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I love being a fifth grade teacher at Riverwood Elementary!!!

The History of Fall Traditions in America

October27

There are a number of odd fall traditions celebrated by Americans. Use these websites to explore the history of several different activities Americans participate in during the fall. Here are some questions to guide your exploration: How did the tradition begin? How did it originate? What is the big idea and essential details needed to understand this tradition? What […]

Women’s Suffrage Movement

February25

Be sure to follow all directions on this post as you learn about the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Use this link to access the texts and activities. Women’s Suffrage First, click on “The History of Women’s Suffrage” and read the articles- “Women’s Suffrage” and “19th Amendment”. Once you have read both articles, complete the Show What […]

Plate Tectonics Videos

January31

Here are a couple of videos to help you learn about plate tectonics. Watch the videos and take notes while you watch, and create a 10 questions quiz from the information in the videos- be sure to include an answer key! Plate Tectonics for Kids BrainPop Plate Tectonics Video Plate Tectonics for Students

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!

August4

I am so excited to have your child in my class this year. Please refer to this blog for updates and published projects from our class. Please let me know if you do not want your child’s photo or projects to be posted here.  Parents please complete the student information form HERE. Please be sure […]

World War II Project Part 2

May3

Compare and contrast different stories from media, and informational text regarding the bombing of Pearl Harbor and its impact on the United States, including the USS Arizona and USS Tennessee and America’s entry in the war. According to the texts, how did the bombing of Pearl Harbor impact the United States? Did it lead to […]

World War II Project Part 1

March20

Compare and contrast the types of leadership of the following countries during World War II: Japan, Germany, and Italy. Be sure to include Fascism, Totalitarianism, and Nazism. What were the goals of the leaders of the Axis Powers during World War II? LINKS: Axis Powers The Axis Powers of WWII The Axis The Nazi Party […]

Tectonic Plates Project Menu

February15

Directions: Choose projects from the list below. You must complete projects totaling to 100 points. You may use your textbook pages 194-226 and the Internet (be sure to use reliable sources) to help you complete your project(s). All projects are due February 24th. All projects completed on the computer must be printed or emailed to […]

Plate Tectonics Webquest

January30

Use the website links provided, and answer the the following questions. Each group of questions has a recommended website link to search for the answers. Once you have found an answer, record that answer in your journal using complete sentences. 1. What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift? Alfred […]

Progressives Project

January10

Progressives Project Menu Directions: Choose projects from the list below. You must complete projects totaling to 100 points. You may use your textbook, the reference books in the classroom, and the Internet (be sure to use reliable sources) to help you complete your project(s). All projects are due February 3rd. All projects completed on the […]

Wandering Wonderers

November10

A few weeks ago my class and I took a walk around the gardens outside of our school.  During that walk, we wandered around and wondered about things.  They wrote down questions that they had based on things that they saw during our walk.  When we came back into the classroom, they thought about their […]

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