American Revolution: Deborah Samson

Hello Everyone!

Rewatch this exciting animated video on Deborah Samson.  She was the famous female soldier that disguised herself as a man so that she could fight for her country.  Witness her courageous spirit and bravery from the Liberty Kids series.

Enjoy! 
Mr. Andrews 

Deborah Samson video

Electricity and Magnetism

Hello Everyone!
We are learning about electricity and magnetism in class.  I will post updates below for you to review at your leisure!

Enjoy!
Mr. Andrews

Thomas Edison--Animated Hero Classics video:  Rewatch this video from class and answer the questions on the worksheet provided. 

The American Revolution

Hello Everyone!

I am back with another post on some great work that we are doing in class.  This week we began researching about the American Revolution.  The students began watching videos, reading articles and books on the causes and events that led up to the American Revolution.  We will be doing some exciting work in reading and writing workshop on this topic. 

Below is link that will take you to a page with a list of links for all to explore and to begin your research on the American Revolution.  Enjoy!

Google Doc Page of American Revolution Websites and Videos


Mr. Andrews 😎

Also, check out these other links that you will find interesting on the topic!

No More Kings (Schoolhouse Rock)
Dramatization of "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech

Resources for Black History Project

Hello Students!
Below are links to websites that you will find useful for searching information for the person you will write about for Black History Month.

Use the links below:

BrainPop
Discovery Education
Biography.com
Reference.org
Ducksters
History.com

You can also do a Google search to find other content and videos.  Don't forget to find books in the library as well if you need to get one.

Enjoy the break!
Mr. Andrews

Black History Month

Hello Everyone!!

For next few weeks, we will study the biographies of famous African-Americans who had a transformational effect on the lives of others.  Your children will learn about the life of Ruby Bridges and study how her courage led to the integration of public schools.  I invite all of you to find stories of famous African-Americans that have inspired you!


Here are some links to videos about Ruby Bridges

Video 1...A dramatization of Ruby Bridges, through her words at ages 6, 18 and 36. 

Video 2..An interview with Ruby Bridges in October 2010

Enjoy!
Mr. Andrews

Rounding

Hello everyone!

Tonight, you have a work page on rounding to the nearest ten thousands.  Here is a link to the video below on how to round.

Good luck
Mr. Andrews

Video link: Rounding to the Nearest Ten Thousands

Food Chains

Hello everyone!
We are learning about food chains and food webs in class.  The students will need to create their own food web and sustain it.  There is an awesome BrainPop game called Food Fight.  Students will use this simulated game to create a food web that centered around an animal of their choice.  They will have to complete against another classmate to see who can create the best food web.

Here is a video we saw in class.

Here is the link to the Food Fight game!

Enjoy
Mr. Andrews

Fractions!

Hello everyone!
Today, we watched an animated video titled "The Weird Number".  It introduces many fraction concepts in a fun way.  The students seemed to really enjoy it!  I encourage you to watch it together at home and use some of these questions below to guide a discussion:

The Weird Number video link
1) How are fractions and whole numbers similar?  How are they different?
2) What does it mean that whole numbers can "change forms"?  Give examples.
3) How are fractions and division similar?  Give examples.
4) How did two-thirds escape from the sheriff "763"? 
5) How can you use what you learned from this video to find equivalent fractions?

Have fun!

Mr. Andrews

The Age of Exploration

Happy New Year!
Welcome back!

We are beginning our study of the European Explorers and the Age of Exploration in social studies.  Below is a link to video we watched on Discovery Education.

Use this video to help you answer questions about the explorers!

Video link

Enjoy!
Mr. Andrews