What Do You Wonder? Part 3

What Do You Wonder? Part 3

Ok so.... You have:

• Asked a question you wonder..... (ONE question)
• Found 4 links that may help you find your answer....
• Now, it is time to find your answer

Go back to the What Do You Wonder: Part 2 post and find your question. 

• If I said you are ready for the next step, read the information in the links you posted, and then come back to this page and continue below. 
• If I said you have to fix your question, fix it and then follow above instructions. 

Your comment format should look like this (here is my question as an example):

My Question: What does SPF mean on sunscreen labels?
My Answer: SPF stands for sun protection factor. It is the measure of how long sun screen will protect you against ultra-violet rays (UV rays). 

Four more facts I found interesting while I did my research was:

1. Interesting fact #1: Ultraviolet (UV) light is invisible to humans, because it has shorter wavelengths than the light we can see.
2. Interesting fact #2: No sunscreen blocks 100% of the UV rays.
3. Interesting fact #3: If it typically takes you 15 minutes to burn without sunscreen and you apply an SPF 10, it will take 10 times longer (2.5 hours) to burn in the sun.
4. Interesting fact #4: A higher SPF doesn't indicate superior sun protection—it indicates that you will remain protected in the sun for a longer amount of time. The lower the SPF, the more frequently you have to apply it. 

If you did NOT find your answer, try 2 more Google searches. If that doesn't help you find an answer, follow this format for your post:

My Question: What does SPF mean on sunscreen labels?
My Answer: While I did not find the exact answer to my question, I did learn four interesting facts:

1. Interesting fact #1:
2. Interesting fact #2:
3. Interesting fact #3:
4. Interesting fact #4:

Writing Prompt #2 from Ms. Y: Opinion Writing

What is the most amazing animal?

Write an opinion ACE paragraph about the animal you think is the most amazing,
and back it up with at least one source (no Wikipedia please).

Ms. Y’s ACE:

Giraffes are the most amazing animal because of their spots. No two giraffes have patterns that are the same, their spots help keep them cool, and keep them camouflaged. I know this because the text states, “Just like human fingerprints, no two giraffes have the same pattern. Researchers who spend long enough studying the same giraffes eventually find that they can recognise dozens or even hundreds of individuals from their patterns.” Additionally, “It’s thought that the pattern on a giraffe doesn’t just serve to camouflage the animal, but also helps with temperature regulation too. The coloured skin patches can act to dissipate heat around the body, as the temperature of the skin is slightly higher in darker regions, facilitating the dilation of vessels beneath the skin’s surface.” This means that not only do the spots on giraffes make them look interesting, they are unique to each animal and they function to help keep the giraffe hidden from predators and cool. To connect to this, giraffes also have a nasal (nose) cooling system to keep their brain cool. (I have loved giraffes since I’ve been in kindergarten)

My source: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/facts-about-giraffes/

Ron and Olive come in second place:

Art Sunday from Ms. Jane!

Create a room(s), real or imaginary, using one-point perspective. 

To share your picture:
1. Take a picture of it
2. Put it in a Google doc
3. Make sure the sharing setting is set to everyone
4. Share the link in the comments

(If you can't figure it out, please send it to us in Remind and we can make a separate post)

The Big Debate! Saturday Edition {Texting and Writing}

The Big Debate! Saturday Edition

Read the following article:

In the comments below, respond with your opinion.

Do you believe texting is ruining your writing?

Restate your question and give an answer with a paragraph that is at least between 3-5 sentences.

Comment on 2 of your classmates' posts as well.

You must be respectful when commenting on other posts whether you agree or respectfully disagree.

