A. Discover the flora and fauna of your country. (What the
heck is that?!? Well, do some research and find out! Must
I do EVERYTHING for you?
1) Describe the countries flower or tree in detail.
2) What are famous animals, birds and insects found
roaming in your country.
3) How does it compare with your country's flora &
fauna?
Tashakur!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Task V: Global Language Rocks
A. Name your language (s).
1) Explain the alphabet, tones/accents, or any other unique
elements of your language compared to English.
2) Give a bit of history - Any roots shared with other countries?
List similar languages. (For Example: Mandarin is similar with
Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese because the written is the
same in all three languages, only different in the speaking;
however, there is also the battle of simplified versus traditional
characters. Or Hindi with Tamil, Marati, Telegu in that they are
all Indian spoken languages, spoken according to region.)
3) Learn a phrase and write it correctly. Then translate it in
English and phonetics for us to learn. (You can write it using
English phonetics since you cannot comment using characters.)
4) Greet your friend in your new acquired language.
1) Explain the alphabet, tones/accents, or any other unique
elements of your language compared to English.
2) Give a bit of history - Any roots shared with other countries?
List similar languages. (For Example: Mandarin is similar with
Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese because the written is the
same in all three languages, only different in the speaking;
however, there is also the battle of simplified versus traditional
characters. Or Hindi with Tamil, Marati, Telegu in that they are
all Indian spoken languages, spoken according to region.)
3) Learn a phrase and write it correctly. Then translate it in
English and phonetics for us to learn. (You can write it using
English phonetics since you cannot comment using characters.)
4) Greet your friend in your new acquired language.
E.C. Global Language Challenge
How many language are in each continent?
Name the continent and list the language (s) spoken.
For example, if Pacific Ocean was a continent,
then you would write:
Pacific Ocean - Oceanese, Oceandi, Oceanish, etc...
(2 points each...and remember, one continent per
student)
Name the continent and list the language (s) spoken.
For example, if Pacific Ocean was a continent,
then you would write:
Pacific Ocean - Oceanese, Oceandi, Oceanish, etc...
(2 points each...and remember, one continent per
student)
Monday, June 09, 2008
Task IV: Where am I?
Welcome back to the second week of
our 401 Global Project! Thank you for
researching every night and posting with
interesting comments. Most of all, I enjoy
learning from your mini-lessons upon
each morning. And so it goes...
A. Where am I? Cite 2 sources to find a
detailed map, then using those sources,
complete the following questions.
1) Which continent is your country on?
2) What are your bordering countries?
3) What bodies of water touches your
shoreline? If none, what large lakes or
rivers run through, and to where does it
flow?
B. Climate - Briefly discuss your country's
climate. Compare it to Fremont's weather.
How does its location affect the weather?
C. You are finished. Please read your best
friends' comments and comment their
comment for comments' sake, you crazy
comment person you...
our 401 Global Project! Thank you for
researching every night and posting with
interesting comments. Most of all, I enjoy
learning from your mini-lessons upon
each morning. And so it goes...
A. Where am I? Cite 2 sources to find a
detailed map, then using those sources,
complete the following questions.
1) Which continent is your country on?
2) What are your bordering countries?
3) What bodies of water touches your
shoreline? If none, what large lakes or
rivers run through, and to where does it
flow?
B. Climate - Briefly discuss your country's
climate. Compare it to Fremont's weather.
How does its location affect the weather?
C. You are finished. Please read your best
friends' comments and comment their
comment for comments' sake, you crazy
comment person you...
E.C. Photo Identification
Miss Lou took this photo on a rainy, but humid day. Can you guess
what country this man is from? What language does he speak?
Most importantly, is he REALLY an official official of the island?
Two points for each question. Limit one question per student
please. And don't ruin it for the potential second winner!
what country this man is from? What language does he speak?
Most importantly, is he REALLY an official official of the island?
Two points for each question. Limit one question per student
please. And don't ruin it for the potential second winner!
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Buddy Balloons!
As tempting as it was, I thank everyone for following rules. Commentabout your buddy balloon, or should I say, balloon buddy. How did you
do? Did you make it to the finals, or did you get soaked? If you left the
field dry, perhaps you played too safe?
Thanks for the encouragements and for NOT throwing them at me.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Nameless Furry Fruits!
This is a photo taken from Thailand, yes...Bryan, that's your country.
Can anyone figure out what these two fruits are? First students to
find out will get 5 points extra credit for each fruit!
(One fruit per student, so don't guess both and ruin the chances for
your classmates... :)
Good luck and no cheating!
I love fruit!
_______________________________
Great job on the correct answer, Ashank and Charlotte!
You two are our fruit whizzes!
The fruit on the left is called a mangosteen. And the hairy,
scary fruit on the right is called a rambutan, or in Costa Rica
they are called mamos chinos.
Click on the name of that fruit in this posting to find out more.
Can anyone figure out what these two fruits are? First students to
find out will get 5 points extra credit for each fruit!
(One fruit per student, so don't guess both and ruin the chances for
your classmates... :)
Good luck and no cheating!
I love fruit!
_______________________________
Great job on the correct answer, Ashank and Charlotte!
You two are our fruit whizzes!
The fruit on the left is called a mangosteen. And the hairy,
scary fruit on the right is called a rambutan, or in Costa Rica
they are called mamos chinos.
Click on the name of that fruit in this posting to find out more.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Task III: Food Glorious Food!
A. Find 2 websites filled with recipes from your culture.
B. Choose one recipe that has link to history or culture. Explain
its cultural significance. Why do they eat this? When? How?
C. List your country's top spices, roots or sauces. Is this
common with American foods?
D. How do people in your country dine? Sitting on the floor? With
their hands? With chopsticks? Family-style or individual dishes
like in America? How many meals a day?
E. Write about the overall opinion of your country's foods
compared with American food. For example: Is it healther?
Spicier? Would you eat it daily? Why or why not? Is food
always available? Abundant or limited? Do you depend on
other countries for food source, or do you export to others?
B. Choose one recipe that has link to history or culture. Explain
its cultural significance. Why do they eat this? When? How?
C. List your country's top spices, roots or sauces. Is this
common with American foods?
D. How do people in your country dine? Sitting on the floor? With
their hands? With chopsticks? Family-style or individual dishes
like in America? How many meals a day?
E. Write about the overall opinion of your country's foods
compared with American food. For example: Is it healther?
Spicier? Would you eat it daily? Why or why not? Is food
always available? Abundant or limited? Do you depend on
other countries for food source, or do you export to others?
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Task II: Facts & Current Events
A: Find 3 different websites (Internet sources) to help you
for research. Site your sources in the proper format.
B: From all three sites, give the most accurate following
information about your country.
1. Population
2. Climate (Dry? Wet? Cold? Give weather and temperatures.)
3. Food (What is a typical meal?)
4. Economy (Find out what G.D.P. stands for and where
they fall in terms of power and money!)
5. Resources (For example: Do they grow corn? Produce
Oil? Corn? Rice? Fish?
6. Current relationship with U.S.A. (Good? Bad? Trade agreement?
War? Does America depend on your country for resources, or do
they depend on the U.S.A.?)
7. Find one current article in the news written about your country.
(It can be from a popular news site, magazine or newspaper cut out
(but make sure you bring the hard copy to school if you cut it out!)
Site properly and summarize in a few sentences. No plagiarism!
8. Read a friend’s comment and give him/her a compliment.
for research. Site your sources in the proper format.
B: From all three sites, give the most accurate following
information about your country.
1. Population
2. Climate (Dry? Wet? Cold? Give weather and temperatures.)
3. Food (What is a typical meal?)
4. Economy (Find out what G.D.P. stands for and where
they fall in terms of power and money!)
5. Resources (For example: Do they grow corn? Produce
Oil? Corn? Rice? Fish?
6. Current relationship with U.S.A. (Good? Bad? Trade agreement?
War? Does America depend on your country for resources, or do
they depend on the U.S.A.?)
7. Find one current article in the news written about your country.
(It can be from a popular news site, magazine or newspaper cut out
(but make sure you bring the hard copy to school if you cut it out!)
Site properly and summarize in a few sentences. No plagiarism!
8. Read a friend’s comment and give him/her a compliment.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Task I: Country Capitals & Why-Abouts
A. Introduce your country and its capital in the appropriate way.
B. State specifically why you chose this particular country and where
it is geographically located in relation to where you live.
C. Write a few sentences about how Americans view your country.
What kind of perceptions do we have, or what are some stereotypes
we believe are true about your country.
For example: Do Americans visit your country
for vacation and touring, or do we fear your country due
to its chaotic political situation? Peaceful or violent? Fun
or scary? Would you like to visit? When? Why? To live?
D. From research online, or by speaking with people whom
have visited, are those American perceptions true or false?
Grammar, spelling and punctuation counts.
Good luck!
Miss L_ _
B. State specifically why you chose this particular country and where
it is geographically located in relation to where you live.
C. Write a few sentences about how Americans view your country.
What kind of perceptions do we have, or what are some stereotypes
we believe are true about your country.
For example: Do Americans visit your country
for vacation and touring, or do we fear your country due
to its chaotic political situation? Peaceful or violent? Fun
or scary? Would you like to visit? When? Why? To live?
D. From research online, or by speaking with people whom
have visited, are those American perceptions true or false?
Grammar, spelling and punctuation counts.
Good luck!
Miss L_ _
Monday, June 02, 2008
Congratulations!
Thanks for visiting. Please read all the postings below before
you choose. Choose wisely. You are destined to that country
for the rest of this school year.
Good luck, my brave warrior.
Thank you for reading.
Always...
Miss Lou
you choose. Choose wisely. You are destined to that country
for the rest of this school year.
Good luck, my brave warrior.
Thank you for reading.
Always...
Miss Lou
Global Project: Day 1
Welcome to this global community! This is a place where students from Room 401 will be posting knowledge about their country. The main purpose for these discussions is to enrich our understanding of different countries in the world, to share what we have been researching and have an opportunity to ask any questions to fulfill our curiosity.
Our Country Project goals are:
To explore, understand and share the present and look into the future of the each of our assigned country in a geographical, political, historical, cultural, perhaps religious way.
To learn about each assigned country’s people, historical sights, foods, celebrations and climate.
To compare and contrast the difference between each country, explore similarities, and understand their development.
Let’s begin!
Our Country Project goals are:
To explore, understand and share the present and look into the future of the each of our assigned country in a geographical, political, historical, cultural, perhaps religious way.
To learn about each assigned country’s people, historical sights, foods, celebrations and climate.
To compare and contrast the difference between each country, explore similarities, and understand their development.
Let’s begin!
First Come; First Serve
Hey Kids!
What country do you want to explore? All you have to do is COMMENT below and your wish will be granted, or should I say...your country of choice will be assigned to you.
It's first come, first serve.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up!
What country do you want to explore? All you have to do is COMMENT below and your wish will be granted, or should I say...your country of choice will be assigned to you.
It's first come, first serve.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up!
Friday, May 30, 2008
:(....
Great apologies to Bryan and the other fabulous students of 401.
Miss Lou has been too busy and distracted by the joys of teaching
and life. Unfortunately, this blog has been neglected and has suffered
the consequences...
Please keep reminding me...just not in the middle of teaching.
Thank you!
enjoy this weekend and what a great obstacle you put on for our 2nd grade
buddies. Miss Gilbert and Room 301 had so much fun.
Until the next...
Always,
Miss Lou
Miss Lou has been too busy and distracted by the joys of teaching
and life. Unfortunately, this blog has been neglected and has suffered
the consequences...
Please keep reminding me...just not in the middle of teaching.
Thank you!
enjoy this weekend and what a great obstacle you put on for our 2nd grade
buddies. Miss Gilbert and Room 301 had so much fun.
Until the next...
Always,
Miss Lou
May 30, 2008
Room 401 Track
Bring your Track T-Shirts! Thank you Andrew Tan
and Kevin for donating breakfast items. Yum!
Congratulations to Daniel, Tim, Samuel and Andrew T.
for running FIVE laps! Everyone rocks! I am proud of you!
Athletes of the Week: Kat Zhu! Samuel! Linda Horvath!
Deborah, Andrew T., Kevin, Johanan, Osi, Tim, Xuankang,
Felix, Teresa, Alyssa, Charlotte, Daniel, Bryan, Cynthia,
Jordan, Phani, and Jake…Hooray!
Dates to Remember:
‡ Monday, June 2
*Spelling Pre-Test #34
‡ Tuesday, June 3
*P.E. (1:55-2:55)
*Literature Plays Presents
‡ Wednesday, June 4
*9:30 Assembly
*Computer (10:30-11:20)
*Early Release! (1:15)
*International Night (7pm)
‡ Thursday, June 5
*Science with Mr. D (9:30-10:20)
*Unit 5, Lesson 4 Quiz
*International Night (7pm)
‡ Friday, June 6
* 401 Track (8:00!)
*International Night Assembly (9:30)
* Spelling #34 Quiz
*Math Test Chapter 21
*Last formal time with Buddies!
Bring your Track T-Shirts! Thank you Andrew Tan
and Kevin for donating breakfast items. Yum!
Congratulations to Daniel, Tim, Samuel and Andrew T.
for running FIVE laps! Everyone rocks! I am proud of you!
Athletes of the Week: Kat Zhu! Samuel! Linda Horvath!
Deborah, Andrew T., Kevin, Johanan, Osi, Tim, Xuankang,
Felix, Teresa, Alyssa, Charlotte, Daniel, Bryan, Cynthia,
Jordan, Phani, and Jake…Hooray!
Dates to Remember:
‡ Monday, June 2
*Spelling Pre-Test #34
‡ Tuesday, June 3
*P.E. (1:55-2:55)
*Literature Plays Presents
‡ Wednesday, June 4
*9:30 Assembly
*Computer (10:30-11:20)
*Early Release! (1:15)
*International Night (7pm)
‡ Thursday, June 5
*Science with Mr. D (9:30-10:20)
*Unit 5, Lesson 4 Quiz
*International Night (7pm)
‡ Friday, June 6
* 401 Track (8:00!)
*International Night Assembly (9:30)
* Spelling #34 Quiz
*Math Test Chapter 21
*Last formal time with Buddies!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
*Room 401 News*
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Thank you to Mr. Lai (Johanan's dad) for taking fabulous
Open House photos of our class. 401 parents rock!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May Announcements:
Calendar
2 Crazy Hat Day
9 Last Day of STAR!
12-13 STAR Make-Up Day
14 Math Olympiad (6pm)
16 Favorite Person Day
22 Spring Concert
26 No School! Memorial Day
28 Early Release (1:15)
30 Sports Day
Thank you to: Deborah, Saurabh, Amanda, Ryan, Kevin, and their family
for all the delicious treats. It really helped everyone’s brain recover from
filling in those cleverly marked bubbles! And it continues!
Room 401 need healthy snacks:
-fruit, fruits and fruit!
-granola bars or cereal bars
-crackers, goldfish, bread
-juice or bottles of water
-cookies, cereal or anything else
-napkins, mini-Dixie cups
Thank you!
2008 STAR Testing Schedule
Mon. 5/5 Testing! (10:30-12:10)
Tues. 5/6 Testing! (10:30-12:10)
Weds. 5/7 Last Day! (10:30-12:10)
Last Week’s Spotlight: Samuel
Room 401 Track
Athletes of the Week: Phani, Daniel, Felix, Teresa, Osi, Andrew T,
Andrew H, Kevin, Charlotte, Alyssa, Cynthia, Deborah, Jordan, Bryan,
Johanan, and Jake…Wow!!!
Science: We have incredible guest teachers helping our class learn and
answer questions. Thank you to Professor Samuel, Cynthia, Ashank, Osi and Bryan!
You did a fabulous job!
Extra Credit: Remember to research on a chemical compound. (10 points)
Include a page report in your own words. Make sure to cite your sources!
If you have questions, check out the famous work of: Ashank, Claire, Charlotte
and Jason! Great job, kids!
Math: Chapter 18 and finding percent continues…Here is one to try!
Your family takes you to your favorite restaurant. Colorful balloons greet you at the
door with a giant banner. The sign says, “All-You-Can-Eat Special!” Your parents are
starving and decide the whole family will take advantage of this offer.
Adults: $9
Children (Under 12): $5
How much will your meal cost for your whole family? Remember to include the 8.25% tax. Don’t be cheap and forget the 15% tip! (Or did your server deserve 20%?)
