tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52387841197732928712023-11-16T09:35:12.144-07:00Ms. Springer's BlogElizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-7865739188731257092013-04-26T07:09:00.002-06:002013-04-26T07:09:35.335-06:00Virtual Owl Pellets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHezBuKYZy5EQZZ_lAjnlRENHOvr9J52WhMpZxq8iPajGFNRtV6TGW0EXJQXkzYY9Xc0992WfO7RJJ1Yqh4mNPBZ_qx_jDGwa5OVIE0DiV_PcaL-hQQy8h-czowJisx_lpQr4rZ9vK-o/s1600/ScreenHunter_179+Apr.+26+07.08.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHezBuKYZy5EQZZ_lAjnlRENHOvr9J52WhMpZxq8iPajGFNRtV6TGW0EXJQXkzYY9Xc0992WfO7RJJ1Yqh4mNPBZ_qx_jDGwa5OVIE0DiV_PcaL-hQQy8h-czowJisx_lpQr4rZ9vK-o/s320/ScreenHunter_179+Apr.+26+07.08.jpg" /></a>
Here's the link to the Owl Pellet dissection site:
<a href="http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/flash/v4/index.htm">http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/flash/v4/index.htm</a>
Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-19192249500768854932013-04-26T06:35:00.000-06:002013-04-26T06:54:39.503-06:00It Takes Talent!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlsOpIY1CWBwgr1hkzRnuRYh3bArvz6ZqpBNmWRb1bpR4KFNt1iZPCqw2EpHn81G8rQbyfYq-bONgdWC1LBG3ZdPwusr8udj8wkeC2ZxVvJSP07bp318OJZrAemea-VFzwCO_YkJYyrs/s1600/It+takes+talent.wmv" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlsOpIY1CWBwgr1hkzRnuRYh3bArvz6ZqpBNmWRb1bpR4KFNt1iZPCqw2EpHn81G8rQbyfYq-bONgdWC1LBG3ZdPwusr8udj8wkeC2ZxVvJSP07bp318OJZrAemea-VFzwCO_YkJYyrs/s320/It+takes+talent.wmv" /></a>
Watch our 4th grade students in their end-of-year Readers Theater production of <a href="http://youtu.be/N7HY9aGMcw4">It Takes Talent! </a>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-19507971478760806482012-04-20T20:45:00.001-06:002012-04-20T20:46:20.743-06:00Film Fest 2012 Entry: Don't Be A Bully<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LreWKemTk_o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-63138952075137129842012-04-18T13:09:00.000-06:002012-04-18T13:09:09.190-06:00Cheyenne's Explanatory ParagraphOne skill I learned in fifth grade is to be a better reader. At Kearney, you have to read better and faster than you do in fifth grade. Also, in middle school you have to read a lot! It is fun to read, so that's why I really focused on becoming a better reader this year in fifth grade. Now when I go to middle school I will be ready. Plus, it is good to read... it is an important skill to have for more than just going to school. I will use this skill the rest of my life and the better I am at it, the more successful I can be!Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824473903672864651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-19074845858224174472012-04-18T13:05:00.002-06:002012-04-18T13:05:20.319-06:00Bryan's Explanatory Paragraph<br />
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The skills that I learned in fifth grade that I will continue to use in middle school are finding the area and the angles of a rectangle and a triangle. Also finding the area of a rectangle is important because if the teacher gives me some problems I wouldn't be able to figure it out. Also, finding the angles of a triangle is important. In sixth grade, I wouldn't be able to finish the work that the sixth grade teacher gives me if I didn't have these skills. I would never finish it. This skill will help me in real world situations too. If I'm trying to find the area of a room, a yard, the playground or the school, knowing the formulas and how to use them will come in very handy. Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824473903672864651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-47056426158310560022012-03-29T20:31:00.000-06:002012-03-29T20:31:20.314-06:00Film Fest 2012Who's excited for this year's Film Fest?! Everyone has worked so hard this year to create, edit and produce their films, and I, for one, am really looking forward to seeing each of your masterpieces. As a class, we've worked really hard on writing, learning and singing our bully song. I'm really proud of the work that each of you has put into this particular film. Special thanks to Lobo's mom, Regina, for her inspiration for the song :) Also, thanks to Mrs. Stork for her use of the iPad, Garage Band and general know-how about the movie-making process! I cannot wait to see the final product :)
I'd like for each of you to comment on the FilmFest process and how it went for you. Your writing homework this week was to discuss your idea for your film. After reflecting on the process of making your movie, what are you most proud of? What would you do differently if you could redo your film this year? Will you make another film in middle school or high school?
