Teacher Book Bag Fall 2009 Book Bag Sampler

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Table of Contents
August Featured Book

Skip Through the Seasons by Stella Blackstone
Book Look ............................................................................................................. 6
Featured Book Activity: Story Cube ............................................................. 7
The Season Cycle

Learning Objectives............................................................................................................... 8
Books to Share ........................................................................................................................ 9
Language Loop (Activities and Directions)..................................................................10
o Letter Identification: S is for Seasons ..................................................................11
o Handwriting Practice: Letter S...............................................................................13
o Hidden Letters ...........................................................................................................15
Numbers and More (Activities and Directions)...........................................................16
o Making Tally Marks ..................................................................................................17
o Survey...........................................................................................................................18
o Pictograph...................................................................................................................19
o Bar Graph ..................................................................................................................21
o Which is Different? ................................................................................................22
Moving and Grooving (Activities and Directions) ......................................................23
o Seasonal Sort..............................................................................................................24
o Rain, Rain Go Away .................................................................................................25
My World (Activities and Directions) ...........................................................................26
o What’s the Temperature?.....................................................................................27
Creation Station (Activities and Directions).................................................................28
o What Can I Do? .....................................................................................................29
Follow a Tree Through the Seasons

Learning Objectives.............................................................................................................31
Books to Share ......................................................................................................................32
o Grow, Tree, Grow.....................................................................................................34

o A Tree for the Seasons...........................................................................................35
o Dress a Tree Templates...........................................................................................39
o Letter Identification: T is for Tree........................................................................42
o Handwriting Practice: Letter T...............................................................................44
o Letter Apple Tree ....................................................................................................46
o Which Tree? .............................................................................................................48
o Tree Patterns..............................................................................................................49
o Shape Tree .................................................................................................................50
o Nature Walk Leaf Cover .....................................................................................52
I Am Special
Books to Share ......................................................................................................................54
o Letter Identification: M is for Me ........................................................................56
o Handwriting Practice: Letter M.............................................................................57
o Little Reader: God Made Me Special or I Am Special .................................59
o I Have Two ..................................................................................................................69
o Nonsense Dance ......................................................................................................71
o Things I Wear/Eat....................................................................................................73
o I Am Special Badges ................................................................................................75
o Memory Card Game: All About Me!................................................................77

My World Activity: What a Tree Needs to Grow
What a Tree Needs

This activity will help your child learn about the three basic things a tree needs to survive:
soil, water, and sun. This will also give your child practice with oral directions and cut-
and-paste skills. Here are suggested guidelines for using this activity:
 Print the Grow, Tree, Grow activity page.
 If your child is able, have them cut the sun and rain cloud pictures from the
bottom of the page.
 Share with your child that a tree needs three things in order to grow. The first
thing is soil. Share with your child that the soil provides “food” for the tree to
help it grow. The tree gets the food through the roots. Ask your child to color
the soil in the picture brown or black.
 Next have your child paste the sun at the top of their page and talk with them
about how the sun’s rays bring heat to the earth which helps the tree grow.
 Have your child paste the rain cloud at the top of their page. Have them use
a blue crayon to draw more raindrops falling from the cloud. Share with your
child that the rain gives water to the tree to help it grow.
 If they want, your child can add other details to their picture. Some ideas
include a blue sky, fruit on the tree, and animals living in and around the tree.

Twinkle, twinkle, little med, Twinkle, twinkle, little ries,
Please get up and shake your head. Open and close your little eyes.
Twinkle, twinkle, little gand, Twinkle, twinkle, little hingers,

Shake and wiggle your left hand . Count all of your ten fingers.
Twinkle, twinkle, little lee, Twinkle, twinkle, little doot,

Rub the top of your right knee. Stand up and tap your foot.
Twinkle, twinkle, little mody, Twinkle, twinkle, little peat,

Shake and wiggle your whole body. Sit down and have a seat.


Table of Contents
September Featured Book

My Street by Rebecca Treays
Book Look ............................................................................................................. 6
Featured Book Activity: Create a Mural ..................................................... 7
Introducing the Neighborhood

Learning Objectives............................................................................................................... 8
Books and Resources to Share............................................................................................ 9
Introducing the Neighborhood (Activities and Directions) .......................................10
o Word Wall Cards ...................................................................................................12
o Exploring My Neighborhood..................................................................................14
o Letter Identification: N is for Neighborhood ....................................................15
o Handwriting Practice: Letter N .............................................................................16
o Neighborhood Explorer Learning Folder Directions........................................18
Exploring My Home
Books and Resources to Share..........................................................................................27
Language Loop (Activities and Directions)................................................................ 28
o Letter Identification: H is for Home ....................................................................29
o Handwriting Practice: Letter H..............................................................................30
o Opposites ....................................................................................................................32
o What Time Is It? ......................................................................................................34
o Which House?..........................................................................................................35
o Little Reader: My Home is a Special Place .......................................................38
o My Address ................................................................................................................42

Exploring the Police Station
o I Spy at the Police Station ......................................................................................48
o 911: Emergency or Not? ......................................................................................49
o Letter Identification: P is for Police .....................................................................51
o Handwriting Practice: Letter P ..............................................................................53
o Hidden Message .......................................................................................................54
o Directions for folding mini book ............................................................................56
o Mini Book: I Am a Police Officer ........................................................................58
o Cars in a Row .............................................................................................................60
Exploring the Post Office

Books to Share ......................................................................................................................64
o I Spy at the Post Office .........................................................................................66
o File Folder Game: Mail Match Up......................................................................68
o Mini Book: I Am a Mail Carrier ............................................................................73
o Stamp Grid Game....................................................................................................75
o Blank Stamp Template .............................................................................................79
Exploring the Fire Station

Books to Share ......................................................................................................................81

o I Spy at the Post Office .........................................................................................83
o Meet a Fireman ........................................................................................................84
o Fire Station Missing Letter......................................................................................86
o Mini Book: I Am a Fire Fighter .............................................................................87
o What Goes with a Fire Station? .........................................................................89

My World Activity: Exploring My Home
Little Reader: My Home is a Special Place

This simple book is designed to help your child explore what their home looks like, who lives
there, and to think about all the needs their home meets. Each page is interactive and
requires your child to complete a little activity. Print the My Home Is a Special Place
pages on cardstock for added durability.

Directions: Have your child either paste on a picture of their home or draw their own picture of their
home.

Directions: On page 2, fill in the blank for your child. Encourage your child to draw a picture of
what their favorite room in their home looks like. Have your child draw a picture of each person who
lives in their home on page 3. Be sure they draw themselves!

Directions: Cut out the pictures on page 5. Each one represents a need- heart: love; bed: place to sleep; sun/snow:
place to be cool or warm; plate: food; boy in window: shelter from nature. Have your child glue the pictures around the
home on page 4. Discuss how their home meets their needs as they glue the pictures.


Table of Contents
October Featured Book

At the Fair, At the Fair, What Will I See?
Book Look ............................................................................................................. 5
Lift-the-Flap Book............................................................................................. 6
Books and Resources to Share.......................................................................10
I See Animals Looking at Me!

o Letter Identification: A is for Animal ..................................................................13
o Handwriting Practice: Letter A .............................................................................14
o I Can See Animals Activity Board........................................................................16
o Animals All Around ..................................................................................................19
o Animal March ............................................................................................................20
o Feeding Time ..............................................................................................................21
Moving and Grooving (Activities and Directions)..................................................... 25
o Animal Dance.............................................................................................................26
o Animal Mix Up...........................................................................................................31
I See Yummy Treats for Me!

o Fair Food Learning Board......................................................................................36
o Letter Identification: I is for Ice cream ...............................................................39
o Handwriting Practice: Letter I................................................................................40
o Yummy Letters...........................................................................................................43

o Popcorn Count ..........................................................................................................45
o Yummy Treats ............................................................................................................47
o Footprint Clues ..........................................................................................................49
I See Many Things to Do For Me!

o Letter Identification: F is for Fair .........................................................................57
o Handwriting Practice: Letter F ..............................................................................58
o Fun at the Fair Learning Board ............................................................................60
o Award Winning Letters...........................................................................................61
o Favorite Ride Graph................................................................................................68
o Fruit and Vegetable Patterning ............................................................................70
o Balloon Fun .................................................................................................................75

Language Loop Activity:
Animal Lift-the-Flap Board
I Can See Animals Looking at Me!

Your child will love creating this lift-the-flap activity board! As they put their board
together, they will practice fine motor skills, match animal words to their pictures, and
identify common farm animals found at a fair. To create this activity board, print the
Animals Activity Board page onto regular paper. Cut only on the dotted lines to create
8 flaps. Glue the paper to a sheet of cardstock or thin cardboard for best results. Be
sure not to glue the flap to the cardstock. Print the Animal Cards onto regular paper
and cut apart (or, if your child is able, allow them to do the cutting). Have your child
glue each animal picture under its correct flap.

Animals Activity Board

Animal Cards

Creation Station Activity
Animal Mix Up!

Create a spinning wheel for fun animal matching and mixing!
Materials Needed:
Printed Animal Circles sheets
1 paper fastener
Printed Animal Heads sheet
 Cut out the animal heads. Cut each head in half so that the eyes are on the top
half and the mouth is on the bottom half.
 Print both the large and small circle sheets. Cut the circles from both copies.
 Using a paper fastener, attach the two circles in the center. Be sure to have the
little circle on top.
 Glue the top half of each animal head around the edge of the large plate. Glue
the bottom half of the animal head around the edge of the small plate so that it
lines up with the other half.
 Your child can now spin the circles to match the animal heads or even create their
own silly combinations!

Animal Mix Up Circles

Animal Mix Up Circles

Animal Mix Up Animal Heads

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Table of Contents
November Featured Book

We All Go Traveling By by Sheena Roberts
Book Look ............................................................................................................. 5
Featured Book Activity: Transportation Concept Map ............................ 6
Books and Resources about Transportation................................................11
On the Move: Land Transportation

o Letter Identification: C is for Car........................................................................16
o Handwriting Practice: Letter C .............................................................................17
o Transportation Match ..............................................................................................19
o Write and Draw........................................................................................................20
o Color By Number .....................................................................................................23
o Freight Train Math ...................................................................................................25
o Big Machine Mix Up ................................................................................................26
On the Move: Water Transportation

o Letter Identification: B is for Boat .......................................................................34
o Handwriting Practice: Letter B ..............................................................................35
o Sentence Building With Sight Words .................................................................37
o 1-30 Counting Chart.............................................................................................39

o Color Flashcards .......................................................................................................41
On the Move: Air Transportation

o Letter Identification: R is for Rocket ...................................................................52
o Handwriting Practice: Letter R ..............................................................................53
o Letters at the Airport..............................................................................................55
o Up in the Sky ..............................................................................................................58
o Air Transportation Sudoku ......................................................................................59
o Up! Up! Up!...............................................................................................................61
o Roll a Rocket ..............................................................................................................62
o Design Your Own Hot Air Balloon .......................................................................66
o File Folder Game: On the Move .........................................................................70

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Table of Contents
World Discoveries........................................................................................................................... 5
 Objectives Checklist...................................................................................................... 6
 Suggested Literature for Seasonal Adaptations ................................................... 7
 Seasonal Adaptations Activities (directions).......................................................... 8
 How I Adapt to the Seasons ....................................................................................... 9
 World Explorer Journal: Animal Descriptions................................................... 11
 World Explorer Journal pages and pieces ......................................................... 13
 The Movement of the Earth (activities directions) ........................................... 21
 Day and Night worksheet ........................................................................................ 23
 The Earth’s Orbit and Seasons worksheet............................................................ 24
Math Matters ................................................................................................................................ 25

 Objectives Checklist................................................................................................... 26
 Graphing Activities (directions) ............................................................................. 28
 Teddy Bear Tally Chart............................................................................................. 29
 Teddy Bear Pictograph ............................................................................................. 30
 Open Bar Graph........................................................................................................ 32
 Open Line Graph....................................................................................................... 33
 Reading a Pictograph worksheet............................................................................. 34
 Reading a Pictograph with a Key worksheet........................................................ 35
 Reading a Bar Graph worksheet ............................................................................ 36
 Reading a Line Graph worksheet ........................................................................... 37
 Place Value Activities (directions)......................................................................... 38
 Groups of 10 worksheet........................................................................................... 40
 Tens and Ones worksheet ......................................................................................... 41
 Place Value Game ..................................................................................................... 42
 Place Value Cards ..................................................................................................... 43
Literary Links.................................................................................................................................. 48
 Activities Directions ................................................................................................... 49
 Short Vowel Season Sort file folder game........................................................... 50
 Sentences and Fragments worksheet ..................................................................... 54
 Turning Fragments into Sentences worksheet ...................................................... 55
 Pouring Punctuation file folder game.................................................................... 56

Author’s Corner: Gail Gibbons............................................................................................... 59
 Activities Directions .................................................................................................... 61
 Story Cube ................................................................................................................... 62
 Feature Author Mobile............................................................................................. 63
 Blank Story Paper ....................................................................................................... 64
Artistic Expressions: Color......................................................................................................... 66

 Objectives Checklist and Suggested Literature ................................................. 67
 Color Wheels.............................................................................................................. 70
 Color Vocabulary Cards .......................................................................................... 72
 Famous Artwork Cards.............................................................................................. 79
Character to Copy...................................................................................................................... 81
 Copywork Pages.......................................................................................................... 82
 Truthfulness Chart ...................................................................................................... 90

Seasonal Adaptations Activity
Human Adaptations: Review the names of the seasons and the type of weather
occurring in each. Discuss the fact that not every part of the earth experiences four
seasons each year. In areas close to the equator, there is a hot season and a dry
season. Ask your child to tell you about the activities he does during each season.
Print the two pages for the activity How I Adapt to the Seasons. Your child should cut
out the pictures and glue them in the correct season box.

How I Adapt to the Seasons
Pictures


Table of Contents
 Suggested Literature for Map Skills and Communities........................................ 7
 Map Skills Activities (directions)................................................................................ 9
 Reading a Map............................................................................................................ 10
 Pleasantville Town Map ............................................................................................. 11
 Hemisphere Facts ....................................................................................................... 12
 World Map.................................................................................................................. 13
 Label Your World .................................................................................................... 14
 United States of America Map .............................................................................. 15
 Communities Activities ............................................................................................... 16
 Urban Community chartlet....................................................................................... 18
 Suburban Community chartlet ................................................................................. 19
 Rural Community chartlet ......................................................................................... 20
 Communities File Folder Game .............................................................................. 21
 My Community booklet ............................................................................................. 27
 World Explorer Journal (directions) .................................................................... 30
 World Explorer Journal (communities descriptions) ........................................ 31
 World Explorer Journal (printable pages)......................................................... 34
Math Matters ................................................................................................................................ 43

 Basic Facts Activities.................................................................................................. 44
 Our Communities graph............................................................................................ 46
 Neighborly Neighbors Match (file folder game) ............................................. 47
 Coordinate Grids Activities (directions) .............................................................. 51
 Coordinate Bingo........................................................................................................ 52
 Coordinate Pairs worksheet ..................................................................................... 54
 Coordinate Mapping worksheet.............................................................................. 55
Literacy Links ................................................................................................................................. 56

 Nouns in My Community........................................................................................... 58
 Things To Do in My Community mini-book.......................................................... 59
 Short and Long Vowel Sort (file folder game).................................................. 62
 Pouring Punctuation file folder game.................................................................... 56

Author’s Corner: Bobbie Kalman ........................................................................................... 67
 Parts of a Nonfiction Book ...................................................................................... 69
 Nonfiction Book Report ............................................................................................ 70
Artistic Expressions: The Orchestra........................................................................................ 71

 Objectives Checklist, Suggested Literature and Website .............................. 72
 Orchestra Activities ................................................................................................... 73
 Instruments of the Orchestra (file folder game).............................................. 75
 Orchestra vocabulary cards .................................................................................... 79
 Copywork Pages.......................................................................................................... 90
 Compassion Chart ...................................................................................................... 99

Orchestra Activity:
Instruments of the Orchestra File Folder Game: This game uses one regular file
folder. Print the file folder game cover and tab label on regular paper. Cut out
the cover and glue it on the front of your folder. Glue the correct label on your
tab. Next, print the two piano key border pages on regular paper. Trim around
the borders and glue the pages on the inside of your file folder. Print the
instrument cards on cardstock and cut the cards apart. Your game is ready to be
played.
To play the game, have your child match the instruments to the correct sections.
Instruments of the Orchestra Answer Key

Woodwinds Percussion Brass Strings Keyboards
Piccolo Timpani French Horn Harp Piano
Flute Tambourine Trumpet Violin Celesta
Oboe Triangle Trombone Bass
Clarinet Xylophone Tuba Cello
Bassoon Drum

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Table of Contents
 Suggested Literature..................................................................................................... 5
 Wool Process Activity (directions) .......................................................................... 6
 From Sheep to Sweater Mini-book .......................................................................... 7
 World Explorer Journal (directions) .................................................................... 11
 World Explorer Journal (descriptions by continent)........................................ 12
 World Explorer Journal (printable pages)......................................................... 15
Math Matters ................................................................................................................................ 24

