Friday, October 16, 2015

Travel Destination: Germany!


October is a great time of year to be in Germany. Brats, bier and brotchen (Bratwurst, beer and bread) are plentiful at the many fests celebrated during this time of year, the most famous festival being Oktoberfest held in Munich.

Food is a major attraction in the country of Germany, but there are many beautiful castles, cities and country sides to enjoy as well. The changing colors of the leaves during the season of fall bring out many people for a Volksmarch which is usually a 5k or 10k walk on a pre-determined path.

Germany is also referred to as the “Land der Dichter and Denker” which means the country of poets and thinkers. One of the most famous thinkers born in Germany is Albert Einstein.

So pack your bags (and your lederhosen and dirndls) and take your class on a “trip” to the beautiful country of Germany with some samples of good German food, building your own castle or even go on a Volksmarch!

 
Pictures of Germany
 
 
 

 
 
 

Four Seasons of Germany:
 
Traditional Foods :
 

Activities:

 
 
 

Our own future Einsteins:

 
Picture of Science Snacks:
  
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

Miss Beezy and her family in their traditional German outfits:

 

 

Friday, October 9, 2015

FIRE! It up with Technology



Although this past week was Fire Safety Week, the month of October is designated as National Fire Prevention Month. So if you didn’t get everything in this week or you are looking for some new ideas for next year, we have some suggestions on how you can give your lesson plans an extra “spark” by using some technology tools such as QR Codes.

Using a Voki character, like Sparky the Dog, is a great way to introduce fire safety.

Hopefully you have had a chance to use Chatterpix. How fun for student’s own Sparky talk about fire safety!

And there are a plethora of great books out there on fire safety. Try a new one!

And don’t forget to thank your local firefighters!

 
 
 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fire-Safety-Interactive-Activities-A-21st-Century-Unit-1496450

QR Codes:
 
 
Voki: 
 



Activities:
 
 
 

Chatterpix Videos:

  
 


Fire Safety Books:

 
 
Snacks:



  
 

Friday, October 2, 2015

Where in the World is Christopher Columbus?



In honor of Columbus Day, we are giving you a snapshot look at the largest cathedral in the world, the Seville Cathedral, located in Seville, Spain. Seville is a beautiful city with many sights along cobblestoned streets with the cathedral being one of its biggest attractions.

 
In this cathedral is the tomb/monument that houses the remains of Christopher Columbus. Thanks to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, Christopher Columbus is one of our most famous historical figures. He is also well known in other countries too. It is usually packed around his monument!


Why Christopher Columbus? Why he helped to discover the Americas of course! Elementary school children are fascinated about this explorer who traveled across the ocean looking for riches and ended up discovering the New World. We love the many activities that are available to help young children understand this concept and get their “explorer” on. So take a voyage with your students and Christopher Columbus this week, traveling from Spain and across the ocean to discover the New World!

 
 

 
Christopher Columbus Activities:

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Christopher Columbus Chatterpix Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UENI-hxJ4qs&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhn-iuA2fQo&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLQfYCwfBNs&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZx7MnlXkhE&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awfh107FOCE&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_3irCgL-sM&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbDEKKal2uo
 
Christopher Columbus Snacks: