"Ban the Bottle?: A Debate Bubbles Over Bottled Water"

Do you think bottled water should be banned or not? Explain with several reasons why or why not. Do you have any other suggestions about how to deal with the plastic water bottle waste problem?

"Tigers in Trouble": Time for Kids, February 12, 2010

Read "Tigers in Trouble" on p. 4-5. Respond to the following questions:

What are some of the problems that tigers face?
What are some possible solutions to these problems?
Why do you think tigers matter?
Why should people try to save them?

I can't wait to read your responses!

"The Power of the Press": Time for Kids, February 5, 2010

Read the article "The Power of the Press". Examine the photo at the top right of page 6. What is the mood of this photo? Why was this photo taken? What was its purpose? Do you think it was effective? Why or why not?

"Calling All Poets!": Time for Kids, January 22, 2010

Read through this issue of Time for Kids. Definitely read "Earthquake Rocks Haiti" on p. 2 since we just talked about that yesterday.

Then, read "Calling All Poets!" on p. 2-3. I think you are all so funny and creative; this is perfect for you! Write a funny, rhyming poem on the blog tonight. Maybe later you can revise and publish your poem so we can submit it to the contest!

"The Tourtoise and the Solar Plant": Time for Kids January 15, 2010

Read the article on p. 6 "The Tortoise and the Solar Plant". This is a really difficult decision! Do you think they should build the solar plant or not? Explain why or why not including several reasons.

"Coolest Inventions of 2009": Time for Kids December 11, 2009

Which invention do you think is the most important to our world? Explain why you think so.

Which invention do you think is the least important to our world? Explain why you think so.

Which explorer might you choose to study?

After searching the books in class and the internet, have you decided on an explorer you might choose to study? Remember to browse the biographies posted as a link on Ms. Gaudiano's Fourth Grade Homeroom Home Page for ideas! Not all of these are considered explorers, but many are! Please tell me who you are thinking of choosing and explain why. Also, tell me why you think he or she is considered an explorer. Good luck!