Article posted December 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM GMT-6 •
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Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha Kwanza, Boxing Day...it is the holiday season.
What are traditions that your family enjoys during the holiday season? Share them in a comment. If they have an origin, when and where the tradition came from, share it.
Go to other blogs and share this idea. Let's see if we can learn traditions from other countries. Good luck!
Article posted December 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted December 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM GMT-6 •
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I am not sure how they made this video, but it is pretty amazing.
I wonder....
How good is the Osprey's eye sight?
How big of a fish can they carry?
How sharpe are their talons (claws?)
Here is a link to the website this is from. There is a lot of cool information on animals on it. Check it out and let me know what video we should share next. http://www.arkive.org/
What things are you wondering? Leave them in a comment.
Article posted December 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM GMT-6 •
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Article posted November 12, 2012 at 04:16 PM GMT-6 •
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Long Division
Partial Quotient:
While in this video Mr. Chang doesn't draw the line down the right side and doesn't line up his place values, the process is correct.
Article posted November 12, 2012 at 04:16 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted November 6, 2012 at 03:32 PM GMT-6 •
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After our class discussion yesterday we were left wondering what choices do Americans really have?
I have attempted to find a link to each party to provide some basic background information on the parties.
Article posted October 17, 2012 at 01:30 PM GMT-6 •
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We will watch this video on Monday. Preview it if you would like and do some of your own research to share with the class.
This is in Texas, I wonder...
Do we have examples of erosion in Minnesota?
Do we have weathering in Minnesota?
Do we have deposition happening in Minnesota?
Find example in our community or places that you have been and share them in a comment. If you have picture try to add them.
Article posted October 17, 2012 at 01:30 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted September 30, 2012 at 04:36 PM GMT-6 •
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Today we will be learning to connect our reading with new learning. The goal is to activate our current knowledge on the topic with new information. We will also discuss MISCONCEPTIONS, information we thought was right, but then learned that it was wrong. How will we know for sure which information is right?
Read the linked article and leave tracks to your new learning or corrected knowledge
Article posted September 24, 2012 at 08:17 PM GMT-6 •
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1. I love M&M's
2. I bungee jumped from 140 ft once
3. Spicy food rocks
4. I lived in Colorado for 5 years
5. Learning is joy
6. I feel life is a journey and everything is a learning experience
7. I enjoy adventure
Share 7 random things about you!
Article posted September 24, 2012 at 08:17 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted September 15, 2012 at 12:05 PM GMT-6 •
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M.C. Escher is one of my favorite artists. This page has some of his art and several other artists, including some amazing sidewalk chalk art. All these pictures connect to the optical illusions that we have been learning in Mrs. M's art class
Article posted September 12, 2012 at 01:48 PM GMT-6 •
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click on the link below and watch the animation. Leave some thinking tracks in your Science notebook on page 4. Code your tracks using the codes we put in your L/A notebook. Pick one of the terms and do a little digging to find out what it means.
Article posted April 16, 2012 at 06:55 AM GMT-6 •
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I can't believe I had students from school shake hands with Kevin Durant and are all over ESPN. Too cool. What a great story of how they ended up in those seats.
Article posted April 15, 2012 at 06:08 AM GMT-6 •
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There has been a buzz all week as students are sharing the items they are finding and telling the stories behind them. It is just like the show!
World bloggers...If you are finding cool picks hop on and leave a comment to tell us what you have found and tell us where you found it. Happy Picking!
Article posted April 15, 2012 at 06:08 AM GMT-6 •
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For our class:
1. Find an item that you think has some historical value.
2. Find out everything you can about it and bring your item into school by Tuesday, April 17th.
3. Write a description of your item that is less than 500 words.
4. Take a digital picture of it (at home or school)
We will have our own contest in class, then anyone that wants to submit theirs for the real contest will be given an envelope and we will mail them in. Their deadline mailing is May 1st.
Article posted April 9, 2012 at 05:44 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted February 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM GMT-6 •
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February is I Love To Read month at our school. As a class that is working to be leaders and role models in our building it was awesome to have one of our students (RA) step up and ask if our class could be guest readers in other rooms. So far we have 5 opportunities to read to other classes in our building.
RA, great service idea! I am hoping we can get some video of our leaders reading to other classes to post here!
Article posted February 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM GMT-6 •
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Article posted February 18, 2012 at 10:31 AM GMT-6 •
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We are coming to the end of our first experience with a full on inquiry project. We will be presenting starting on Tuesday the 21st. I hope to video portions of the projects and post them. The students have been working really hard on their topics.
We have been learning about the causes of the American Revolution so each of the topics are related to the Road to Independence theme.
Topics:
The Declaration of Independence
Women's Rights
Paul Revere's Ride
Taxes
The French and Indian War
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Check back next week to see video clips of each topic.
Article posted February 18, 2012 at 10:31 AM GMT-6 •
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Article posted February 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM GMT-6 •
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What a great day! Enjoy a glimpse of our day. We will be posting written responses to our day soon. Unfortunately the pictures are a bit blurry, but you should recognize people.
Article posted January 31, 2012 at 05:29 PM GMT-6 •
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Students and parents, here is a 5 minute video to give you an idea of what you will experience this Friday. Remember if you did not order a school lunch to bring your own. We will be in the small gym all day. It is a truely transformational day!
Article posted January 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM GMT-6 •
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Watch these short clips that focus around the questions that we developed yesterday. As you watch continue to develop questions, write them on sticky notes and add them to the groupings that I created from our original questions.
And most of all...have fun thinking and wondering about our countries beginning!
The Taxman Cometh!(4 min)
Colonial American Women's Rights (2:17 min)
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere-Audio (5:20)
this also connects to the question someone asked about why some people are not written into the history books. Some books talk about William Dawes and Samual Prescott that rode with Paul Revere, but they are not mention in Henry Wadworth's poem. Why might that be?
Article posted January 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted January 16, 2012 at 02:36 PM GMT-6 •
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Do you have 18 minutes to reflect? Think about Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and "Dream" about what we can do today to make our classroom a better place. Leadership in our room will ripple out to our families, community and effect the world.
The only thing we have to do
Is put it in our mind
Surely things will work out
They do it every time
The world won't get no better
If we just let it be, na, na, na
The world won't get no better
We gotta change it, yeah
Just you and me
It's the god hour
The morning I wake up
Just for the breath of life I thank my maker
My mom say I come from hustlers and shakers
My mom built it on skyscrapers and acres
He said take us back to where we belong
I try to write a song
As sweet as these arms the one the type to bare arms
And wear my heart on my sleeve
Even when I fell in God I believe
Read the days that weave through the maze
The seasons so amazing
Feed them and raised them
Seasons are aging
Earthquakes, wars, and rumors
I want us to get by but
We're more than consumers
We more than shooters, more than looters
Created in this image so God live through us
And even in this generation, living through computers
Only love love love can reboot u
Wake up, everybody
Wake up, everybody
Need a little help, y'all
Yes I do, need a little help
Need a little help, y'all ay
Wake up everybody
Wake up everybody
Wake up everybody
Article posted January 16, 2012 at 02:36 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted December 30, 2011 at 09:29 AM GMT-6 •
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SERIOUSLY? Noone has an opinion on this? I am ready to start the new year with some good discusion and noone has an opinion. Frustrating.
