Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Prefixes Suffixes Roots


Try this site to help

you find words for

your homework.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Biography





It will be interesting to have a variety of timelines that share the lives of past Americans. Notice how this timeline is vertical. Van Gough was a famous painter from France, one of my favorite.


Share one fact that most interests you about the person you are reading about in your book.






Sunday, December 2, 2007

Idioms


An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the meaning of the individual words. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs." This phrase has nothing to do with cats and dogs. It simply means that it is raining very hard.
Try this website to find more.

What are some idioms that your family uses? Write them in the comments.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The War with Grandpa

Just wondering if any of you are enjoying the book. Let me know what you like about it, maybe a favorite part. Have you noticed anything that might be connected to the Revolutionary War?

Do any of you have a grandparent living with you? If so, what are your feelings about it?
Rate the book---1 to 5 stars ***** (5 is best)

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Capuchin Monkeys


We will be learning more about them in Theme 4.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

CSUC Theater Tour


I know you all enjoyed seeing what happens backstage and "behind the scenes." Share your comments with our hosts. What did you like--or what were some things that interested you? How many of you would be interested in stage production, either on stage or backstage? Share.

CSUC Science Lab














How did all of you enjoy the hands-on placte tectonics lab yesterday? It was impressive to see all of you looking like real scientists with your lab coats and protective eye goggles. Some of you might be interested in making science your career someday. What do you think?


Let's let our instructors know what you especially enjoyed about your experience yesterday. Write your comments and I will make a special request that they visit this page to view your feedback.