Thursday, March 31, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Introduction to the Industrial Revolution

Before 1800 everything was made by individual workers in shops or homes using hand tools.  After 1800 machines began to replace hand workers in many industries.  This dramatic change from making goods by hand at home to making them with machines in factories is called the Industrial Revolution.

What are things in our life now that could be improved?

Possessives Game

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_possessives/index.html

Friday, February 18, 2011

Watch for Pioneer Culture: Little House on the Prairie

What do you notice about how the adults spend their time?
How do the children spend their time?
What kind of clothing do they wear?
What kind of food do they eat?  Where do they get their food? How do they store their food?
How is the Ingalls life different than yours today?
What are some similarities between life in the 1800's and your life today?


What is the plot of the episode? What are some themes in the episode? What do you think the writers want us to learn about happiness?  What do you value? What makes you really happy?

Watch the episode by clicking here!