You all sounded so scientific today when you were talking about the atomic number, chemical symbol, state of matter, and metallic property of the elements! To go along with today’s lesson, look at this nice, interactive Periodic Table of Elements! Which element is your favorite and why?
http://chemistry.about.com/library/blperiodictablekids.htm
Your beautiful physical maps of Pennsylvania are finished! In following all of the directions listed, an accurate map of PA was created. You labeled cities, drew mountains, and identified major airports, rivers, and lakes. Some of you were worried the maps wouldn’t turn out the way you wanted them to! I think they were perfect! What do you think of your map? What was the easiest/hardest thing to do on the map? They will make a nice addition to your PA Project due in May.
Now that we are winding down our study of the states, it is time to pick your favorite! Use the link below to check out some additional interesting facts about each state, then choose your favorite. Since we already know that Pennsylvania is our favorite state, you must choose a state besides our own!
This is a very special week as we await the glorious Easter Sunday. We have taken the time through our Lenten Journals, Stations of the Cross, and morning prayers to remember what Jesus did for us. What has this Lenten season meant to you? What would you have said to Jesus if you were present at the Last Supperor or in the Garden, or at the foot of the cross?
The gym looked beautiful today covered with the artwork of all the students in our school. It’s nice that every student has at least one piece of art in the show. Do you consider yourself artistic? If so, who taught you or did it come naturally? If you aren’t artistic, like me, what do you wish you could do better in art? Below are two cool art sites I think you will enjoy.
We had the school Spelling Bee for students in grades 4-6 today. This is just a quick post to say I am proud of Sarah, Hailey, and Mia. It’s hard being the youngest in a competition, especially when it may have been the first time you had to compete front of a crowd. You did very well and I hope you will keep at it and go for it again next year! Those who almost made it in did very well too! This class always gives their best effort in everything you try. What has been the hardest activity you have ever tried? Did you eventually succeed at it?
Every Wednesday, Miss Wendy from Lancaster General Hospital’s Life Skills Prevention Program teaches our class. These sessions provide opportunities to improve our communication skills and develop techniques for coping with anxiety and peer pressure. This program is in place for our students in grades 4-8. Miss Wendy talks a lot about the dangers of smoking as well. What do you think of the classes? What have you learned from these classes?
The Decorah Eagles are back! We have been keeping track of our new friends each day. Why is it that we could sit for hours and watch the beautiful birds? We have been wondering and asking so many questions. In doing a little research, I can tell you several things. The nest is in Iowa. It was made in 2007 and is 5-6 feet across and 80 feet high! The eagles have been together for about 5 years. There has been one question you have asked over and over again. How do you tell the difference between the male and the female? Believe it or not, since they both look very similar, there are actually several differences between the two. What are they? That is up to you to find out. Watch this excellent video and blog some of the differences discussed. The next time we watch the nest cam in class, we will know which eagle we are looking at!
Today was “Read Across America” day in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Bishop McFadden celebrated the day by reading to students all over the diocese-all at the same time! The book he read was titled “Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland.” We watched him read the book through the Internet on our Smart Board. We received an additional surprise when he answered many questions from students after he finished reading. Our class learned a lot about Saint Patrick and about Bishop McFadden! Blog one fact about each of them and share how you liked the broadcast.
What an honor it was for our class to be the first to lead the school and visitors in the Stations of the Cross today. You all did an excellent job. I am very proud of all of you! What did you think of the whole experience? Was it easier or harder than what you thought it would be? Will you want to do it again next year? The best comment I heard was when one of you asked me if our class could lead the Stations of the Cross EVERY week. Nice! Good going everyone!
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