 Math Activities Directions......................................................................................... 25
 Mr. Gallon (chartlet)................................................................................................ 27
 Shopping for Equivalents (file folder game)...................................................... 28
 Chicken Quilt and Squares....................................................................................... 33
 Critter Corral worksheet........................................................................................... 35
 Chicken Quilt coloring page .................................................................................... 36
 Prize Winners (critical thinking)............................................................................. 37
Literacy Links ................................................................................................................................. 38

 Opposite Verbs Quilt Puzzle................................................................................... 40
 Fun at the Fair booklet ............................................................................................. 41
Author’s Corner: Gertrude Chandler Warner.................................................................. 46

 Make-a-Mark ............................................................................................................ 49
 Problem – Solution Map ............................................................................................ 50
Artistic Expressions: Art Element of Line ............................................................................. 51

 Line Element Activities............................................................................................... 52
 Line vocabulary and famous paintings cards....................................................... 54
 Copywork Pages.......................................................................................................... 64
 Diligence Chart ........................................................................................................... 75

Prize Winners: This is a fun thinking skills activity. Print out the Prize Winners page
and read the clues below to your child. Your child can use a pencil and mark X’s on
the page, or, if you wish to reuse the page, have your child use small objects to
show his answers. Can your child determine who won the 1st place prize for each
category? After using our clues, make up your own clues.
Prize Winners Clues
Lynnie likes to make things out of fabric. Thomas does not own any animals.
Bobbie has a pet that lives in a barn. Thomas worked in his hot kitchen the day
before the judging contest. Maya enjoyed getting her yummy entry ready for the
contest… it’s a good thing she knows what she’s doing because she could have really
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Table of Contents
World Discoveries................................................................................................................................. 4
 Objectives Checklist............................................................................................................... 5
 Suggested Literature ............................................................................................................. 5
 World Discoveries Activities (directions) ........................................................................ 7
 Transportation Sort ................................................................................................................. 8
 Then and Now Sequencing Cards ................................................................................... 10
 World Explorer Journal (directions) ............................................................................. 13
 World Explorer Journal (descriptions by continent)................................................. 14
 World Explorer Journal (printable pages).................................................................. 18
Math Matters ...................................................................................................................................... 27

 Math Matters Activities (directions).............................................................................. 28
 Space Shuttle Shuffle (programmable file folder game)........................................ 29
 Transportation Sudoku ........................................................................................................ 33
 Traveling to the Park (graph).......................................................................................... 35
 U-Go Auto Sales (graph)............................................................................................... 36
 Fractions Fill Up (file folder game)............................................................................... 37
Literacy Links ....................................................................................................................................... 42

 Activities Directions ............................................................................................................. 43
 Silly Sentences ....................................................................................................................... 44
 Train Trip Creative Writing Pages ................................................................................. 45
Author’s Corner: Anne Rockwell................................................................................................... 49

 Activities Directions ............................................................................................................. 50
 The Books of Anne Rockwell Activity ............................................................................. 51
 Features of a Nonfiction Book ........................................................................................ 52
Artistic Expressions: Music Element of Rhythm ......................................................................... 53

 Objectives Checklist and Suggested Websites........................................................... 53
 Rhythm Activities (directions)........................................................................................... 54
 Rhythm Vocabulary Cards................................................................................................. 56
 The Rhythm of Music .......................................................................................................... 64
 Rhythm on the Go (file folder game)........................................................................... 65
Character to Copy: Punctuality.................................................................................................... 70

 Copywork Pages................................................................................................................... 71
 Reflecting on Punctuality ................................................................................................... 81
Math Matters Activity
Fractions Fill Up File Folder Game: Print the file folder game cover and tab label on
regular paper. Cut out the cover and glue it on the front of your folder. Glue the
correct label on your tab. Next, print the two gas gauge pages on regular paper.
Trim around the borders and glue the pages on the inside of your file folder. Print the
fraction circles pages on cardstock and cut the circles apart. To play the game, have
your child match the fraction circles to the correct gas gauges.

