuffworks.com/electricity3.htm Electricity

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/light/measure_measuring.html Light

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_rocktypes.html Rocks

http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/index.htm Rock Cycle

http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/cldtyp/home.rxml Clouds

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/CURR/Science/sciber00/8th/forces/sciber/potkin.htm Types of Energy

http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/content/keystage3/biology/pc/learningsteps/ADSLC/launch.html Adaptation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuiQvPLWziQ&feature=related Seasons

SAT 10 Spelling

2009-03-11T04:52:00.000-07:00

More words to study for SAT 10. Click on the link and follow the directions. http://www.spellingcity.com/index.php?option=com_spellcity&task=teachMe

SAT Spelling

2009-03-10T12:25:00.001-07:00

Here is a great site I will be using more often. Right now I want you to use the site to practice the words for SAT 10. When you click on the site it will take you to a list of words. Below the words will be 3 buttons. Click on test me first; go through all the words; then try the games, and test me buttons.
http://www.spellingcity.com/index.php?option=com_spellcity&task=viewList&listId=128181

Roman Numerals

2009-03-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a matching game to practice roman numerals.
http://www.quia.com/mc/66123.html

Code Orange

2009-03-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

Update For Code Orange:
I decided to hold off on Code Orange till after SAT 10. I expect every student to have the book by Monday the 23rd. For each day that you do not have the book you will not get reading credit for that day. Normally I am not this strict, but you have had over 3 weeks to get the book by the time we begin reading it.

Hurricanes

2009-03-04T12:33:00.000-08:00

Here is the information on hurricanes. Make sure you scroll all the way down. We will go over some of the areas again before our activity tomorrow.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/hurricane1.htm

How to Read Clouds to Forecast Weather | eHow.com

2009-03-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

How to Read Clouds to Forecast Weather eHow.com
This is the site we took notes on in class.

First Code Orange List: Both Classes: Test 3-9

2009-03-02T10:49:00.000-08:00

1. immunization
2. pinnacle
3. deciphering
4. awestruck
5. saunter
6. microorganism
7. conceivable
8. extraordinary
9. immunology
10. nondescript
Don't forget your foldable. I expect you to follow the directions as I gave them in class.
Here, again, is the link to the dictionary site.
http://dictionary.reference.com/ Make sure you are writing the correct definition. Also make sure you do not use the spelling word in the definition. A synonym is acceptable as long as you know what it means.

Predict the Weather

2009-02-26T08:36:00.000-08:00

http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/frame_loader.htm

At this site you will click on predict the weather, then follow the directions to predict the weather. It starts off a little slow, but I think it will really help you understand what meteorologist do. Remember you must leave a comment that lets me know that you actually went through the whole game. Try out the report the weather game as well.

Final Spelling Word From Mockingbird

2009-02-25T12:52:00.000-08:00

1. quelling
2. sentimentality
3. entailment
4. sojourn
5. tyranny
6. scuppernongs
7. shambles
8. malevolent
9. morbid
10. indigenous
11. devoid
12. confronted
13. propelled
14. tedious
15. formidable
16. fidgeting
17. inflection
18. elusive
19. adjoining
20. erosion

Code Orange

2009-02-25T12:14:00.000-08:00

Your new book will be Code Orange, by Caroline Cooney. It is an exciting mystery I know you will enjoy. It can be picked up at Empire, Boarders or at amazon.com. One more place you can try is the following site: http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=8888917&extid=df_googlebase&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=RHCPM573260

I will expect everyone to have the book by next Monday. Don't forget your final Mockingbird test will be this Friday. It will mostly be essay questions, so you may want to study the two sites I put on here for Mockingbird.

Weather Challenge

2009-02-25T11:56:00.000-08:00

This is the site for weather. I want you to play the game, then comment what you thought about it, and give your score. You get 20 points just for doing this.

http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/flash/games/severe-weather-challenge/

Bill of Rights

2009-02-23T18:26:00.000-08:00

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/rights.html

This is the site where you will find the bill of rights.

Spelling List

2009-02-23T17:37:00.000-08:00

I am sorry guys, but I plan to have your words as a review this week from words we have done in either my class, or Mrs. Bias' class for all of Mockingbird. Mrs. Short will let you know what to do.

