Thing 3

The easiest habit for me is identifying myself as a life long learner and viewing problems as challenges. I believe "there is nothing is constant as change" and either "you manage change or change will manage you." Play is the most challenging one for me due to time constraints. However, I feel it is an important habit as it allows you to recharge yourself.

"Thing 4 - Photo Sharing".

I would like to use photo sharing to post pictures of various activities I am doing with students in science lab.However, to protect the privacy of my students I would not include student pictures!

23 Things -The 2nd Thing!

• What makes a good blog?
  
• A good blog in an educational setting gives important information about school related topics to inform students, parents, and fellow teachers.
  
• How could a blogs enhance your existing school web site?
  
• My district already accomplishs this task with "Edublogs". The problem with "Blogger" is the fact that if you push the "next" button it could lead students to inappropriate sites.
  
• Are blogs an easier way for people to self-publish?
• Absolutely! Sometimes they contain way too much information. Also, people responding to blogs are frequently not very civil to each other.
  

4th Grade Starlab Study Guide

Study Guide for 4^th Grade Starlab

· Draw a sketch from memory of the following:

Big Dipper

Label the pointer stars of the big dipper

Put an arrow through the pointer stars to show how to find the North Star

· Know the 8 phases of the moon and how to identify them.

· Know how to identify Orion the “Hunter” and Cassiopeia the “Queen” of the sky.

Starlab Performance Based Assessment

4th Grade STARLAB
It is a clear and cool night in west Michigan. You are out with your family observing the stars in your neighborhood. Your family members know you have learned how to identify different constellations in science lab. Your mission is to identify 7 things you have learned. Your science teacher will use the red arrow flashlight in STARLAB to point out the following for objects for you to identify:
Please use the answer sheet below and circle the correct answer.
1. What is the name of this constellation or group of stars?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
2. What are these 2 stars called?
Circle one
Pointer Stars Gemini Twins Double Trouble
3. What is the name of this star?
Circle one
South Star North Star On Star
4. What is the name of this constellation?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
5. What is the name of this constellation?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
6. What is the name of this constellation that we find on a winter night?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
7. Which cardinal direction is the red arrow pointer facing?
Circle one
North South East West

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