Go Animate Videos

So, here is the newest addition to the websites and resources I have found for our class. These videos were made from a website called, GoAnimate.com. The website was very user friendly and best of all...FREE to join. All you need is an email address, and you can get access to a free account. The free account only allows certain features, but overall, I enjoyed the time making these videos and it took very little time to do. I have not done a ton of research as to what else is on the site, so use at your own discretion.

In History, we are currently studying the routes European explorers took to get to the New World. Here are two videos that will help students with reviewing the important information for John Cabot and Juan Ponce De Leon. Hope you enjoy! I would love to hear some feedback on the effectiveness of the videos.


GoAnimate.com: Ponce De Leon by ncatania



GoAnimate.com: John Cabot by ncatania

Mystery Book Report Project

Due Date: October 29th, 2010
Directions:
- Select a mystery novel to read and have your teacher approve the book.
- After reading your mystery book, design a "haunted house" on a sheet of poster board. Use the back of the sheet that was sent home ONLY as a guide.
- Slit doors and windows to reveal interesting facts about your book.
- Glue paper to the back of each opening and record requested information (see below).
- You may use markers, crayons, or paint to add color. Decorate your house with bats, skeletons, jack-o-lanters, ghosts, etc. in order to make it as spooky as possible.

Information to include:
            Triangle at top of house- Title and author
            Room 1- Main Characters
            Room 2- Setting
            Room 3- Mystery to be solved (conflict)
            Room 4- Clues used to solve mystery
            Room 5- Conclusion (how was the mystery solved?)
            Room 6- Evaluation (your opinion of the book)