Christmas Fun!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Quiz: http://triviapark.com/quizzes/qzx1x/q1.html

Build a Snowman: http://www.northpole.com/Clubhouse/Games/Snowman/

Christmas Concentration: http://www.northpole.com/Clubhouse/Games/Concentration/

Christmas Checkers: http://www.northpole.com/Clubhouse/Games/Checkers/

Tetris: http://www.kinderplanet.com/xmastetris.htm

Arctic Antics: http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/christmas/games/game_arctic_antics.html

Santa Fibriks: http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/christmas/games/game_santa_flibriks.html

Wonka Holiday Treats Game: http://www.wonka.com/Holiday/game_holiday.html

North Pole: http://www.northpole.com/

Christmas Card Exchange

Our Class Christmas Card Exchange is coming up on Tuesday, December 18. Get your cards ready!

Thanksgiving Fun

Here are some fun sites:

Black Dog Thanksgiving Games: http://blackdog.net/holiday/thanks/index.html

Puzzles: http://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/thanksfun.html

Grandparents' Day

Welcome to Grandparents' Day! We are glad you are here. We would like to learn more about you. Please help us by letting your grandchild interview you. The students will help you respond on our blog.

Things we want to know:

1) Where were you born?

2) What were your favorite games and activities when you were a kid?

3) What chores did you have to do?

4) Did you like school? What was your favorite subject?

5) What was your first job?

6) What advice would you give your grandchildren?

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=0183913358

Pumpkin Pie: http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?cont=1&hdn=0&pv=3111922

Thanksgiving Today

Let's learn more about our Thanksgiving Traditions.

Thanksgiving Webquest: http://www.besd61.k12.il.us/webquests/5th%20Grade/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.htm

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jsp

Thanksgiving Quiz: http://www.familyeducation.com/quiz/0,1399,1-3700,00.html

Thanksgiving Fun Facts: http://homepage.mac.com/cohora/ext/thanks/fun.html

Thanksgiving Past

In celebration of Thanksgiving, let's take a look at our history. You will visit the following sites:

Scholastic Thanksgiving: http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/

Plymouth Plantation: http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/intro.html

Museum Video 4

Museum Video 3

Museum Video 2

Night at the Museum was Outstanding!

We had a great time during Night at the Museum. We loved the pizza, movie, and tours of our exhibits. A big thank you to all for attending. We had an amazing turnout. Thank you for learning with us!

Thursday: Problem of the Day

Consistent Connie gets a score of 89 every time she goes bowling. Last year Connie bowled 3 times a month. What was here total score for the year.

Explain the strategy you used to solve it.
Give your answer and label it.



Now, go to the Book Beach Party Blog for the next step. http://bookbeachparty.blogspot.com/

To the left, left, left

Try these and record your answers on the blog. Use your whiteboards to help you solve them.

1) 67 x 5= ________

2) 32 x 7 = __________

3) 124 x 8 = ____________

4) 879 x 9 = ___________

5) 455 x 6= _________

Fall Party

Division

Get Your Division Going:

Hit the Division: http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Hit%20the%20button%20v9.swf

Divide by 9: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/division.shtml

Math Mayhem DIVISION: http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/

Where in the US is Mrs. Elliott?

Can you guess where I am today? The capitol of this state is Springfield. A president lived here. Today I am speaking at a convention for teachers. I want to hear what you have been learning about the French Explorers. Please write a few sentences about the French in Missouri and what you have found out about division. I miss you and I will see you tomorrow. Happy Halloween!

Monday Morning Meeting with Mrs. Elliott

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your 3 day weekend. I am sorry I have to be away today, but I know you are giving the substitute teacher your Elliott BEST! Thank you for continuing to work hard and learn lots!
Since I am missing Morning Meeting today, let's do it on our blog. Please comment about what you did over the 3 day weekend and how things are going today. I will read your comments this evening. I can't wait to hear from you.

When you finish your comments and publish them, try my Brain Teaser for today:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/brain/gr4/ch02/bt_04_02_q.html

Problem of the Day: Tuesday

Ken's desk has three drawers in it. In each drawer he has 12 puzzles. How many puzzles does he have in all?

Homework, Oh Homework

Want a little Social Studies extra credit this quarter. Complete the Archaeology Homework assignment. You are to analyze your bedroom and think like an archaeologist. If you are interested, get a copy from Mrs. Elliott and return it by Monday, October 29. Feel free to send me a message in the comments section. I will get the copy to you.

Getting Started on Museum Project

No need to be scared of the Night at the Museum Project. You now know your partner and your topic. Let's Dig In to the Research.

Native American Helps:

Tribe Information Sites: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=1888974

Look down to the Native American post from last week and use those sites also.

French Missourians: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=1898252

French Explorers: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/french_explorers.htm

Fur Trading: http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/1997/02/10.htm

Where Fur Trading Began: http://mdc.mo.gov/kids/out-in/2003/01/3.htm

Transportation and the River: http://www.42explore2.com/missriv.htm

Keelboat: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keelboat

Pirogues and other boats: http://www.lewisandclark.net/boats.htm

French Homes in villages: http://www.saintegenevievetourism.org/homes.htm

French Culture/Village: http://www.schools.lth5.k12.il.us/bths-east/french/stgen.html

French Missouri Housing: http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/1700/sideby/f-hou.htm

Colonial Times in Missouri: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mogenweb/hints.htm

French and Native American helps: http://courses.missouristate.edu/ShaeJohnson/Missouri%20History/mohistchap4.htm

Also you can use Chapters 3-4 in our Missouri Our Home Books.

