ACTIVITY 1

  • One activity that you can do everyday is to take a look at the weather.  After clicking on weather, enter a city or a zip code (Cincinnati, 45227).  Record the information on your weather chart .  Choose another city and compare the two cities.  Chart the data and discuss with your partner other information you can chart.

 

ACTIVITY 2

  • Your task today is to be our reporter.  You are in charge of reporting "Today in History" to our class.  You can do this with a partner if you wish.  Your report should not be longer than three minutes.  Visit one of the sites below:

The History Channel
Born on this Day
On this Day in Early American History
Library of Congress
The Old Farmer's Almanac

 

ACTIVITY 3

  • In this activity, you will research current events.  Write your reaction to one event in your Writer's Notebook.  Visit one or more of the sites below:

The Learning Network of the New York Time
Time for Kids
Scholastic News Online

 

ACTIVITY 4

  • Science - In this activity you will explore the Scott Foresman website for the science question of the Day.  If there is not a question for that day, visit the "Archives" section.  Also explore the "Riddles and Mysteries" and "Bizarre Science" sections.  Share your findings with at least one member in your class.  You may also respond in the science section of your 3-subject spiral.  Explore and Learn!!

 

ACTIVITY 5

  • Social Studies - Test your geography knowledge by playing the daily GeoBee Challenge sponsored by National Geographic.

 

ACTIVITY 6

 

ACTIVITY 7

  • Science -  Learn more about our universe by visiting Astronomy Picture of the Day.   Each day a different image of our fascinating universe will be featured along with a brief explanation by a professional astronomer.

 

ACTIVITY 8

  • Math - Test your mathematical skills by solving the problem of the week at The Math Forum for Elementary Students.

 

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