Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Hey Voki
Write a paragraph about a game you like to play. Write about how you learned to play and who taught the game. Then, briefly explain what the goal or objective for the game is. Lastly, tell why you think the game is fun to play.
After that, log on to http://www.voki.com./
Username: alvavoki14@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
Once you have entered the site, you will create an avatar like the one above and then copy and paste your text for the character to memorize. Before you finish you must click Publish and then name your avatar.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
European Explorers
1. What is the difference between an explorer and a conquistador?
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/glossary.shtml
2. How did Ferdinand Magellan die? What great thing was he not able to complete because of his death?
http://www.answers.com/topic/ferdinand-magellan#
3. What was Pizarro going to steal from the native Inca along the Pacific coast of Peru?
http://bruceruiz.net/PanamaHistory/francisco_pizarro.htm
4. What did Hernan Cortes do with his ships after he landed off the coast of Mexico?
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/civil_n2/histscript6_n2/cortez.html
5. What powerful Aztec leader did Hernan Cortes put in prison because he feared he would lead a revolt?
http://www.answers.com/topic/cuauht-moc
6. Juan de Leon is famous for what “Discovery”? What important island did he take from the native people because he Heard there was gold? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/deleon.shtml
7. What did Christopher Columbus do on his first and second trips? Describe how he interacted with the native people. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
8. Who was Leif Eriksson? Why is he famous?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexe.shtml#Ericsson
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/glossary.shtml
2. How did Ferdinand Magellan die? What great thing was he not able to complete because of his death?
http://www.answers.com/topic/ferdinand-magellan#
3. What was Pizarro going to steal from the native Inca along the Pacific coast of Peru?
http://bruceruiz.net/PanamaHistory/francisco_pizarro.htm
4. What did Hernan Cortes do with his ships after he landed off the coast of Mexico?
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/civil_n2/histscript6_n2/cortez.html
5. What powerful Aztec leader did Hernan Cortes put in prison because he feared he would lead a revolt?
http://www.answers.com/topic/cuauht-moc
6. Juan de Leon is famous for what “Discovery”? What important island did he take from the native people because he Heard there was gold? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/deleon.shtml
7. What did Christopher Columbus do on his first and second trips? Describe how he interacted with the native people. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/columbus.shtml
8. Who was Leif Eriksson? Why is he famous?http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/indexe.shtml#Ericsson
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Occupy Movement
What have you heard about the Occupy Movement? If you have what do you think about what they are saying and doing? Use the Blog to express your opinion about it. Follow the directions below to post your opinion about the Occupy Movement.
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Subtraction Practice
Choose one of the three following links to Practice subtraction skills.
It's quiz time! Click below to check your skills.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
State Brochures
Room 10,
Today you will begin work on your state brochure. Open Publisher and find your document "State Brochure.name" (directory: Classrooms\Room 10\State Brochures). By the end of class you should have the following items completed:
50 States.com
State Facts and Symbols
Weather and Climate
- Title
- Map
- State Symbols and Flag
- State Seal
- State Population (2010 Census)
- Name on last fold
50 States.com
State Facts and Symbols
Weather and Climate
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Products
Below are some new products created by some of our Student Inventors.
Click on the links below to hear the advertisements.
Alexandra and Ruben
Taste and Erase
Click on the links below to hear the advertisements.
Alexandra and Ruben
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Animal Reports Information
Here are a few links to animal information. Click below:
Enchanted Learning
NAtional Geographic
Animal Info
Enchanted Learning
NAtional Geographic
Animal Info
Thursday, May 12, 2011
End of Year Survey
Room 11 and 22,
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3V3KCZ
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3V3KCZ
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
End of Year Survey
Room 11,
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Click here to take survey
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Click here to take survey
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Evaluating Websites
1.Today we are going to evaluate a few websites. Before we begin, let's discuss a few questions.
Jackalopes
**Before given the name Jackalope, what was this animal commonly known as?
**What is the average lifespan of a Northern Spotted Owl?
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
**What is the scientific name for the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus?
Gray Wolf
**What is a wolf pack?
3. Now that you have completed the web search, discuss the following:
- What makes a good web site?
- How do you choose good web sites for projects?
