Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Are you Irish?  Of course you are. 

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.

Want to learn more about St. Patrick's Day and have some fun along the way? 

Click on the book and read all about this fun holiday.

Maybe you would like to learn how to write a limerick.

Use the limerick maker below.

Write down your limerick and we can share it with others on our blog.

Please give the copy to Ms. Bolotin.

Do you like puzzles?

Click on the puzzles below to get started.

Watch a short video from the History Channel to learn more about St. Patrick's Day

Have some fun learning St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary.

Click on the yellow page below.

Urban Gateways....Percussion Instruments

     Yesterday the students and staff at Near North were treated to a wonderful Urban Gateways assembly featuring percussion instruments. We found out that percussion instruments are any object which makes a sound when hit with something else such as a stick or our hand. 

     The music was great and several students had the opportunity to participate with the band. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot.

To play click on an instrument.

Bongos

Drum Kit

Xylophone

the American Bald Eagle...Paper-Slide Video by Room 110

The American Bald Eagle...Featuring Room 110 from klbolotin on Vimeo.

This wonderful American bald eagle video stars the voices of Royal, Ruben, Emilio, Joseph, Ms. Bolotin for Jesse and their artwork.
They are sharing what they have learned about eagles. Great job guys!!!


All of the eagle photos are screenshots of actual live eagles we watch on "Eagle Cams". The screenshots were all taken by Near North Students.


You can watch the eagle cams and cams of other animals too. They are all live and fun to watch.  Live Animal Cams

Flag Identification Contest for Near North Students

Dear Near North Students,
     As you may know many people from all over the world have come to our blog, "The Wonderful World of Near North". It's cool to see where people come from to see what we do at our school. Below are the rules for the first "Flag Identification Contest".

Near North Flag Identification Contest Rules

1. Find the visitors map on the right side of this blog.
2. Identify the countries of 8 flags on the map.
3. Write them down in a neat list. Tell how you found the answers.
4.  Make sure that your room number is on it as well as all student names. 
5. Give the list to Ms. Bolotin.
6. Only registered Near North students may enter.

Prizes

        1st place: $25 to your teacher for a class pizza party!

        2nd Place: Extra Art period!

           3rd place: 50 points to the back of your card for every

                                   member of the class!

Contest ends Friday, March 18, 2011 at 1:00 pm. 

Winners will be announced Monday, March 21, 2011.

Good Luck to All!

The American Bald Eagle...Our First Paper-Slide Video

     We have learned so much about eagles in the last month and will learn much more when the three eggs of the Decorah eagles hatch. It has been very exciting to work on projects showcasing what we have learned. 


     Below is a our first paper-slide video. It was fun to make and learn how to create. The students did a fantastic job.  Watch our video and learn more about the American Bald Eagle.                                                                                                                                                                                        

The American Bald Eagle by Near North Students from Karen Bolotin on Vimeo.

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Check out this wonderful video from aspiring film maker Martell. His first film "Free to Fly" features a Decorah, Iowa eagle's nest. Can you spot any eggs? This video was shot while watching the eagles live via the Eagle Cam.

Untitled from Ms. Bolotin on Vimeo.

All photos of eagles you will see throughout our blog were screenshots captured by Near North students from live eagle cams. How cool is that!

Did you know that March is Women's History Month?

Click on the image above and read or listen to learn more about these famous women in history. 

Choose one of the activities below to spread 

the word about what you have learned.

1. Write a poem.
2. Design a poster.
3. Write a story.
4. Design a postage stamp.
5. Write a short play or skit.
6. Write a speech.
7. Create a rap.
8. Decorate your classroom door.
9. Design a postcard.
10. Create a timeline.

Present your project to your class.
If you would also like to share it online please give it to Ms. Bolotin.
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Move+Mixer...Get Up and Dance!

Use the Move+Mixer to create your own dance. Once you have created your dance you and your classmates can dance along! Choose all your favorite moves, add some music, set the speed and volume and you're ready to hit the classroom dance floor. Have Fun with this one!