Library Books!

Don't forget to bring your THREE library books on the animal of your choice for the upcoming research project!

My Side of the Mountain Segment 1 Questions

My Side of the Mountain Segment 1 Questions

1.  What does the author personify on the first page of the story? Give three examples of this personification. (P. 652)

2.  Reread the passage: October 15 (P. 654-655) ; Sam says his fear for winter was awoken by the Baron losing his mantle. What does he realize he must do to prepare?

3.  Describe why it took Sam three days to finish his fireplace. What are two challenges he encountered? How did he finally finish it? (P. 656-657)

4.  Why was Sam upset when he realized Frightful was gone? (P. 657)

Grammar Quizzes

Object of the Preposition Quiz
Identifying Prepositions Quiz

Websites for 3/24/15

Here are some great websites about life on the frontier:
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/daniel_boone.php
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=8624&CategoryID=1710
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/frontierhouse/frontierlife/essay10.html
http://www.tn4me.org/tpsapage.cfm/sa_id/42/era_id/3
http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/daily_life_on_the_frontier.php
https://kidskonnect.com/history/pioneers/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-prRxB1ggg


Here are some great website resources for the Periodic Table:

http://chemistry.about.com/library/blperiodictablekids.htm
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
http://www.ducksters.com/science/periodic_table.php
http://www.funbrain.com/periodic/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/chemistry/elementsong.html
http://science.howstuffworks.com/periodic-table.htm
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.ptable/periodic-table-of-the-elements/

Grizzly Bear Family Book Segment 1 Questions

1.  Reread pages 604 and 605. The author used the word “harsh” to describe Alaska’s winter. What evidence from the text supports this idea?

2.  How and why does the author compare mother bears and human mothers? (P. 605)

3.  According to the text, what are “sedges” and why are they so important to grizzly bears? (P. 606)

4.  Reread page 608. How would you describe the summers in Alaska?

5.  Explain how the bears’ interactions with each other change during the salmon season using examples from the text. (P 609-611)

The Constitution

Dear Students,

The following are awesome resources to help better understand The Constitution, Bill of Rights, Our System of Checks and Balances, and the three Branches of Government. Have fun!

Bill of Rights Activities

Branches of Government Game
School House Rock: Three Ring Government
Detailed info. on the 3 Branches of Government
Branches of Power Game #2
Branches of Power Game #3

Checks & Balances Game
PBS Checks & Balances Video

Executive Branch Game

Obama Administration Game
The White House Homepage

Measurement Activities

http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
http://mathszone.webspace.virginmedia.com/mw/ruler/ruler_cm.swf