Camp!

Camp is coming soon! In your blog post this week, write about one thing you are looking forward to at camp. Write about one thing you are nervous or unsure about. Are there any questions you have about camp?

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9! I know your mom is great, you know your mom is great, but I want you to tell others WHY your mom is great! Explain why your mom is so great with examples.

Simple Machines Video- Ryan, Peter, Elena

Simple Machines Videos- Rithvik, Taylor, Dana

Simple Machines Videos-Nick, Anirudh, Bennett

Simple Machines Videos- Katey, Bella, Michelle

Simple Machines Videos-Molly, Louise, Brooke

Simple Machines Videos-Chandler, Andy, Tanner

Simple Machines Videos-Alexa, Anna, Rachel

Simple Machines Videos-Aaron, Bobby, Eric

Movie Maker

Watch out Steven Spielberg, you've got competition! Recently, you've learned how to use Windows Movie Maker in class. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Name at least one thing you liked about learning the Movie Maker program.
2. How might you use Movie Maker in your real life?

Amazing Photos

Who knew that the things we see everyday can be so beautiful when we look at them in a different way. As you have been taking photos of simple machines, I have been so impressed. Here are my favorite photos from each group. Enjoy!

Winter Olympics

In the spirit of the Olympic Games...please create your own Olympic athletic event at which you would win the gold medal. Give your event a name, describe it, and explain why you would be its gold medal winner. Read Mrs. Page's example below (notice that your event does NOT have to be related to the real Olympics at all):

Example: If I could create an Olympic event, it would be Diet Coke Guzzling. Competitors would be timed for ten minutes and asked to drink as much Diet Coke as they can. Diet Coke athletes would judged on the following: number of cans finished, politeness of execution (spilling or burping will be points deductions), and a post-event gut check (deductions for stomach aches or heartburn). These three components would be added together for an overall score. I would definitely be a gold medal winner at this event because of my many years of Diet Coke drinking experience.

Middle School

Last week, you got a sneak peek and learned about things that happen at Beaver Lake Middle School.

Please answer these three questions in complete sentences. Please number your answers.

1. What are you most excited about middle school?
2. What are you most nervous about middle school?
3. What is at least one question you have about middle school? (You can ask more than one question if you have them.)

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade!

For many people, the start of a new year is a time when they make resolutions or goals about what they will do during that year. Take some time this week to think about what you would like to accomplish in 2010. This can be as simple as, "Do a better job filling out my Reading Log," or something more complicated like, "Become a better basketball player for my team." You can choose something related to school or your life outside of school.

For your response, please:
- Clearly state your resolution or goal.
- Explain WHY you decided on this resolution or goal.
- Explain HOW you are going to accomplish your resolution/meet your goal.
Remember to write a complete paragraph with an introduction sentence AND a conclusion sentence.