Blog #14: It Looks Roman, But Is It?

It Looks Roman, But Is It?

Bon Matin (Good Morning) Class,

The building above is called the Pantheon and can be found in the Latin Quarter of France.  It looks like another very famous Roman building by the same name.  Is this building Roman?  When was it built and by whom? Why was it built? Copy and paste

Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France     into Google Maps to see its location on a map.

Blog #13: Who Is This Famous French Woman?

Who Is This Famous French Woman?

Bonjour Class,

This morning I want you to figure out who this famous French woman was.  The link below will give you a Google Map of its location. Zoom in to see who it is.

Place des Pyramides

Once you know who it is, tell me why she is so important in French history (historical significance).
Remember 7 sentences minimum!!!

Blog #12: The Mona Lisa... Why IS she so famous?

The Mona Lisa... Why IS she so famous?

We talked in the classroom, during our study of the Renaissance, about the Mona Lisa, its painter (Leonardo da Vinci) and the new techniques used to create the painting.  Every year over 6 million people flock to the Louvre to get a look at the famous oil painting.  But why?  Research the Mona Lisa online and give me at least three reasons why she is known throughout the world.

Extra, extra... what do the French people call the Mona Lisa? (hint: it's not Mona Lisa)


The Mona Lisa Website

Who Was the Mona Lisa?

This was as close as I could get!!

Blog #11: The Most Famous Landmark in Paris

The Most Famous Landmark in Paris

Bonjour from Paris!

I hope you all had a wonderful three-day weekend and took some time to remember our veterans.

Paris is an AMAZING city filled with so much history and culture.  When you think of Paris most people think of it's most iconic symbol the Eiffel Tower.  Research the Eiffel Tower using the web and tell me about its history, building and something that I may not know about it.

Here are some links to help get you started...

Eiffel Tower:Official Website

Science Kids Website

The Telegraph

Blog #10: Superpower

Which superpower would you most like to have-- invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things you would do with your powers.

Blog #9: Making a Meal for my Family

If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you 
cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it.

Blog #8: One Hundred Dollars

Imagine you had a hundred dollars, but you couldn't keep it. You had to give it away to a person or charity. Who would you give it to? What would you want them to do with it?

Blog #7: Zoo or in the Wild?

Do you think that an animal in a zoo or in the wild has a better life?  Defend your choice.  Keep in mind that animals in the zoo are fed and not hunted.

Blog #6: My Teacher as a Child

Good Morning Class,

Today I would like you to tell me what you think your teacher was like as a child.  You may pick any teacher you have this year.  Describe their life at home, school and with friends.  Did they play sports? Did they get good grades?... How did they act in the classroom? Tell me what you imagine.

Blog #5: Uncomfortable Situation

In our book The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle the main character, Charlotte, is forced into an uncomfortable situation.  Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like an outsider or unfamiliar with your surroundings? Write about an unfamiliar experience in which you were uncomfortable. Include details that help explain your feelings.