How many adults in your family? _______
How many children under 12? _________
A)
B)
C)
D)
Amount: $____________
Dates to Remember:
‡ Monday, May 5
* Spelling Pre-Test #31
*Testing Continues…
*BizWorld Continues…
‡ Tuesday, May 6
*P.E. (1:55-2:55)
‡ Wednesday, May 7
*Computer (10:30-11:20)
*Science Chapter 10 Test
‡ Thursday, May 8
*Science with Mr. D (9:30-10:20)
*Last Day of Testing!!! Whoohoo!
‡ Friday, May 9
*Library! (11:20)
*401 Track (8:00!)
*Spelling #31
*Unit 5, Lesson 1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Nothing is impossible” (Or how the Chinese say, “Impossible is nothing.”)
“Get plenty of rest and treat yourself to lots of sunshine & ice cream!”
Miss Lou & Veda Bee (“Arf! I prefer bones!”)
_________________________________
Thank you to Mr. Lai (Johanan's dad) for taking fabulous
Open House photos of our class. 401 parents rock!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May Announcements:
Calendar
2 Crazy Hat Day
9 Last Day of STAR!
12-13 STAR Make-Up Day
14 Math Olympiad (6pm)
16 Favorite Person Day
22 Spring Concert
26 No School! Memorial Day
28 Early Release (1:15)
30 Sports Day
Thank you to: Deborah, Saurabh, Amanda, Ryan, Kevin, and their family
for all the delicious treats. It really helped everyone’s brain recover from
filling in those cleverly marked bubbles! And it continues!
Room 401 need healthy snacks:
-fruit, fruits and fruit!
-granola bars or cereal bars
-crackers, goldfish, bread
-juice or bottles of water
-cookies, cereal or anything else
-napkins, mini-Dixie cups
Thank you!
2008 STAR Testing Schedule
Mon. 5/5 Testing! (10:30-12:10)
Tues. 5/6 Testing! (10:30-12:10)
Weds. 5/7 Last Day! (10:30-12:10)
Last Week’s Spotlight: Samuel
Room 401 Track
Athletes of the Week: Phani, Daniel, Felix, Teresa, Osi, Andrew T,
Andrew H, Kevin, Charlotte, Alyssa, Cynthia, Deborah, Jordan, Bryan,
Johanan, and Jake…Wow!!!
Science: We have incredible guest teachers helping our class learn and
answer questions. Thank you to Professor Samuel, Cynthia, Ashank, Osi and Bryan!
You did a fabulous job!
Extra Credit: Remember to research on a chemical compound. (10 points)
Include a page report in your own words. Make sure to cite your sources!
If you have questions, check out the famous work of: Ashank, Claire, Charlotte
and Jason! Great job, kids!
Math: Chapter 18 and finding percent continues…Here is one to try!
Your family takes you to your favorite restaurant. Colorful balloons greet you at the
door with a giant banner. The sign says, “All-You-Can-Eat Special!” Your parents are
starving and decide the whole family will take advantage of this offer.
Adults: $9
Children (Under 12): $5
How much will your meal cost for your whole family? Remember to include the 8.25% tax. Don’t be cheap and forget the 15% tip! (Or did your server deserve 20%?)
How many adults in your family? _______
How many children under 12? _________
A)
B)
C)
D)
Amount: $____________
Dates to Remember:
‡ Monday, May 5
* Spelling Pre-Test #31
*Testing Continues…
*BizWorld Continues…
‡ Tuesday, May 6
*P.E. (1:55-2:55)
‡ Wednesday, May 7
*Computer (10:30-11:20)
*Science Chapter 10 Test
‡ Thursday, May 8
*Science with Mr. D (9:30-10:20)
*Last Day of Testing!!! Whoohoo!
‡ Friday, May 9
*Library! (11:20)
*401 Track (8:00!)
*Spelling #31
*Unit 5, Lesson 1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Nothing is impossible” (Or how the Chinese say, “Impossible is nothing.”)
“Get plenty of rest and treat yourself to lots of sunshine & ice cream!”
Miss Lou & Veda Bee (“Arf! I prefer bones!”)
_________________________________
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