Spelling Test Mon. Feb. 23 My Class

2009-02-20T12:33:00.000-08:00

commotion

reassured

inconveniences

subtle

earnestness

evasion

testified

escapade

infantile

circumstantial

revived

reconsider

possessions

revival

ignorance

Weather

2009-02-19T07:22:00.000-08:00

I want you to go to this site. You will see a map with glowing yellow-orange areas. Follow the directions to find out really amazing information. Once you have clicked on all the "hot spots" you will click on the comments section and write a paragraph on what you learned from each hot spot. You must have at least 4 paragraphs explaining what you learned from each hot spot. You are not required to write your responses in the comments section. You may write your responses on a piece of paper and turn it in to me. This assignment is worth 40 points. Points will be taken for not writing information in your own words, for not given enough information, for not having a complete paragraph. Please do your best.

Thank you.

http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/flash/games/climate-code/

Mardi Gras Skate

2009-02-18T11:58:00.000-08:00

Where: 137 7th ave Roll-A-Rama

When Sunday Feb. 22 from 2-5pm

Cost: $1.00 admittance, 1.00 skate rental

Why: To help others in Huntington by trading canned food for beads.

questions: mardigras4family@yahoo.com

Mrs. Bias' Class Words

2009-02-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Bias' Class Test Feb. 17th

1. evidence

2. circumstances

3. subtlety

4. discreet

5. perpetrated

6. contraband

7. relenting

8. tranquil

9. impassive

10. scuppernongs, (ch. 22)

Mockingbird Notes

2009-02-06T09:54:00.001-08:00

Here is the site I really did not want you to use, however I feel that it is hard for some of you to understand, or remember what read a few days ago. Here is the issue, if you choose only to read the information from this site it will not fully prepare you for the test, quizzes or conversations, therefore it is very important that you read the chapter. This site is mainly for you to review only.http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/To-Kill-a-Mockingbird.id-143.html
Posted by Marsha at Friday, February 06, 2009

Black History

2009-02-03T10:13:00.000-08:00

Here are some sites to direct you to information for your essay and your presentation for Black History Month. You may need your parents to help you navigate throughout the sites.

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/afroambios.html Really helpful

http://www.history.com/minisites/blackhistory

http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/black-history.html

http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/browse?browseId=252385 This site has audio and video.

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/afroambios.html

My Student's Words Test Fri. Feb. 6

2009-02-03T07:50:00.001-08:00

affluent
murmured
perplexing
resentful
meddle
postponement
azaleas
beckoned
bittersweet
inflection
bootlegger
grieving
inquisitive
premise
interval

Mrs. Bias' Spelling Test Feb. 9

2009-02-03T06:07:00.000-08:00

1. ecclesiastical of the church, the organization of the church, or the clergy.
2. privy a toilet; esp., an outhouse.
3. acquiescence the act of acquiescing; agreement or consent without protest
4. aggregation a group or mass of distinct things or individuals.
5. fey strange or unusual in any of certain ways, as, variously, eccentric, whimsical, visionary, elfin, shy, otherworldly.
6. solicitor in the U.S., a lawyer serving as official law officer for a city, department, etc.
7. champertous having to do with champerty, an act by which a person not concerned in a lawsuit makes a bargain with one of the litigants to help maintain the costs of the suit in return for a share of any proceeds: illegal in most U.S. states.
8. johnson grass a forage and pasture grass, widespread in the Southern U.S., often as a weed.
9. inflection- changing the pitch of one’s voice
10. affluent-abundant

Civil Rights

2009-02-02T11:49:00.000-08:00

Use the following link. http://pbskids.org/wayback/civilrights/index.html

On this site you will read an interview. I want you to select at least 5 questions from the interview, and write on paper, or my comments your reaction, (thoughts or feeling you had). Next look at the pictures, choose one photo to respond to on my blog, or on your paper. You may respond on the site, but remember I can't see your response unless you write it down and turn it in, or comment on my page. Lastly go through game space, and brain power. You may not get the answers correct, but the important part is to read about important people that fought for civil rights.

Questions: Answer these questions on your paper, or in my comments.

1.Were civil rights for only some citizens? Why, or why not?

2. Who were 3 people you learned about through this site? Name the person and what they did.

3. How do civil right effect your life?

This assignment is worth 50 points so do your best.

Snow Snow Snow!

2009-01-28T16:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.lausd.net/Belmont_HS/tkm/

Hey guys. I hope you are enjoying your many days off school. I also hope you all have electricity and are warm. Anyway the site I have placed above is a great help for your book, To Kill a Mockingbird. My hope is that you are all still reading a chapter a day. I have said a million times that no matter what you are supposed to read every day. :) Honestly if you have not it is not going to hurt you, but I hope if you see this you make an effort because we are seriously behind. The site really helps too so take some time to navigate over all of it. Again I hope you are all well and safe. See you soon.

Mrs. Casto

Dr. King

2009-01-22T11:40:00.000-08:00

Here are some sites that will help you in your research of Dr. King and the civil rights movement.

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.

http://www.mlkonline.net/bio.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

Spelling

2009-01-14T09:49:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Bias' Class: Your test will be Jan. 21st.

apothecary
predilection
imprudent
tyrannical
assuaged
self-conscious
brethren
synonymous
consulted
habitually

Try out the following site to define your words. http://dictionary.reference.com/

spelling

2009-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:00

My class: Your test will be next Friday.

talcum

sentimentality

chattels

asylum

assuaged

tyrannical

probate

misdemeanor

habitual

domicale

fraught

abundance

taciturn

beadle

taxidermy

quelling

magisterial

malevolent

predilection

2009-01-14T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids!

I have found a great site to learn more about geology. Your assignment is to try it out, then comment what you thought, and your score on the activity in my comments. Have fun.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/images/rockintro_08.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/&usg=__v2sEP95SAjc6k7iws9v1XWAzleE=&h=308&w=264&sz=14&hl=en&start=16&sig2=DoDjpuU0cgGKRJpiSkCpUQ&um=1&tbnid=1zYXph_mUXiPDM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=100&ei=tANuSZSiG42Q6gOb5-2aCw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drock%2Bcycle%2Bdiagram%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DGGLR,GGLR:2006-39,GGLR:en%26sa%3DN

2009-01-05T05:21:00.000-08:00

Welcome back students. I hope you had a restful happy holiday from school. Now that you are back I need you to buy asap To Kill a Mockingbird. You can find it at local libraries, bookstores, and on line, http://www.wssb.org/content/Classrooms/tate/content/sophomores/stories/To_Kill_A_Mocking_Bird/start.htm
or you can upload it on your phone at this link, http://www.wattpad.com/3550-To-Kill-A-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee

Christmas Time

2008-12-17T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids,

It is Christmas time. We only have two days of school left, and I wanted to remind all of you again that our party will begin Friday at 9:30, and pretty much last for the duration of the day. Please do not forget to bring a gift to exchange, and one for an animal.

I want to wish you joy, peace, and safety over the holidays. God bless you, and keep you.

Enjoy all the gifts of the season, and I don't mean just the ones under the tree. Take a minute to hug everyone in your family, and let them know they are loved, just as you are loved by them.

Happy birthday to Kylie, Sam and Frederick.

2008-12-10T10:45:00.000-08:00

So much has happened since my last post. First of all, I am so happy to be in the new school with you. We will have Internet any time now, I hope.

Next, it is almost time for another break! We will have our party on the 19th. It will be a non-working day, although we may have a test or two that morning. For our gift giving please make sure you have a gift to participate in our gift exchange, and a gift to give to the animal shelter.

We are fortunate to have Mrs. Darby help us to make our Christmas party bright.

Don't forget you have your musical presentation this Sunday at 6:30. I need you to try to be in our new classroom by 6:20ish.

With all the craziness of the season and all the events in school it has been hard to get to everything, but I am sure you are not too sad about missing out. We will however have one more Math test lessons 56-60, and a WWII test of some sort. In Science we will continue to catch up, and review, and in Reading I think it would be fun to do a script.

If I don't get a chance to get on here again, thanks for such a wonderful year, and have yourself a merry little Christmas.