Night at the Museum Project

History will come to life as you design a museum exhibit for your Native American tribe. We will learn about artifacts and create some to place in your museum exhibit. Use the link below to find out more.

Artifacts-Natural History Museum: http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/north_public/north_public.htm

Your challenge is to do research, create artifacts, and display your items at our "Night at the Museum" Day! Keep watching for more details.

Digging into Research: Native Americans

We are digging into the past by learning more about Native American tribes. You will need these sites today to help.

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/map.htm

http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/NativeAmericans/index.html

http://www.pppst.com/nativeamericans.html

M & M: Marvelous Multiplication

We are focusing on multiplication during this unit. Here are a few helpful sites:

Farm Multiplication: http://www.prongo.com/farm/game.html

Jungle Jim and Monkeys: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Monkeys.htm

Penguin Multiplication: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ConeCrazy.htm

Penguin Cone Crazy Choose your Level: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ConeCrazyLevels.htm

Castle Quest Game: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/CastleQuests.htm

Schoolhouse Rocks Songs: http://www.school-house-rock.com/multiplicationrock.html

Arrays Brain Pop Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/multiplicationanddivision/arrays/
Math Mayhem- http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/index.asp

Multiplication Blaster- http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/Tunnel/MULTIPLY.HTM

Mathionaire: http://www.mathsisfun.com/games/mathionaire-multiplication-quiz.html

Mole Multiplication: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Moles.htm

Hidden Picture Multiplication: http://www.aplusmath.com/games/picture/MultPicture.html

Archaeology: Can You Dig It?

We are Digging into the Past! Get your shovel ready. Today's mission: Learn about Archaeology. We are going to visit several sites to find out all we can about this amazing science. Check your guide to help you. Here are the sites you will need:

Archaeology: Clues from the Past- http://ology.amnh.org/archaeology/index.html


Magic School Bus: http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/tour.htm?archeology


Many Great Sites:
http://ancienthistory.pppst.com/archaeology.html


ROCK HOUND WEBQUEST: http://www.schools.manatee.k12.fl.us/webdisk/landers/WebPages/Rocks/rocks.html

Cursive Handwriting

Second Quarter is here. We will be focusing more on cursive handwriting in our assignments. Spelling tests will be done in cursive from this week on. Here are a few websites to help review and practice cursive.

http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive.htm

http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/lowercase.htm

http://www.kidzone.ws/cursive/index.htm

RODEO GRILL

Rodeo Grill was a huge success! We want to thank our investors and valuable customers. We could not have done it without you. We will be able to pay back our loan to Bank of Elliott and still have a profit of $344.00. We will use our profit to pay for upcoming events such as: Pioneer Day, Girls'/Boys' Day Out, and class activities. It was a great day for learning and making memories! Thank you for sharing this experience with us.

Shake's Night: Fourth Grade Family Fun

Money Review and Resources

To prepare for our Money Assessment try out these helpful resources online.

Change Maker: http://justkidsgames.com/play.php?MakingChange

Coins and Bills: http://www.funbrain.com/cashreg/

Counting Money: http://www.hbschool.com/activity/counting_money/

Practice the following things for the test:

* Figuring money amounts from descriptions. Example: 4 $10 bills, 2 $1 bills, 3 quarters, 2 nickels = ________

* Making change from $1, $5, $10, $20.

* Estimate totals of items. Ex. $.79, $1.56, $2.99 = ($1 + $2 + $3 = $6)

* Counting back change.

* Adding and Subtracting money amounts.

* Showing 2 ways of the same amount. (Drawing the money.)

Use the review sheets from Monday and Tuesday to help review. Good Luck!

Tim's Change Challenge

Take Tim's Change Challenge!

Camping Trip!

Our practice with money continues! Yesterday we "shopped" at Wal Mart. Today we will shop at Bass Pro. We are looking for some camping equipment. Use this link to help you as you shop. Happy Camping!

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Department_10151_-1_10001_350000000?CMID=MH_OS_CAMPING

Take the Restaurant Survey

We need your help. Please take our restaurant survey to help us plan for our grand opening.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=x_2fVPt04ufSPYkBq8PLolsQ_3d_3d


A paper copy will also be sent home. We would like our results by Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

Inventor Report Helps

We are working on inventor reports. Here is the link you will use to do your research.

http://apprenticeunit.blogspot.com/

Find the Inventor report section.

Thanks Mrs. Knight for your help with these great resources!

Homework: Elapsed Time

We started working on elapsed time this morning. It can be difficult. We learned several strategies to figuring the hours and minutes.

Try these five elapsed time questions and give your answers in the comments section. Make sure to put your number.

I will have a special treat for those that do this homework. Also, if you haven't checked out the blog in awhile take a look at all the cool things going on.

1) 7:15 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.

2) 3:20 A.M. to 9:48 A.M.

3) 12:30 P.M. to 10:55 P.M.

4) 4:10 P.M. to 5:17 P.M.

5) 10:45 A.M. to 5:55 P.M.

Taking Care of Business Tools

Here are some great games to help you understand economics.

Hot Shots Business: http://spapps.go.com/hsb4/landing/

Lemonade Stand: http://www.ae4rv.com/games/lemonade.htm

The Winner is ....

Congratulations to the Strawberry Kiwi Slam group! They are the flavor winners! We loved having our Brain Buddies help us with this challenge. Their votes were so important they had to send their Secret Agents to deliver the ballots!

Recipe for Strawberry Kiwi Slam

• Vanilla Frozen Yogurt


• Strawberries


• Kiwi

The Yogurt Challenge

To kick off our Taking Care of Business Unit, we learned about consumers, products, and market surveys. The challenge was to develop a healthy frozen yogurt flavor that would appeal to kids. The results were delicious!