As I watched this video this morning I couldn't help reflecting on topics, people and events that we discuss on a daily basis.
I am grateful that in the end of this video 3 out of 5 repair shops are honest, but is 2 out of 5 an okay proportion? What are the percentages for these numbers?
This is a repair shop, I am challenged in my thoughts...is this too small of a sample? Would these numbers be the same in any industry? What do you think?
In a comment, leave your thoughts or opinions about the video. If you do some research into honor and honesty in other industries share what you learned and leave the site you found your information.
Article posted December 19, 2011 at 08:59 PM GMT-6 •
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I came across this video on one of my favorite websites: http://www.ted.com/
It is a great talk to ponder anytime, especially during the holidays. I hope you enjoy it. I would love to hear anyone's response that takes the time to watch it.
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Article posted November 23, 2011 at 09:32 PM GMT-6 •
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Down for editing
This is long. It has everyones complete video. I think I will play with it and see if I can edit it and put small clips of our videos to make this more viewer friendly. The videos are alphabetical in order. Enjoy the full length for now and come back to see how the edited version ends up.
Article posted October 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM GMT-6 •
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Our class has been posting many articles about themselves and what they like. They have also been posting about things they have learned. Please take a look at 5C 11-12 class and make a lot of comments. Leave your URL so we can comment back.
Article posted October 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted October 31, 2011 at 10:16 PM GMT-6 •
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colonial states and any others. We are finishing up our experiment with soil samples. If you are interested in joining us take a look at our procedures several articles below. Follow them and report back to us in a comment.
Have fun!
Article posted October 31, 2011 at 10:16 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted October 21, 2011 at 09:46 PM GMT-6 •
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We are collecting soil samples to see what they contain. Where ever you are collect a sample and test it using the same procedures as listed a few articles below. I just collected a sample from up on the Superior National Hiking Trail. Gather them from all over and share what you find in a comment. We would like to gather all our results by Oct. 31.
Article posted October 21, 2011 at 09:46 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted October 17, 2011 at 09:00 PM GMT-6 •
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We are doing a project to learn about the colonies. We want to learn about the soil and landforms in the three colonial regions. If you are in the 13 original colonial states please participate.
The soil experiment that we are doing is listed two articles down. We are also looking for cool landforms in the colonies to research so if you know of some please share them in a comment.
Thanks,
Mr. McCartney's class
Article posted October 17, 2011 at 09:00 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted October 17, 2011 at 08:54 PM GMT-6 •
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I found this blog while exploring. It looked pretty fun. Link to the blog and do some writing in a comment. Make sure you leave your blog URL so they come visit you.
Article posted October 16, 2011 at 07:37 PM GMT-6 •
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We are researching the Colonial regions and also soil content.
This is the experiment we are doing. We would like you to do it too and then share your results with us either in a comment, by Skype or any other way you would like.
We will be posting our results on the map we are colonial map we are creating. If other states want to participate feel free to share your results too.
Here is the experiment. Have fun!
Experiment:
Purpose: To examine and compare soil composition (content of each of the different particle sizes). Learn to differentiate between clay, silt, sand, and gravel. Discuss the properties of soils according to its composition.
Material:
Two samples of soil from different locations
Water
Two medium size empty transparent plastic bottles (around 13 to 20 fl oz, or 350 to 600ml)
Paper
Transparent tape
Pen, crayon or marker
Procedure:
1. Pour the soil from the first sample and water into the first bottle: one part of soil, two parts of water.
2. Close the bottle well.
3. Shake the bottle for 3 minutes (make sure the soil mixes well with the water)
4. Let settle.
5. Write “Soil Composition: Sample 1”, date, and time of the day on the tag and paste it to the bottle with the tape.
6. Repeat the steps with the second sample and the second bottle. Write “Soil Composition: Sample 2”, date, and time of the day on the tag.
7. Let both bottles settle for thirty minutes. Describe the composition of each soil and try to explain the differences.
8. Describe the composition of each soil and try to explain the differences
Results: After thirty minutes, the gravel, sand and silt would have settled on the bottom of the bottle making layers that appear in this order bottom-up (see Soil Chart). The water will still look brownish. That is because the finest particles of soil, the clay, are so light that it will take those about 24 hours to completely settle down. On the surface of the water, organic detritus (decaying organic matter: pieces of twigs, leaves, dead insects, etc.) is floating.
Why: In water, particles settle more quickly the bigger they are. It is possible to use this property to determine the amount of each component of the soil. Gravel and sand will settle after 40 seconds; silt will take 30 minutes, and clay will settle after one hour. You can use these time frames to measure the thickness of each layer and determine how much (%) of each particle is in your soil sample. You can also apply this technique to evaluate the composition of the soil for a potted plant, and correct it. Example: if water doesn't drain well, would more sand help? If it needs to hold water longer would clay or organic matter be helpful?
Make a drawing of your results measuring the thickness of each layer then labeling each layer of your diagram with the proper measurement.
After gathering all of our samples from Owatonna we will compare our results. If we are successful with finding Colonial states to participate we will compare their results with ours and also with what we learn from our research.
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Article posted October 10, 2011 at 09:30 PM GMT-6 •
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I have seen this multiple times and it always inspires me to do better! This is what our Leader In Me program is all about. We all have gifts and talents that we are good at. Not all of us will be public speakers like Dalton may become, but we all have talents. Watch it and share your response to Dalton in a comment.
Article posted October 10, 2011 at 09:30 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted October 5, 2011 at 07:48 PM GMT-6 •
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This is a great detailed video on how to multiply with decimals. I hope this will be helpful. This is a great reminder that the internet can provide great review for math.
A shout out to Mrs. Trout for sharing this with me! Synergizzzzzze!
Article posted October 5, 2011 at 07:48 PM GMT-6 •
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Article posted September 28, 2011 at 09:12 AM GMT-6 •
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This is a really cool link to digital tools. Feel free to explore. It was put together by the sources listed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Author: Samantha Penney, samantha.penney@gmail.com Bloom's Link: http://www.usi.edu/distance/bdt.htm
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Article posted September 24, 2011 at 09:47 AM GMT-6 •
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This is a great example of the Scientic Inquiry Process. It walks you through the steps for doing an experiment. It also talks about soil which we will be learning about. Enjoy.
Article posted September 24, 2011 at 09:47 AM GMT-6 •
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Article posted September 17, 2011 at 08:38 AM GMT-6 •
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I found my favorite game on a widget! Bloxorz. Try it out. Also, I found Stunt Bike. I am wondering...I enjoy some video games, but are they worthwhile? Can you learn from a game? What do you think? Yes? No? and Why? Support your reasoning.
I did not like the sound the games made so I removed them. Here are the links to the games sites.
Article posted September 15, 2011 at 08:26 PM GMT-6 •
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President Obama speaks about the constitution:
Minnesota's Bill of Rights and a link to our state Constitution
ARTICLE I
BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 1. OBJECT OF GOVERNMENT. Government is instituted for the security, benefit and protection of the people, in whom all political power is inherent, together with the right to alter, modify or reform government whenever required by the public good.
