Science journal - Hibernation

A journal example of hibernation. (Do you see the hibernating bear?) Pull the tab!

Science Journal-Camouflage

Part of the lesson on camouflage is for students to "hide" their creature.  I let them choose from butterflies to zebras.  I use scrapbook paper or sometimes old wallpaper books.  We staple them on our classroom walls for a few weeks, then place them in our science journals. These are 2 examples.

3-D shapes in bubbles!

Students really enjoy creating 3-D geometric shapes with toothpicks and gumdrops...but to increase the level of interest, add bubbles!  As you can see the faces, edges and vertices become inverted.  So cool!

Texas Native American project

Fourth grade Texas history includes the study of Native Americans that lived in Texas.  Once we have studied each of the 5 main tribes, each student chooses their favorite tribe.  Their project includes a "buckskin" pouch that contains items that represent their food source, habitat and skills. This student choose to complete his project over the Caddo.  What a great job!

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Caddo pottery

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Space writing camp

I have been ask to repost our 4th grade space writing adventure. Most questions are about how to make the space library. This was done with a roll of plastic, duct tape and a box fan. If you need details, please let me know. Your students will love reading in the space library!

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What a great idea...Pinterest!

I am really enjoying this new website.  I have found so many creative ideas, beautiful photography, great recipes, inspiring messages, and talented artists.  It's fun to see and share common interests with those you know and don't know.

How exciting to see that teachers are sharing wonderful classroom designs, teaching ideas, great books and lesson strategies. It's also, exciting to see my student's interactive math journals on Pinterest.

If you haven't stopped by Pinterest to start exploring you're missing out. Warning, though it is somewhat addicting :).


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