Use the sentence starters below to start your comments to one another:

History

4th grade: The Bear Flag Revolt

Question: Why was the grizzly bear chosen for California's flag? Do you think it was a good idea or do you think there could've been a better pick? (does not have to be an ACE, but explain your answer)

5th grade: The French and Indian War (Indians = Native Americans)

Question: The war is called the French and Indian War, but which countries/people was it really between? (does not have to be an ACE, but explain your answer)

Challenge Question: How do you think the French and Indian War led to/helped start the Revolutionary War? (does not have to be an ACE, but explain your answer)

What Do You Wonder? Part 2

What Do You Wonder? Part 2

Now that you have chosen a question that you wonder, we need to gather some websites that could help us find the answer! Here is what you need to do:

1. Make sure your question only asks 1 question. I see some of you have 2 questions in one. Here is my question after learning about the sun and how it affects us on Earth- (very simple):   What does SPF mean on sunscreen labels?
2.  Gather some websites that may be able to help you find your answer. Quick Tip: If you type your actual question in Google, it may be too specific to actually help find your answer. Try Googleing key words from your question instead of typing the whole thing. For instance, here is what I Googled:

• What is SPF?
• The history behind sunscreen?
• What does SPF mean?
• How was SPF created?

I am basically answering my question in 4 different ways to find more information. 

Post your question (especially if you modified it to make it one simple question instead of two from your original post) and below and copy + paste at least (4) links that could help you find your answer. 

Your comment below should look like this:

My Question: What does SPF mean on sunscreen labels?

My 4 Websites:

https://www.badgerbalm.com/s-30-what-is-spf-sunscreen-sun-protection-factor.aspx

https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-does-a-high-spf-protect-my-skin-better/

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/05/what-does-spf-stand-for/index.htm

https://www.nivea.com.au/advice/sun-safety/about/what-is-spf-how-it-works

If you need help with your links, ask a parent to help you copy + paste  OR you can search on youtube.com "how to copy and paste". 

ONE LAST THING:

1. Be sure to log in to your Google account BEFORE you post. This way your name shows up in the comment section. Look through your previous comments to make sure your name is on them. If not, reply to a comment that shows "Unknown" and let us know that the comment was from you. 
2. Make sure your responses to questions and comments to others are KIND and have a purpose. No funny business. Our purpose is to learn from one another and lift each other higher during this time of online learning. Posts may be deleted by Ms. Y or me if the rules aren't followed. 
3. Even if you don't find your actual answer from the links you posted, you could learn something new, and your project could change to what you learned from your research, instead of if you answered the exact question. Don't panic. 

Post away! Let's see those research questions in action!

"Hoot" Chapter 18 and 19

If you were here the last half day of school, we read chapter 18 and did the ACE for chapters 16-18.

1. Read chapter 18 if you haven't yet
2. Do the ACE for chapters 16-18
3. Read chapter 19

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Here is "Hoot" as a PDF
The chapters are labeled in capital letters.
Chapter 18 is pg. 93-101
Chapter 19 is pg. 101-105

Here are the ACE questions

Here is the YouTube link to hear chapter 18:
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczSfzsEOaI
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvYzr0MDiSE

Here is the YouTube link to hear chapter 19:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVabRI1_JEE

You can:
1. just read (Ms. Y suggested)
2. listen and read at the same time like we do in class with the YouTube video (Ms. Y suggested)
3. listen and read along on the PDF (Ms. Y suggested)
3. just listen

Comment below (or share on Google docs) your ACE and your prediction (remember to put your name if you are 'unknown' or under your parent's account)

What do you Wonder?

What do you Wonder? 

In science this year we explored many topics:

• Ecosystems
• Body Systems
• Plant Systems
• The Earth and the Sun

From those topics, it is easy to create some type of "I wonder...." question. 

Read the following articles that relate to the topics above, and see if there is an "I wonder" question you are curious about answering. Post your "I wonder..." question below in the comments with your name. The next step will be on Thursday. 😁-Ms. N

Click Here: Scholastic News 4 Articles to Read

Writing Prompt #1 from Ms. Y (at least one paragraph please and add your name):You are a mad scientist and have invented a new vegetable. What is it called? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Most importantly: Is it safe to eat?

Post below or share in Google docs