Mrs. Acklin's Book Blog

Well, this year has moved very quickly.  What did you enjoy about the third grade gifted class?  We have learned so much this year, so I want to hear from you.  Explain to me at least three things you enjoyed in GATE class and tell me why.  For example, I enjoyed the group brain teasers because we were able to work as a team and it also helped us to become better problem solvers.  Or, I enjoyed the creative letters because it gave me the opportunity to show how creative I could be.  My favorite letter was R because I was able to create a flower with it.  It’s your turn now.  Give me three things you enjoyed and tell me why.

The Mystery State game is designed to keep students guessing from September to May! While they are guessing, students are learning about history, exercising their geography skills, and developing their research abilities. 

1.  The second-oldest city in the nation is located in this state. 

2.  This state is named after a British king. 

3.  Five other states share a border with this state.

4.  The Girl Scouts were founded in this state in 1912.

5. Former President Jimmy Carter is a native of this state.

The principal of your school calls you into his office to talk to you about your poor behavior.  He tells you that he will be calling your parents this time, because it is your second time in his office for the same problem.  When you arrive home, you discover that he hasn’t made the call to your parents yet.  Write a paragraph telling how you will handle this situation.

The Mystery State game is designed to keep students guessing from September to May! While they are guessing, students are learning about history, exercising their geography skills, and developing their research abilities. 

1.  This state has 663 miles of beaches.

2.  With a population of about 16 million people, this state has the fourth-largest population in the United States.

3.  Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon came to this state looking for a “fountain of youth.”

4.  The space shuttles launch from this state. 

You and your best friend are shopping.  As you turn around, you see your friend take something without paying for it.  you tell your friend that you saw what she did, but your friend says it’s all right because she didn’t get caught.  You know it is not right.  Write a paragraph describing what you will do.

Your friend has a new computer game that you really like to play.  You ask your friend if you can borrow it just overnight.  After playing with the game, you leave it on the couch, and your little brother breaks it.  Write a paragraph explaining what you will tell your friend and how you will handle this situtation.

The Mystery State game is designed to keep students guessing from September to May! While they are guessing, students are learning about history, exercising their geography skills, and developing their research abilities. 

I will post one clue per week.  The fifth week, we will discuss the answer.  Happy researching!!!

1.  The flag of this state was designed by a 13-year-old-boy.

2.  This state has 6,640 miles of coastline, more than all other states combined.

3.  William A. Egan was this state’s first governor. 

4.  This state does not border any other state.

5.  The United States purchased this state from Russia.

The Mystery State game is designed to keep students guessing from September to May! While they are guessing, students are learning about history, exercising their geography skills, and developing their research abilities. 

Which state is it?

• According to the latest census data, this state’s population of about 4.4 million ranks it the 23rd largest state in the United States.
• Workers in this state built the rocket that carried the first people to walk on the moon.
• The square dance is this state’s official American folk dance.
• This state was the home state of Helen Keller.
• The state of Georgia forms most of this state’s eastern border.

You can leave me messages here and I will respond back to you. 

Love ya,

Mrs. Acklin

HELLO PARENTS:  We are excited that you are sharing your thoughts and responses with us.  Please feel free to answer any of the questions that are posted, OR you can just share your thoughts or ideas about the GATE Program.  Thanks for responding.