Galileo---BLABBERIZED

UPDATE: Here is the link to the rest of the classes Blabberized Galileo projects.
http://blabberize.com/mystuff



This week our featured scientist was Galileo. We started out thinking that he invented the telescope... then as the students researched they found out that was not exactly the case. We learned he was the first person to use the telescope to study space, and that he was kind of a rude person! 

After we researched, students had to photo shop a picture of Galileo, and write a script in the first person.  We used blabberize.com to present what we learned about this famous astronomer. 

Coordinate Graphing

Try this Coordinate Graphing Game out to help you practice plotting numbers that are both negative and positive. This will help you to do the extra credit assignment that I'm giving to you later today. It's worth doing, especially if you are interested in programming. See the previous post about MIT's computer programming software.

http://4thgradesparkles.blogspot.com/2013/01/mits-computer-program-for-kids.html

Cops And Kids

Here are the pictures from Cops and Kids! We had a great time asking questions and seeing all the police equipment!

Kinetic City

If you like EdHeads, you may also like this science website for kids, kineticcity.com. This site has some fun games that can teach you new vocabulary and may even help you cram for the science necap test! I really liked this game ZAP! Think FAST, because as we were saying today in class, math and science are connected in a BIG way. You can practice at home, we'll play it tomorrow to practice finding the mean (average), and to compare and read decimals! 

We've been working on a poetry book in class. *After you blog about your independent reading book, write a haiku or a cinquain on the creative writing blog.  Chose a science topic you've been learning about (Galileo), or our Chris Van Allsburg author study. If you do, I will squeeze in a little iPad time for you tomorrow! Happy homeworking!

SCA- Americorp Memories

We had such a great experience with John, Kelsey, and Evan this winter and spring. Their science lessons were fantastic and taught the students through hands on experiments, activities, and games. They offered the students so much, by sharing their eco-conscious lifestyles and knowledge. Lots of our city kids really enjoy learning about NH's wildlife and terrain. I feel so fortunate for my students to have had the opportunity to do the service learning project and visit Bear Brook State Park. Here's a slide show of the best lessons and fun times we had.

Planet Presentations

These presentations came out AWESOME!!! I am so impressed with all the facts, new vocabulary, and teamwork! These presentations were done with Animoto. Enjoy!

Planet Links

Here is a link to help you and your partner when you are creating your presentation!

Hayley's Planet Website
Planet Facts