Ӧtzi Mania!

Day 1 of uncovering the life, death and discovery of Otzi the Iceman complete. Yet there is much more to come. We still need to tackle big questions regarding his purpose for being alone, how he was killed, where he was going and why it was "lucky" that anyone found him. While we search for clues to unlock answers to these questions, I also encourage you to imagine the world Otzi lived in - a world much different than ours. What did he do for fun? Was he married? Did he have children? If he did they surely were sad when father didn't return. . How did he and his people communicate - was their language? You see, although much has changed, and our lives are far different, in some ways there just may be some similarities between 'us' and 'them'. . .

Meet my Old Friend - Ӧtzi

Have you ever met someone really old? I bet you have. Maybe this person has told you stories about what life was like when they were younger - usualy their world was far different than ours, making it hard to even imagine what it could have been like long ago. Well, meet my oldest friend, Ӧtzi. He was your age about 5,300 years ago. How different was life for him, you ask? Let's find out. Use the resources listed below this post to find out. Take your first step into history!

"Lino It" - http://linoit.com/users/jjklumper/canvases/Otzi%20the%20Iceman

What's your hiSTORY?

You are unique. You are special. You are the only you - the only you that has ever been and the only you that ever will be. Tell me your story. History is an endless collection of stories. You are one in the collection. Who are you? Where did you and your family come from? How will you impact the world? This assignment is due Monday (Aug 27). To say I am excited to learn more about each and every one of you is an understatement. Ok, you have the instruction, details and are ready to begin. What is your hiSTORY?

As a new school year begins, what kind of student and person are you going to be? I want you all to think about that question, and think hard. School is one of few things that has a start and end - most jobs are done all year long, never ending. But YOU have a chance to make a new beginning for yourself. I don't know the fifth grade you. The chance to start over is very exciting. There are a lot of things I want to get better at as a teacher so you can learn. I have a new beginning; and so do you. Maybe you got into a little trouble, or missed some homework, or didn't give your best effort last year. I am here to tell you that's ok! But we do not make excuses, and past mistake are only 'ok' if you learn from them and make yourself better NOW. Turn in all of your homework, study harder for tests, stay out trouble, be a better friend, be a better son or daughter. The things you can get better at are endless! Make the most of your new beginning. 9:00, August 20th - your new beginning is near. What are you going to do with it. . .