The Polar Express

This week, we have been reading and discussing The Polar Express.  This morning, we watched the film adaptation of the book. 

In this post, please tell me two similarities and two differences between the book and the movie.

Also, please tell me which version you liked more and why. 

Merry Christmas 304!

Snowmen at Night

Comparing and Contrasting

 
 
Please choose between two of the 'Night Before Christmas' books to compare and contrast.  In your comment, please find at least 3 similarities and 3 differences between the books.  Happy posting!

Three Branches of Government

Two Bad Ants Sequencing

This week, we have been working on the sequence of events in our reading.   Please write a summary of Two Bad Ants using your Graphic Organizer for help.   Please remember to use the transition words:  First, Next, Then, After that, and Finally.


Happy Posting!

U.S. Constitution

Today, we learned that our country was founded by a set of rules, laws, and rights that were written way back in 1787.  This rule of law was called the United States Constitution.

Here is our Constitution's Preamble (or introduction.)



We Declare our Independence!

This week we have been learning about Civics and our Government during Social Studies.  We are learning about the story of America and why we wanted our independence from England.  In this post, pretend you are a colonist writing a letter to King George of England.  What would you like to tell him?

Here are some video clips to refresh your memory about the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.

"No More Kings"

"The Shot Heard 'Round the World" - Revolution

"Fireworks!" - Declaration of Independence

"Too Late to Apologize" - Declaration of Independence Music Video



Helping Hershey

Hello 304! Hershey's money skills are hopeless! You see, he wants to buy his new sister, Adelyn, a nice gift for Christmas. So he jumped up on Mr. D's counter and dropped his piggy bank on the floor. When it broke open, Hershey was able to collect the following money amounts:

 

 

 Hershey wants to buy Adelyn the book, What Dogs Want for Christmas.  It costs $3.50 cents.  Hershey thinks he has $3.62, so he will sneak to the store and buy the book. 

Is Hershey correct?  Why or why not?  Please explain and show your work.