Sec. 2. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. No member of this state shall be disfranchised or deprived of any of the rights or privileges secured to any citizen thereof, unless by the law of the land or the judgment of his peers. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the state otherwise than as punishment for a crime of which the party has been convicted.
Sec. 3. LIBERTY OF THE PRESS. The liberty of the press shall forever remain inviolate, and all persons may freely speak, write and publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such right.
Sec. 4. TRIAL BY JURY. The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, and shall extend to all cases at law without regard to the amount in controversy. A jury trial may be waived by the parties in all cases in the manner prescribed by law. The legislature may provide that the agreement of five-sixths of a jury in a civil action or proceeding, after not less than six hours' deliberation, is a sufficient verdict. The legislature may provide for the number of jurors in a civil action or proceeding, provided that a jury have at least six members. [Amended, November 8, 1988]
Sec. 5. NO EXCESSIVE BAIL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.
Sec. 6. RIGHTS OF ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS. In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which county or district shall have been previously ascertained by law. In all prosecutions of crimes defined by law as felonies, the accused has the right to a jury of 12 members. In all other criminal prosecutions, the legislature may provide for the number of jurors, provided that a jury have at least six members. The accused shall enjoy the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witnesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor and to have the assistance of counsel in his defense. [Amended, November 8, 1988]
Sec. 7. DUE PROCESS; PROSECUTIONS; DOUBLE JEOPARDY; SELF-INCRIMINATION; BAIL; HABEAS CORPUS. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law, and no person shall be put twice in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense, nor be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. All persons before conviction shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless the public safety requires it in case of rebellion or invasion.
Sec. 8. REDRESS OF INJURIES OR WRONGS. Every person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive to his person, property or character, and to obtain justice freely and without purchase, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay, conformable to the laws.
Sec. 9. TREASON DEFINED. Treason against the state consists only in levying war against the state, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or on confession in open court.
Sec. 10. UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES PROHIBITED. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized.
Sec. 11. ATTAINDERS, EX POST FACTO LAWS AND LAWS IMPAIRING CONTRACTS PROHIBITED. No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or any law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed, and no conviction shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture of estate.
Sec. 12. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT; PROPERTY EXEMPTION. No person shall be imprisoned for debt in this state, but this shall not prevent the legislature from providing for imprisonment, or holding to bail, persons charged with fraud in contracting said debt. A reasonable amount of property shall be exempt from seizure or sale for the payment of any debt or liability. The amount of such exemption shall be determined by law. Provided, however, that all property so exempted shall be liable to seizure and sale for any debts incurred to any person for work done or materials furnished in the construction, repair or improvement of the same, and provided further, that such liability to seizure and sale shall also extend to all real property for any debt to any laborer or servant for labor or service performed.
Sec. 13. PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE. Private property shall not be taken, destroyed or damaged for public use without just compensation therefor, first paid or secured.
Sec. 14. MILITARY POWER SUBORDINATE. The military shall be subordinate to the civil power and no standing army shall be maintained in this state in times of peace.
Sec. 15. LANDS ALLODIAL; VOID AGRICULTURAL LEASES. All lands within the state are allodial and feudal tenures of every description with all their incidents are prohibited. Leases and grants of agricultural lands for a longer period than 21 years reserving rent or service of any kind shall be void.
Sec. 16. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE; NO PREFERENCE TO BE GIVEN TO ANY RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENT OR MODE OF WORSHIP. The enumeration of rights in this constitution shall not deny or impair others retained by and inherent in the people. The right of every man to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience shall never be infringed; nor shall any man be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any religious or ecclesiastical ministry, against his consent; nor shall any control of or interference with the rights of conscience be permitted, or any preference be given by law to any religious establishment or mode of worship; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of the state, nor shall any money be drawn from the treasury for the benefit of any religious societies or religious or theological seminaries.
Sec. 17. RELIGIOUS TESTS AND PROPERTY QUALIFICATIONS PROHIBITED. No religious test or amount of property shall be required as a qualification for any office of public trust in the state. No religious test or amount of property shall be required as a qualification of any voter at any election in this state; nor shall any person be rendered incompetent to give evidence in any court of law or equity in consequence of his opinion upon the subject of religion.
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Earth Structure and Processes
Investigation Questions: Read the standard below. After reading, what questions would you ask yourself to help investigate this topic so you could truly learn about it?
STANDARD:
1. The surface of the Earth changes. Some changes are due to slow processes and some changes are due to rapid processes.
Explain how, over time, rocks weather and combine with organic matter to form soil.
Explain how slow processes, such as water erosion, and rapid processes, such as landslides and volcanic eruptions, form features of the Earth's surface.
I want to learn and then prove that we know this by developing a project together as a class. I think to do this we need to break down what it is asking and really figure out what to do.
Wednesday we will generate questions and post them.
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Article posted August 31, 2011 at 02:29 PM GMT-6 •
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7 Random Things About Mr. M
1. Spent two weeks traveling by train through Europe
2. I was once clocked going 70 mph on my skis in a downhill race
3. I have twin boys who are in 5th grade:)
4. Lived in Colorado for 5 years
5. I love to learn new things!
6. I would fish all day if I could
7. I have done a lot of stupid things and made a lot of mistakes in my life
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Article posted August 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM GMT-6 •
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1. Thanks for checking out my blog!
I am a 5th grade teacher in Minnesota, USA.
2. I am looking for connections for the upcoming school year. We start Sept. 5th.
3. I am looking for schools in the U.S., North America, and other world connections. I would love to find a classroom in every continent.
My goals for this year:
-to share student content by blog and Skype
-to connect with classrooms around the US, and all continents to share our learning and to try collaborating projects with classroooms around the world.
If you are interested in connecting with my classroom and me on this journey please leave us a comment with your blog site link.
I will be posting this article multiple times to reach out to bloggers.
Mr. McCartney
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Article posted August 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM GMT-6 •
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1. Thanks for checking out my blog!
I am a 5th grade teacher in Minnesota, USA.
2. I am looking for connections for the upcoming school year. We start Sept. 5th.
3. I am looking for schools in the U.S., North America, and other world connections. I would love to find a classroom in every continent.
My goals for this year:
-to share student content by blog and Skype
-to connect with classrooms around the US, and all continents to share our learning and to try collaborating projects with classroooms around the world.
If you are interested in connecting with my classroom and me on this journey please leave us a comment with your blog site link.
I will be posting this article multiple times to reach out to bloggers.
Mr. McCartney
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Article posted May 23, 2011 at 09:28 PM GMT-6 •
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We are in research mode now! World bloggers feel free to participate. Pick a habit to read about and respond. Be sure to leave your blog site so we can visit you.
Wednesday's topic is the 7 Habits of Highly effective People. We are going to look into these habits because our school district is going to be implementing them next year, so let's see what we are getting into. Let's be pro-active!
The number that you have been given is the Habit that you will do some research on.
Habit 1: Be Proactive® • You're in Charge
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind® • Have a Plan
Habit 3: Put First Things First® • Work First, Then Play
Habit 4: Think Win-Win® • Everyone Can Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® • Listen Before You Talk
Habit 6: Synergize® • Together Is Better
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw® • Balance Feels Best
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5C we are using our standards time today to play!