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<br />Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-58006290440643428972011-05-20T21:25:00.001-06:002011-05-20T21:34:21.603-06:00Cal Wood Video<OBJECT id=BLOG_video-c999bd2ea7fd8974 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="c999bd2ea7fd8974"></OBJECT>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-83577326401353419882011-05-19T10:12:00.002-06:002011-05-19T10:15:48.979-06:00Cal Wood Collage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosmOfbY6jHBEYhidTQUYkqG3sQQg63aWyd2koQUGezGBLgXo-t_YP1H_-jelER_wG3a0NfoFGhffJvkcuEtvuNbRj92F96KTe01uRt6XgMt4fJm4SmgEitn07biHEPzUYNoHCVHXnxaA/s1600/calwood+collage_AutoCollage_22_Images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosmOfbY6jHBEYhidTQUYkqG3sQQg63aWyd2koQUGezGBLgXo-t_YP1H_-jelER_wG3a0NfoFGhffJvkcuEtvuNbRj92F96KTe01uRt6XgMt4fJm4SmgEitn07biHEPzUYNoHCVHXnxaA/s400/calwood+collage_AutoCollage_22_Images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608461668081243458" /></a>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-84927446258768436692011-05-07T11:41:00.004-06:002011-05-07T11:45:35.491-06:00Check out the new Scientist Blog from Ms. Lawler!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwCgNCBzhU4kah2mUilEdZV7HjXslsyoaArlGOSJUYwoSzwcMR8wbCE8ulNSF3O9aI7baZzpYX04ZaSVtIyS_Idh02VjG97_S3l_Jt7_RRAmUaAwgXoQnhPQdOrYeEjQti-L-y0hzs4g/s1600/ScreenHunter_1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwCgNCBzhU4kah2mUilEdZV7HjXslsyoaArlGOSJUYwoSzwcMR8wbCE8ulNSF3O9aI7baZzpYX04ZaSVtIyS_Idh02VjG97_S3l_Jt7_RRAmUaAwgXoQnhPQdOrYeEjQti-L-y0hzs4g/s400/ScreenHunter_1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604030995835229090" /></a><br /><br />Ms. Lawler has a new blog featuring our 5th graders at Rose Hill as they do amazing things in science class. The first post is all about owl pellets! Please <a href="http://mslawlerssuperscientists.blogspot.com/">check out the link here!</a> You can also access the blog from this site over on the right sidebar under "Important Webites" just below the welcome message.Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-81766778539355963112011-04-13T07:46:00.003-06:002011-04-13T08:05:05.477-06:00Time for Kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VtoPmgrOL5j72OyMU5mbdkmWXJUzF99ZJR5eZbEIqGmGhbHl2zc97yfpOH7q7C-uOniqwt0la4VJIUNYiaC0-ajp9SSrPS-tE2_xMUxnpEKJhyphenhyphenZgpkuhM7ooI7vCsewuTOpBU2pfPg0/s1600/110401_wr.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 90px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595068291698997378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VtoPmgrOL5j72OyMU5mbdkmWXJUzF99ZJR5eZbEIqGmGhbHl2zc97yfpOH7q7C-uOniqwt0la4VJIUNYiaC0-ajp9SSrPS-tE2_xMUxnpEKJhyphenhyphenZgpkuhM7ooI7vCsewuTOpBU2pfPg0/s400/110401_wr.jpg" /></a> In this week's issue of <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com">Time for Kids</a>, we read an article called "Prime Time!" about some very fascinating primates from around the world. Read this article on page 6, study the pictures, and compare and contrast the primates featured in the article. Also give your opinion about these unique animals. What do you think of them?Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-62933430981335292972011-04-08T10:37:00.004-06:002011-04-08T10:40:01.666-06:00Sun and Shade: Effects of Solar Energy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqNG9X13CwHanKaPERgPdLsLvjMa1juJuQJQvkjraeb8yaGG9OHnxCDB05XBqLfQa1M7TG6cczkkgqzQSwhciYfAjDFfjjurY0XpRAzKnDxcTMpt-Yx5P9DK7wGWSKi3WrSSqdTNf1f0/s1600/ScreenHunter_3.