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If you could live anywhere… »

By kmhinger on Feb 1, 2008 in Third Grade | 11 Comments

Our planet is made of many different places to live. Each place has its own special plants, animals, and weather patterns. Together, these things form a habitat. Plants and animals have adapted over time to fit into their habitat.
Tell which habitat is the best one to live in and why. Support your comment with at [...]

Survival of the Fittest »

By kmhinger on Feb 1, 2008 in Fourth Grade | 1 Comment

Mrs. Andrade’s students are reading White Fang  by Jack London. One of the themes being studied is the idea of “survival of the fittest.” Post your thoughts by clicking on the title of this entry. Use the statement “Nature is very cruel, but in its cruelty it is also showing kindness by….”
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Looking for Fractions, Decimals and Ratios-5th Grade »

By kmhinger on Jan 29, 2008 in Fifth Grade | 44 Comments

Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, Shapes, Measurement-math is all around us. You use math skills in every day activities whether you realize it or not! Take a look around-what do you see? Describe the objects that illustrate when you use fractions, decimals, or ratios. Explain an activity when you would use these skills for “real world” [...]