Mrs. Speer Reading Log 5.30.18

This week I've started reading... 

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed [Genre: Realistic Fiction]

Book Scavengers by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman and illustrator Sarah Watts [Genre: Adventure]

This month I finished... 

Pax by Jon Klassen [Genre: Animals, Adventure] I gave it 4 Stars

Once Upon a Crime {The Sisters Grimm series} by Michael Buckley [Genre: Science Fiction] I gave it 4 Stars

Sink or Swim: A Novel of WWII by Steve Watkins [Genre: Historical Fiction]  I gave it 5 Stars

With my boys I've been reading...

If You're Happy and You Know It (Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3 written by Sherri Duskey Rinker & illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Time for Bed by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jane Dyer

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kimberly & James Dean

Check out my rating system here.

Norway STEAM Lab Tour

Check out this virtual tour of our Norway STEAM Lab. See if you can find your favorite tools and tech!

https://roundme.com/tour/269415/view/821174

Norway Summer Reading Challenge

I'm issuing a reading challenge to soon-to-be Norway 5th and 6th grade
students! You choose the books, you set your goal, and have FUN reading!

I will be challenging myself to read as well, I hope you'll tell me about some
great books in August and ask what I read. You can also follow me on
Instagram (@mrsbspeer), on this doc or here on my blog.

Here are 2 books I just purchased for my summer reading.

Copies were sent home with all current 4th and 5th grade students. You may
print a new copy here. Please email Mrs. Speer if you need the password for
the Grant Wood AEA Online Resources.

PRIZES:

Turn in your sheet to Mrs. Speer in August:

• Any 5 squares - Choose a level 1 prize (i.e. color-changing pencil)
• Any 10 squares - Choose a level 2 prize (i.e. Sit with a different class at lunch)
• Any 15 squares - Ice Cream Sundae party in the library

If you want to share your summer reading adventures on social media, use the
hastag #norwayreads

6Ja National Parks Research Projects

National Parks Research Project

Priority Standards address in this project:

21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of
innovative technology products and problem solving.

*I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or
perform products.

*I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

21.6-8.TL.3 Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.

*I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources.

21.6-8.TL.5 Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related
to individuals, cultures, and societies.

*I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Kayden S Sequoia

Katie Honouliuli National Monument
Carson Glacier Bay
Megan Fort Donelson, KT
Easton Channel Islands

Emma V Great Smoky Mountains

Nora Acadia
Lance Haleakala
Mila Yosemite
Kale Devil’s Tower

Jessa Zion

Piper Chiricahua

Zoey World War II Valor in the Pacific

Bodee Olympic

Morgan Badlands

Belle Death Valley

Malique Everglades

Parker Rocky Mountain

Hunter Gateway Arch

Boone Johnstown Flood

Peyton Crater Lake

Vince Alcatraz

Arlo Mammoth Cave

Alex Hawaii Volcanoes

6F National Parks Research Projects

National Parks Research Project

Priority Standards address in this project:

21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of
innovative technology products and problem solving.

*I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or
perform products.

*I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

21.6-8.TL.3 Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.

*I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources.

21.6-8.TL.5 Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related
to individuals, cultures, and societies.

*I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Jacob Hawaii Volcanoes

Kennedy Appalachian Trail
Brennen Alcatraz
Avery Pu’uhonua O Honaunau

Easton Herbert Hoover

Mary American Memorial Park

Taylor Biscayne

Kaylinn Great Smoky Mountains

Hailee Blackstone River Valley

Quincy Grand Canyon

Alivia Death Valley

Marvin Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Aubrey Yellowstone

Gabe Hanging Lake

Daniel Big Bend

Jace Rocky Mountain

Onnah National Aviation Heritage Area

Hayden Niobrara

Graisee Tule Springs Fossil Bed

Elizabeth Channel Islands

Jackson Mt. Rushmore

Danika Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Brayden Allegheny Portage Railroad/Engine No. 6

Owen Badlands

Juan Death Valley

Cassie Indiana Dunes

6D National Parks Research Projects

National Parks Research Project

Priority Standards address in this project:

21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and

development of innovative technology products and problem solving.

*I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display,

publish, or perform products.

*I can create and share new ideas and products related to

curriculum content.

21.6-8.TL.3 Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate,

and use information.

*I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources.

21.6-8.TL.5 Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology

as related to individuals, cultures, and societies.

*I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Owen Zion

Karmyn Klondike Gold Rush

Wyatt African Americans Civil War Memorial

Addesyn Hot Springs

Nash Badlands

Madi Oregon Caves

Clayton Haleakala

MaKenna Grand Canyon

Caleb Ice Age Flood

Serenity Arches

Marcus Great Sand Dunes

Rebecca Herbert Hoover

Chris Alcatraz

Alexis Yellowstone

Kiara New Jersey Pinelands

Zander Rocky Mountain

Noble Cedar Creek & Belle Grove

Dennis San Juan

Ty Rocky Mountain

Ava Big Bend

Isaac Valley Forge

Braydie Gettysburg

6Ju National Parks Research Projects

National Parks Research Project

Priority Standards address in this project:

21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of
innovative technology products and problem solving.

*I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or
perform products.

*I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

21.6-8.TL.3 Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.

*I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources.

21.6-8.TL.5 Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related to
individuals, cultures, and societies.

*I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Riley Biscayne

Emma Dry Tortugas

Caleb Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Jaida Isle Royale

Jackson N Alcatraz

Aubrey Herbert Hoover

Ryan Lincoln Home

Ally Harriet Tubman

Gavin Roosevelt Campobello

Karlee Crater Lake

William Big Thicket

Lillie Cabrillo

Keylen Channel Islands

Austin Glacier

Kayden S Grand Canyon

Lexie Everglades

Caden W Theodore Roosevelt NP

Josh Canyonlands

Jonah Yellowstone

Breck Smoky Mountain

Cody Big Bend

Logan Joshua Tree

6M National Parks Research Projects

National Parks Research Project

Priority Standards address in this project:

21.6-8.TL.1 Demonstrate creative thinking in the design and development of
innovative technology products and problem solving.

*I can work individually and collaboratively to create and display, publish, or
perform products.

*I can create and share new ideas and products related to curriculum content.

21.6-8.TL.3 Plan strategies utilizing digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.

*I can locate and utilize information from a variety of sources.

21.6-8.TL.5 Understand the legal and ethical issues of technology as related
to individuals, cultures, and societies.

*I can use copyrighted materials responsibly.

Aiden Grand Canyon

Colby Effigy Mounds

Mackenzie Canyon de Chelly

Cody Yellowstone

Jakob Channel Islands

Emma T Death Valley

Wyatt K Mt. Rushmore

Hailee Dry Tortugas

Lori Denali

Hunter Big Horn Canyon

Luke Bryce Canyon

Jason Arcadia

Kolby Badlands

Gracie N Golden Gate Rec. Area

Ryan San Francisco Peaks

Poala Glacier Bay

Stephanie Big Thicket

Carly Herbert Hoover

Kevin Golden Gate Bridge Rec. Area

Taylor Amistad

Gracie F Saguaro

Eli Saratoga