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593253152502583666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqNG9X13CwHanKaPERgPdLsLvjMa1juJuQJQvkjraeb8yaGG9OHnxCDB05XBqLfQa1M7TG6cczkkgqzQSwhciYfAjDFfjjurY0XpRAzKnDxcTMpt-Yx5P9DK7wGWSKi3WrSSqdTNf1f0/s400/ScreenHunter_3.bmp" /></a> <br /><div>Look at the cartoon. Explain what is happening in the picture. Use your knowledge of sun, shade, and solar energy to discuss what is happening to the temperature of the water in the water bottles for each character. (Click on the cartoon to see a bigger image.)</div>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-14881213299489550872011-04-07T12:19:00.002-06:002011-04-07T12:20:19.906-06:00What Did You Do for Spring Break?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcY43eQYprFvm-HqdqjIiHCbNoL0cyqFzlVrSWcvuURiU4hb6WUYmNJxh7UISxJr1OglST3LzNsGFW3cCE3BtrqIzKB9IdplZCReB8zVSJp0HNpzGrhUS-Y5K9zhl1wMk-fZ76XxJ4y4/s1600/ScreenHunter_2.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592908122657760690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcY43eQYprFvm-HqdqjIiHCbNoL0cyqFzlVrSWcvuURiU4hb6WUYmNJxh7UISxJr1OglST3LzNsGFW3cCE3BtrqIzKB9IdplZCReB8zVSJp0HNpzGrhUS-Y5K9zhl1wMk-fZ76XxJ4y4/s400/ScreenHunter_2.bmp" /></a> <br /><div></div>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-49713487919570729952011-03-24T09:44:00.001-06:002011-03-24T09:45:57.161-06:00Marine Mammals: OttersTrinity, Thalia, Gabby and Bianca put together this amazing Voice Thread about sea otters. <a href="http://voicethread.com/share/1867792/">Check it out here!</a> Please leave a comment if you have anything you want to share :)<br /><br />Thanks!Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-15362230844241029252011-03-19T15:10:00.002-06:002011-03-24T09:34:15.206-06:00St. Patrick's Day Cleanup<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTMwMDU2OTAxMDY1NiZwdD*xMzAwNTY5MDQxNjI1JnA9MjA2NDIxJmQ9YjE4NTU5Mzgmbj1ibG9nZ2VyJmc9MiZvPWVlMzA1/YmFjN2RmNDRkNjZhMWMyOTQwMTE1ZDA5YzRmJm9mPTA=.gif" /><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://voicethread.com/book.swf?b=1855938"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://voicethread.com/book.swf?b=1855938" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="480" height="360"></embed></object> <br />Students:<br /><br />Do you think participating in a playground cleanup was important to do as a leader of this school? Why or why not? Explain your answer.Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-41449282931204658632011-03-04T07:17:00.002-07:002011-03-04T07:21:45.698-07:00Endangered Sea Turtles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53VTaTAVhflj0l2xA6saKhI8TBpDO3621aO4Er51L1gFMlk13kK6RiB5_065gLGLzcBsszIvNhTHE0RLFfrZrngi4hpDoVrMV6lrmeJQV_fT0EYbCZAWLH9Y76GVLLByH4OuQoP06oDk/s1600/ScreenHunter_02+Mar.+04+07.21.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53VTaTAVhflj0l2xA6saKhI8TBpDO3621aO4Er51L1gFMlk13kK6RiB5_065gLGLzcBsszIvNhTHE0RLFfrZrngi4hpDoVrMV6lrmeJQV_fT0EYbCZAWLH9Y76GVLLByH4OuQoP06oDk/s400/ScreenHunter_02+Mar.+04+07.21.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580229811300268370" /></a><br />This week we read a narrative nonfiction piece about a boy named Max who helps rescue an endangered sea turtle on a beach in his community. The following comments are student reflections about what they would do if they found a sea turtle on the beach.Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-48803519718347307872011-01-11T15:07:00.002-07:002011-01-11T15:10:26.721-07:00And Now It's Time For Kids!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7uUwH9T-fEmWcXD2MkSL-IywxM_SuzYisqdC5uo7VhkPYInPxs1w9TzJuiIbrS4AUbUXpKCP6oRuCunXlHM8zK5QMRmc9uUIZVv9QodZFioP2cHIPvX0we8e57ONsG85_Im5zg1Y1xA/s1600/map_of_australia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7uUwH9T-fEmWcXD2MkSL-IywxM_SuzYisqdC5uo7VhkPYInPxs1w9TzJuiIbrS4AUbUXpKCP6oRuCunXlHM8zK5QMRmc9uUIZVv9QodZFioP2cHIPvX0we8e57ONsG85_Im5zg1Y1xA/s320/map_of_australia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561054157672686930" /></a><br />Read this article reproduced from this month's issue of <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com">TFK</a>.