Washington State Geography

Hey 4th graders! Nice job in class! I really, truly enjoyed seeing your Washington State Projects on the webcam today! WOW! Your awesomeness astounds me! Keep up the great work! I look forward to the completed projects later in the month. 

Here is this week's lesson... chock full of cool Washington places!

Complete your state map using the information in the video below.

Label, outline, and color the following physical features on your map before Friday:

Olympia

 Mt. Rainier

 Puget Sound

Cascade Mountains

 Columbia Plateau

Columbia River

Mt. St. Helens

 Olympic Mountains

Strait of Juan de Fuca

Pacific Ocean

 Oregon, Idaho, Canada

Your town!

This interactive map of Washington is AWESOME (and helpful).

Physical Map of Washington

Here's a look at a student sample...

[click on the image to enlarge]

May Day! May Day!

Happy May Monday!

Here is this month's calendar. Check your e-mail for a printable copy.

(click on the image for a closer view)

PLEASE NOTE:

• I will be "out of the office" helping with state testing on the days in blue. No CCs are scheduled for those days. Use that time to catch up, if needed.
• Our End of Year CC Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, May 16 & 23. No Math CCs are scheduled for those days. Check the calendar for your day/time.
• Washington Posters need to be in the mail by May 26. (4th grade)
• Henry Huggins final projects are due on May 30. (more info coming soon)
• The last day of school is June 16. All courses must be completed by that date.

Have a MARVELOUS MAY!