Thursday, October 26, 2017

Monday, October 23, 2017

Build Your Wild Self


Hey 4th graders, Now that you have read about adaptations have fun creating yourself with as Build Your Wild Self and follow the directions. Use the handout to write down all your adaptations and give yourself a name. Then make sure you click on the Share with a Friend link and send a copy of your new Wild Self to me at laustin@abbottmemorial.org. After you are finished you can read about and play a game on adaptations by clicking here.
many adaptations as you would like! Click on the following link -

Monday, October 16, 2017

Monarch Life Cycle

Hey 4th Graders - Find information on the life cycle of the Monarch here and here. See a visual journey through a Monarch's life cycle here.   When finished check out Ms. Austin's Monarch Site. After that play the Life Cycle Game     Parts of a Plant

Saturday, September 30, 2017

5th Grade Moon Shot

Create a name for the full moon of the month you were born - based on an important event in your life. Using a compass cut out a circle with approximately a 5 inch radius. Then use the following link to draw the surface of the moon using pencils. Add details and label 5 important areas. Check out this moon picture to use to label your own moon. Then check out the following moon sites - Planets for Kids, Cool Facts for Kids, The Moon for Kids,  and  Phases of the Moon.

Also, here are some great sites on our solar system - Interactive Site on Solar System    NASA Space Place

This moon picture is the best!

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Primary Resources

Interview                                                                                                                                       Video

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Origami

Hey 4th, 5th and 6th graders, Let's practice our geometry and art skills by trying our hands at some origami. First listen to a video on Sadako and the Thousand Cranes and then try to make a paper crane. Next ry one of the following - heart - bird - dolphin - dog -  or check out this page.

Monday, June 5, 2017

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Geological Timeline

Hey geologists! Use the following websites to learn ten facts about your assigned geological era -            Geological Timeline Poster    Geological Eras   Interactive Timeline  National Geographic Geology   Tour through Time  Use this template by opening the link then make a copy and save with your name and era. Then explore the internet for two pictures from your era. Remember to source where the pictures are from so I can check their validity.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

5th Grade Water Brochure

Hey 5th graders, First learn about ways to save water with Project Wet, Ways to Save Water and Using Water Wisely . Then create a brochure on Google Docs on ways to save water. Here is the rubric to make sure you get a good grade!

Sunday, April 30, 2017

5th Grade Water Exploration

Hey 5th grade water experts, Check out this diagram on the water cycle. Then take the Water Science Activity Center and take the quiz.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

What the Text? How Does My Cell Phone Work?



Mission Not Impossible

Good afternoon, Sixth Grade Enginneers and Physics Detectives. Your mission Emma/Rylee/Ryan/Joey, should you decide to accept it is to dissect a cell phone and uncover the mystery behind how it works. As always, should you or any of your I.M. Force be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This blog will self-destruct in five seconds.

Here are some hints as to how to search for the answers - physics.org pong mobile phones The Physics of a Cell Phone  and Explain That Stuff! Cell Phones. Explore yourself and report back to Inspector Austin for more details.



Monday, March 13, 2017

4th Grade Energy

Hey 4th grade scientists, Let's learn about energy - how we use it and how we generate it!  Energy Kids   Energy Star Kids   Let's Talk Energy  Climate Kids  Electrocity

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Hey math pros! Check out this new math site that a fellow student from another planet - I mean another school has recommended. Let me know what you think.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

4th Grade Multi-digit Multiplication

Hey guys, Practice your multiplication using lattice, partial-product or the array method.  - Monster Board Game    Canoe Racing   Multiplication Baseball   Have Fun! 

Thursday, January 19, 2017