Jackalopes
**Before given the name Jackalope, what was this animal commonly known as?
**What is the average lifespan of a Northern Spotted Owl?
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
**What is the scientific name for the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus?
Gray Wolf
**What is a wolf pack?
3. Now that you have completed the web search, discuss the following:
- Would you include information from these web sites in your project? Why or why not?
- What did you like about these sites? What did you not like?
- Did you find the web sites believable? Yes? No?
- Are the information sources truth worthy? How do you know?
- Did the pictures make the information seem more believable?
- Did you ask yourself... Does this make sense?
- If something is on the Internet does that mean it is true and accurate?
- Who wrote/published the information on the site?
- What are the author's credentials?
- Who is sponsoring publication of the site?
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Summer Plans
After you have finished your formatting, Create a Voki Avatar and teach it
to say what it is you plan do this summer. Have the avatar memorize at least three
sentences. They may speak in English or in Spanish
Remember the login at http://www.voki.com/
Email: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
Pasword: alvarado
Don't forget to Publish your Voki and name it "summer.name".
to say what it is you plan do this summer. Have the avatar memorize at least three
sentences. They may speak in English or in Spanish
Remember the login at http://www.voki.com/
Email: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
Pasword: alvarado
Don't forget to Publish your Voki and name it "summer.name".
End of Year Survey
Room 10,
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
End of YEar Survey
Please click on the link below and complete the online survey.
Please only respond once to the survey.
Cheers
Mr B ;-)
End of YEar Survey
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Lattice or Standard Multiplication
Which way do you prefer to do multiplication?
The old standard way? or the lattice method?
Compose your opinion in MS Word, check your spelling
and then copy and paste it into a Voki avatar.
Remember the login at http://www.voki.com/
Email: alvavoki13@gaggle.net
Pasword: alvarado
Don't forget to Publish your Voki and name it "times.name".
The old standard way? or the lattice method?
Compose your opinion in MS Word, check your spelling
and then copy and paste it into a Voki avatar.
Remember the login at http://www.voki.com/
Email: alvavoki13@gaggle.net
Pasword: alvarado
Don't forget to Publish your Voki and name it "times.name".
Friday, April 22, 2011
Happy Earth DAy!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
I'd like you to meet.......
Write a paragraph about yourself. First, introduce yourself. Also, in the paragraph tell us about one thing you like to do. Then, finish your paragraph by sharing one thing you want to learn or want to learn how to do better. You can use Ms Word for your writing. After that, log on to http://www.voki.com/ .
Username: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
Once you have entered the site, you will create an avatar like the one above and then copy and paste your text for the character to memorize. Before you finish you must click Publish and then name your avatar.
Username: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
Once you have entered the site, you will create an avatar like the one above and then copy and paste your text for the character to memorize. Before you finish you must click Publish and then name your avatar.
Email Mr. Broecker
In order to send your letters as attachments, Open your gaggle email account.
Click "Compose". Address you email to broeckerr@sfusd.edu . The click the
paperclip icon and attach you letter then click "Send".
Click "Compose". Address you email to broeckerr@sfusd.edu . The click the
paperclip icon and attach you letter then click "Send".
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Human Body
Use the links below to explore the Body systems. Your goal is to choose one of the systems and know at least one organ that is associated with the system you chose.
Body Systems I
Body Systems II
Body Systems III
Go to http://www.voki.com/. Log on with Username: alvavoki10@gaggle.net
and Password: alvarado. Then create you character and have it learn about your body system.
Have the character present what the function of the body system is and at least one organ that goes along with it. Don't forget to Publish it and name it word.name.
Good Luck
Mr. B
Body Systems I
Body Systems II
Body Systems III
Go to http://www.voki.com/. Log on with Username: alvavoki10@gaggle.net
and Password: alvarado. Then create you character and have it learn about your body system.
Have the character present what the function of the body system is and at least one organ that goes along with it. Don't forget to Publish it and name it word.name.
Good Luck
Mr. B
Definitions Room 15
Room 15,
Today we are going to define words that we have used during our time in Computer LAb. You will pick a word from Mr. B's hat and then look for a definition. Then use the defintion to create a voice fro a Voki avatar. Make sure the defintion is in your own words and not just copied from the internet.
Go to http://www.voki.com/ . Log on with Username: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
and Password: alvarado. The create you character and have it learn your
defintion. Don't forget to Publish it and name it word.name.
Good Luck!
Mr. B
Today we are going to define words that we have used during our time in Computer LAb. You will pick a word from Mr. B's hat and then look for a definition. Then use the defintion to create a voice fro a Voki avatar. Make sure the defintion is in your own words and not just copied from the internet.
Go to http://www.voki.com/ . Log on with Username: alvavoki15@gaggle.net
and Password: alvarado. The create you character and have it learn your
defintion. Don't forget to Publish it and name it word.name.
Good Luck!
Mr. B
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
What do you think about testing?
Today you will create a voki avatar using http://www.voki.com/.
Username: alvavoki12@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
After you create you character. Write a short paragraph telling what you think about testing and how it makes you feel. What would you change about it if you were in charge?
Username: alvavoki12@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
After you create you character. Write a short paragraph telling what you think about testing and how it makes you feel. What would you change about it if you were in charge?
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Area and Perimeter (Room 19)
Choose on of the links below to discover new things about area and perimeter:
Area and Perimeter I
Area and Perimeter II
Area and Perimeter III
Area and Perimeter I
Area and Perimeter II
Area and Perimeter III
Oregon Trail (Room 13)
Room 13,
Click on the link below and choose the Westward Trail Game. You are going West and will need to make decisions about what to take with you in order to survive. Good luck and have fun!
Oregon Trail Game
Click on the link below and choose the Westward Trail Game. You are going West and will need to make decisions about what to take with you in order to survive. Good luck and have fun!
Oregon Trail Game
My Voki
Write a paragraph about yourself. First, introduce yourself. Also, in the paragraph tell us about one thing you like to do. Then, finish your paragraph by sharing one thing you want to learn or want to learn how to do better. You can use Ms Word for your writing.
After that, log on to www.voki.com.
Username: alvavoki16@gaggle.net
Password: alvarado
Once you have entered the site, you will create an avatar like the one above and then copy and paste your text for the character to memorize. Before you finish you must click Publish and then name your avatar.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fraction, Decimal and and Percents Practice
Click on the links below in order to practice your skills with fractions, decimals and percents.
Ordering Fractions
Converting Fractions
Matching Decimals to Percents
Ordering Fractions
Converting Fractions
Matching Decimals to Percents
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Fractions and Decimals
1. Use these links to find a definition for the math term or concept you chose.
Math is fun or Math Dictionary. Then, use it to write your own definition. Your definition must be a lease two sentences long.
2. Next, use your definition in order to create an Avatar like the example below.
You will need to go to Voki.com and log on with the following Username: Alvavoki10@gaggle.net and password: alvarado. After you create your avatar teach it to repeat the math definition you chose.
Math is fun or Math Dictionary. Then, use it to write your own definition. Your definition must be a lease two sentences long.
2. Next, use your definition in order to create an Avatar like the example below.
You will need to go to Voki.com and log on with the following Username: Alvavoki10@gaggle.net and password: alvarado. After you create your avatar teach it to repeat the math definition you chose.
Area and Perimeter
Open the following Kidspiration file:
"Area and Perimeter"
Directory: Q/Room 18/Area and Perimeter
Resave the file as: "Area and Perimeter.name"
Read the directions and find the Area and Perimeter for each polygon.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Today's Weather!
1. Open this MS Excel file: Average Temperature Template
Classrooms/Room 14/Weather
2. Rename the file with your name. ex Average Temperature.name
3. World Geography Information (Names of the 7 seven continents and capital cities on each one).
Also, list the name of the country for each capital
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/contnent.htm
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/continents.htm
4.Find out the temperature in a captial city on each continent.
http://www.weather.com/
http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/NZSP.html (Antartica)
5. Enter the following formula in cell D10: =Average(D2..D8)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tall Ships
Room 10,
Here are a few links to check out in order to be prepared for tomorrow's field trip:
Lady Washington 1
Tall Ships Training
Early Navegation
Images of Historic Ships
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Multiplication Links
Here are some multiplication links to check out.
Penguin Jump
Cone Crazy
Castle Quest
Diaper Derby
Meteor Multiplication
Multiflier Multiplication
Penguin Jump
Cone Crazy
Castle Quest
Diaper Derby
Meteor Multiplication
Multiflier Multiplication
Thursday, February 24, 2011
State Brochures
Room 22,
Today you will begin work on your state brochure. Open Publisher and find your document
"State Brochure.name" (directory: Classrooms/Room 22/State Brochures). By the end of class you should have the following items completed:
Today you will begin work on your state brochure. Open Publisher and find your document
"State Brochure.name" (directory: Classrooms/Room 22/State Brochures). By the end of class you should have the following items completed:
Title
Map
State Symbols and Flag
State Seal
State Population (2010 Census)
Name on last fold
If it helps please use these links for information:
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day Fun!
Click on the links below. Happy Valentine's Day!
Broken Hearts
Cupid's Maze
Concentration
Five in a Line
Word Search
Valentine's Puzzle I
Valentine's Puzzle II
Broken Hearts
Cupid's Maze
Concentration
Five in a Line
Word Search
Valentine's Puzzle I
Valentine's Puzzle II
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Online Safety Pledge
Online Safety Pledge Room 15
I want to use the computer for email. I understand that there are certain rules about what I should do online. I agree to follow these rules:
1. I will not give my name, address, telephone number, school, or my teachers’/parents’ names, addresses, or telephone numbers, to anyone while using school email.
2. I will not give out my email password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my teachers/parents.
3. I will not send a picture of myself or others over the Internet without my teachers’/parents’ permission.
4. I will not fill out any form or request online that asks me for any information about my school, my family, or myself while using school email.5. I will tell my teachers/parents if I see any bad language or pictures on the Internet, or if anyone makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable online.
6. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” while using school email.
7. I will not use any articles, stories, or other works I find online and pretend it is my own.
8. I will not use bad language while using school email.
9. I will practice safe computing, and check for viruses whenever I borrow a disk from someone, download something from the Internet, or receive an attachment.
10. I will be a good online citizen and not participate in any activity that hurts others or is against the law or my school’s policy. This has to do with cyber-bullying.
11. Until the end of the school year I will only use this email account at school, unless my teacher gives me special permission.
Now that you have read this. Post why you think one particular rule is important to the blog. Make sure to post your name so I know you have read it. Mr. B
I want to use the computer for email. I understand that there are certain rules about what I should do online. I agree to follow these rules:
1. I will not give my name, address, telephone number, school, or my teachers’/parents’ names, addresses, or telephone numbers, to anyone while using school email.
2. I will not give out my email password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my teachers/parents.
3. I will not send a picture of myself or others over the Internet without my teachers’/parents’ permission.
4. I will not fill out any form or request online that asks me for any information about my school, my family, or myself while using school email.5. I will tell my teachers/parents if I see any bad language or pictures on the Internet, or if anyone makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable online.
6. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” while using school email.
7. I will not use any articles, stories, or other works I find online and pretend it is my own.
8. I will not use bad language while using school email.
9. I will practice safe computing, and check for viruses whenever I borrow a disk from someone, download something from the Internet, or receive an attachment.
10. I will be a good online citizen and not participate in any activity that hurts others or is against the law or my school’s policy. This has to do with cyber-bullying.
11. Until the end of the school year I will only use this email account at school, unless my teacher gives me special permission.
Now that you have read this. Post why you think one particular rule is important to the blog. Make sure to post your name so I know you have read it. Mr. B
US Colonies Hotlist
Use the links below to answer questions on your worksheet.
Map Of The 13 Original Colonies
Information about the Colonies, including industries, name history and origin of settlers.
Read about food from colonial times.
Life for African Americans and Native Americans
Life for Women:
More Information about the 13 colonies:
When you have finished
Map Of The 13 Original Colonies
Information about the Colonies, including industries, name history and origin of settlers.
Read about food from colonial times.
Life for African Americans and Native Americans
Life for Women:
More Information about the 13 colonies:
When you have finished
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Rock Formations
Room 10,
Choose one of the formations below. Use the links to complete your formations worksheet.
Devil's Tower I
Devil's Tower II
Yosemite I
Yosemite II
Monument Valley I
Monument Valley II
Choose one of the formations below. Use the links to complete your formations worksheet.
Devil's Tower I
Devil's Tower II
Yosemite I
Yosemite II
Monument Valley I
Monument Valley II
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Introduction to Email Room 13
Online Safety Pledge
I want to use the computer for email. I understand that there are certain rules about what I should do online. I agree to follow these rules:
1. I will not give my name, address, telephone number, school, or my teachers’/parents’ names, addresses, or telephone numbers, to anyone while using school email.
2. I will not give out my email password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my teachers/parents.
3. I will not send a picture of myself or others over the Internet without my teachers’/parents’ permission.
4. I will not fill out any form or request online that asks me for any information about my school, my family, or myself while using school email.
5. I will tell my teachers/parents if I see any bad language or pictures on the Internet, or if anyone makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable online.
6. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” while using school email.
7. I will not use any articles, stories, or other works I find online and pretend it is my own.
8. I will not use bad language while using school email.
9. I will practice safe computing, and check for viruses whenever I borrow a disk from someone, download something from the Internet, or receive an attachment.
10. I will be a good online citizen and not participate in any activity that hurts others or is against the law or my school’s policy. This has to do with cyber-bullying.
11. Until the end of the school year I will only use this email account at school, unless my teacher gives me special permission.
Now that you have read this. Post why you think one particular rule is important to the blog. Make sure to post your name so I know you have read it. Mr. B
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monedas/Coins
Niños de primer grado/First Graders,
Haga clic para practicar el contar de monedas/Click on the links to practice counting money.
Haga clic para practicar el contar de monedas/Click on the links to practice counting money.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Chinese News Years Links
Click on the links below.
Chinese Zodiac: What's your animal?
PBS Kids
Puzzle
Concentration Game
Word Search
Chinese Zodiac: What's your animal?
PBS Kids
Puzzle
Concentration Game
Word Search
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
My Neighborhood
Room 10,
2. The street that is the most northerly, running East/West is First Street. Name it.
3. The street that is in the center of town and runs North/South is Center Street. Name it.
4. The streets that run East/West are all numbered. Name them.
5. The most Western street running North/South is called Oak Street. The street one block east of it is Pine Street. Name them.
6. The most Eastern street running North/South is called Spruce Street. The street one block west of it is Maple Street. Name them.
7. There is a school on the Northwest corner of Third and Center Street. Place a school there.
8. There is a Hospital on the Southwest corner of Third and Maple Street. Place a Hospital there.
9. Old MacBonkey has a farm on the Northeast corner of Maple and First Streets. Show it on your map.
10. There is a library three blocks north of the Hospital on the same side of the street as Old MacBonkey’s farm. Show it on your map.
Part I
Today you will follow the directions below. You will name streets, as well as locate landmarks according to the directions below. Open Kidspiration and you will find your file called:"My Hood.name" located in Classrooms/Room 10/My Neighborhood
1. Orient your map by putting the directions on the compass2. The street that is the most northerly, running East/West is First Street. Name it.
3. The street that is in the center of town and runs North/South is Center Street. Name it.
4. The streets that run East/West are all numbered. Name them.
5. The most Western street running North/South is called Oak Street. The street one block east of it is Pine Street. Name them.
6. The most Eastern street running North/South is called Spruce Street. The street one block west of it is Maple Street. Name them.
7. There is a school on the Northwest corner of Third and Center Street. Place a school there.
8. There is a Hospital on the Southwest corner of Third and Maple Street. Place a Hospital there.
9. Old MacBonkey has a farm on the Northeast corner of Maple and First Streets. Show it on your map.
10. There is a library three blocks north of the Hospital on the same side of the street as Old MacBonkey’s farm. Show it on your map.
Part II
For part II, imagine you are a city planner. You want to 4 build houses on the West side of the city. Where exactly would you locate the houses and where would the best place in the city to locate a park for kids to play? Also, a company wants to build a hat factory where would the best location be? Write your proposal and the reasons why on the blog. Then locate the 4 houses, 1 park and the 1 factory according to your proposal.
Monedas/Coins
Niños de primer grado/First Graders,
Haga clic para practicar el contar de monedas/Click on the links to practice counting money.
Haga clic para practicar el contar de monedas/Click on the links to practice counting money.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Second Grade Links/Enlaces del segundo
Click on the links after you finish your class work.
Haga clic en las enlaces despues de terminar su tarea de clase.
Haga clic en las enlaces despues de terminar su tarea de clase.
