This website is VERY COOL!
It is a website that helps you generate Modern Art! What is Modern Art? What an excellent question for Mrs. Rosehill (next time you see her, ask!).
I really like this website because you can create some awesome art. Try it out!
I find it very inspiring to listen to people who are passionate about what they do. Our next few I Wonders…are going to be talks from people who are very passionate about the things they do every day.
Today we will listen to photographer Paul Nicklen talk about his life as a photographer.
After you watch we will talk about what you notice about his talk that is inspiring, interesting, or new.
This neat website is all about animals! But, it doesnʻt just allow you to explore games and information on real animals. You can even create your own crazy animals! Check it out!
http://www.switchzoo.com/
The video below is a “pep talk.” In the video you will hear from a young boy who calls himself the kid president.
Watch the video and leave a comment responding to one of the following:
– Something that you thought was inspiring.
– Something you agree with.
– Someone that encourages you!
This week I am going to begin teaching tap dance! Ever since I was a kid I have loved tap dancing. It is one of my passions. This is a video of one of my favorite tap dancers. While you are watching it I want you to ask yourself this question: What is he feeling as he is tap dancing?
If you havnʻt ever checkout the NASA for kids site then you are missing out!
Ask real astronauts questions and see them answer from space!
Play games!
See pictures!
Learn all about our amazing planet and solar system!
My hope for the second half of the year is that our technology classroom will be a caring place where students will do their best work.
What is your hope for the rest of the school year?
I have shared this site before but I am sharing it again because it is so awesome!
Whether you are doing research or just browsing this website has a lot to offer! Check it out!
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like in a place that is cold and filled with snow?
Well, our friends in Maine made us a great video that talks about what Christmas is like in Maine. Maine is all the way on the East Coast of the United States.
Do you see any similarities or differences in the way they celebrate in Maine and the things you did for Christmas?
Some of our classes have had time to work on Christmas videos during the month of December. We hope you enjoy them!
Here is Mrs. Oyamaʻs Class:
Here is Ms. Fullertonʻs Class:
And here are both fourth grade classes:
Merry Christmas!
