Bike

May is “National Bike Month.”  If you could create a bicycle path through your neighborhood or town, where would the path lead?  Include a description of the sites and sounds someone would see along your bike path.  You may also want to include a map of your path.

It would lead to the Golden Gate Bridge.It would first start in Francisco Middle School and go all the way to Golden Gate Bridge.It is going to hurt your whole entire body.

Instruments

Today  is “Buy-a-Musical Instrument Day.”  Do you play an instrument?  How long have you been playing?  Why did you decide to play this instrument?  If you don’t play an instrument, what instrument would you like to learn how to play?

I play the piano and I played it for almost a year in school. I just thought so. I don't know.

Red Cross

The Red Cross was founded today in 1881.  It's purpose is to help people.  When was a time you have helped people?

I helped some people from the past by picking stuff up for them and stuff.

3 notes

Copy 3 notes that you have about Ancient Greece.

I know that it has three things made by the Greece.I also has their own fashion.Last but not least they have special pots I think and it means something.

National Chocolate Chip Day

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day.

What are 4 desserts that have chocolate chips?

What is your favorite way to eat chocolate chips?

advice

What are three pieces of advice you would have for next year's sixth graders? 
You have to study. You also have to pay attension.You also have to participate.

RESPECT

Who are 3 people you respect?  Why do you respect them?

What I learned

What are five things you learned at Francisco Middle School this year?

I learned more math .I learned how much pain there is running laps in PE.I learned About Empire Qin .I learn about Alcatraz too.That's it.

Mother's Day

How are you going to celebrate Mother's Day?

What will you give  or do for your mom?

Collecting Things

The first stamp collection was supposed to have have been started today.

Do you like to collect things.  If you do, what do you collect?  If not, what would you like to collect?

Do you know people who like to collect things?  What do they like to collect?

The people I know don't really collect any thing.I don't like collecting anything.

Know

What are five things you know, or think you, about this place?

I know that it is a jail back then. It is now a muesum. It is called Alcatraz. 

Friend

Write 5 sentences describing a friend of yours.  You do not have to say their name.

Weather

What is your favorite type of weather?  What is your least favorite type of weather?  What do you like to do when it is your favorite weather?My most favorite kind of weather is rain My least are
thunderstorms.I like to go in the rain and wash myself. 

Hubble

On this day in 1990, the Hubble Telescope was launched. The Hubble has provided us with never before seen photos of deep space. Do you think it’s beneficial to study our universe, as well as other universes? Do you think we may someday discover life on another planet

Add a picture from the Hubble Telescope.

I think they will find a new world if they keep on studying.

Dinner Party

Suppose you were having a dinner party.  Make a list of what you would serve to eat and drink.  Who would you invite?

I want invite my friends and relatives.I would serve cake and also some things we mostly eat.I would serve soda for the drinks.

Computers

Bill Gates sold the first PC today in 1981. (Yes this is a picture on an Apple Computer.)

How have computers changed education?

Jelly Bean

Today is National Jelly Bean Day.

What is your favorite flavor of jellybean?

If you were asked to create a new flavor of jelly bean, what would it be and why?

Borrow Money

Would you ever borrow money from a friend? Why or why not? 

What are some reasons to borrow money from friends?  

What are some reasons not to borrow money from friends?

I would not borrow money because they might ask you to give them back something.I don't want to because you will have to ow them.

Pets

• If you could own any animal as a pet, what would it be and why?
• Do think it’s okay for people to own wild animals as pets?  Why or why not?

I would get a pet dog and I think its not ok to own wild animals.I think dogs are fun because I played with my aunt's dog. But its really hard work.

Google

Use Google to find the answers to the following 10 questions.

• What is the temperature in Fresno, CA?
• What latitude and longitude is CapeTown?
• What time is it right now in Bejing, China?
• What is the population of Brewer, ME?
• What is the German word for "enter"?
• How much money is 100 EUROS?
• What is the capital of Switzerland?
• What three languages do they speak in Belgium?
• How old is Queen Elizabeth?
• What day will Easter be in 2014?

The temperature is 63 C.
33.9767° S, 18.4244° E
4:09 AM9,474 (2011)
geben
130.13 US Dollar
Bern

Belgium Official language

French Language

Dutch Language

German Language

86 years (April 21, 1926)

Sunday, April 20

Dictionary

Today, in 1828, Noah Webster published the first dictionary.  It was called Webster's Dictionary.  Every year, a few new words get added.  For example, "webinar"- a class that is taught on the internet, was added in 2004.

Make a list of 3-5 appropriate words to add to the dictionary.  Use each of the words in a good sentence.

No one saids any thing from the dictionary.

This weekend

What did you do this weekend?

Day of Silence

What do you know about the Day of Silence?

I know that you have to be quiet for 60 seconds.I also know that you need to be quiet if you have the sticker.

Civil Rights Act

On this day in 1968, President Johnson  signed the Civil Rights Act. This act  protected the rights of people, including African-Americans and women. 

Why do you think it’s important for all people to be treated equally?

I think it is because people all need to be equally treated.

