Summer Fun!

Hey! Happy Summer everyone! I am going to keep our blog up for the summer, so check it out throughout your vacation and see how everyone is doing. You can talk to each other through the blog. What is everyone doing this summer? I am going on a cruise in about 2 weeks. I am so excited I have never been to Mexico before. Can't wait to hear from you!

Last Day of School

Can you believe it is the last day of school? I have had a fabulous year. I love each one of you. I know you will do great in fifth grade. Have a wonderful summer!

Take time to share your favorite memories of this year or share your thoughts on this post. We can't wait to hear everyone's reflections.

A Pirate's Life for Me!

Now that we know about oceans and islands... let's look at the life of a pirate.

1) Read some Treasure Island: http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/pirates/pirate3.htm

2) Answer questions about Treasure Island: http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/pirates/pirate6.htm

3) Find Hidden Treasure: http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/mapp.htm

4) Make your own Treasure Map. Make sure to include a key.

Surf's Up!

It is time to hit the beach! Travel to Hawaii and learn all about surfing. Hang Ten, Dude!
http://library.thinkquest.org/5282/splash.shtml

Ocean Sites

We are surfing the oceans to learn more about our environment. These sites will really help!

Make a Tide Pool: http://montereyaquarium.org/lc/kids_place/tidepool/tidepool.asp

Lost at Sea Survival Game: http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/survival/lifeordeath/ocean/lifeordeath.html





Current Caper: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/blueplanet/travel/teaser.shtml





Great Barrier Reef: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/endangered_animals/endangeredanimals_2.htm

Ology: Marine Biology http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=marinebiology&c

Secrets of the Sea: http://www.secretsatsea.org/

Amazing Reef: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/interactive_module.cfm?id=20#

Build a Fish: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/interactive_module.cfm?id=7

Caribbean WebQuest

Ever wanted to visit the Caribbean? Well, let's travel there together during this webquest.

http://www.whps.org/school/duffy/Web_Quests/Caribbean_Web_Quest/caribbean_webquest-Final.htm#Introduction

LAD Fair Winners!

Everyone was a winner at LAD Fair this year. We had ribbon winners and certificate winners. Congratulations Elliott's Fourth Grade Writers!