Try out a few virtual field trips this summer.
Monday, June 29, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Don't Forget about The Summer Reading Challenge of 2020!
It's not too late!
Join now!
Read the instructions and leave comments when you finish books. Check your status here.
Happy reading!!!
Join now!
Read the instructions and leave comments when you finish books. Check your status here.
Happy reading!!!
Friday, June 26, 2020
California Academy of Sciences
Check out the California Academy of Sciences resources for learning this summer.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Khan Academy -- You Can Learn Anything for Free
Check out Khan Academy this summer.
Review old concepts or learn new ones to preview next year.
Explore multiple subjects
Monday, June 22, 2020
Friday, June 19, 2020
Science Activities from the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium has a great selection of science activities for summertime learning and fun.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
San Jose Public Library
The San Jose Public Library has several options available to support reading and learning this summer.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Summer Activities: STEAM from The Tech
San Jose's Tech Museum has a whole host of STEAM activities that they make available to students. Try out a few this summer.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Summer Reading Challenge 2020
TEACHERP WANTS YOU to join the
Summer Reading Challenge of 2020.
The challenge: You should read at least 5 good chapter books this summer. Make sure you pick books that are the right challenge level for you. If you can read more, the YOU ROCK! Leave a comment on this page and I will add you to the official Summer Reading Challenge list.
But what do I do?
It's simple.
Each time you finish a book, leave the title and author's name in the comments section of Teacherp (this blog). That's it. Keep reading and I'll update your score as we go along. Keep sending me updates throughout the summer.
Challenge levels:
1. Participant -- 5 chapter books
2. Superior -- 10 chapter books
3. Elite -- 15 chapter books
Anyone from the school can join. Tell your friends and siblings to join too.
Happy reading!!!
Easy Summer Extension Activities
If you are looking for something to do this summer, try out these easy summer extension activities.
OGSD already has quite a few options available to you through CLEVER:
- Reflex Math
- Iready Reading, Math or Learning Games
- Typing.com
- Khan Academy
- Code.org
- Studies Weekly
- News ELA
- Google Slides, Drawing, Docs and Jamboard.
OGSD also has Flexible Learning Options available, which can be used for summer extensions.
Students also have access to this blog, which I will post extension activities on from time to time over the summer. They can also look back through years of educational videos and resources.
I will leave Kidblog open for student posts this summer. I will endeavor to check and approve posts weekly. You can share what you are doing, reading, learning, etc.
Finally, last but not least, you should participate in this year's Summer Reading Challenge for students at our school.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Metric Conversion Rap - by The Metric Crew
You can also listen to these two metric system songs by NumberRock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djTNUp4XIRo&feature=emb_rel_pause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vca9PnlyI
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is releasing her new book online to help children in quarantine. It is free!!! She is release a few chapters each week. I'd like to encourage everyone to give it a try. The book is titled The Ickabog. She also has a really cool contest going for illustrations. If you like the book, try entering the contest. (Get your parents permission first.)
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