Holes

Hello class! We will be reading the book "Holes" together as a class. Be sure to pay special attention to the characters in this book and to pick your favorite character.  When we have finished reading this book, we will be doing an assignment on your favorite character.  Click this link to find out more about some of the characters in the book and also more about your assignment.

Utah Core Standard:

Reading: Literature Standard 3 

"Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events."

EdTech Standard 8 

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."

Erosion in Utah

Today we will be learning about erosion.  We see erosion everyday without even knowing it! We'll explore two of Utah's national parks and look at how the rock formations found there were shaped by erosion.  Follow this link to learn more about it!  

Utah Core Standard:

Science 4th Grade: Standard 1

"Examine the forces at work in creating the physical geography of Utah..."

EdTech Standard:

Standard 8 

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities." 

Fable of The Little Red Hen

Today we will learn about fables. What is a fable? Let's learn about them! Click this link and we will learn what a fable is and read the fable The Little Red Hen.

Utah Core Standard:

Reading: Literature Standard 2

"Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text."



EdTech Standard:

Standard 8
"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."

Mind Mapping: Myths

Mind mapping is a great way to organized your ideas for any project. Use this tool to help you brainstorm for your upcoming writing assignment. 

Here is an example of how I used this tool to classify different types of myths.

Utah core standards 

Language arts 3rd grade reading standard 2. 

"Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text."

EdTech Standard 8

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."

Pinterest Classroom Ideas

Pinterest is a great tool to get ideas for the classroom! We can use pinterest as a tool for our upcoming science project.  Create an account and pin ideas for your own project! Here is an example of some science activities. 

Utah core standards

General 3rd grade science standard

EdTech standards

Standard 8

"Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities."