- 1. About MeHello parents and students. I am reallyexcited to
get to know all of the parentsand students this year. My name is
Mark Boatman, and Im25 years old I was born in Boise, and now live
inMeridian I graduated from the University ofIdaho with a B.S. in
Anthropology in2008 I was an Archaeologist for 3 years I have been
married to my lovely wifeMorgan for over 2 years We have an
energetic Border-Colliemix name FinnleyHome page
2. Come To Class Participate in Class Have FUN!!!! Home page 3.
Follow the 3 Rs Be RESPONSIBLE Carefully listen and follow all
directions Use respectful language Work quietly Raise your hand to
speak Keep hands/feet/objects to self Be RESPECTFUL Complete all
assignments on time Keep your desk/classroom neat and clean Be
READY Have necessary supplies and school work ready Follow
classroom procedures Be on timeHome page 4. You will receive a
letter grade in all subjectsbased on the following: Classroom
Behavior 25% of grade Participation 25% of grade Homework 25% of
grade Tests and Projects 25% of grade Im sure everyone will do
greatHome page 5. Reading & Language Arts This week we examine
a list of vocabulary words. Students will get a new list of words
every week, and be quizzed on them at the end of the week. Students
will also have access to the classroom library. We have begun to
read Fantastic Mr. Fox, and soon I will have a homework assignment,
in which the kids draw a map of how they would go from their house
to where they would go if they had to create tunnels to their
favorite or necessary places in their neighborhood. We will also
watch a short clip of the Fantastic Mr. Fox movie utilizing our
classroom television. With this technological capability, students
will be able to compare/contrast a specific scene from the movie
with the book.Social Studies This week in social studies we will
begin to discuss the history of the great state of Idaho.Students
will participate in a fun classroom project of creating Idahos
state flag. We willalso go over the general history of Idaho,
including state facts and important historicalevents in Idahos
past. Students will also use the computer lab, to access relevant
websitesand articles in writing a report on the Constitution.Home
page 6. Math This week we will be learning about decimals and
fractions, using fractionblocks and plotting decimals on a giant
line plot. We will also be using fakecash and change to represent
how much of a certain amount of change(fraction) compares to a
dollar (whole).Science This week we will be learning about various
reptiles. I have a few lizards(kept in a tank) in the classroom,
which is a fun way for students to observereptiles directly.
Students will break into groups, do research on a specificreptile,
create a poster representing the reptile, and present
thatinformation to the classHome page 7. Things To Look Forward To:
This year we will be going on a few field trips: Boise Birds of
Prey Center: For one of our science units on Biology wewill learn
about Birds of Prey in Idaho and the world. The website linkis
http://www.peregrinefund.org/ Link to fun activity we will do in
class: California Condor Mask The Capital Building: We will take a
tour of the capital and meet thegovernor and members of the state
legislature Parents: We always need adult volunteers, so if youd
like to attend,please click here.Home page 8. Technology 9.
Technology has a variety of uses for teaching and learning in my
classroom We will use technology to enhance learning in a range of
subjects, including languagearts, science, social studies, math,
and art. Students will have Computer Lab Class every Monday for 1
hour Each have access to a computer Learn the basics of various
programs Fun computer games that teach across the subjects Access
to appropriate websites for research projects Throughout the year
students will use a word-processing program the same way
aprofessional writer does: to prewrite, draft, revise, and publish
work. In my class students will have access to a computer, and I
like to teach using a largescreen display linked to my computer for
various lessons Parents can click on the image below to view the
website for Education TechnologyStandards I encourage students
(with parental supervision)to visit the link to play the fun typing
game:http://www.auntlee.com/crazytyping.html 10. I want my class to
be a welcomingenvironment, so Parents if you wouldlike to
volunteer, feel free to contactme. Student Newsletters: Bi-weekly
newsletterswill be sent home with the students, andwill have
information about what we arelearning and upcoming events Call Me:
(509) 528-6287 Email Me: [email protected] 11. Fun Activity
Following Field TripInstructions for Awesome CaliforniaCondor Mask
fig. 11. Print pages 2-3 of this document on construction paper. We
recommend 65 lb paper.2. Use page 3 to cut out the strips for the
mask body.3. Tape 2 of the strips together to make a ring that fits
on top of your head.4. Tape the 3rd strip at an angle to opposite
sides of the ring. (fig. 1)5. Use page 2 to cut out the shape of
the head of a fig. 2 California Condor.6. Tape the condor head
piece to the angled strip.7. Wear the mask! (fig. 2)8. You have 3
left over strips. Print another condor head piece and make a 2nd
mask.9. Visit our web site to find directions to make condor wings
with a 9ft wing span!Designed by Jude Streicher, volunteer
