Hey 5th Graders! This Friday in 5C's current event sharing time, Martin informed us about NASA's space exploration budget. Specifically we learned: "NASA has a budget that costs about $17 billion per year and it costs more than $60 million to take just one astronaut to the space station." What are your thoughts? Should we be spending this money on space exploration? Why or why not?
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Here is a cool Glog that gives you more information about Wonder. After exploring the Glog, watch the video below to hear a book talk about Wonder. What is your philosophy for a happy life? What do you do to remind yourself to be happy? Please comment and respond to one other comment.
In Wonder we just read how Auggie's dog, Darth Daisy, was "put down". People "put down" pets because they are sick and to save them from suffering. As we were reading we started a discussion about whether that is right or wrong. What do you think, is it right or wrong to "put down" a pet? Do you think the Pullmans made the right decision? Support your opinion with reasons. Write your thoughts in the comment section and feel free to respectively comment on a peer's comment.
What do you think of this video? What does it tell you about words? Add your comment below. Below is a video of how to navigate our website. Please watch it to understand how to access the newsletters, resources for your child, and how to comment on blog posts. 5A students are enthralled with Wonder and I found a fun and interesting video with the author, RJ Palacio. She voices exactly what we will be learning in Writers' Workshop, everyone is a writer and has something to tap into. She felt responsible to finish the characters' stories because she was the only one who knew their voice. What can you identify with after watching the video? Comment below. Last week the whole fifth grade participated in a challenging task, to get their whole team across the "Lava Lake" with only 5 hula hoops. The task demanded teamwork and cooperation, as well as a well thought out plan. Below are some pictures from the activity. |
AuthorWelcome to our fifth grade site! We are 5th graders at an international school in Brazil. We use this site as an avenue of communication and to share our learning. Please join us in our learning journey! Class Instagram: @journeywithmrskOur class Social Media Manager takes our Instagram photographs and writes the caption.
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