Sunday, March 6, 2011
VIkings, sequence, and timelines...
Dear enthusiastic explorers,
Let's read today with a question in mind. Reading with a question in mind is a great strategy to give us purpose for reading. Oh yeah, the question! Who were the first Europeans known to have landed in the Americas? Now I bet you are all saying to yourselves, "Pssh, come on Mr. C that one is easy. In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. I have known that since I was in kindie." WRONG!! Try again.
Once there were these dudes and dudettes called the vikings who were incredible craftsmen, sailors, warriors, farmers, engineers, and builders. Their knowledge of the sea, boats, combat, business, and economics gave this culture an edge for almost 3 centuries (that's three hundred years). Also, they landed in the Americas 500 years before Columbus did. BOOYAH!!
Before you all dive into the reading today there are a few articles and a Brainpop that will blow your SCHEMA through the roof. You will have so much background knowledge before you read that it will be a piece of cake. However, if you goof off and do not pay close attention, I can almost guarantee you will be lost. Pay attention, build your schema, and have fun reading. We will pick up on Wednesday with our Book Clubs. No worries.
HERE IS THE BRAINPOP ON VIKINGS! Watch this before you read and enjoy!
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/
L'Anse aux Meadows information: this was the site of viking village in Canada.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/qanda_popup.weml?qanda_id=13426&category_safe_name=socialstudies
If you want to know more about Norse Gods, Language, or cool viking ships.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/fyi/
Love, peace, and taco grease,
C
P.S.
Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively." - R.D. Clyde
Let's read today with a question in mind. Reading with a question in mind is a great strategy to give us purpose for reading. Oh yeah, the question! Who were the first Europeans known to have landed in the Americas? Now I bet you are all saying to yourselves, "Pssh, come on Mr. C that one is easy. In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. I have known that since I was in kindie." WRONG!! Try again.
Once there were these dudes and dudettes called the vikings who were incredible craftsmen, sailors, warriors, farmers, engineers, and builders. Their knowledge of the sea, boats, combat, business, and economics gave this culture an edge for almost 3 centuries (that's three hundred years). Also, they landed in the Americas 500 years before Columbus did. BOOYAH!!
Before you all dive into the reading today there are a few articles and a Brainpop that will blow your SCHEMA through the roof. You will have so much background knowledge before you read that it will be a piece of cake. However, if you goof off and do not pay close attention, I can almost guarantee you will be lost. Pay attention, build your schema, and have fun reading. We will pick up on Wednesday with our Book Clubs. No worries.
HERE IS THE BRAINPOP ON VIKINGS! Watch this before you read and enjoy!
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/
L'Anse aux Meadows information: this was the site of viking village in Canada.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/qanda_popup.weml?qanda_id=13426&category_safe_name=socialstudies
If you want to know more about Norse Gods, Language, or cool viking ships.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/vikings/fyi/
Love, peace, and taco grease,
C
P.S.
Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively." - R.D. Clyde
Take your time. Do your best and forget the rest.
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