Hope to see you tonight!

Bear Essential News Reporters
Great job everyone who is currently challenging themselves!
*Reading to learn and then writing about it is tough, but worth it!
Please comment below to nominate:
Peace Buliders/Ben's Bell Kindness Charms

11/14/11

Happy Monday!!!
Science News, Kids
What is a computer programer?
Check out a new program developed by MIT called, SCRATCH
Save the World Challenge!
Math-Tesselations & Other reccomended links

Veteran's Day Weekend!

How wonderful it is to have Friday off from school. Tomorrow as you enjoy this time off, please consider using your time to think about and remember our Veterans. What is a Veteran? Don't forget to read, write your report, finish any missing assignments. Spelling packets and test on Monday. Geography quiz on Tuesday. 

Try these links:
1. Do you enjoy a challenge?

2. Love science? 

3. Do you want to be a scientist someday?

*Sierra, Kristen and Julian are going to the Humane Society. Take pictures, so we can add them to the newsletter! Who is up for volunteering their time?

How are you spending your weekend? Comment below: :-)

WEAR WARM CLOTHES TOMORROW!

It's going to be COLD All Week!

How did you spend your 30 minutes of reading?

I spent a lot of time reading about why I lost my voice and have to stay at home, not talk, etc. instead of being with my awesome fifth graders. :-(

I hope you are washing your hands! If you catch a cold virus, it could progress into what I have! 
 Use this link for more information: The less I use my voice, the faster it will come back! 

Colds: Avoid them (hand washing) or let it run its course...

Did you know that you can't get rid of a cold-caused sore throat with antibiotics (medicines)? That's because colds are caused by viruses, and antibiotics only work against bacteria. Besides, taking antibiotics unnecessarily can contribute to the growing problem of "Super Bugs" or microbial resistance. When bacteria are frequently exposed to antibiotics, and become "Superbugs", you won't be able to be treated with regular medications. YIKES!

Do Pumpkins float?

Science Blog

End of October...Where does the time go?

Science-Focus on Environments and Ecology
1. Create biomes- Research (thanks Kristen!)
2. Build a virtual biome
3. Ecosystems
4. Practice Vocabulary
~For those Interested: Cells ALIVE! (Eddie)
*Oh my goodness, gracious! Check out the sand bacteria, GROSS, but cool! :-)
* Take a quiz if you'd like.
*What's smaller than the tip of a pin? WOW, who knew?
Reading sites:
1. Into the book
2. Comprehension Interactive
3. Study Zone
4. Latin/Greek Roots to challege your self :-)
MATH/Social Studies: Today we leaned about the purpose of a census. Check out some cool sites to read some mathematical statistics. One of my favorites-Appromimate $ earned per level of education. See you tomorrow!!!
What did you read for your 30 minutes?

Biomes Mix & Match

Biomes Mix & Match

Current Event Sites

1. Technology
2. Australia- See the Great Barrier Reef live!
3. Environment

 Roentgen Satellite or ROSAT, will tumble to Earth sometime in early November

 Track it! Sorry guys, it's already down..

Friday we discussed briefly the impact of natural disasters, specifically, Hurricane Katrina. Some of you expressed interest in seeing more of the Make It Right website.
Have a great weekend!  

October

Geography Locations:
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Denmark
Want to go to Paris?
Science-Quarter 2-Focus on Environment & Biomes
Learning about our Earth-Preservation, conservation & future
Biomes
Just for fun!
Virtual Science Lab

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do,"

"If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on." Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, R.I.P.  1955-2011