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THE ME MUSEUM
Just as museums curate (gather) collections of an artist’s work, you too can create a collection that represents you!
Gather your favorite artifacts (things) that show us who you are. Then, display your collection in the empty glass case for all to visit.
What are some items that have really helped you during your time at home?
Maybe it's LEGOs or Pokemon cards or your favorite set of colored pencils. You decide why they are special to you, how they have helped you, or why they represent you best!
I can't wait to see your display cases!
ANCESTRY INTERVIEW, PART II
Ancestry Photo Scavenger Hunt!
An ancestor is a person related to you that lived a long time ago. You are connected to this person, even if you’ve never met them! This could be your mom’s mom’s mom’s mom or your dad’s dad’s dad’s dad (I know that might sound a little funny to say), but these family members play an important role in your family history.
Your task this week:
A scavenger hunt is a great way to find things in photos you may have not noticed. You'll also come to realize that your ancestors are very much like you in some ways, and in others, their lives were very different! For instance, do you think your great-great grandmother took any selfies?
With an adult, track down your family's photo albums. What do you think you’ll find? Brainstorm ideas here and make predictions. No right or wrong answers, just take a guess!
I might find…
The Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the following photo of an ancestor in any one of these settings:
Birthday party
Wedding
Baby photo
Senior portrait
A picture with a pet
Sporting event
Travel photo
Prom picture
In their house
Pictures of children with their grandparents
Someone unidentified
What about…
Opening a gift
Siblings
A 3-generation photo
4 generations or more together!
A family reunion
Graduation
A close family friend
A family photo along with a newspaper article
Does your mother or dad or caregiver have a baby book?
Was your grandparents' wedding announced in the newspaper?
Did your great-grandparents celebrate holidays the
same way you do today?
These are all things you can look for in your family photos!
Post as many photos as you like of your ancestors in the family album book. I've attached the template in your Seesaw accounts!
Have fun learning and discovering!
ANCESTRY INTERVIEW, PART I
An ancestor is a person related to you that lived a long time ago.
You are connected to this person, even if you’ve never met them! This could be your mom’s mom’s mom’s mom or your dad’s dad’s dad’s dad (I know that might sound a little funny to say), but these family members play an important role in your family history.
Your task this week:
Ask mom or dad or a caregiver the following questions about your family history, and then record your answers directly onto the slide in Seesaw (the interview questions are also in your Seesaw accounts). You can even Zoom with grandparents, aunts or uncles that live far away, or FaceTime a relative to find out the answers!
We will go on a scavenger hunt for photo(s) next week!
Be sure to ask and include the following information and questions:
-The name of the person you are interviewing and how they are related to you.
-Where did our ancestors live?
-When did our ancestors move to The United States?
-Why did our family move to The United States?
Lastly, color in the country or countries of origin on the map to the left that shows where your family came from!
SAY HELLO TO FLAT MS. CITRIN & FLAT Ms. Townhouse THIS WEEK!
Print us out, cut us out, and then BRING US ALONG on your walk, to your other assignments, to a special spot in your house, or even to the grocery store! Snap a photo of at least ONE adventure with your Flat Librarians, then upload it for all to see! There's also a photo album if you want to take more photos with us!
Then, see where this project came from by checking out a collection of Flat Stanley eBooks here. Learn how Stanley survived being squished flat, and all the adventures the Lambchop family have had since then!
You can access the worksheets on the left or in your Seesaw accounts!
Our joke of the week is from Raz J., and it reads:
Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she'll let it go, let it, let it go!
Submit your winning jokes to the Library here!
Inside of the passport
"Travel the World From Home," Part II
Many of us have yet to explore the "Travel the World From Home" section on this site, so now's your chance! Visit one "new to you" place by taking a virtual field trip there! Maybe you want to explore all the famous painting at The Louvre or check out the live porcupine cam at The Houston Zoo! Either way, you choose your next adventure!
Using the destination you selected, document your adventures on the inside of the passport worksheet to the left of the screen. You can post your answers to this assignment right in Seesaw! Have fun exploring and tell us where you went!
Actual cover of a passport. Some of us might have one already!
This week, we are celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut together! As you know, this is a very special day marking the anniversary of the state of Israel. Not only are we going to wear blue and white in honor of Israel's independence, but we are going to go on a scavenger hunt of facts about Israel!
To begin the hunt for facts, click on the PebbleGo Database here.
You will need to click on the green sign-in button and enter:
Username: bernard
Password: learn
Once you have logged in, you will need to select the social studies module. Next, click on "countries" in the first row. The countries will be in alphabetical order, so scroll down a bit to select Israel.
PebbleGo can also read to you! To listen to facts about Israel, simply select the volume logo (like the one you see here) to the left of the text!
Using the tabs, can you answer the following questions about Israel?
Tab 1: Where is Israel What is the capital of Israel?
Tab 2: Landforms and Climate
What is the weather like in Israel?
Tab 3: Population and Language
How many people live in Israel?
Tab 4: History
When did Israel become a country?
Tab 5: Fun Facts
Do plants and animals live in the Dead Sea? Why or why not?
You can type your answers directly onto the worksheet or speak them on Seesaw!
*new* Dogs and poetry do mix! Check out my dog's reaction to this very charming poem by Shel Silverstein for Poem in Your Pocket Day!
*new* Listen to Ms. Citrin recite two very funny poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day! We both can't wait to get back to planting in our gardens soon!
*new* Welcome back, First and Second Graders! Please enjoy a very special readaloud from Mrs. Citrin in celebration of Yom HaAtzma'ut!
*new* Please enjoy a second very special readaloud from Mrs. Citrin in celebration of Yom HaAtzma'ut!
*new* Time Capsule Project:
Make your own COVID-19 artifact. Print out MY 2020 COVID-19 TIME CAPSULE. It is 11 pages, and can be accessed here. This document was created by Canadian Natalie Long of Long Creations.
We are all living through BIG HISTORY right now. YOUR activities, YOUR thoughts, and YOUR feelings are very important to remember. While you may think that you will never forget this time, memories fade as time passes. And be assured that this challenging time will pass. I would like you to complete this document over the next few weeks. It is intended for you and your family only. It will become an important personal artifact that reflects details of your personal COVID-19 experience. Parents--please save your child’s completed 2020 COVID-19 TIME CAPSULE in a safe place. In years to come, this work will be a window to your child and this extraordinary time.
Enjoy two quarantine-related stories over the Passover break! Learn how themes of togetherness (Moe and Mo) and technology crashes (Blip) are relevant to today. Chag sameach!
Want to explore the Wizarding world of Harry Potter? Click here to enter Hogwarts from Home!
Listen to Mrs. Citrin read the story Pippa's Passover Plate as we prepare for Pesach!
On the left is an example of my own artifact label. This is a vintage dress I found many years ago, which is a perfect tie-in to 100 Dresses.
Assignment: Make an Artifact Label
When you go to a museum, have you ever noticed the little signs next to objects explaining what they are?
These are called ARTIFACT LABELS, and museum curators (people who put exhibits together) write them. An artifact label tells us important facts, including what the object is, when it is from, where it is from, and what it is made of.
TO DO:
Choose a family artifact. It can be a religious object, a souvenir from a trip, a photo, or anything. Conduct an interview with a relative or yourself to learn about it.
Here are some questions to ask:
What is the object?
Where is the object from?
When was it made?
What is it made of?
Why is it important to you or your family? Tell the story of your artifact.
Complete the Artifact Label Worksheet (link in step 4)
Take a picture of your completed Artifact Label Worksheet. Use the worksheet linked here
You can upload a picture of your completed worksheet to the SPECIALS folder in Seesaw. I will share them with everyone after our Passover break.
Have fun digging around your house and asking questions!
Enjoy a Disney playlist here or here!
New! Take a listen to Part I & Part II of the final chapters of 100 Dresses!
What does Passover have to do with parrots? Watch and listen to Ms. Citrin to find out!
Listen to Mrs. Citrin's very funny Passover readaloud featuring the book The Best Four Questions by Rachelle Burk!
Please join me for virtual story time!
Please join me for virtual story time!
This week's book is 100 Dresses by Eleanor Estes.
Please watch and listen to Ms. Townhouse's readaloud above!
If you'd like, you can contribute your thoughts to this week's readaloud under the "Readaloud Discussion" tab on this site.
Simply scan the QR code, or copy and paste the link to record a short video of yourself using the "+" sign to start a new video.
(Recordings are meant to be about a 1-minute and a 1/2, so it's okay if you run out of time!)
Think about the following discussion questions:
1) Based on the picture above (this is the book's cover), what do you/did you think the book was going to be about?
2) Are there any new words you learned today? If so, what are they?
3) How do you think Wanda is feeling about her new school and town? Do you think she misses her friends or wants to move back?
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