Living History Museum

Yesterday and today, we visited 4th Grade's Living History Museum. We took our clipboards to write down key facts and information about historical people we are interested in. Please list the people you visited. Then, choose one person to focus on. Share his or her character traits and what they are remembered for.

Pioneer Reflection

We had wonderful time sharing our Westward Expansion projects and work samples! I am curious. What was your favorite activity that we did during this unit? Was is the journal, the iBook with widgets, Aurasma, time line, map, brain tracking or viewing to learn with Little House on the Prairie? Please give a detailed explanation about what you liked or did not enjoy as much. 

Living your Dream

Dan Yaccarino

Charlie Escher

 In the past two weeks, we met two inspirational men who shared the same message. Even though these men have extremely different careers, they both spent time when they were young thinking about what they love doing and what they were interested in. Mr. Escher and Mr. Yaccarino studied and worked hard to make their passion a career. Dan Yacarrino suggested we take time to close our eyes and think about the thing we most love to do, what makes us happiest. Please reflect on your interests. What do you love to do? What do you hope you can do every day in your work when you grow up?

Dan Yaccarino uses his passion of drawing every day as an illustrator, animator and art teacher!

Charlie Escher uses his passion for action, space and planes every day as a Navy pilot!

Science Share!

I know you have been working hard to prepare for your science testabout structures and electricity. Impress me with your knowledge! Write at least three sentences explaining what you know. 

Visiting Author

Dan Yaccarino

In less than two weeks the author, Dan Yaccarino, will be visiting our school.  Today CAFE attendees read All the Way to America, which is a book about immigration and the American Dream.  We also read Jacques Cousteau (please watch) who became our guide of the oceans.  Please visit Mr. Yaccarino's website and read more about him.  You may want to watch a few of his videos. Please tell us what you have learned about Mr. Yaccarino and write 2 or 3 questions that you would like to ask him as an author and illustrator. Be original!!!  

Spring Break!

Spring Break is near! I know we are all excited to relax, sleep in, read and maybe even go on a trip. What are your plans for Spring Break? What are you most looking forward to? In three or four well-written sentences, please share with us your Spring Break plans or hopes!

On the Trail!

Think about your pioneer family. What are some good things that might happen to your family on the trail? What are some bad things or dangers your family may face? 
Think about all of the knowledge you have been learning from research and reading Joshua's Journal.
Please write at least 2 good things and 2 bad things that might happen to your family. Write in complete sentences.