Road to The Revolution - Causes of the Revolutionary War

Click on the link below.   Once you get to the webpage, there are several other links siting some of the potential causes of the Revolutionary War.  Choose, 3 of the links to read.  Then leave some big picture questions you have in the comments below after reading the research.  These may be potential questions for your future research paper.

Causes of the Revolutionary War

The State of The Union Address

Last night President Obama gave his State of the Union Address.  This speech allows the president to discuss how the country is doing in a televised event.  Read the article below.  Discuss some of the main topics in his speech What are his goals?  Where have we made progress already?  Proofread your answer before submitting it.  Make sure your answer is thorough and addresses all the points you found to be important in the article.

State of the Union Article

Honoring Martin Luther King

On Friday, January 16th we will be meeting in our care families at the end of the day.  The fourth, fifth and sixth graders have been chosen to each represent a piece of Martin Luther King's life and message to their family group.  Follow the link below with your care family members and create a small speech/presentation to give to your care family next Friday.  Make sure it is appropriate for all children K-6.  Be sensitive to children as young as 5.   Please let the teacher know if you have any questions.

Martin Luther King Bio

Quaker Colonial Village

We have discussed some of the background information for the Quaker colony in Pennsylvania.  Now that the class has voted, and our colonial village will be about the Quakers, read the article in the following link.  Come up with questions you now have about this group of people, the colony and their life back in England.  Please pose at least 2 questions in your blog post.

Info about the Quakers

Inspire the Colonists!

After hearing about the state of England during the 17th century, as well as the hopes and dreams of the early colonists, write a poem inspiring them to take the journey to the new land.  Why will they go, what will they achieve, and what wonderful things can they expect? You can gather inspiration from either of the links below.  Each link is a reflection about being who you really are!

Cool Kids Video

The Beginning of the New England Colonies

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Years before the Jamestown settlement of 1607, there was an earlier settlement in 1588.  However, many mysteries surround what happened to this particular colony.  No one is quite sure.  This colony is still known as "The Lost Colony of Roanoke". Click the link below to read the article, then write a blog post defending what theory you believe.  Make sure to support your choice with reasons why you feel that is the more probable theory.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Veteran's Day

Read the article below about Veteran's Day.  In the comments section, mention one thing new that you learned and why you think it is important to honor those who have fought for this country.

Veteran's Day Article