Folktales - Day 1

Today we are going to begin studying folktales.  A folktale is a story or legend passed down from generation to generation, usually through oral retelling.  Today you are going to watch a video of a folktale being told out loud.  The folktale is called Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears.  It is an African folktale that tells about how our actions can have an effect on others.

As you are listening, think about how we can define a folktale.  What makes a folktale different from other kinds of stories?

Summary of what to do today: 

BEFORE:  Read all of the directions on this blog post.  

DURING:  Listen carefully to the story.  Think about what makes a folktale different from other kinds of stories.  

AFTER:  Leave a comment on this post telling your thoughts about how a folktale is different from other kinds of stories.  

What you are ready to get started, click here for the video:  Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

Skeletal System - Day 5

Today you will show what you know about the skeletal system.  This will be a science and writing grade for you.  Your job is to tell me everything that you want me to know that you know about the skeletal system.  The more, the better!  Your information must be correct.  Use your notes from your non-fiction journal.

You will do your writing in a Word document.  Open up the Word document and type in there.  You will be graded on capitalization and punctuation as well as the information you tell.  Do your best.  This is due at the end of today.  Whatever you have then will be graded.  You will save your document on your computer and then print it.  Mrs. Lord will help you with this.

The Skeletal System - Day 4

Today you are going to be exploring a skeletal system diagram online.  The diagram shows you the bones in the skeletal system and labels each.  Click on the labels to learn more about that bone.  Today, your notes will be taken on a chart that Mrs. Lord will give you.  On this chart you will list the name of the bone, where it is located, and what that bone does to help your body (its function).

Here is a summary of what you are to do today: 

BEFORE:  1.  Read all of the directions on the blog post.  2.  Get the note-taking chart from Mrs. Lord.

DURING:  Take notes on the chart.  

AFTER:  Review your notes.  


Click here to get started:  Human Anatomy - Skeleton

The Skeletal System - Day 2 and 3

Today we will continue investigating our skeletal system.  You will read an article online about the skeletal system and continue to take notes in your non-fiction journal.  The article is pretty long, so you'll have two days to complete it.  Be sure to take really good notes because you'll need them to create your project at the end!  When your time is up today leave a comment about the most interesting thing you learned today.

Here is a summary of what you are to do today: 

BEFORE:  Read all of the directions on the blog. 

DURING:  Take notes in your non-fiction journal using a What I Know/What I Wonder chart. 

AFTER:  Leave a comment telling us the most interesting thing you learned about the skeletal system today.  



Click here to read the article: Your Bones

The Skeletal System - Day 1

What is the skeletal system?  How does it work, or function?  What is it made of?

This week we will be learning all about the skeletal system!  During Guided Reading you'll be reading all about the skeletal system and during your blog activities you'll be learning even more through videos, articles, and activities.

Today, for your blog activity, you will watch a video about the skeletal system.  As you watch the video, you will need to take notes in your non-fiction journal using a What I Know/What I Wonder chart.  After watching, leave a comment below with three important facts you learned about the skeletal system.  

Here is a summary of what you are to do today: 

BEFORE: Read all of the directions on the blog.

DURING:  Take notes in your non-fiction journal on a What I Know/What I Wonder chart.  

AFTER:  Leave a comment telling 3 important facts you learned about the skeletal system.

Ready?  Click the video link to get started!

Click here to watch the video: Bones & Skeletal System

Nutrition - Day 4

Today, you will create a poster demonstrating your new learning of your nutrition topic using the article that you read yesterday and your notes from yesterday.

Your poster must include:

• a title
• at least three important facts about your subject
• at least two pictures with captions
• at least one new vocabulary word with definition

Be sure to check for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.  Your poster is due at the end of the day Friday.

Nutrition - Day 3

Today you will be researching a topic on nutrition.  You will be recording your new learning in your non-fiction journal using a What I Know/What I Wonder chart.

You will click on the link below and choose one of the topics in blue to research.  You will be creating a poster to demonstrate your new learning on your topic.

Staying Healthy

In the comments section below, tell your name and which topic you have chosen.

Nutrition - Day 2

I can choose foods that are nutritious.

Read the following article to learn about how you can eat more nutritious foods each day.
5 Ways to Get Your 5 a Day

After reading, leave a comment below telling about one strategy for eating more nutritious food each day.

After leaving your comment, you may play the game below.

Whack a Snack

Nutrition - Day 1

I can categorize foods and know the appropriate serving.

Click here to read the MyPlate Food Guide.  As you read, you will be taking notes in your non-fiction journal using a What I Know/What I Wonder t-chart.  You will be turning these notes in as part of your reading grade.

After you have finished reading, you are ready to play the games!  You will need all of the information you read in order to be successful with the games.  Follow the links below to access the games.

Talking MyPlate

Matching Foods Memory Cards

Perimeter Stories - Wednesday, March 5

Below you will find two links for perimeter stories.  Follow the links and complete the games.

1.  Fence Me In!

2.  Adam Ant



After you have completed the stories, leave a comment below answering the following question in complete sentences.

How do you find the perimeter of a 2D shape?  

Rocks in His Head - Listen to the Story

Using the link below, listen to the story "Rocks in His Head" while you follow along with your finger.

Click here to listen to the story. 

After you have listened to the story, leave a comment below answering these questions:

• Why did father collect rocks?
• What do you collect?
• Why do you think people collect things?