Amazing Art Project

Check it out ...

Let's try this.  Woven people!
Click here for more info.

Inventions

This week we're learning all about INVENTIONS.

Let's start the week by watching this video.

While you're here check out these links:
Industrial Revolution
Time Line
Everything you ever wanted to know!

How About A Little Canadian History?

Our focus this year is American History - but this website has a lot of games and great videos on Canadian history.  Check it out!

Making History A Game

Your mission should you choose to accept it:
LEARN ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY.

Can you handle it?

You're The Candidate

It's election day!

Take a minute and check out the ward structure of London.
While you're at it read Matt Brown's platform.

Now, YOU are the candidate.
You are running for the Mayor of 106 Barrydale.
You will write a speech convincing us that you should be mayor.
You will come up with a slogan for your campaign.
You will make 3 posters for your campaign.
Finally, you can each upload your speech and your posters to the blog.

And, since we're talking about elections why not check out the former Prime Ministers of Canada (click on the word FACTS for a complete list of the Prime Ministers).

How Space-y Are You?

Test your space knowledge ....
Yes, it's a test.  Click here.

Mr. Lincoln

America's 16th President ...
Want to know more about him?
Watch this video.

Florence Nightingale

Did you know that in 1977 your mom dressed up as Florence Nightingale for a parade and had her picture in the paper?

Read all about Florence here.

George Washington part 2

George Washington part 1

George Washington's Story about the Cherry Tree- Presidents Day Legends for kids

George Washington's Story about the Cherry Tree- Presidents Day Legends for kids

Mr. Picasso Head

Here's a fun one ... Mr. Picasso Head.
Save your best one, email it to me and I will post them here.

Globe Trotting

Let's go for a trip around the world! Choose a continent to visit: click here.

Make sure you check out the music of the country while you are there.

Hey Mr. President!

Mr. President

Check out these interesting facts about the Presidents of the United States