Boston Massacre

We just learned about the Boston Massacre.  Here is a comic depicting what happened on that night.  Think about how this comic compares to Paul Revere's picture.

Here is a picture of the Old State House where the event occurred and the gravestone for the colonists who were killed.  The gravestone is located in the Granary Burial Ground next to Park Street Church.

Erosion with Bill Nye, Soil and Earthworms

Earthworms are super important for healthy soil.  When they dig, they provide tunnels for air and water to enter the soil.  The tunnels also make it easier for plant roots to grow.  Here are two short videos on these soil friendly creatures.  The first one is informative.  The second one is just for fun.

Geri's Game

Lifted

Watch this animated short and complete the accompanying worksheet for homework tonight.

BONUS video:  This amusing short  is about a detective whose inferences don't always turn out to be correct.

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Pixar's For the Birds

Watch this animated short and complete the worksheet you received in school for homework tonight.

Here's a bonus short for your viewing pleasure!

Fractions on a Number Line

Inferring

Here's are two animated shorts for you to watch.  Keep track of the things you infer as you watch.

Inferring

Watch this short wordless movie and see what you can infer.  When we infer, we use clues and combine it with our background knowledge to draw conclusions.  What is the setting for this movie? How do you know how the man is feeling?  What is his job?  Be prepared to discuss it in school tomorrow.