World War I

2008-11-17T12:01:00.000-08:00

http://www.historyonthenet.com/WW1/causes.htm

This is the site. Please fill in the L on your K.W.L chart of what you have learned from our discussion in class, and from the information found on this site.
Thank you.

Native Americans

2008-11-13T10:37:00.000-08:00

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.freewebs.com/kstevens/Native_American_map%255B1%255D.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.freewebs.com/kstevens/nativeamericans.htm&usg=__uncnccmHcC7khIeP2bV437E7z3o=&h=1056&w=1419&sz=160&hl=en&start=5&sig2=QrW4q0eVfEwaLCnocMn4yg&tbnid=i7sVa5uyMSg1SM:&tbnh=112&tbnw=150&ei=mHMcSbiKHaSIecLVvNsG&prev=/images%3Fq%3DNative%2BAmerican%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

Please go to this site and follow the directions. For our enrichment time this week you will do a scavenger hunt to get to know the natives of the U.S .

Fatima Dance

2008-11-13T10:32:00.000-08:00

There will be a dance Friday 11-14 at Fatima. The cost is 3:00, and the time is 7pm to 9pm.

Have fun, BEHAVE!

Veteran's Day

2008-11-09T15:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.va.gov/kids/K-5/

http://www.va.gov/kids/6-12/index.asp

Hey guys I am sorry I am not there today. Lily is sick. I hope you are all behaving for our substitute. She will be leaving me a note on how well you treated her, and each other. I am sure you have all been on your best behavior. You are all great students. :)

For Social Studies today I want you to get in small groups of no more than 3. Since tomorrow is Veteran's day I wanted to make sure you knew why you got the day off school, and why you should take a moment to appreciate soldiers and veterans.

I want you to click on first site, then click on VA History "more..." Read the information, then write a short summary of the events. It should only be about one long paragraph. I only need one from each group, just make sure everyone participates. After you finish, choose another section from the first site or the second, and make a display, or writing a summary to share based on the information you found. You may also use the links to find more information. Mrs. Bias may have some small poster board left, but I want you to ask before you leave. Please let Mrs. Bias know that I will replace anything you use of hers. You are also welcome to the construction paper in our room. Your presentation can also be made on movie maker or power point. I will be expecting your work on Wednesday, so you may need to split up the work and each person in your group do one section if you run out of time today. I may give you more time on Wednesday to work on it before you present it to the class. If you finish you may play the games section. Also, please do not forget about your interview. I will be checking my e-mail, and the comments from this blog throughout the day. If you have any questions please write me. marsha43@gmail.com

Nasa on Matter

2008-11-07T11:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/Images/state.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/state.html&h=533&w=710&sz=12&tbnid=NOiwWF2gObEJ::&tbnh=105&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsolid%2Bliquid%2Bgas&usg=__jQI_mI1mJZ9BSmTr13Wk6I6b34o=&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=4&ct=image&cd=1

Chem4Kids.com: Matter: Changing States

2008-11-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

Chem4Kids.com: Matter: Changing States
This site will be used for your random information. It will also give you information for under each flap on your foldable.

When Did Women Vote? | Women's Suffrage | Scholastic.com

2008-11-07T11:24:00.000-08:00

When Did Women Vote? Women's Suffrage Scholastic.com

Scholastic News: You're the President

2008-11-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

Scholastic News: You're the President

Election

2008-11-04T14:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553#map

This is one of the many places you can check out the latest information. Almost every news channel on t.v will have up to date information on who wins each state. Keep in mind that I do not expect you to stay up and watch it all. You need to go to bed at your regular bedtime, but before you do make sure you have colored in as many states as you can. Most importantly make a prediction on the empty section at the bottom of the sheet with the map on it that I sent home with you today. The prediction must make sense with what states you have colored in so far. Remember to count up the electoral votes in each state. If it is blue those votes go to Obama, and if they are red they go to McCain. The candidate with the most electoral votes is ahead. What I want you to do is predict who will win based on the electoral college map that tells you what states normally vote Democratic or republican. For example, you will most likely already be in bed by the time Texas and California's results are in, but you know by the activity we did in class that TX is mostly likely going to be red, and California is going to be blue. If you have any questions e-mail me. marsha43@gmail.com

2008-11-03T11:02:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

Just a friendly reminder that candy in most stores is 50% or more off right now. I would sincerely appreciate any candy or reward items you could send in. Over the course of they year I normally spend anywhere from 150.00 to 250.00 just on reward items. I do thank all of you for sending in items already. Please do not feel you must, but if you can it would really help me out.