Jamestown Adventure
Room 22,
Today you are going to play a game in which you will make decisions for the group of colonist that are settling in Jamestown. You will make decisions about food, safety and relations with the Native Americans (Powhatan). Play the game and at the end you will repond to the questions below.
Today you are going to play a game in which you will make decisions for the group of colonist that are settling in Jamestown. You will make decisions about food, safety and relations with the Native Americans (Powhatan). Play the game and at the end you will repond to the questions below.
- In your posting respond to the following questions:
- What strategies did you use to keep the colonist from starving and/dying?
- What strategies did you use to keep the colonist happy and not have them turn on you?
- What condition was your colony in when you finished playing?
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments"
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments"
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab
Chinese New Years
Room 14,
Answer the questions about Lunar New Year (Chinese New Years) below on a scratch sheet of paper.
Answer the questions about Lunar New Year (Chinese New Years) below on a scratch sheet of paper.
- When will Lunar New Year be celebrated this year?
- In Western culture we are currently living in 2011, what year will be celebrated in Chinese culture?
- What countries celebrate Lunar New Year?
- What is the significance of the color red during Lunar New Years?
- What is the red envelope called and what does it represent?
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
High Speed Network
Room 10,
Yesterday Alvarado upgraded its Computer Network to 1 Gigabyte connection. The person who installed the connection for us told me that means that 1 gigabyte of information could move through our lines per second. Today we are going to test the line and see how it is working.
These are what you should be looking for while you are testing (evaluating) our new connection.
BBC Typing
TVOKids
Tumble Books
Yesterday Alvarado upgraded its Computer Network to 1 Gigabyte connection. The person who installed the connection for us told me that means that 1 gigabyte of information could move through our lines per second. Today we are going to test the line and see how it is working.
These are what you should be looking for while you are testing (evaluating) our new connection.
- Do the websites load faster than before?
- When you play a game or do an activity does it stop at sometime while you are playing?
- Does the website crash and give you an error message?
BBC Typing
TVOKids
Tumble Books
Part II
Please post to the blog your experience today, evaluating the three sites. Be as specific about the problems you did or did not experience. Review the posting directions below.
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments"
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
High Speed Network
Room 13,
Yesterday Alvarado upgraded its Computer Network to 1 Gigabyte connection.
The person who installed the connection for us told me that means that 1 gigabyte of information could move through our lines per second. Today we are going to test the line and see
how it is working.
These are what you should be looking for while you are testing (evaluating) our new connection.
Part II
Please post to the blog your experience today, evaluating the three sites. Be as specific about the problems you did or did not experience. Review the posting directions below.
Directions for posting:
Yesterday Alvarado upgraded its Computer Network to 1 Gigabyte connection.
The person who installed the connection for us told me that means that 1 gigabyte of information could move through our lines per second. Today we are going to test the line and see
how it is working.
These are what you should be looking for while you are testing (evaluating) our new connection.
- Do the websites load faster than before?
- When you play a game or do an activity does it stop at sometime while you are playing?
- Does the website crash and give you an error message?
Part II
Please post to the blog your experience today, evaluating the three sites. Be as specific about the problems you did or did not experience. Review the posting directions below.
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments"
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
50 States Research
Use the links below to answer the questions below. Note your answers on scratch paper.
50 States.com
State Facts and Symbols
Weather and Climate
Famous Citizens
2. What is the capital of the state that is known as the "Buckeye State"?
3. Helena is the capital of what state?
5. What is the Arkansas state bird?
6. What is the Texas state flower?
7. What is the New Jersey state bird?
9. In what State would you find the Alamo?
10. In what State would you find the Black Hills?
12. What famous writer was born in Eatonton, Georgia?
13. What two US Presidents born in Ohio?
50 States.com
State Facts and Symbols
Weather and Climate
Famous Citizens
Capital
1.What is the capital of Vermont? 2. What is the capital of the state that is known as the "Buckeye State"?