<br /><br />Record Floods <br /><br />Big floods hit the Land Down Under last week. Overflowing rivers in northeastern Australia cut off major highways, destroyed crops and flooded more than 20 cities and towns in the state of Queensland. At least 200,000 people were affected by the floodwaters, which peaked on January 5.<br /><br />The flood damage will cost Australia billions of dollars. "This is a major natural disaster, and recovery will take a significant amount of time," said Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.<br /><br />The disaster began on December 25, when a cyclone hit Australia's northeast coast. Days of heavy rain caused rivers to overflow. The flood spread across an area the size of France and Germany. In the coastal city of Rockhampton, the river rose to 30 feet. Residents were warned to stay away from floodwaters. The fast-moving water was strong enough to sweep cars away. Snakes and crocodiles were spotted in the water. The floodwaters could take a month to dry up.<br /><br />The flood is having an impact around the world. Queensland exports half the world's coal that is used to make steel. Most of the state's coalfields are unable to operate, forcing a rise in coal prices.Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-80105200416474997472010-10-03T18:17:00.002-06:002010-10-03T18:19:44.549-06:00It Takes TalentOn September 30, our 5th grade class acted out the Reader's Theater selection for Theme one, <em></em> It Takes Talent! <em></em> Here is our final version. Please feel free to leave us comments. Thanks!<br /><br /><embed type='application/x-mplayer2' src='http://lsspring.mediashare.com/media?id=lsspring830335' name='MediaPlayer' width='320' height='256' showcontrols='1' showstatusbar='0' showdisplay='0' autostart='0'></embed>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-49232946749578408792010-08-04T13:58:00.004-06:002010-08-04T14:04:38.735-06:00DancingMeet Matt. He is a dancing machine! He dances his funny little jig in locations all around the world, and has lots of fun in the process. After you watch Matt dance, please comment on our classroom blog about the video.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1211060&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1211060&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/1211060">Where is Matt? (2008)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user484313">Matthew Harding</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238784119773292871.post-70852060956694551852010-05-21T08:11:00.001-06:002010-05-21T08:16:14.186-06:00DeRoin's Dioramas<object width="400" height="300"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2F50400231%40N04%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2F50400231%40N04%2F&user_id=50400231@N04&jump_to="></param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2F50400231%40N04%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2F50400231%40N04%2F&user_id=50400231@N04&jump_to=" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br />Welcome to the diaroama class project with Ms. DeRoin's 4th grade students! This cross-curricular project had students researching, writing, reading, editing, and creating, all using tools of the 21st century. As these students prepare for fifth grade, I'd like them to reflect on some things:<br /><br />What was the hardest part about this project?<br />What was the most fun?<br />What did you learn?<br />How do you feel about the final product you created with your group?<br />Are you looking forward to similar projects next year in 5th grade?Elizabeth Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18048924434987004704noreply@blogger.com2