Thank you

Propaganda

2008-11-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Here are two sites to help you remember the propaganda techniques. The first is the PowerPoint we went over in class. The second is just a list with definitions.
http://alex.state.al.us/uploads/13676/Whose%20Voice%20Guides%20Your%20Choice.ppt

http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm

Electoral College

2008-11-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

This is a great site Caitlin found that has the current electoral college info. It is interactive and fun to browse. Have fun. Thank you Caitlin.

Magnetic Portals

2008-11-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

Abby's mom sent this great site to us. It is amazing, and goes right along with what we are learning in Science. Thank you Pat.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/30oct_ftes.htm?list173006

Halloween Field Trip

2008-10-30T06:23:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to all the parents who, despite the tardiness of my Halloween letter, are sending in items for the party.
I must apologize once again for the tardiness of this news, but I am excited to let you know that the representative from the Keith Albee contacted Jenny Bias yesterday. She told us she could do a tour tomorrow. As you know we have been researching local haunted locations. The Keith Albee has a haunted history, as Caitlin and Olivia well know. Jenny Bias and I thought it would be great if we could actually visit one of the places the students researched, and thankfully we got a bite yesterday. Tomorrow at about 10am we will, in our Halloween garb, walk to the Keith Albee, and take the haunted tour. It is very important that if you want your child to attend, the permission slip I sent home today must be turned in tomorrow morning by 9am.

Tricky Myth Busters

2008-10-29T11:53:00.001-07:00

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/quiz/candy/candy.html

How Electricity is Made

2008-10-29T11:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phk_eb_ae_001467.hcsp

Halloween Treats

2008-10-29T06:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.parents.com/recipes/?ordersrc=google9halloweencooking_index&cobrandId=ww5&s_kwcid=ContentNetwork986097382

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/specialfeature/halloween_ms_food/

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/specialfeature/halloween_ms_food/

Here are the sites I mentioned on the letter I sent home. By the way our party will begin at about 1:30.

Learn About the Issues and Where the Candidates Stand | Scholastic News Online Election 2008 | Scholastic.com

2008-10-27T11:08:00.000-07:00

Learn About the Issues and Where the Candidates Stand Scholastic News Online Election 2008 Scholastic.com

Make sure you know where the candidates stand. You will be voting next Tuesday.

2008-10-23T08:17:00.000-07:00

There will be a middle school Halloween dance next Friday, the 31st between 6:30-9:00. The dance will be held at Fatima. The cost is 3.oo if you are dressed up, and 5.00 if you are not. There will be a prize for the best costume. Only grades 6-8. Have fun, and be careful.

Here is a site for some costume ideas, if you haven't already found one. There are also some helpful tips for parents. http://costumeideazone.com/

Electriciy and Magnetism

2008-10-21T06:57:00.001-07:00

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

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Research Sites for Countries

2008-10-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

These sites are acceptable to start your research. Remember tomorrow we will be condensing your list into 3 items, so do not overdue it just yet on research.

http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Around-the-World/Countries
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/goplaces

Jefferson Lab Guided Tour - Welcome!

2008-10-13T06:53:00.000-07:00

Jefferson Lab Guided Tour - Welcome!
At this site write down each of the questions, then answer them in your Science journal. I will be checking to see if you made note for each of the questions tomorrow.

All About Atoms - What are atoms?

2008-10-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

All About Atoms - What are atoms?

Here is some more information on atoms. I think you will find it helpful. If you click on the green student icon that has an A+ at the top, it will take you to a page with games, quizzes, virtual tours etc... It is fun, and helpful.

Test Your Geography Knowledge- The World (Oceans and Continents)

2008-10-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Test Your Geography Knowledge- The World (Oceans and Continents)

Subject and Predicate

2008-10-07T08:10:00.000-07:00

Subject and Predicate

Down The Rabbit Hole

2008-10-07T06:24:00.000-07:00

We will be reading Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams starting October 20th. I am sure you are all going to love it. I am very excited! I love this book because it is a mystery, and because it is a series. You are hopefully going to love this book so much, that you will read the other "Falls" mysteries.

I am listing a few places you can purchase your book. Remember it is your responsibility to have the book by Monday, Oct. 20th. I would prefer you to have it sooner if possible.

You can buy the book at Empire, but I will be placing an order at Borders. If you would like you can order the book from either store. I suggest http://www.amazon.com/ for a possible used copy. Beware that ordering online may take more time, but it may cost less. If all else fails check the public libraries just remember that you will need to re-check out the book, plus the library should be able to order it for you.

2008-10-06T11:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some sites that may help you in finding information for your project on the continent you chose. Please understand that everyone will be graded individually, as a group, and every person in the group will evaluate each other. All students will get to grade all other groups, so you have several grades for this project. Make sure to do your best.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continents

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/continents/ Fun facts on this site are helpful.

Ghost Hunters Club

2008-09-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

http://sites.google.com/site/6thgradeghosthuntersclubcom/

This site will take you to our ghost hunters club website. You will be creating a site of your own soon! I am sure yours will be much more attractive. :)

West Virginia's True Ghost Stories - Keith Albee Theater

2008-09-18T11:46:00.000-07:00

West Virginia's True Ghost Stories - Keith Albee Theater

Here is a great site for those of you looking for information on ghosts.

The Prince and the Pauper: Free Online Study Guide and Homework Help - CliffsNotes

2008-09-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

The Prince and the Pauper: Free Online Study Guide and Homework Help - CliffsNotes

This study guide should help you to read the book. There are summaries and commentaries for every chapter. I know most of you are having a hard time with the language used, but I think with the help of this site you will understand more than you did before. I hope it helps. Please know that you are still expected to read each chapter to know the details of the story. This site is to be used after you have read the chapter to better understand.

2008-09-16T06:06:00.000-07:00

Thank You to the Dawson Family for the wireless router.

21st Century Learning

2008-09-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/images/stories/epapers/skills_foundations_final.pdf

Dear Parents,

I am sure your child has told you I have homework for you, this is it. At the site above you will find a wealth of information about learning in general, and especially 21st century learning.
I have also posted two short films below from teachertube.com with some very interesting facts. I hope you will feel, as I do, that it is time to move forward. Please e-mail me with any feelings or thoughts you have about this type of learning.

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=799aaa845e1c2e8a762b

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=40c570a322f1b0b65909

Alternative Energy Information, Facts, News, Photos -- National Geographic

2008-09-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

Alternative Energy Information, Facts, News, Photos -- National Geographic

Help for your paper

The Prince and the Pauper - Google Book Search

2008-09-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

The Prince and the Pauper - Google Book Search
Here is your book.

subject:" Literature " - Google Book Search

2008-09-05T05:45:00.000-07:00

subject:" Literature " - Google Book Search

Go to this site and choose a book you would like to read, starting next week. We will decide as a class what we will be reading, however I want input from everyone.

2008-09-05T05:21:00.000-07:00

I am writing to thank everyone that brought in items for our sixth grade basket. The items purchased were perfect. I can't wait tot see the end result. Thank you again for helping to make this year's carnival successful.

I also want to thank all the parents that have continued to support my rewards philosophy by bringing in candy, and other various reward items. I sincerely appreciate all you do. Thank you.

glacier national park

2008-09-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Glacier National Park in the Winter. Please read Melting Away, and draw a picture of what you predict it will look like in 100 years. Describe what you believe will happen below the picture.

KIDS AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING

2008-09-02T10:12:00.000-07:00

KIDS AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING

2008-08-28T07:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some more informative sites for you to research how "global warming" is affecting our planet, and ultimately us.

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/environment/global-warming/gw-overview.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming

http://www.epa.gov/kids/

Global Warming

2008-08-26T06:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the site I want you to try out. We will be discussing what you learned, and if you made it to this site, tomorrow. I also want you to make a graphic organizer similar to the picture only in the center write global warming, and how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. We will continue to all information to your web tomorrow. Have fun.

http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/gw.html