National Sibling Day

How many brothers and sisters do you have? What are their names? How old are they?

What are 4 things you like doing with them?

What are 4 things you don't like doing with them?

I have 1 sister and her name is Tiffany and she is 10 years old.IDK.IDK.

Emperor Qin

Was Emperor Qin a good or bad leader?

Write a great paragraph with 3 reasons supporting your answer.

Emperor Qin

What are four things Emperor Qin accomplished?

Discussion Question

He was mean to the people.He built the great wall.He made one language.He made them all have one money.

Zhou Dynasty

Write 5 sentences describing these pictures.

It looks like the craftspeople created art.I think I also see some warriors.I saw stuff like pots and a lot of art.I saw statues of warriors.It was really interesting to look at.

Welcome Back

What did you do during spring break?

I played a lot of video games and celebrated my great grandma's birthday.I also went to do some thing really boring with my cousin.It was really boring and went we got back home I started playing my tablet.I also played realm of the mad gods.I kind of had fun.

Spring Break

What do you plan on doing during spring break?

Click on this Ropes Course.

My plan is to play realm of the mad gods in my laptop.

Spring

Today is the first day of spring.

What are 6 things that you can do in spring?

I can play a lot of video games and play with my legos.I can also play my Wii or watch television.Also do a sorts of stuff.

Outer Space

First Space Walk from Lee Ranaldo on Vimeo.

Watch this video.

Write down 4 things that you saw about the first person walking in outer space.

He left a footprint on the moon.HE was flooding so slow.He was holding a line or something.He kept on moving his arm.

Working Woman's Day

Today is "National Working Woman's Day".  Many people believe that being a stay-at-home mom is a full time job.  Do you agree or disagree?  Write an excellent 4 sentence paragraph explaining your answer.

I agree because they still have to clean up and stuff like that. I think they have to clean the  dishes and also clean stuff up. I also think that they have to clean up after other people's mess. And its like their job.

Oreos

The first Oreo cookies were sold today in 1912.

What is your favorite type of Oreo?

How do you like to eat Oreos?

I like to eat oeros because the white things in the middle taste good.

National Sauce Month

March is "National Sauce Month".  What is your favorite sauce?  What is it used on?  What does it taste like?  What does it look like? What does it smell like?  

My favorite sauce is nothing.

Iditarod Race

The Iditarod Race began on March 2 in Alaska.

Use this resource to write a good 5 sentence summary of the race.

Be sure to answer the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, HOW, and WHY.

Add a picture.

The Iditarod race is a dog race.It started on March 2.It was in Alaska.Every musher has a different tactics.Many people were there to watch.

Camping

Today, in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was founded.

Have you ever been camping?  

If yes, where did you go?  What did you do?  Was it fun?  Who did you go with?

If no, where would you go camping?  What do you think it would be like?
I did camp before I went camping with the YMCA and the school gave me a sheet of paper to go camping.

National Dental Month

February is National Children's Dental Month.

What are 6 things you can do to take care of your teeth?

Brush your teeth,and go to the dentist,and stuff.Also do it again and again and more.

National Panda Day

Today is National Panda Day.

Click on here

Choose the 3 most interesting facts.

Add a picture or video of a panda.

It is native to China.It has black and white coat.Adults weighed up to 150.

Quiet!

Today is National Quiet Day!

Make a list of 10 things you can do being completely silent.
Don't talk,don't yell,and more.

George Washington

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.  He was the first elected President of the United States.

What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of being the first President?

You would have the advantage to be famous for being the first president and ruleing the United States.I think that he can also get yelled at because some people don't like him as a president.

Love Your Pet

Today is National Love Your Pet Day.  If you could have any type of pet, what pet would you have?  Give 3 reasons.

Add a picture.
I would have a pet dog because I think they are really fun to play with.I also want a pet turtle because I think that their shell is cool.Those are the pets I want.

John Glenn

Today, on February 20, 1962, John Glenn was the first person to orbit the Earth in a Friendship Space Capsule.  What do you think it must have been like for John Glenn?  What do you think he saw?  What do you think he felt?

I think he felt excited for the space capsule.It think he saw a lot of stuff he never seen at all.I think he felt excited.

Random Acts of Kindness

Saturday is "National Random Acts of Kindness Day".  What are four "Random Acts of Kindness" that you can do to be kind to students at school?
 You can say hi.Play with them.Help them out.Also be there friends.

Valentine's Day

Read this story Valentine's Day.  

Write a 5 sentence summary of Valentine's Day.

Look at this list Fun Facts.

What are 2 fun facts about Valentine's Day?

Add a heart for extra credit.

Cyber Safety

Do you have a FACEBOOK or MYSPACE account?

What safety steps do you use with strangers? How do you make sure that 14 year old girl you think you are chatting with isn't a fifty year old man with issues?

Who do you think should be responsible for cyber-safety?  Is it the government's job?  Is it FACEBOOK's job?  Is it our job?

I don't have a facebook account or a myspace account but if I met a strangers I would not use my chatting account.I think it is facebook's job.

Another Name

Today is "Get Another Name Day". Honest, I don't make these things up.  If you could give yourself another name, what would it be?  Give three reasons why you would give yourself that name.

Bonus:  Use this link Meaning of Names to find out what your name means.

I would call myself Justin because I think it is a good name for me.I enjoy my name.I also would change my name to Bob because I think it's funny.

Unifroms

Do you think that students should be required to wear uniforms at school?

What are two reasons why students should wear uniforms?

What are two reasons students should not wear uniforms?

If students were required to wear uniforms, what should they be?

I think we should not have uniforms because then we can have our own choice on what to put on.I think the would hate the uniforms.I think that they should ware uniforms because then people will know that  the kids are at school.I think that its also good because some kids  might like the uniform.

Allowance

Write a 5 sentence paragraph to persuade your parents that your allowance should be tripled.  Give 3 good reasons.

I want my allowance to be tripled because I want to buy a tablet so I can play minecraft.I want it to be tripled because I can also buy snacks I want.I can buy things I want.I can soon buy anything I want.And also have a pet dog. 

iPAD

Write a 5 sentence paragraph persuading your parents to buy you a new iPAD.  Your paragraph should have an introductory sentences, 3 supporting reasons, and a concluding sentence.

Add a picture.

I would want a iPAD because you can play minecraft in a bigger screen.I would want to go to   the internet on  the iPAD too.I want to have a tablet too.

This weekened

Write 6 excellent sentences about what you did this weekend.  Add a picture.
I played a lot of video games.I mean my DS.I played poke'mon.I got through a lot of poke'mon gyms.I had a lot of fun.I was also bored.

Ground Hog Day

Tomorrow is “Ground Hog Day.”  If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, that means we are in for six more weeks of winter.  If Phil does not see his shadow, we will have an early spring.  Make your own prediction about what Phil will, or won’t, see.  Explain explain your prediction. 

Paste a picture of a Punxsutawney Phil for extra credit.

I hope it snows because I had never seen snow in San Francisco.

Job

What is a career or job that you would like to have when you grow up?  
What do people in that job do?  
What training or skills are required?  
How much money do they make?  Use Salary List.

Add a picture for Extra Credit.

I would like to have a job as a engineer because I like building stuff.I think people with jobs do some computer work and print things out.I think the skills you need are math and science.I think they make 50 dollars.

Animal

What is your favorite animal?  Describe it.  Why is it your favorite animal?  Add a picture.

My favorite animal is a turtle because I like using a turtle in a video games witch was called poke'mon.

Austrailia

Today is "Australia Day".

Write down 4 important facts about Australia.

Use this link Fact Monster to help you.

Add a picture for extra credit.
Australia The Great Barrier Reef, extending about 1,245 mi (2,000 km), lies along the northeast coast. The island of Tasmania (26,178 sq mi; 67,800 sq km) is off the southeast coastThe continent of Australia, with the island state of Tasmania, is approximately equal in area to the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).

This weekend

Write 5 excellent sentences about what you did this weekend.  Add a picture for extra credit.
This weekend I got to play my Wii from my uncle.I played super smash bros and I picked pit as my character.I also played with my cousins and they were good at there games.I also had a party.It was my mom and dad's chinese birthday.

Computer

The MacIntosh computer was introduced today in 1984.  Computers have changed a lot during the past 29 years.  What do you think computers will look like ten years from now?  What will they be able to do?

Add a picture
I think that the computers back then was much more bigger that now.I think it was only able to do research or something that.I also think that it was only for work.I  also think that it was longer that now.

Family

Write 5 sentences describing your family.  How many people are in your family?  What are their names?  Do you have brothers and sisters?  What are their ages?
I have 7 family members in my family.I don't know all of my family members names but I know that my dad's name is Jimmy,my mom's is Jian Ling Chen,and my sister's name is Tiffany.I have only one sister.My dad's age is 42,my mom's is 30 something,and my sister's age is 9. 

Neighborhood

Describe your neighborhood.  Add a picture.

My neighbor hood is peaceful and my neighbors give us stuff for free and my family also treats them as a family.The street is called Velasco.I also think its dangerous because I saw someone steal a bag from someone.I feel scared where I live.

This weekend

What did you do this weekend?  Add a picture.

I play a lot of video games and it was called poke'mon soulsilver and I also play minecraft on my laptop.I also have go to IKEA with my family.It was really boring.It was time to leave and I was glad because I get to buy a drink.At night all I did was play my ds.

January 17

What are 4 things you know how to cook?

Paste a picture of one of them.

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon was the 37th President.  He was born on January 9.

What are 4 facts about him?

Use this to help you.

Paste a picture of him here also.

3 favorite foods

Create a post with pictures of your three favorite foods.

3 favorite foods

Create a post with pictures of your three favorite foods.

minecraft

gangnam style minecraft

Rise of the Guardians

I went to the movies to watch the "The Rise of the Guardians."I went with my aunt.We were early so we played at the arcade.I started playing the pac man machine.It was time for the movie and Jack Frost was like a ghost since no could see him then at the end Jack became a Guardian.