Our Geology Questions

Welcome to our new geology unit!

I've created a wallwisher and posted your questions that have come up so far. Sorry I couldn't remember who had asked all of them.
If you have more questions or can answer any of these, double click on the wallwisher and make a post. You can also make a link to a website or video if you research something that you think would be helpful to the class.

My old class are welcome to post too! Nice to have you visit with us! Miss you tons!

Should you believe everything you read on the internet!

Remember how we were evaluating sites in computer class this week?
Here's the link to the site Juliette mentioned about the /treeoctopus/
Thank you for sharing!
How do you think you can tell if a site is real or fake?
Write a comment to share your tips with the class. Follow the directions on how to write a good comment posted on the blog.

Learn about famous explorers!

Zheng He video

Welcome to Grade 5

Click on the video above for a taste of grade 5!
We have an exciting year ahead, with lots of hard work and fun, as we get ready for Middle School!
Let's have a great year!

Mrs Kynigou

How to leave a comment

Click! is our experimental classroom blog, first launched last year. We will be using it to share ideas and showcase what we have learned in our 5th grade classroom.
Our blog is a special kind of website that allows YOU to post comments. Let us know what you liked or what you have learned from what you read here.

Please follow these steps when you write a comment:
Steps to Comment:

1. Click on comment under the post.

2.Write your comment in the box. Write it like a brief letter. Sign your comment with your first name only. Take care to check your comment for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Students should have a parent check it!

2.Type in the word verification.

3. Choose an identity to comment as. (If you have a gmail account, use it. If not, simply choose "Anonymous".)

4. Click "Publish your Comment". You may preview your comment before publishing if you'd like.


Important: You will not see your comment immediately as it will have to be approved by me first. Check back on the blog in a couple of days!
Mrs. Kynigou :o)
PS: Many thanks to educational blogger extraordinaire Ms Yollis for these tips on commenting!

School's Out!

Isn't it great to be on vacation! I love not having to rush out of the house every morning, even though I still wake up just as early as I did on school days. It's nice to have the time to do things at your own pace, but I really miss everyone. It's weird not having 22 conversations going on simultaneously!
What are you guys doing with yourselves, now that school is out?

Helpful hints for future 5th graders!

What message would you tell 4^th grade students to become successful 5^th graders?

Add a comment to the blog!

Spot the Stereotypes!

Look around you! Stereotypes are everywhere!
We're collecting examples for Ms. Neil on our blog. Click on the Add a Sticky button to access the wallwisher to post your image, video,  photo, or observation.If you have a longer story to share, you can write it as a comment below this post, (wallwisher restricts you to about one sentence).
What's the problem with stereotypes? Why do you think people think in stereotypes so easily? What is our responsibility when we hear stereotypes being used around us?
Add a comment. Ms Neil and I would love to hear your thoughts!
http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/QNxqXmv3Kd

Welcome Ms Neil!

Ms Neil says, "My name is Rachel Neil, I am a student-teacher intern from Canada. I am completing my Education degree through the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba. I am honored to have the opportunity to complete my final practicum at ACS Athens. Ms. Kynigou and the students have welcomed me with much hospitality. During my teaching experience I have been implementing the "Aboriginal perspective" which integrates disciplines across the curriculum. As a descendant of the Original First Peoples of Canada, I am passionate to share the distinct cultures that encompass the term "Aboriginal" and how the past is important in order to understand the present day Aboriginal People and their innovative contributions to Canada.

                The students are discovering the significance of oral traditions in these cultures and linking it to their own cultural stories which have been passed down from generation to generation. The objective is for students to compare personally and critically  oral, literacy, and media text as they gain a deeper understanding of cultural similarities and differences to acquire a awareness of global citizenship.

                After the Easter break, the students will be assigned a novel study of The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. This is a notable book which has won the Newberry Award, and will connect their prior knowledge of Aboriginal Peoples as they explore the theme of survival in the wilderness.

                Once again I am enjoying my time in Ms. Kynigou's classroom; it is my home away from home. I am receiving so much from this experience of teaching aboard and hope to give back to the students and school as a whole. My future students will benefit greatly as I gain an international mindset towards the world in which we live."

The Best Birthday Ever!

Thank you all for making my birthday so special! I hardly ever get to celebrate at school, because usually my birthday is in the Easter holiday. This one was a day I shall always treasure! You are very special and dear children, each and every one of you! GROUP HUG!!!

Magnetism and Electricity Questions

Can anyone help to find answers to our questions posted on this wallwisher? Students, parents and friends are all invited to contribute.
Loads of fascinating questions keep coming up in class. If you have a new one, post it here. If you can find an answer to one, post it as a comment below!
To post a sticky, click on post a sticky, then double click on the green background in the new window, and your sticky will appear!

Our Favorite Lines from the Quest for Courage!

Share this movie with your family!
Ask your parents to leave you a comment on your performance in the play!
Many thanks to Ms Angelik for capturing  and making a collage of  these magical moments!

Rehearsal Time!

 

What kinds of things have 5th graders learned from participating in our play production?

Please leave a comment to get the discussion going!

Volcanoes Erupt in 5th grade!

Remember Visiting Polymechanon?

Polymechanon is at the Badminton Theater. The website is www.polymechanon.gr.

Vote for the best Time Zone Project!

THANK YOU to Sophie, Simon, Evina, Dino, Eugenia, Niki S., Aurel and Anna, who all submitted fabulous Time Zone Projects! You have all done excellent and thoughtful work! Please could each of you submit a comment in a paragraph under your own project describing how you collaborated with your penpal. Explain the steps in the process of making the PowerPoint and who did which part.

VOTE THOUGHTFULLY, AND VOTE NOW!
Calling all blog readers! It is your turn to vote to select the project you think most accurately and effectively represents the real time differences in activity between our class and our pen pals. Please add your vote to the poll, when you have made your selection.
This poll closes Jan 31st at 12 noon! The winning entry will be posted on the ACS website!

Simon's Time zone project re-posted!

Simon, we were all really impressed with the voice commentary and animation in your Powerpoint. I'm so sorry that I couldn't figure out how to post this properly. The screen shots don't do your work justice. I'm glad you had the chance to show us in class!

Sophie's new and improved Time Zone Project

Operation Time Zone: Dino re-posted!

Evina's Time Zone Project re-posted

THIS   IS   EVINA'S  &    HELEN'S   TIME  :  

TIME WE WAKE UP :7:00am - 2:00pm

TIME  WE  ARE  AT  SCHOOL:9:00am-2:00am

TIME  WE  COME  FROM  SCHOOL:3:30pm-8:30am

TIME  WE  START  LESSON:5:00pm-10:00am

TIME  MAYBE  WE  HAVE  FINISHED  THE  LESSON:7:00pm-12:00pm

TIME  WE  ATE  OUR  DINNER:8:00pm-1:00pm

TIME  WE GO  TO  SLEEP:9:00-2:00pm

  USA   TIME  IS  7  HOURS  BACK!!!!

the  blue  letters   are  yours  in  usa

and  the  red  letters  are mine  in  Greece

  

Aurel's Time Zone Project

Niki S's Time Zone Project