Cal Academy Rainforest Field Trip

What was the coolest thing you learned on our Field Trip to the California Academy of Sciences? It can be something you learned in the Rainforest exhibit or something you learned in the classroom with Evan and Olga. Share your new knowledge in a comment on the blog!

Welcome back and Welcome to the Blog!

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Welcome to our 4th grade Blog. This is a great online space to share what we are thinking and learning about in a fun way.
When there is a new post on the blog, it's your job to:
1) watch it, or read it or look at it (The post might be a video, a question or statement, or a picture.)
2) think about it,
3) write a response as a comment.
When you post your comment, write your initials at the end of your post so we can give you credit for sharing your brilliant ideas.

Robot Dreams

What month is your favorite chapter from Robot Dreams? Why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Be sure to explain your thinking in detail...

A Rainforest is like a....

In Science Class earlier this week, DW shared an interesting simile about the Rainforest. He said, "The Rainforest is like a pyramid because if you take away one piece, the whole thing will collapse."

Can you think of your own simile for the rainforest? Your simile can address any aspect of the Rainforest, it's color or diversity, it's needs or how it works. Use this prompt to share a simile in the comments: "A Rainforest is like a... because..." Be creative and share your thoughts!

hmmmm...

Reading makes us think. Hmmmm...

What are you thinking of reading during Winter Break?

hmmmm... from gerard de Jesus on Vimeo.

Tis the Season!

Winter Holiday season is coming up soon. There are so many wonderful holidays that we all celebrate in such different ways. With that in mind, here's your response question:

What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? Why? What are some special traditions you and your loved ones have to celebrate your favorite holiday? (You may choose any holiday from any time of year.)

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