It is free play time. The only catch is that since we are doing research...
1. Before we play we need to come up with a few questions about the benefits of play that we want to collect information about. We should base them on the research we read.
2. At the end of our hour we need to document if we felt their was educational benefits to the play time. What things were learned and can we justify spending time playing?
We can then generate other questions we might want to research.
Like:
How much play time is a beneficial amount of time?
Are all parts of play time beneficial?
Are there times when play is not beneficial?
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Article posted January 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM GMT-6 •
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Do you have 18 minutes to reflect? Think about Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and "Dream" about what we can do today to make our classroom a better place. Leadership in our room will ripple out to our families, community and effect the world.
The only thing we have to do
Is put it in our mind
Surely things will work out
They do it every time
The world won't get no better
If we just let it be, na, na, na
The world won't get no better
We gotta change it, yeah
Just you and me
It's the god hour
The morning I wake up
Just for the breath of life I thank my maker
My mom say I come from hustlers and shakers
My mom built it on skyscrapers and acres
He said take us back to where we belong
I try to write a song
As sweet as these arms the one the type to bare arms
And wear my heart on my sleeve
Even when I fell in God I believe
Read the days that weave through the maze
The seasons so amazing
Feed them and raised them
Seasons are aging
Earthquakes, wars, and rumors
I want us to get by but
We're more than consumers
We more than shooters, more than looters
Created in this image so God live through us
And even in this generation, living through computers
Only love love love can reboot u
Wake up, everybody
Wake up, everybody
Need a little help, y'all
Yes I do, need a little help
Need a little help, y'all ay
Wake up everybody
Wake up everybody
Wake up everybody
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Class, next week we will be starting our unit on simple machines. At the end of the unit you will be responsible for creating a project based on simple machines. This video will provide some inspiration! After watching the video spend some time searching the internet to gain some knowledge about simple machines. Write down some things you find out and we will share them next week.
ideas:
1. Find the 6 simple machines
2. What is the benefit of a simple machine?
3. Name some example of everyday things we use that are simple machines.
4. Whatever else you find interesting.
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Article posted December 24, 2010 at 02:15 PM GMT-6 •
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After all the snow and getting stuck multiple times I have decided to buy a new vehicle, but I would like some input from you. Please comment on if I should buy it or not. Give me the pros and cons on why or why not.
No, I am not really going to buy it, but it makes for some fun thinking.
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Last year I posted this on Dec. 8th. Well, it is a bit later this year. We all went home at 12:00 today. And the question is...will we have a snow day tomorrow (Tues. 12/21)?!!
What do you like to do on a snow day? Share in a comment what you would do, what you have done before, or make up a story about what you would do. Have fun!
Everyone has snow day on the mind.
I hope if we have the day off tomorrow many of you will hop on the blog and spend sometime connecting with people around the world on our blog.
We will have fun either way, in school or outside in the snow.
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Article posted December 17, 2010 at 10:26 AM GMT-6 •
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We are a 5th grade class in Minnesota. We are hoping to Skype to as many states and countries in the New Year. We are looking for people to connect with. If you would be interested in sharing your learning with us, we will do the same.
Leave us a comment and feel free to explore our blogs
Mr. McCartney
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Article posted December 6, 2010 at 10:42 PM GMT-6 •
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1. Watch the video (5:00 min)
2. Comment on:
-What you liked or did not like
-Where could this be used in Owatonna or Minnesota?
-What would we need to do to get it here?
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Bloggers everywhere, our school year will begin in September. I am always looking for cultural, educational and just plain fun opportunities to communicate with new people or classes.
If you are a student or teacher please take time to leave a comment, and your blog url so we can make some connections in September.
I always enjoy feedback too so if you have ideas for our blog, things you have done or think we should try let me know.
Thanks,
Mr. M
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Article posted August 13, 2010 at 10:27 AM GMT-6 •
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Next week begins fair week and the tradition of school letters coming out letting everyone know who they have for teachers. Let us know what house and homeroom teacher you have.
Also, it is fair time, what is your favorite fair activity. Is it seeing everyone? Rides? Food? Or getting out of town so you don't get mobbed?
As always feel free to share what you have done this summer.
Mr. M.
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Article posted June 11, 2010 at 09:44 PM GMT-6 •
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Hey blogging friends. We have just started our summer vacation! Share what you like to do during your time off. My class share any plans you have for the summer.
Your teacher will be coaching 3rd grade baseball, helping out with 6th grade baseball, traveling, reading and teaching summer school. I guess that about wraps it up.
Keep in touch over the summer!
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I found this and just thought it was a cool and innovative idea. I wonder how many of you will be creating things like this when you are older. Good products that are also good for our environment.
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Article posted May 25, 2010 at 03:45 PM GMT-6 •
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We had a great day long presentation on the Civil War and I have a lot of video and pictures that I would like to publish on our blog. Please let me know if you have a site that publishes both formats. I would love to add music or my own music to it.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Mr. M
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Today our students had a real treat with an all day assembly with Arnd Kind, a Mankato teacher who does Civil War reinactments and presentations. I will be adding to this article as I publish pictures and video. If you have a comment about something you learned or enjoyed post it.
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Article posted May 19, 2010 at 05:01 PM GMT-6 •
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Well, it is getting to that time again. At the end of each school year, the 5th grade students get the opportunity to take on the teachers in the annual kickball game during the last day of school. It is time to hear from all the sports fans around the world. Will the teachers win? Or the students?
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Ms. Boyd,
We want to celebrate with you as you spend your last day with us. We all wish you the best of luck in your teaching career! You are going to be awesome!
5C and Mr. McCartney
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Article posted May 12, 2010 at 06:33 AM GMT-6 •
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A lot of excitement now and the weeks ahead!
Tuesday we spent some time sharing our poems with Mrs. McMurtry's class from Regina Saskatchewan, Canada. What a blast to visit and share poems. Her 4th grade class found poems they enjoyed and read them chorally to us with actions. How cool! We shared a handful of our student written poems. What a great experience.
We connected with Mrs. McMurtry's class through the Olympic Wiki Project that we did earlier this year.
It is a big week this week with, hopefully, our track meet today, depending on the weather. Then Thursday we will be Skyping with Rhode Island, NY and Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada to share poetry with both classes.
We are also starting two new projects. A social studies project on westward expansion in the US, and a science project on natural disasters. These projects will hit a lot of standards in several areas across the curriculum. These should provide a lot of investigation and excitement in learning.
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Article posted May 2, 2010 at 07:07 PM GMT-6 •
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Well, this journey has ended and it is time to move along. What a great experience this has been. It was amazing to hear Mr. Ryan Vernosh speak. After getting to know him a bit this weekend and hearing him speak on the spot, I know he inspired me and will do all of Minnesota proud!
I have met nine new colleagues through this process and have been inspired by each. As we all sat around talking and hanging out together on Saturday it was quiet obvious that we all knew many teachers in our districts that could have easily been in our shoes representing Minnesota. You as students and me as a teacher have a lot to be thankful for.
