Monday, January 26, 2015

Music in the USA

Even in the United States, there is different cultures, especially in music. This book helps us to understand those cultures of music in the United States. Music plays a big role in our culture and has an impact on society today. There is also information on artists that have had an impact on music in America.

Music in the USA book



This activity fulfills 5th grade Fine Arts-Music Standard 1 Objective 3: How music relates to US cultures.

Educational Technology Standard 7: Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Fitness Survey

We have so many opportunities this year to have a great PE time. By filling out the survey below, you can help me know how to make these great times enjoyable for you. All your answers will be confidential.

Fitness Survey

This activity fulfills 5th grade Health Education Standard 6, Objective 4: Participate in a physical activity that is enjoyable and fosters confidence. (a. Identify a fun physical activity)

Educational Technology Standard 7: Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.

Columbus (Google Doc)

Christopher Columbus went on multiple voyages to the "New World". The document below gives the key facts of his voyages. The picture at the bottom of the will help you understand his voyages in relation to the geography as we know it today.

Columbus Document



This activity fulfills 5th grade Social Studies, Standard 1, Objective 1: Describe and explain the growth and development of the early American colonies.

Educational Technology standard 7: Routinely and efficiently use on-line information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity.