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3/12/19
Today, we began to research for our papers, picking books and taking notes on 3x5 cards.

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2/20/19
We created replicas of the masks that medieval doctors wore when they visited patients who suffered from the bubonic plague. The masks were thought to prevent the plague.

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2/11/19

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1/29/19

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1/25/19
During Morning Gathering, we have been sitting with the Little Pelicans. We have loved partnering with them. Beginning next week, we will visit the Little Pelicans class to read aloud to them.

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1/25/19
Castles in the making.

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1/24/19
Learning about joints and bones, we created articulated skeleton hands.

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1/16/19

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1/14/19
Pictures taken by Liz!  Check out the email from the school for more photos. Click on the below photos to enlarge and download.

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- Lesson 113, evens
- research paper

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11/27/18
Today, in Bible we reviewed the biblical story using a plot diagram. This helped us see why the coming of Jesus was such a big deal in the story.

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11/1/18
Working with the 5th graders, we used literature circles to talk about Island of the Blue Dolphins.

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10/10/18
Today, we learned about tree and leaf identification as we hiked through Queeny Park.

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10/9/18
Today, we started a new unit on plants and trees. We will look at ecosystems and ways that human beings have used forests as resources. We began by watercolor painting plants from around the outdoor classroom and asking ourselves what a plant is.

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9/20/18

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9/18/18
Today, we looked at the designs of Korean ceramics which incorporated the Buddhist symbols of cranes and clouds. The process was very complicated and the green, celadon color of the ceramics was a difficult achievement. Later this week, we will learn about the process of inlay designs in ceramic pottery. Below is an image of one of the most famous Korean celadon ceramic vase.

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8/30/18
We are learning about personal narratives, using a short story as well as our personal timelines.  Today, we analyzed our short story, diagramming the plot by determining the character, setting, climax, and resolution.  We will use these skills to write our own personal narrative which we will begin next week.

P.S. When the 6th grade is away on field trip, we may or may not take over their room!

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8/28/18
As part of our first unit, we discussed the purpose of studying history and how timelines work. We talked about God's plan for culture and how human beings create culture in keeping with God's plan or in disobedience to His plan. We also noted that sometimes we are the same, obeying or disobeying God. Then, we started our own timelines which we will use as a springboard into writing personal narratives.

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8/20/18
Today, we learned a method of journaling that involves copying down text from a book and writing about our thoughts on the text. We will utilize this method throughout the school year.

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8/17/18

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8/15/17

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Unit 5: Where Do You Go?Exploration and Culture

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Unit 5: Where Do You Go?Exploration and Culture

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Essential Questions: What can cause a culture to run out of resources? Where do you go to get more resources?

Enduring Understanding: A country with scarce natural resources will trade or explore to obtains more products. Geographical expansion for economic reasons can lead to exploitation of native inhabitants.