ELECTION 2012

 


In a few short weeks, Americans will go to the polls to vote for a new President of the United States.  Every four years, it is our constitutional right to chose a new leader for our country. Do you know when Election Day is? Do you know what a political party is?  How about an electoral college?  Use the Election 2012 Fact Hunt and you will discover important facts and information about the path to choosing America's next president.

The following Links will help you complete your Election 2012 Fact Hunt. You may have to visit several website to gather information to answer the questions on your worksheet. Good luck!

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/12/29/us/politics/20071229_OBAMA_TIMELINE.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/meet-barack-obama/44386

 http://pbskids.org/democracy/meet-the-candidates/

 

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/11/14/us/politics/20071114_ROMNEY_TIMELINE.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/meet-mitt-romney/44401

http://pbskids.org/democracy/meet-the-candidates/

Information about Election 2012:

http://pbskids.org/zoom/fromyou/elections/elections101.html#works

http://www.congressforkids.net

http://kids.librarypoint.org/presidential_election_how_it_works

http://kids.usa.gov/president/index.shtml

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/general.html

http://magazines.scholastic.com/election-2012

Information about the Primary Election

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/kids_primaries/nomination/index.asp?article=what

Information about the Presidential Debates

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/time-debate/50541

Information about Election Day

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/electionday.html

Information about the Electoral College

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/electoral.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/debate/52791

Halloween/Fall Activities

Unlike in the elementary schools, we do not have Fall parties at NSIS. This year at NSIS, students will not be dressing up in costumes, nor will Borland Manor parade to our school. The students are encouraged to dress in costumes for the 5th Grade Fun Night on Friday, October 26.

On Friday, October 26, the students will be participating in Fall Activities as a team in the afternoon. Students are permitted to bring in treats (they must be store bought with ingredients listed) and will not be consumed during school.  Non-edible items may be sent as well.  We have 53 students on our team, though it is not necessary to provide treats for both classes. Please contact Mrs. Blum or Mrs. Patragas with any questions.

App of the Week!

Super Duper Story Maker
This app allows you to create all the picture and photo stories you want  — plus, make your own photo albums, special occasion cards, comic books, etc. Also, students can practice  skills like reading, sequencing, vocabulary and sentence building, following directions, grammar, storytelling and retelling, and more. StoryMaker has two screens — Create Story and Tell Story. In Create Story you make your stories, and edit and change them. In Tell Story you read, tell, and talk about your stories. Let the creative juices flow!