B&N in B&W: One Day...

Thank you for your support during the fair.  Today was "one day" that our students really shined.

A Message for the President From Aidan

Barnes and Noble Book Fair Tomorrow

Please support the school by attending the Barnes and Noble Book Fair.  Just mention ERGC Bookfair at checkout to ensure that the school gets the appropriate benefit of the proceeds.  Give the gift of reading this holiday season and benefit the school  at the same time.

I'll be a guest reader at 5:15 PM. From the schedule it looks like I will be opening for the Zumbatomic group.  I'll be sure to launder my leotard. I will also be introducing a new novel to the fourth graders.  A novel that just might become... The Next Big Thing in Fourth Grade.
I hope to see you all there.
Mr. Crame

Elizabeth Teaches Us How To Upload!

Hello 308! Elizabeth here! Most of us are having trouble uploading videos and picture from our flash drive! Here is how!
To upload:
1. Plug in your flash drive. It is most likely on your left side on a laptop, and on a computer, it is located on the front. REMEMBER: If you are not using a laptop, the slot to insert it is not on your screen. Look at the box by your screen. There should be a beep if you are using a windows computer like this - bum bum

2. Now that your flash drive is in, you should access Finder or your folders. There will be a place on the side with the name of your flash drive. Some of the names are:
Unknown
Unknown Disk
Lexar
Your name
Company Name

3. Once you have acsessed your flash drive (by double clicking), select the file you want to upload. Voila!

On Museum box:
Select what you want to upload. (i.e. Photo, File, Audio, Video) Follow instructions 1-2. Select "Browse" then do step three. Same with Glogster. You did it! No more troubles!

Science in Super Slo-Mo

We are all winners!

Taya and Eliana Teach About Their Scientific Recipes

Science Rocks!

Interpreting Charts

Today we studied the effects of the Spanish arrival on the Native Navajo population.

Present from Cecily!

New favorite student of the day! Cecily knitted me this scarf over Thanksgiving break...all by herself!  THANKS CECILY! 

David Recaps Thanksgiving...

Annabel Does Her Homework...

She is now officially my favorite student of the day.

Einstein at home...

Meet Einstein Mustachio Crame the Second or E=MC2 for short.

A Week to be Grateful...

Elena, Tony, Annabel and James are a grateful bunch...

iLike iMovie on iPads

Thanksgiving Jingle

A Week to be Grateful...

Audra thanks her dad.

A Week to be Grateful...

Annie's Merci!

A Week to be Grateful...

Ella with a kickin' thank you.

Topic 3 Math Test Tomorrow

Please review the Math Lessons for Topic 3.  You can read the reteaching section on pages 84-85.
You may also test yourself using the Topic Test on pages 86-88.
It would also help to review your multiplication facts through 12 to enhance your speed and accuracy.

Early American Civilizations

Today we researched Early American Civilizations and discussed the culture, traditions, lifestyles and innovations of the first settlers in America.  We then created a symbol to help us teach others about the most important things that we learned about those civilizations. 

BPOAT Due Date Moved

The BPOAT Project will be due on Tuesday, December 4th in order to allow time for the completion of the Science Fair.  Also, all "Glogocations" will be suspended until after the Science Fair.

We will continue to collect and evaluate information for the BPOAT Project here at school.

Have Fun,
Mr. Crame

A Week to be Grateful...

Fiona is grateful for her parents.

A Week to be Grateful...

Langston recalls fishing with his Dad.

A Week to be Grateful...

Clara thanks her best friend in Romanian!

A week to be Grateful...

Zack's Message

A Presidential Reminder...

Presidential Persuasions are Due Monday.

The Weekend Project

Clara Pigs Out

Newscaster Clara communicates information about wild and domestic pigs.

Tonight's Homework (11/15/12)

Room 308ers! Here is a reminder for tonight's homework!

The first draft for your letter to the president may be hand written on the paper that you were given or typed. 

Good Luck!

Museum Boxing

Today we started sorting our digital artifacts into separate drawers designed to prove the validity of our chosen BPOAT.

Dear Mr. President,

The Fourth Grade is using their powers of persuasion to convince the president to act on issues that directly effect the life of a ten year old.
We will be publishing these professional letters and sending them to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Hopefully, he will listen to us and Mr. Crame will get a hefty raise!

Aidan Shed's Some Light on Methods to Multiply Single Digits

James Defines His BPOAT Criteria

James E. 

BPOAT PROJECT

What makes the President best.…

He must have these traits (not necessarily in order):

1. He must learn how to communicate – this is how to reach out to common or regular people and not just the rich and powerful
2. Ethical – he must be honest, not corrupt
3. Skilled negotiator – he must learn to compromise 
4. Role model – good citizen, good partner/spouse, good parent
5. Intelligent – he must be a problem-solver
6. Conscious of History – as we learn lots from our past
7. Uphold the constitution
8. Makes United States of America first before any other country

Persuading the President

Today we learned about writing persuasive essay. To write a persuasive essay we have to use the 6 traits of writing. A convincing essay captures the reader's attention, doesn't have words like me, I and so on. It also uses research, statistics, and strong voice.We have to be careful what we say because the president won't listen to things that won't benefit the country. I am  doing an essay about the negative effects of homework on student lives.

Shaafi

Happy Decade Day Grace!!!

The B.P.O.A.T. Project Begins

The search for the Best President of All Time has begun with a Presidential App.  The App allows us to basically  research all of the different presidents that have served our country.  It tells about the president's major accomplishments and their impact on the United States.  We will be using this information for our B.O.A.T. project.

Audra

Lida Explains the Electoral College

Edison Mock Election Results

Barack Obama: 149
Mitt Romney: 21
Jill Stein: 7

Eliana Loved the Steam Tornado

Today we went on a FIELD TRIP!  The first field trip was awesome.  My favorite thing was this steam tornado.  Some people got to go inside it. The water steams and the air rises out of the air holes at the bottom.  There are controls the control the speed and how much steam there was.  There was also a fan on the top of the forty foot tornado to make the steam swirl faster.  This was a cool experience.  The next time I go back, I will remember to go back to that place.

Clara's Account of the Trip

My favorite

MSI 308

A Hair-raising Adventure

See What Langston Nose

The Edison Lightbulbs

Let's Do the Twist

Electrifying Experience

Field Trip Tomorrow

Tomorrow is our field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.  While we are there, the fourth grade will get a chance to see "50 States in 60 Minutes", a play about our country.
Check out the link: 50 States in 60 Minutes
This will reinforce our discussions about the American Political System and the Election.
Please remember to bring a bagged lunch.  The selected (unlucky) chaperones were notified via kid mail last week.  So, if you are one of our victims, please arrive at the school no later than 8:30 AM to ensure your spot on the luxurious yellow bus.
Thanks

Field Trip Reminder

Tuesday is the field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.  Here is a repost of the trip slip if you need it.

Delilah Talks About Super Storm Sandy and its Effects on the Election

Fourth Grade Technology Presentation to the LSC

Steve Jobs has found his successor.  In this video Fourth Graders discuss a few of the ways they use technology to enhance their learning.

Math Topic 3 Multiplying Whole Numbers