Cold Spring and Nathaniel Morton Elementary Schools

Here is a discussion of the book, The Host, by Stephenie Meyer who is also author of the Twilight series.

Visit Stephenie Meyer’s website to learn more.

We have some new podcasts from Ms. Swetland’s class.

In social studies they have been doing research projects on explorers and have created a radio quiz show.

Find out more about explorers at Zoom Explorers.

Sound has been their topic in science and they invite you to listen.

Learn more about sound at Soundcheck.

Mrs. Diegoli’s class chose a variety of topics, mainly from Social Studies

• The Vikings
• Explorers
• The Real Revolution
• The Government of the United States
• The Johnstown Flood

Mrs. Chambers’ class adds some books that they have read

• Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
• There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis
• Midnight for Charlie Bone from Children of the Red King by Jenny Nimmo 
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
• The Wish Giver by Bill Brittain

Mrs. Anderson’s class talks about their favorite sports.

• Football
• Swimming

Ms. Swetland’s class has been doing research about our federal government.

• The Executive Branch, including the President, Vice President, Secretary of State and the Cabinet
• The Legislative Branch, including the Senate and the House of Representatives
• The Judicial Branch, including the Supreme Court and the Attorney General
• Law Enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Secret Service, and the Drug Enforcement Administration
• The Internal Revenue Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Institute of Health, and the Armed Forces
• Ben’s Guide to US Government for Kids

After reading Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George and Poppy by Avi, Mrs. Doherty’s class did a research project on the great horned owl. Listen to what they have learned.

• The Great Horned Owl
• Kid Wings

Mrs. Long’s class discusses books they have read.

• Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix 
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
• City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau
• The Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan
• The Capture, the first book of Guardians of Ga’hoole book series by Kathryn Lasky