INTERNET PROJECTS
FALL LEAF EXCHANGE
Our class took part in a fall leaf exchange with other kindergarten classes and friends across the Unites States. Our leaf exchange intergrated science, geography, literacy, and computers in a fun way. We displayed our leaves and letters on the U.S.A map.
Below are photos from the project:
Mrs. Pohlmeyer's Kindergarten Class
Bay City, Texas
Here are the oak and plum leaves we sent Mrs.
Pohlmeyer's Kindergarteners in Bay City, Texas.
We also sent Mrs. Pohlmeyer's class a state map
with photos of famous NJ landmarks.
Mrs. Pohlmeyer's class sent us many beautiful leaves, including one from a pecan tree, the Texas
state tree.
Mrs. Pohlmeyer's class sent us Texas maps
containing interesting facts about the state
of Texas.
Our favorite part of the package from Mrs.
Pohlmeyer's class was a leaf puzzle we had
to unscramble to form a sentence. Can you
guess what the leaves say?
Hmmm....
After putting our heads together, we solved the puzzle! Here's the answer.This is how we get beautiful fall leaves on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Because most
Ms. Tannehill's Kindergarten
La Grande, Oregon
Here are the letter, map, and leaves we sent Ms. Tannehill's class. We also sent a class photo.
Here is the letter and postcards Ms. Tannehill's kindergarteners sent us.
Her class sent a "trick" along with their beautiful fall leaves. Can you spot it? Hmmm...
It's a feather on the top left side!
They also sent us chestnuts and acorns.
Miss Bonney's Kindergarten
Cayuga, New York
Miss Bonney's Kindergarteners mailed us leaves
they collected on their school playground along
with their giant letter.
Mr. Gregg
Winchester, California
Mr. Greg sent us unusual leaves from California, including sycamore, pepper, olive, and our favorite, eucalyptus, which we loved smelling!
Bobby Revells
Wilmington, Vermont
Our friend, Bobby, sent us leaves and postcards from Vermont. Bobby wrote us about how Vermont is known for its maple syrup, dairy farms, and ski resorts. He also sent a photo of sap being collected from maple trees to make maple syrup.
Bettie Jo Revells
Jakin, Georgia
Miss Bettie's letter contained a live oak leaf, which comes from the state tree of Georgia. Miss Bettie wrote that the live oak tree is an evergreen.
She also told us how Georgia is known for its peanuts and cotton and even sent us a cottonball from a cotton field!
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We counted how many Oreo cookies we could stack before they tumbled! Our class average was 10 cookies. We compared our results with other classroom’s results around the world. The average for all the classes was 18 cookies. It can be found at www.technospud.com.
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Over 4,100 students, including our class, grouped, counted, and graphed Lucky Charms cereal marshmallow shapes. The results of the project can be found on
http://www.technospudprojects.com/Projects/lc06/LCResults06.htm.
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Our class, along with hundreds of other classes across the United States, participated in the Dear Soldier Project and wrote cards to U.S. Iraq and Kuwait
Flag clip art provided by Founding Fathers. info.
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Great States of America
We particpated in an internet project hosted by Kelly Lynch involving classrooms across the U.S.A.
is a fun way to learn about the United States as well as other classrooms across our country.
Here is our information about our state of
:
N.J was the 3rd state to become part of the U.S.A on
December 18, 1787. The state name originated from James, Duke of York, who was given NJ by his brother, King Charles II of England.
State Capital: Trenton
Major Industries: farming,chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrolem based products,insurance,tourism
State flag:
The NJ state flag displays the state’s official colors, Jersey blue on a buff background. George Washington picked these colors in 1779, while he was headquartered in NJ during the Revolutionary War. These were the military colors used by NJ troops.
The state seal in the center of the flag displays a horse’s head. A helmet is below it to symbolize that NJ governs itself. Below that is a shield with 3 plows on it to symbolize how NJ is the “Garden State Liberty
State Tree: Red Oak
State Flower: purple violet
State fruit: blueberry
State Animal: horse
State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
State Insect: honeybee
State Shell: knobbed whelk
State Dance: square dance
State flag clip art provided by
"Free Gifs & Animations"
http://www.fg-a.com
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2005-2006 Pen Pal Exchange 
We were penpals with Miss Grace's Kindergarten in the Wayside School in Ocean Township, NJ. Some of the things we have sent Miss Grace's class were songs we recorded ourselves singing, letters, photos, and Kidpix pictures we designed on our computer like the ones below:
