There is a really fun site called the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives. Click on this link and follow the instructions to Geometry for 6-8th graders. Try the activities called Tessellations (making patterns with geometric shapes) or Turtle Geometry (test your logic to program a turtle’s movements through a maze). Try other activities and let us know what is fun!
How much is 2 to the 64th power?
I have several Maccabees. They each cost around $9. I use them in my garden. What are they?
You are all authors, so maybe you would like to publish your story on the internet? Would you like to put it out there for others to read and comment upon? If so, visit the site, stories from the web.
Many of your favorite authors also have websites. Some have blogs, some will answer your email questions… maybe even read your stories! Here are some possibilities.
Lois Lowry email or
Gary Paulsen blog-journal
Jerry Spinelli email choose”contact Jerry”
Kathryn Lasky email
Bruce Coville website
Sharon Creech website
Anthony Horowitz website
Cornelia Funke website
Kate Dicamillo website
Eoin Colfer website
Brian Jaques Official Redwall Website
Rick Riordan website
Let us know what you find out or if you find any other sites to talk to authors.
Maddison found a website where you can test yourself on vocabulary. For every word you get right, they will donate rice to the United Nations food program. We should all go to the website and play, then report back to the blog so we can keep track of how much rice we donate! Here is the website. http://freerice.com Thanks Maddi!
If you were on Youtube during January, you may have seen a lot of videos posted in response to a question about what companies, countries, and individuals should do to make the world a better place in 2008. The responses were to be shown to world leaders at the leadership conference in Davos, Switzerland. Now it is your turn. Here’s your question… What can kids do to make the world a better place in 2008?” Let us know what you think!
If you want to read stories inspired by the pictures from The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, here are two websites! First, the site I showed you… The story contest site with the cool animations and Stephen King story. Or, here is a different site, it has the stories and pictures… new Harris Burdick stories posted all the time. Let us know what your favorite is.
It is 2008! Yeah! What is everyone doing? Where are you? What are you reading? Have you seen any good movies? Several people have already commented, so look at other posts. Caroline, have fun in Costa Rica! West, how is Norway? Hope you are all having a great break!
During the holidays, many families take time to bake special cookies, desserts, and other special dishes. What is your favorite recipe? Share it here on the blog or bring it to class and type it during SSR. Even better, bring something to share with the class on Friday!
If you want to find out more about hieroglyphics, here are some places to go: “Write like an Egyptian” , “Name translator”, “Egypt Fun Guide”, and many more. Just google hieroglyphics and have fun!