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)
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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.