Dare You to Move

GDP

Start with slide 6!

Gross Domestic Product

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Comparing Countries

Click here for the World Fact Book!

VVW (Viral Video of the Week)

This is just too funny! Thanks for the video Macey!

Thinkbinder

Hi kids! There's a new web tool I'd like to share with you, one that we'll be using in here quite often. It's called Thinkbinder. Thinkbinder is an online study group, where you or I can post questions or comments and get feedback from the rest of the class or group. There is also a whiteboard feature, where we can draw or write on a group whiteboard, as well as a live chat feature. To join our group go the Thinkbinder and enter the group code: CT5F Go ahead and respond to the first question I have posted by hitting reply and leaving your comment. Also, click on 'whiteboard' and add your name, either with text or drawing. I will be putting questions on Thinkbinder at least once a week. I'll let you know in class or on our blog. Feel free to post your own social studies related questions or comments as well. A shortcut to Thinkbinder can be found on the left hand side of our blog page. Remember that we will be using Thinkbinder for educational purposes only. Hope you enjoy!

The New American Dream

http://www.good.is/infographics

This Day in History 1/28

Twenty-six years ago the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after lift-off, resulting the death of all 7 of it's crew members. One of the astronauts on board was Christa McAuliffe, the first member of the "Teacher in Space Project." Because the first teacher was going into space, many people were watching the launch on television, including most classrooms across the country. Most people would agree that this was one of the biggest tragedies in the history of NASA. Another disaster like this occurred on February 1, 2003 when the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded upon re-entry into the earth's atmosphere, resulting in the deaths of all seven of it's crew members.

Click here to read the NY Times article from January 28, 1986.

The Glogster below was created last year by one of my fourth grade students.

Click here for Challenger Glogster!