Freedom Quilt

Last week, we began discussing the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. This week, we will continue our lesson by reading "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt," as well as several other books focusing on the fight for freedom by African Americans during the Civil War era. The class will be studying the various quilt symbols that led many African Americans to freedom and they will be creating their own class, "Freedom Quilt" using these symbols.

Caught Being Good Winner #2

Congratulations to Ethan for winning the second "Caught Being Good" drawing!

Science Fair Websites

Here are some websites that may be helpful if you are still searching for a Science Fair project!

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml

http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojectideas/a/4thgradeproject.htm

http://free-science-fair-projects.com/Science-Fair-Projects-Search.aspx?Grade=4&Category=All

http://www.scienceproject.com/projects/index/primary.asp

Chistmas Party

Here are a few pictures from our Christmas party. The class started the day by opening up their Christmas gift, an aquarium! The remainder of the time was spent eating sweets, laughing with friends, turning 4th graders into snowmen, and making ornaments!

A special THANK YOU goes out to our Room Mothers for their help at the party! :)

Snowman Building Champs!
The frosting was a nice touch :)