Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Smile!

Are you forgetting to brush? Dentists say we should brush our teeth at least twice a day and floss regularly to prevent cavities.  Next week we will explore some sites on practicing healthy oral habits. NIH Office of Science Education (OSE) Based on your viewing of this text, describe a factor that contributes to good oral health. Based on your viewing of this text, make a connection between different food choices and oral...

Reviewing Venn Diagrams

Today we learned about comparisons. We read the story: I Am the Dog I Am the Cat by Donald Hall. Perma Bound School Library This story is about a dog and a cat that live together but who are very much different. The students described the dog as "friendly but needy" while the cat was described as "independent but rude." What characteristics would you use to describe these two pets? We compared the characteristics between them by using...

Homework Help

Here are 3 great links that you will be using throught the year that can help with homework and assignments: 1. Dictionary.com Unsure about spelling? Here you can look up words that you are unfamiliar with. There are also many fun games and activities to play and check out, click on Word Games or Word Dynamo to find out more. 2. Wikipedia This is a free online encyclopedia where you can research information for your...

Teaching Kids News

Extra! Extra! Read all about it, check out: Teaching Kids News to make your own news stories. Have you ever wanted to make your own newspaper? Well here is your chance, this site gives students just like you a chance to write and post their own new stories online. It is made by students for students. Don't forget to tell us: Who What When Where Why and How Parents click here to find out more about this excellent resource: Professional Speak...