Thursday, April 16, 2015

Google Earth and Landforms

Today students used the Google Earth App to locate landforms on Earth. Check out some of the landforms that we found!

Landforms found by Nathan and McKenna

Landforms found by Juan Pablo and August

Landforms found by Olivia and Nolan

Landforms found by Jackson, Tristan, and Ada

Landforms found by Charlotte and Jakelra

Landforms found by Jaden and Bella

Monday, April 13, 2015

Continent Presentations

Over the last several weeks the Gummy Bears worked hard on creating presentations on one of the 7 continents. Students learned the importance of research, creating clear and engaging presentations and how to use an appropriate speaking voice when presenting information to an audience.

Take a look at the final product! 







Wednesday, April 8, 2015

World Bird Sanctuary Resources


Click HERE to view the pictures of the animals who live at WBS.

Click HERE to play the games available on the WBS website.

Click HERE to watch the live falcon cam.

WBS on Youtube






Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Skyping from Australia

Last week we had the unique opportunity to see some of Australia's famous landmarks first hand! Bella and her family have been vacationing there and had the chance to Skype with us from the Sydney Harbor. 

Before our video chat we took the time to brainstorm some questions to ask Bella and her dad about Australia. 


Once we learned about the time difference we were ready to go! On Thursday at 3:00pm (Saint Louis time) we called Bella. On her end of the phone it was Friday at 7:00am! 


We were able to see the Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and even some ships coming into the harbor.

What Was Your Favorite Part?

"Probably the part where the part where they said 'Boo' to the guy!" - Sophie

"Seeing the Sydney Opera House and Logan's head pop up Bella." - Jackson

"I loved seeing little parts of Australia. I saw a lot of city, and I didn't know Australia had a lot of city. I just thought it had a lot of sand and animals. It was nice knowing there was a lot of city. I really enjoyed it." - Olivia 

"I got to see Sydney Opera House and plastic bills." - Tristan 

"I loved seeing the Opera House." - Juan Pablo 

"I just loved Bella." - Jakelra

"We saw the tiles on the Opera House, because they were really beautiful." - McKenna

 "The guy tried to scare the other by saying, 'Boo!' I also enjoyed seeing the Opera House" - Nolan 

"I loved getting to see Bella and talk to her, because I missed her." - Charolette 

"I liked seeing the Sydney Opera House, because it was really cool that it was made of really tiny tiles." - Mia

"Really my favorite part was any time her dad spoke because I liked his accent." - Nathan

"Seeing the Harbor Bridge." - August

"Seeing the Opera House, I wanted to call it the Oprah House...my mom loves that show!" - Jaden

"My favorite part was when I saw the Opera House." - Jude


Thursday, April 2, 2015

April Fool's Day!

April Fool's Day was so much fun in our classroom this year! 

We started our morning with our regular routine, completing our Homework Log.


However, we were a little surprised when we realized we had to read 2,000 minutes! 

After that we enjoyed some fantastic "brownies", homemade by Miss Strunk.

Turns out they were just Brown Es! 


But we still had fun.