I'm very happy to say, "It's finally time! Let's start blogging!" Today's assignment requires you two publish your first two blog posts.
Post #1: "Blogging Rules"
In your own words, give a summary of the blogging rules and commenting rules found on the top of this page. You should be able to write this post in one paragraph. Focus on the important rules.
Add at least two comments to other student blogs. Make sure you follow our commenting rules.
I know you all have some questions about what life will be like at middle school next year. Let's get our questions about 6th grade answered by current 6th grade students! Mrs. Colburn (middle school tech teacher) is going to help us out by having her 6th grade students comment on our blog posts and answer some of the questions we might have.
On May 16th, 5th graders from Hutchings "live blogged" with 5th graders from Latson. We followed our blogging and commenting rules, as Mr. Horne & Mrs. Cain (Latson's tech teacher) only approved comments that were appropriate and comments that stayed on topic. Thanks Latson for joining us today!
I can't wait for Monday morning! We are going to "live blog" along with students from Latson Elementary. As always, we will follow our blogging and commenting rules. Mr. Horne and Mrs. Cain (Latson Elementary Technology Teacher) will be reading and approving or deleting ALL comments before they appear online. Let's keep our comments appropriate and stay on topic!
-Teachers & Parents: (Handout) We are going to visit If It Were My Home today. An awesome website that compares all kinds of aspects of different countries to the United States. Use this handout to keep track of your facts. Now blog about it. Use your critical thinking skills, don't just blog about facts!
3_5.RI.2Research & Information Fluency 3_5.CT.3Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
You are what you eat, right? Do you know how many calories would make a healthy daily diet for you? Use Mayo Clinic's Nutrtion Guide and find your guidelines for a healthy diet. Next, use The Fast Food Calorie Counter, to find the nutrition information from your favorite restaurant. Now, blog about what you've learned about a "healthy diet".
-Teachers: (Handout)
Another one of my favorite space sites, the 50th Anniversary of NASA, is an award winner.Use the KWL chart as you explore the site. Then, make a new blog post titled "History of NASA". In your post describe:
What you already knew about NASA
What you want to know about NASA? (Somebody might answer your questions)
I'm very happy to say, "It's finally time! Let's start blogging!" Today's assignment requires you two publish your first two blog posts.
Post #1: "Blogging Rules"
In your own words, give a summary of the blogging rules and commenting rules found on the top of this page. You should be able to write this post in one paragraph. Focus on the important rules.
Post #2: "Hello World"
Introduce yourself to the blogosphere. Sure your friends and some of your classmates know all about you, but remember, your audience is now worldwide.
What do you want people to know about you? What are you looking forward to doing with your friends or family in the next month or two?
These blogs are going to be a learning experience for us. What do you expect to learn from blogging? What would you like to know more about?
