Most Interesting Explorer

We've learned about many European Explorers. Name your favorite explorer and explain why you think he is so interesting. Make sure to make reference to your explorer's main accomplishment.

Please, check your spelling, capitalization and punctuation carefully before you hit post.

Simple Machines

Now that you know about simple machines, start to look for them in your everyday life experiences.

Name a simple machine and list an item that is an example of that machine. Try to think of an example that we haven't mentioned in class.

Don't forget to check conventions and write your initials.

May the FORCE be with you...

We've been studying forces. Name a force and an example of that force being exerted on an object or person. List as many as you can.

Here is an example:

Push- Getting out of bed in the morning because you are pushing yourself away from the bed.

I can't wait to read your ideas! No repeats, think of your own example. I am looking for correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.

To Explore or Not to Explore... That is the question...

We've started learning about early exploration. Would you have liked to go on an expedition to find a sea route to the Spice Islands? Why or why not?

Describe what you think think that experience would be like. What would it be like on the open seas? What navigation tools would you have used? What features would you caravel have to help you on your journey?

The "Best" Book You've Read So Far...

Tell the class about the best book that you have read this year. Tell us a little bit about the main character and his or her problem. Do not give away the ending in your post because someone may want to read your book.

Make sure to do a careful capitalization, punctuation and spell check before you hit PUBLISH.

Lakes Around the World

You've heard your classmates lake presentations and learned some interesting facts about the major lakes of the world. Which lake would you like to visit most and why? Explain your answer

New Year, New Post

Now that you have had a few weeks to adjust to 5th grade, let's get blogging! What are you most excited about in 5th grade? Is there anything you want to share about 5th grade so far? What goals are you working on?

Pioneer Village

What was your favorite part of our trip to Pioneer Village?  Do you think you would have like to live during that time period?

Haiku Poetry- Post your poems here!

We've been reading and writing a lot of poetry in class.  Please post a Haiku poem here.  It can be a Haiku you've written yourself or read.  Just make sure that you credit the author if you didn't write the poem.  Remember a Haiku poem has three lines (make sure to type it that way) and a   5-7-5  syllable pattern.  I can't wait to read your poetry!

Loyalist or Patriot?

Imagine that you are a colonist during the Revolutionary War.  Would you be loyal to Britain and the King or would you be in favor of independence from England.  Explain your answer using details from our reading and discussions.

Book Reviews

What book are you reading? Do you like it, why or why not?   Post the title and author of your book.  Also, tell us a little bit about your book without giving away the ending.  Read other student's posts and maybe you'll find a new book that you may be interested in.

Space Exploration

We've read about astronauts, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, who have traveled to space and explored the moon.  Would you want to be an astronaut exploring unknown planets?  Why or why not?

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