Computer Lab: Thursday February 24, 2011

Welcome to computer lab!  Today we're going to be focusing on the following tasks.

1.  Read Jeffery's message to the class and send him a reply.  Click the link, read the message then click on the link at the bottom of the message that allows you to write back to him.  Include a salutation in your message and make sure you pre-read your message before hitting submit and decide whether you've fulfilled the success criteria for the task.

2.  Read and discuss a web article about school uniforms with your partner.

3.  Try to come to a decision with your partner which side of the debate you agree with.  Together, complete a persuasion map to organize your ideas.  Refer back to the original article to gather ideas to support your point of view.

4.  If you have time and you or your partner need time to complete a reading record, take this opportunity to do so.

5.  If you are finished all of these things, check in with Mr. Crunkleton so he he can see your persuasion map (yes, you can print it!) and then pick one of the previous lab's activities and revisit them.

Nova ScienceNow Profile: Pardis Sabeti

Thursday's Inspiration Profile:

Mail from Jeffery

I just received the following mail from Jeffery, passing it along to the class.  You guys need to write him back.

Today is the first day of school. I did great and made a few friends today. My new school is like my Stilecroft but the only differences is that we eat in the classroom and there is a smartboard in every class.

To write back to Jeffery, click here.  I will forward your messages!

Dance-a-thon Music Request

Request a Song!

Click here to request a song for our Dance-a-thon on March 4th.

Remember to type in the "group name".  The "group name" should be very familiar and should be on your pledge envelope.  No password is needed.

Online Pledge!

If you'd like to allow someone to make an online pledge, it's easy.  Just direct them to our homepage and click here to make an online donation for our dance-a-thon.  They will need to know your school name and they will need to know my name so they can give your class credit for the donation.

Social Studies Exploration II

During today's computer lab you have the following options:

Grade 4:  Medieval times

1.  Complete a Reading Record.  (click on the book to the right)
2.  Explore Medieval castles.
3.  Explore Medieval Life
4.  Ask an expert:  What was life really like in a castle?
5.  The Medieval Arms Race
6.  Building a real trebuchet.
7.  Destroy a castle with a trebuchet.

Grade 5:  Ancient China

1.  Complete a Reading Record. (click on the book to the right)
2.  Ancient Chinese Tanagram Puzzles
3.  Learn about dragons!
4.  Learn about the Chinese art of caligraphy.

5.  Try your hand at caligraphy.  (Explore link 4 thoroughly first!)

Social Studies Exploration

Design your own heraldry!

Explore Ancient China.  Read the story.  Explore.  Then see if you are up to the challenges!