Oakridge Fifth Grade Blog

A class of fourth graders in Sparks, Nevada will be sending up a high altitude balloon with messages of hope on Thursday May 27th.  What is a message of hope?

• Something you think our community (Oak Park) needs;
• Something that you think would improve our school;
• Something that would make the world a better place;

You can read more about it here.  Please leave a comment with your message of hope here, and I will give it to Mr. Crosby to include on the balloon. Remember, you are representing our school and community. Make sure your comment is appropriate, and reflects your best work. Thank you!

This week we’ll be learning about what immigration to the United States looked like in the past.

First, go to this link, and look at where people have come from has changed:

• Interactive Map Showing Immigration Data Since 1880 – Interactive Graphic – NYTimes.com

Next, do one or both of these activities:

• Tenement Museum | New York City Tenement Museum

• Colonial America (1492-1763)

Today, you will be working on research your ocean creature. Here are some links that may help in your research:

• Monsters Of The Deep Sea
• Ology Marine Biology
• Yahoo Kids Encyclopedia
• Yahoo Search for Ocean