Signing off and looking forward to the next adventure to come along...I guess, now that I think of it, I know a few that I can get back to and a few to start. So, tomorrow is a new day and I know it will bring something special!
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Article posted May 2, 2010 at 09:39 AM GMT-6 •
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Students or teacher! If you are interested in sharing your learning with an audience let us know.
My students if you are on today, I have been in contact with a teacher from Saskatchewan, Canada and they are doing poetry also. We are going to attempt to Skype at the end of this week. Take a moment to check out Mrs. McMurty's classes blog.
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Well, as I stated yesterday, 25 people were wrapped around the room with me on the other end. As intimidating as this started out to be, it was an incredible experience. Just like eager students, each panelist was sincerely excited to hear the answers to the questions asked. How empowering it was to have so many adults intrigued with what I had to say. It is funny how as adults we have such similar anxieties as all other ages do.
It was cool as I slowly made eye contact with each person during the 30 minutes, that the stern, cold looks that I imagined coming into the interview was wiped away and replaced by a true image of curiosity and a desire to learn and understand. It is funny how we typically paint a negative picture of experiences before we have them. So often we are our own worst enemies. One more experience that reminds me that it is important to go into experiences with the right attitude and stay positive.
It really connects to the conversations that we have about being a good audience. I am guessing it was similar to our culture display presentations that each of you shared and your classmates had specific questions about you, just you and how special each of you are.
Well, now I sit and wait for the decision. Will I see you Monday or not? That is the question. No matter what happens, I can't wait to see each of you again!
Sincerely,
Mr. M
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Article posted May 1, 2010 at 10:05 AM GMT-6 •
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Well, the mixer last night is just what I needed. Being in a room with 15-20 new people is a bit overwhelming. It was good to have my wife by my side. It makes me thankful for our classroom where I know everyone.
Anyways, after the mixer I at least knew everyone. There are some amazing people here. It makes me even more aware of how humbling of an experience this is.
This morning I had a short video shoot. Similar to what I did last Friday where I went to interview several students of each of this years Owatonna nominees, except I was on the other side of the camera. I think it went okay. We just talked about the classroom, which I know about:)
I go to the interview at 2:30 today. Each of the 10 of us do this. The interview is for about 30 minutes and there are 25... yes, Twenty-five people asking questions. This might be a bit overwhelming. I guess, this will be the adventure part of it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. That is all for now. I will try to update the blog tonight and let you know if I survived the interview.
Thanks for your comments and the card on Thursday. I have the card with me and have read it several times to gain courage for the interviews
Mr. M
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Article posted April 30, 2010 at 08:11 AM GMT-6 •
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Hey class,
I thought I would keep you up to date during this experience and if you have questions you can put them in the comments. This way I will have some kind of journal of the whole process.
So, it is 8:06 and you are all starting your day. I started mine by bring my boys down to Subway. I saw on the news they had free breakfast sandwiches this morning. I am now sitting at home and just about to leave. I didn't sleep much last night. I think I am a bit nervous. If there are breaks during the weekend of events I will check in an update you on what I have been doing. Feel free to let me know what you are doing too.
Have a super day today. Be super good for Ms. Boyd. I am off on my adventure!
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Article posted April 28, 2010 at 10:10 AM GMT-6 •
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Our class is exploring poetry. Finding examples, reading ones they have found and will soon be crafting their own. I am looking for classes that might be interested in sharing learning. We can share poetry, and you can do the same or share something you are learning or producing.
We would love to hear from you.
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Why did the delegates draft a new plan instead of revising the Articles of Confederation?
-The Articles were weak. They were only a firm league of friendship between states.
-They could not create or collect taxes
-Congress could not regulate trade with other counties
-All states had to agree to amend the articles
-9 out of 13 states had to agree to pass laws
-There was no executive branch to enforce laws
-There was no judicial branch to interpret laws
It was easier to change it completely by adding three branches of government.
What was the underlying reason that many states wanted the Bill of Rights to be part of the Constitution?
Excerpt taken from the scholastic link above.
Their major objection to the new Constitution was its lack of a bill of rights. "Bills of rights" list the specific freedoms that governments cannot threaten or take away. When the Constitution was being written, many state constitutions already had bills of rights. For that reason, the authors of the Constitution did not feel it was necessary to have another one. The antifederalists believed that without a list of personal freedoms, the new national government might abuse its powers. They worried that it would destroy the liberties won in the Revolution.
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Class, what a blast it has been to read your poems and watch them take form with each new draft. It has been fun to see how each of your poems shine your own voice.
Read your classmates poems and share a comment about their strengths and weaknesses. Also note how the topics and content match the poet. It is fun to see what you can learn about the poet from their poems. Enjoy!
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Article posted February 27, 2010 at 07:30 AM GMT-6 •
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This link has great interviews with Olympians. Check out some of their training regiments. I know most of us are not Olympic bound, but how does their training connect to anything you want to do in life? Enjoy these amazing interviews.
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Hey Olympic watchers,
What has been your favorite moment, story, event, participant. or even commentator? Share it in a comment.
Some of my favorite moments:
Ohno's attitude towards his sport. I love how he has worked so hard, but even in disqualification he has a great perspective on his sport.
I am amazed at the type of sacrifice these athletes make to attain this level of competition.
I am looking forward to the Canada/U.S. hockey game. Canada got us in the womens hockey I hope we can return the favor.
I would love to hear favorites!
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Article posted February 17, 2010 at 09:03 PM GMT-6 •
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World bloggers, what events are you addicted to? I am still hooked on short track skating, especially the relay. It is insane. Being a former ski racer I also love all the snow events.
I can't count out the hockey that is starting up. I think I am just like the title states, an Olympic junkie!
Share your favorite moment, or favorite event so far.
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Article posted February 12, 2010 at 01:35 PM GMT-6 •
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The Winter Olympics have finally arrived. The opening ceremony is always an exciting time. If you watched it please share your thoughts about it in a comment.
If you missed it, try searching for it, I am sure you will be able to find it somewhere. If I find it I will add it as a link.
Things you could share about:
1. What was your favorite moment and why?
2. Typically it is a moment where the host country and city has time to share some of it's history. Did you pick up on any of this and if so what did you learn.
3. Also in a ceremony like this there is a lot of symbolism involved. Look for pictures, symbols, phrases that represent themes or ideals that the Olympics stand for and share any that you picked up on.
4. Was there a person or country that stuck out to you? Share why.
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Here is a fun poem that I found on the internet
1. Read it and respond to this poem in a comment.
2. look up a winter related poem yourself and post it on your blog
3. Write your own poem and share it on your blog,
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Class, what are you doing?
In a comment share:
1. What did you do during your snow day.
2. Also, remember it is "I Love to Read Month" Get a ton of minutes in today!
3. Share something about your book that might entice a blogger to read the book. Example: how it connects to kids, the topic or theme of the book, describe the main character, share the basic plot.
Have some fun!
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Our class has been writing their own creative Olympic stories. Click on 5C 09-10 on the right. Most of the students have posted their stories. Enjoy and remember to leave them a comment on what you like and even some things they could work on.
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Our class is participating in an Online Olympic Project. It is listed towards the bottom of our Related Links.
We decided to try PREZI, new medium for publishing for us. We found it fun and creative, but difficult to get some of the sizing right. Enjoy the information we posted even though some might be hard to see.
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Article posted December 8, 2009 at 10:12 PM GMT-6 •
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Will we have a snow day on Wednesday?!! What do you like to do on a snow day? Share in a comment what you would do, or what you have done before, or make up a story about what you would do. Have fun!
It is snowing here in Minnesota and it is suppose to be blizzard like conditions tomorrow. Everyone has snow day on the mind.
I hope if we have the day off tomorrow many of you will hop on the blog and spend sometime connecting with people around the world on our blog.
We will have fun either way, in school or outside in the snow.
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Article posted December 7, 2009 at 10:31 PM GMT-6 •
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Looking for Writing opportunities? I want my students to have people they can connect with on a weekly basis to share their writing and learning. We are a class of 10 and 11 year olds. If you are interested please comment
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Looking for Writing opportunities? I want my students to have people they can connect with on a weekly basis to share their writing and learning. If you are interested please comment.
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What special days do you celebrate called? Do they mean anything? Are there special traditions, clothes, games, foods that go with it? Please share about them and if you know other people that celebrate different holidays pass our link on to them.
Thanks for sharing!
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We Read about Patrick Henry a patriot from colonial times.
These traits describe him:
Speaks well in public
Speaks and listens for truth
Patriotic speaker
Honest
Responsible
Valued liberty and made it his goal
Influential
valued duty
Good role model
Works hard
Who do you know that fits some or all of these character traits?(famous or regular people) Share them in a comment
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We are looking for new projects and activities to do in our classroom. Please share your ideas and if you have samples posted somewhere leave us a link
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The student will actively engage in the reading process and read, understand, respond to, analyze, interpret, evaluate and appreciate a wide variety of fiction, poetic and nonfiction texts.
This is a 5th grade standard.
I am looking or new ideas for my students. So students, parents or teachers let me know what your favorite poems, short stories, articles or other forms of writing are that you think would make great discussions, responses or writing starters?
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Article posted November 19, 2009 at 06:26 AM GMT-6 •
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We are a 5th grade classroom looking to connect with students in as many states countries or continents. We are looking for new educational ideas or just looking to have a conversation with a class just trying Skype out for the first time.
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Article posted October 29, 2009 at 06:01 PM GMT-6 •
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Our class heads to historic Fort Snelling Friday, the 30th. Have you ever been to a fort before? Where have you visited? We would like to compare our trip with other places. Stay tuned next week to hear and see how our trip went.
Check out the link of the fort below.
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See the article below for what are class is doing. Check out the creatures we will vote on next week!
All information taken from Saltwaterfish.com
The Mandarin Dragonet
These awesome looking fish are reef safe and love rock work. They hover around your rock work and are peaceful, social fish. The stunning markings and colors liven up any aquarium. They require moderate care because they need copepods for a food source
Damsel fishes provide an important link both as reef forage fishes and also excellent beginner marine aquarium specimens. Their extensive use is well-warranted considering their diversity, beauty and tolerance of chemical and physical conditions, gregariousness when crowded and general compatibility with fishes and invertebrates. Most damselfish species accept all types of food eagerly and are very disease resistant.
Damselfish are often used to break in or cycle a new aquarium. It is important to remember that even though these fish are hardy and can handle the adverse conditions of a new aquarium, they may become quite aggressive among themselves, and toward other tankmates. Most of these fish stay in small shoals in the wild when young, breaking away from the group as they grow, and eventually become solitary as adults. When dealing with several Damsels in one aquarium, plenty of rockwork and hiding places are necessary in order to keep quarrels to a minimum. The Chromis are a genus of Damsels that are schooling fish. They do well in an aquarium in groups of the same species.
No significant markings or distinguishing characteristics differentiate males from females. Damselfish can be successfully spawned in an aquarium. The male Damsel is usually responsible for the care and maintenance of the eggs after the fish have spawned.
They are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anthias, Basslets, Blennies, Boxfish, Clownfish, Goatfish, Gobies, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers, Tangs & Surgeons and Wrasse.
Size: 1 inch
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Bold
Diet: Flake, Pellet
Origin: Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Coral Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Yes
The Six Line Wrasse is a small wrasse which has a blue body with six orange horizontal stripes racing from head to tail. Their tailfins are green in color with a small "false eye" at the base. These exquisite little fish are very active and have lots of curiosity as they swim from place to place -- then hover in place. These fish are very easy to care for and are also beneficial for their interest in eating nuisance bristle worms and flat worms.
Size:
1-2 inches
Care Level:
Moderate
Reef Safe:
Yes
Diet:
Pellet, Flake
Origin:
Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time:
4+ hours
Lopezi Tang
Size:
1-2 inches
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Flake, Pellet, Algae
Origin:
Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time:
3+ hours
Minimum Tank Size:
75 gallons
Coral Safe:
Yes
Invertebrate Safe:
Yes
Cleaner Shrimp These little guys have incredible coloring and lots of personality. They spend their day roaming around your tank cleaning the unwanted little creatures off of your fish. They will even clean your hand when you place food in your tank.
Size:
.75 -2 inches
Care Level:
easy
Temperament:
peaceful
Reef Safe:
Yes
Diet:
Brine, Flake, Pellet, Meaty
Origin:
Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time:
2+ hours
Brain Coral - Glass Goblet
This beautiful and easy to keep coral will be a highlight to any reef.
Transparent tissue forms bubble like vesicles that can be found in a few color variations.
Xenia is a genus of soft marine coral with "arms" coming out from the top that end in many-fingered "hands". It is unique among corals because of its ability to use its "hands" to "pulse" or push water away from the colony in a constant, grabbing motion. It propagates well with marginal care and is very suitable for beginning reef aquarium hobbyists.
It is easy to see why the Xenia is a favorite of many marine reef keepers. This species propagates easily and is quite interesting and beautiful to watch.
The Halloween hermit is named for the striking black and orange stripes on its legs. It is a great scavenger. It is one of few crabs that will eat cyano bacteria (slime algae)
Size:
up to 1 inch
Care Level:
easy
Reef Safe:
yes
Acclimation Time:
2+ hours
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World Bloggers! Our class is going to be adding a new item to our aquarium. We have creatures of interest that we will be posting this weekend.
Criteria for our creature:
1. Must be coral/reef safe
2. Must be an easy temperament
3. Must eat algae or meaty food
4. If it is a coral is must need medium flow and medium to low light
5. Item must be $70 or less
If you want to suggest an item check out Saltwaterfish.com do some research and post it under comments for the items we post on Monday.
We will then post a survey on our blog for what item we should add. Have fun and remember to make a informed decision. Our survey will run until Friday, October 9th. Be watching this weekend for our choices and start voting.
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What does it take for someone to get involved with something? These days people are so incredibly busy that it is quite a process to make a decision to get involved with a new...whatever.
What types of activities, committees, blog topics suck you into them and give you the desire to comment or participate? Do you dare take the time to respond?
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Our class went to River Bend Nature Center today and learned about classification of leaves and fungi.
We start our leaf projects tomorrow.