3. Helena is the capital of what state?
State Facts
4. What year did California become part of the United States?5. What is the Arkansas state bird?
6. What is the Texas state flower?
7. What is the New Jersey state bird?
Landmarks
8. In what State would you find Mount Hood?9. In what State would you find the Alamo?
10. In what State would you find the Black Hills?
Famous Citizens
11. What famous musician was born in Gary, Indiana?12. What famous writer was born in Eatonton, Georgia?
13. What two US Presidents born in Ohio?
My Neighborhood
My Neighborhood
Room 11,
Today you will follow the directions below. You will name streets, as well as locate landmarks according to the directions below. Open Kidspiration and you will find your file called:
"My Hood.name" located in Classrooms/Room 11/My Neighborhood
1. Orient your map by putting the directions on the compass
2. The street that is the most northerly, running East/West is First Street. Name it.
3. The street that is in the center of town and runs North/South is Center Street. Name it.
4. The streets that run East/West are all numbered. Name them.
5. The most Western street running North/South is called Oak Street. The street one block east of it is Pine Street. Name them.
6. The most Eastern street running North/South is called Spruce Street. The street one block west of it is Maple Street. Name them.
7. There is a school on the Northwest corner
of Third and Center Street. Place a school there.
8. There is a Hospital on the Southwest corner
of Third and Maple Street. Place a Hospital there.
9. Old MacBonkey has a farm on the Northeast corner
Of Maple and First Streets. Show it on your map.
10. There is a library three blocks north of the Hospital on the same side of the street as Old MacBonkey’s farm. Show it on your map.
Room 11,
Today you will follow the directions below. You will name streets, as well as locate landmarks according to the directions below. Open Kidspiration and you will find your file called:
"My Hood.name" located in Classrooms/Room 11/My Neighborhood
1. Orient your map by putting the directions on the compass
2. The street that is the most northerly, running East/West is First Street. Name it.
3. The street that is in the center of town and runs North/South is Center Street. Name it.
4. The streets that run East/West are all numbered. Name them.
5. The most Western street running North/South is called Oak Street. The street one block east of it is Pine Street. Name them.
6. The most Eastern street running North/South is called Spruce Street. The street one block west of it is Maple Street. Name them.
7. There is a school on the Northwest corner
of Third and Center Street. Place a school there.
8. There is a Hospital on the Southwest corner
of Third and Maple Street. Place a Hospital there.
9. Old MacBonkey has a farm on the Northeast corner
Of Maple and First Streets. Show it on your map.
10. There is a library three blocks north of the Hospital on the same side of the street as Old MacBonkey’s farm. Show it on your map.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
California Mission Life
Respond to one of the questions below. Follow the posting instructions below.You should write at leat a 5 sentence posting to the question you choose.
1. You are a Native American living in California. The padres are building a Mission and they insist you help build their Mission. They have cut your hair and forced you to wear clothing that is not comfortable.You work 17 hours per day and cannot eat your traditional food. If you complain you are whipped and beaten. The worst is they do not let you practice your traditions. Think about how this would make you feel. How would you respond?
2. You are a Spanish priest. You are in charge of a group of Native Americans who have been forced into helping you build a part of the Mission. They do not seem like they are happy with what they are doing. They often yell insults at you in their own language and you are afaid one of the workers may try to hurt you. You cannot understand why they do not like to go to church services on Sunday.You feel like they should be glad that the Spanish have introduced them to God.Think about how this would make you feel. How would you respond?
1. You are a Native American living in California. The padres are building a Mission and they insist you help build their Mission. They have cut your hair and forced you to wear clothing that is not comfortable.You work 17 hours per day and cannot eat your traditional food. If you complain you are whipped and beaten. The worst is they do not let you practice your traditions. Think about how this would make you feel. How would you respond?
2. You are a Spanish priest. You are in charge of a group of Native Americans who have been forced into helping you build a part of the Mission. They do not seem like they are happy with what they are doing. They often yell insults at you in their own language and you are afaid one of the workers may try to hurt you. You cannot understand why they do not like to go to church services on Sunday.You feel like they should be glad that the Spanish have introduced them to God.Think about how this would make you feel. How would you respond?
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
California Missions
Room 10
Below are some links to help you answer the questions about the California Missions.
California Missions
More California Missions
Mission History
Mission People
Visit a Mission
Mission Locations
Native American Perspective
Below are some links to help you answer the questions about the California Missions.
California Missions
More California Missions
Mission History
Mission People
Visit a Mission
Mission Locations
Native American Perspective
Definitions
Definitions
Room 22,
PART I:
Use the links below to define the following terms:
Class Mammals
Class Aves (Birds)
Class Pisces (Fish)
Class Reptiles
Class Amphibians
Endangered Animals
Threatened Animals
Yahoo Science Dictionary
Harcourt Science Glossary
Make a note on scratch paper of what each term means using your own words.
PART II
Review the directions for posting. Then choose three of your defintions and post them to the blog.
Don't forget to include you name at the end.
Room 22,
PART I:
Use the links below to define the following terms:
Class Mammals
Class Aves (Birds)
Class Pisces (Fish)
Class Reptiles
Class Amphibians
Endangered Animals
Threatened Animals
Yahoo Science Dictionary
Harcourt Science Glossary
Make a note on scratch paper of what each term means using your own words.
PART II
Review the directions for posting. Then choose three of your defintions and post them to the blog.
Don't forget to include you name at the end.
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Definitions
Room 11,
PART I:
Use the links below to define the following terms:
Class Mammals
Class Aves (Birds)
Class Pisces (Fish)
Class Reptiles
Class Amphibians
Endangered Animals
Threatened Animals
Yahoo Science Dictionary
Harcourt Science Glossary
Make a note on scratch paper of what each term means using your own words.
PART II
Review the directions for posting. Then choose three of your defintions and post them to the blog.
Don't forget to include you name at the end.
PART I:
Use the links below to define the following terms:
Class Mammals
Class Aves (Birds)
Class Pisces (Fish)
Class Reptiles
Class Amphibians
Endangered Animals
Threatened Animals
Yahoo Science Dictionary
Harcourt Science Glossary
Make a note on scratch paper of what each term means using your own words.
PART II
Review the directions for posting. Then choose three of your defintions and post them to the blog.
Don't forget to include you name at the end.
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Happy New Year!
Room 13,
Happy New Year to you all! I hope it is going well so far in 2011. For today's blog I would like for you to think about two questions and then post a response on the school's blog site. First question is: What is your resolution for 2011? In other words, what do you want to do better or differently this year? Also, I want you to think about, if you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? and why?
Below are the directions for posting to the blog. Write at least a paragraph (4-5 sentences)
and then post it to the web. I look forward to hearing from you!
Happy New Year to you all! I hope it is going well so far in 2011. For today's blog I would like for you to think about two questions and then post a response on the school's blog site. First question is: What is your resolution for 2011? In other words, what do you want to do better or differently this year? Also, I want you to think about, if you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? and why?
Below are the directions for posting to the blog. Write at least a paragraph (4-5 sentences)
and then post it to the web. I look forward to hearing from you!
Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: Purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Bird Links
Room 16
Click on the links below to look for info about your bird.
Username: Alvarado
Password: sparrow
Bird Links I
Click below to find bird call audio files.
Bird Sounds I
Bird Sounds II
Click on the links below to look for info about your bird.
Username: Alvarado
Password: sparrow
Bird Links I
Click below to find bird call audio files.
Bird Sounds I
Bird Sounds II
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Happy New Year!!
Room 14,
Happy New Year to you all! I hope it is going well so far in 2011. For today's blog
I would like for you to think about two questions and then post a response on the school's blog site. First question is: What is your resolution for 2011? In other words, what do you want to do better or differently this year? Also, I want you to think about, if you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? and why?
Below are the directions for posting to the blog. Write at least a paragraph (4-5 sentences)
and then post it to the web. I look forward to hearing from you!Directions for posting:
1. At the bottom of this post, click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your post in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
3. Type the Username: Alvarado21room
4. Type your Password: Purple99
5. Click on the orange "Publish your Comment" tab.
Happy New Year!
Room 11 & 22
Today after you have finished editing and publishing your "Grandma" story,I want you to
post a response to the following questions:
post a response to the following questions:
1. What is your New Year's Resolution?
2. If you could change one thing about Alvarado what would it be? Tell Why?
2. If you could change one thing about Alvarado what would it be? Tell Why?
Follow the posting directions.
1. At the bottom of this post click where it says "Comments".
2. Type your paragraph in the "Leave your Comment" box.
2. Type your paragraph in the "Leave your Comment" box.
3. Type the Word Verification.
4. Type the Username: Alvarado21room and the Password: purple99
5. Click on the Orange "Publish Your Comment" button.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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