Archive for May, 2010

Make A Picture Data Set

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Using Wallwisher, please create a San Francisco Picture Data Set using the three categories from the data set we used in the classroom. Find at least five pictures for each category and write a sentence describing each one. You can look for photos through Google. Then copy and paste the url address of your picture [...]

Funny Signs

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Look at these funny signs with a partner. Pick at least four and decide why they are funny. Sign Language Copy and paste each picture on Your Draft and explain why each one is funny. Once you are done, please paste the url address of Your Draft in the comments section of this post.

California History Murals

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

We have learned about the California History murals you will be seeing at the Rincon Annex Post Office in San Francisco. You can also see a slideshow of the murals here. After you review the mural slideshow, please use one of these drawing tools to draw one or more pictures that represent an important historical [...]

Learning About San Francisco

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

We will be going to San Francisco later this month. Please go to the sites on this list. In the comments section of this post, please list three things you learn and three questions you have about San Francisco. You can learn about San Francisco here: The Best Sites To Learn About San Francisco

Learn About Different Ethnic Groups

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

This week, all the classes at Burbank are learning about the different ethnic groups at our school. Each day, we will be coming to the computer lab and you will be learning about one group. Ms. Hull and Mr. Ferlazzo will tell you which group we are studying on each day. Each day, please write [...]

Turn Your Biographical Essay Into A Slideshow

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

You are going to use Bookr to turn your biographical essay into a slideshow. Use your introduction, the topic sentences from each of the paragraphs in the body of your essay, and your conclusion. Look for pictures that will match what you have written. If you know how to use PowerPoint, and would prefer to [...]

Write Your Biographical Essay

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

Type your essay in a Word document. Then copy and paste it in the comments section of this post.

Biography Videos

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Watch video biographies at the Biography Channel.