What was your experience at a nature center like? What did you learn? Share with us in a comment. Remember to leave your blog link so we can share with you!
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Parents and students take time to watch and reflect on this video, then share your thoughts in the comments. Like always, I am interested in both the positive and negative thoughts with the topic. So share your opinions in the comment section. This is about 8 minutes long.
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Many of us have fairs going on near or in our towns. I have a poll in the bottom right side of my blog. I want to know what your favorite part of a fair is. Don't forget to hit submit and look around our blog. New stuff will be arriving mid september when we are in the swing of school.
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What book, online article, magazine or newspaper article, or poem did you read and need to share! Under comments: tell us about it and what type of person might enjoy reading it (age level, interest level)! I can't wait to get new ideas so start commenting! Check out the link below for great suggestions for great books to read
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What does it take for someone to get involved with something? These days people are so incredibly busy that it is quite a process to make a decision to get involved with a new...whatever.
What types of activities, committees, blog topics suck you into them and give you the desire to comment or participate? Do you dare take the time to respond?
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Article posted August 17, 2009 at 08:31 AM GMT-6 •
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Teachers and Students alike, what are hoping to learn, do, or explore this year?
I am hoping to make connections around the world to help broaden my students' educational experience, but more importantly...have fun learning about other places
Please share with me and leave your URL and where you are from.
School in Owatonna, MN begins September 8th.
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Article posted August 12, 2009 at 05:07 PM GMT-6 •
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Let's use this article to keep up to date on what everyone is doing. If you have seen this and see any of the rest of the class tell them to check it out and comment on what they have been doing.
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Article posted June 1, 2009 at 08:49 AM GMT-6 •
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These are a few good resources for our reading for our comparison. These sites have several resources within them. Feel free to stop reading any of the articles. Some of them are very difficult to read.
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List the top 10 things you enjoyed the most this year about school. Start at 10 and list it down to your very favorite as #1
Mr. M's Top 10 List
10. Doing the Road to the Revolution PowerPoint
9. Invertebrates Project
8. The saltwater fish tank
7. Watching the track meet
6. RTI class
5. Blogging, blogging, blogging
4. Technology!
3. Learning to Skype
2. Getting to know each of my students better.
1. Watching you learn!
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Article posted May 10, 2009 at 09:54 PM GMT-6 •
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Class click on the link below to make your own Wordle. Have someone help you make a list of words that describe you and make a Wordle to post on your blog page.
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Class,
We will be finishing up our stories about our ink pictures for Art on Wednesday. Tuesday we will do our final editing for spelling and punctuation. Homework will be to have it in final form for Wednesday.
I will provide some time in class for peer reviewing.
Wednesday we will post them to our blogs and I will have the digital camera to take pictures of your art work during art class.
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Article posted April 30, 2009 at 06:12 AM GMT-6 •
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World Bloggers feel free to do some of your own research and comment on what you are learning. Remember to leave your URL so we can come visit you also.
Today is the big day! Our presenter, Arn Kind, is here for the day. You will hear and see a lot. After the presentation you will need to blog about what you have learned.
Pay close attention to the causes of the war. You will need to:
1. List three causes to the war.
2. List two ways the Northern and Southern people disagreed, but were connected/needed each other
3. Share about your favorite part of the presentation.
Enjoy.
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Article posted April 29, 2009 at 06:44 AM GMT-6 •
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1. Check out the Civil War video on the right side of the page.
2. Get ready to have som fun digging into history! I have a list of things to discover about the war that we will be investigating today.
3. As you are investigating, check out all the awesome websites you and your classmates found yesterday in Tuesday's comments. Just copy and paste them to access them.
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Article posted April 27, 2009 at 07:20 AM GMT-6 •
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Class this is the week that Arn Kind visits our school. He is a U.S. Civil War Historian and will be taking you back to this period in U.S. history to help us understand the main causes of the Civil War.
If you are a visitor to our blog feel free to add resources or exploration questions for us to answer to the comments on this article
This week we will be doing some prep. work to make this experience come to life for each of us.
Monday:
1. Preview our social studies text for interesting events or topics. Pages 488-523
2. Write two exploration questions and post them on your blog page.
Tuesday:
1. Research on the internet for great websites and share them on your blog pages.
2. Begin answering your exploration questions
Wednesday:
1. Post the answers to your exploration questions along with the resource(s) you used.
2. Read at least 3 classmates exploration question and answers and comment on their page
Thursday:
Arn Kind all day assembly
Friday:
Post a blog article:
1. Summarizing the main points of the assembly
2. Sharing your favorite moment in the assembly an why.
3. Tell one thing you learned that shocked or amazed you.
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Article posted April 24, 2009 at 08:48 PM GMT-6 •
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Hello bloggers from around the world and Mr. McCartney's Class.
The assignment is to write a poem as a tribute to your grandparents. Then post them as a comment. I will see what we get and possibly post some on our main page here.
I have attached a poetry website that might help you get going if you need a little help. It is linked below and is also on our related links as Poetry Resource.
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Article posted April 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM GMT-6 •
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We have a webcam and a Skype account! We want to meet students, compare states or countries, learn about cultures, hobbies, and schools from all seven continents. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are a 5th grade class from southern Minnesota, USA. We are open to meeting students younger, the same age or older. We want to learn from you and hopefully provide learning for you!
Please comment and leave your URL so we can make arrangements
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Article posted April 11, 2009 at 11:20 PM GMT-6 •
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Class,we have worked hard this year learning and doing all the things you are suppose to learn in 5th grade. Not only have you learned the necessary, but also hundreds of life lessons, and tons of skills on the computer!
I am impressed with the growth that you have accomplished. Each of you are capable of doing a great job on these tests. Remember that 80% of doing well is attitude! Know that I believe in you and that you should believe in yourself! Each of you will shine these next few weeks as we work our way through the tests!
Let me know why you think you are ready for these tests in a comment!
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Article posted April 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM GMT-6 •
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Class, check out the assignment I have posted. Use the Create Your Wild Self website to make your picture and then have fun writing a story to go with it and post it on your blog.
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We are a 5th grade class in Southern Minnesota, USA. We are looking to connect with a few classes before the end of the school year. If you are interested please comment on our page with your blog URL, where you are from and possible topics you would like to discuss.
Students share this with your teachers!
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Article posted April 4, 2009 at 11:13 AM GMT-6 •
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We are collecting data and are looking for your help. Take a look at our three polls on the right side of our blog. Feel free to check out what our class has been doing and comment. Leave your URL too so we can connect with you or your class!
Happy voting!
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Article posted April 1, 2009 at 09:11 PM GMT-6 •
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Hello class,
I never told you why I was gone today. I went up to St. Paul, to the capital building to meet face to face with our legislators to share with them my opinion about how our state's budget should be used.
I was literally participating in the rights our constitution has laid out for us. What we were studying last month. I spoke with Representative Kory Kath, who is a high school teacher from Owatonna. I also spoke to Patti Fritz, from Faribault, Dick Day from Owatonna, and Kevin Dahle from Northfield.
Our capital building is such an awesome building! Have any of you been there?
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Article posted March 31, 2009 at 10:26 PM GMT-6 •
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Have a great day! Work hard. I hope you enjoy the science intro. to soil below. I will see you tomorrow. I look forward to seeing what you learn from the article.
If you haven't taken the two polls that I added to our blog over break take time to vote.
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Article posted March 24, 2009 at 01:20 PM GMT-6 •
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Good to see so many of you on the blog. I have written comments in many of your articles. Login to your blog page. Go to articles, then click on the articles that are waiting to be posted. In the box that shows your article scoll down and I have written things to edit in order to get your article posted. Good luck and keep writing. Some great topics are being posted. Check out what your classmates are posting.
Mr. M
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Article posted March 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM GMT-6 •
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My parents say that kids don't need cellphones, so as you can guess I don't have one. I wish I did, but I don't. Here is the reason; my dad is a wood shop teacher in a junior high and is always having kids texting during class. Imagine how that goes! My mom is a sub for everywhere, I always see her at school. She is not going to let me have a cellphone until I am in 10th grade. Most of my friends have a cellphone.
Should we have them? I need reasons why! Please comment
By Mary B.
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Article posted March 22, 2009 at 08:16 AM GMT-6 •
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Do Elementary Age Kids Need Cellphones?
My parents say that kids don't need cellphones, so as you can guess I don't have one. I wish I did, but I don't. Here is the reason; my dad is a wood shop teacher in a junior high and is always having kids texting during class. Imagine how that goes! My mom is a sub for everywhere, I always see her at school. She is not going to let me have a cellphone until I am in 10th grade. Most of my friends have a cellphone.
Should we have them? I need reasons why! Please comment
By Mary B.
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Article posted March 21, 2009 at 09:41 PM GMT-6 •
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Tell us what the most important characteristics of successful people. My students did a bit of research on this and posted what they found on their pages. Check them out by clicking on Macs Mustangs on the right or just comment on what you think!
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Class,this is some follow up on your articles. Most of you have submitted articles. Some of you did not follow the directions. Make sure you summarize the information you found. Do not just cut and paste. This is illegal.
Then make sure you share what your parent or adult thought also. If your article is not posted go back into your page and click on articles at the top. Then scroll down to the article and edit it.
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1. I want to hear from everybody on how to grow our blog
1. What is cool on your blog that you can share with us?
2. Share with us where you are from and remember to attach youR URL so we can visit you.
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Article posted March 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM GMT-6 •
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We are a 5th grade classroom. We want to know who is blogging and why. Please share something about yourself, where you are from, how old you are, a favorite assignment you have done, and maybe something we could research about where you are from. Thanks for your help. Attach you blog URL so we can share with you and your class.
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1. Preview pages 360-385 in our social studies book with a partner
2. Then together pick a heading/section that is most interesting to you.
3. Read it and each person create an article on their blog page stating the main idea of the section and 2-4 interesting details about it. Finish your article with a solid ocean question to motivate comments from your readers. Title your article the same as the heading that you read.
4. Have fun
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1. Research on the internet by doing a search on "Characteristics of successful people"
2. Read and list at least 3 articles you read. List them by writing down their URL.
3. Interview a parent or adult about what characteristics successful people have and take notes. Make sure you write down who your interviewed
4. Take the information that you have collected and write an article on your blog called "The 3 Most Important Characteristics for Success" Describe each of the character traits. This must be posted by Wednesday.
5. Thursday you will need to comment on your classmates choices for the most important characteristics and either agree or disagree, but support your comments with what you know or have learned.
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Article posted March 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM GMT-6 •
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This is the first phase of our Bio person project. We have created a voice thread for you to view each student's project. phase 2 will be to label all the people with who they are and who created it. Phase 3 will be to add the audio report that is written inside the bio person. And phase 4 will be to promote comments to be added to the student work. Please check back periodically for updates
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Click on the link below or on the "Alternative Energy" link in Related Links. Read at least three of the short articles about alternative energy technologies and watch at least one of the videos. Pick one ideas and make it the title of your comment. Write your opinion about the technology and give examples of how it could use it in your hometown.
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Article posted March 7, 2009 at 03:54 PM GMT-6 •
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We are learning about when our country wrote its Constitution. We learned how the Anti-Federalists fought for the addition of the Bill of Rights. Students, parents and bloggers around the country and world I want to know when or where you have seen the Bill of Rights working in your life. Can you make some connections that we can discuss? If your country does not have a Bill of RIghts what one would you like to see in your country? Click on the link below to read the U.S. Bill of Rights
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Article posted March 5, 2009 at 10:59 PM GMT-6 •
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Sample of how to add pictures to your blog article. You need to right click on the image you want. Then copy image location must be available as an option. Click on this then paste the link into your article by clicking on the picture icon in Graphical style then paste the link into the URL box, wait and your image should show up. Give it a try.
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Article posted February 27, 2009 at 02:55 PM GMT-6 •
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Readers, write about what you love to do on the weekends. Be detailed in your writing and use strong, active verbs. I look forward to hearing what you like to do! I am hoping we can start getting other people from around the world to comment.
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Article posted February 26, 2009 at 03:53 PM GMT-6 •
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Alright class, are you ready for a fun challenge?
1. You must find an inspirational or excellent picture from the internet in less then 10 minutes.
2. Copy the picture into your picture files on your computer and save it.
3. Then have some fun writing as much as you can about the picture in 20 minutes. Be creative. Write a story, several poems, describe it. The goal is to write.
4. Next, you have 10 minutes to partner with some one and do some editing and revising.
5. Last post your comment for me to check and post on our site. Good luck and have fun!
6. I have attached a sample writing in the comments.
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Article posted February 25, 2009 at 09:25 PM GMT-6 •
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Class,
It was so much fun to read your comments. You did a super job talking about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It is also fun to hear your voices and opinions come out. I am starting to notice people submitting comments back to others as well. I like how those that have done this have been extremely respectful of others' opinions. Great job! Keep it up.
I have noticed we still need to work on using capital "I's" and work on our spelling. I have been editing many of these. Once I learn how to make my own comments and send them back to you I will let you do your own editing. Things to practice: capitals, end punctuation and spelling. Hope to see more entries soon.
Once we receive our permission slips back for your own pages I will show you how to do that, then you can post your own work. I am PUMPED!!
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If you were in charge of picking topics and developing lessons for your 5th grade learning...what would you teach or want to learn? Why? I want to know! Everybody comment!
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This video at the top of our blog came from a New Zealand technology school. What a cool idea. Watch it and make a comment on their site. Maybe we can get some ideas and conversations going with them. Be sure to mention visiting our blog.
Take some time to check out other postings on the left side of the log in page. Have fun! Click below to link Annemarie Hyde's class blog site to comment.
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We learned about the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists today. Do a little more research on your own and form your own opinion on what you would be. Blog your position and why you feel that way.
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Article posted February 23, 2009 at 08:00 PM GMT-6 •
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Listen to the passage from the book Rascal and respond to the following question in your comment. Have you ever had to give up or let something go that you loved? If so, what was it and how did you feel about it?
Sample of how to add pictures to your blog article. You need to right click on the image you want. Then copy image location must be available as an option. Click on this then paste the link into your article by clicking on the picture icon in Graphical style then paste the link into the URL box, wait and your image should show up. Give it a try.