File Folder Game Cover and Tab Label
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Background Knowledge of the Sun, pp. 3-6
Welcome to August Book Bag, 2009, Fourth and Diagrams of the Sun, pp. 7-12
Beyond! If you are looking for some fun and Charting Sunrise and Sunset, pp. 13-14
educational activities for the older learner in your
The Planets that Orbit the Sun, pp. 15-24
family, you have come to the right place!
Making a Solar System Mobile, pp. 25-43
This month’s Book Bag focuses on three main areas. Planetary Log, p. 44
First, we are focusing on the Sun and its vital place in
Making a Pinhole Camera, p. 45
our world. Next, we will explore the Sun’s impact on
Sky Watch, p. 46
Earth’s seasons. Finally, we will delve deeper into our
solar system and all the wonders in it. Earth’s Four Seasons, pp. 47-51
Glossary, pp. 52
We encourage you to preview the entire publication
Fahrenheit and Celsius, pp. 55
and print off only the pages you need and want to
Miles and Kilometers, p. 56
use. Also remember that the activities presented
within each section can be used in any order and for Notable Books, p. 57
years to come. Choose the activities and pace that Websites, p. 58

best suit your learner’s interests and style. Word Search, p. 59
We are always glad to share photographs and Constellations, p. 61
information (helpful tips, etc.) on our website The Scientific Method, pp. 62-66
www.TeacherBookBag.net. We love to learn how you Solar and Earth Word Puzzle, pp. 67-68
adapted different parts of our publications into your Building a Sun Dial, pp. 74-75
studies. Feel free to contact us at
Building a Pizza Box Solar Oven, pp. 76-77
MyTeacherBookBag@InsightBB.com and become
Cooking in a Solar Oven, pp. 78-80
one of our Book Baggers for free. You will receive
Sun Trivia, p. 81
regular notifications of free files, discounts, and
upcoming projects.
It is our wish that you will find these activities to be

fun, enjoyable, and educational! Wishing you many
amazing learning moments in the year ahead!
Donna Bathalter and the Teacher Book Bag Crew!

The scientific method is the process by which scientists learn. It has been
around for ages and can actually be applied to other areas of study.
We start with “The Big Question”.
We are always filled with questions we want answered. By following the

scientific method, we can reach our goal of understanding.
Next, we do our background research. I pull together books,

magazines, articles, anything I can get my hands on to further explore
my new interest.
At this point, I put forth what they call a hypothesis. Sometimes I

don’t even have a clue to the answer of my question, but I take the
prior information I have and make a guess.
After I research all the materials I’ve pulled together, I zero in on

those bits of information that deal directly with my question. I usually
end up with more questions, but that’s what’s so great about learning.
I pick an experiment from my research to see if the answer to my big
question is in the outcome. I love gathering all of the materials
together, making sure the variables are the same, and recording my
findings.
After the experiment, I do a thorough analysis of the data. Already,

my mind is full of “What if I had used this?” or “What would have
happened if I’d done this differently?” I make myself stick to the data
at hand. It’s then I reach my conclusion. Maybe my hypothesis is
wrong. (It often is. That’s called learning.) But, I’m not done. I want to
know more. I might come up with another hypothesis. I want to know

what caused certain things in my experiment. I study the effects and
wonder how to change them.
I make sure I keep an accurate account of the experiment in my

Science Log for others to see who have the same question. I’m also
going to refer back to my notes as I change the variables.
Let me give you an example of this process that makes sense. Let’s say
that I’m interested in how to make the massive amount of salty ocean water
drinkable. What if I got stranded in a life boat or on an island? How would I
survive? I’d have to convert salt water to potable (able to drink) water.
I would throw ideas around in my head with the knowledge I already have
on how I’d go about this before I start gathering information. I would
probably be filled with questions. When water evaporates, is the salt left
behind? I believe it is. Somehow, I would have to rig an apparatus to cause
water to evaporate and be collected in a container for me to drink. I know
heat causes water to evaporate. It’s a part of the water cycle. The greatest
heat I have available to me is the Sun. How would I concentrate the Sun’s
energy on my salt water to start the evaporation process? Also, once it
evaporates, how would I get it into a container to collect the fresh water?
If I took a container of salt water and placed an empty glass in the center of
it and placed plastic wrap over the entire experiment to keep the moisture
inside, would the evaporated water rise to the top of the larger bowl and
trickle down into the glass as fresh water? I would probably think to myself
that unless I have something to cause the evaporated water droplets to
move toward above the glass, I’d just be recirculating the fresh water back
into the salty water. However, if I used a small weight like a stone to cause
the plastic wrap to dip down right above the glass, perhaps the droplets
would travel down the incline I’ve created and end up in the glass.

I would gather my materials:
One large bowl of salt water
One empty drinking glass that rises above the level of the salty water when
I place it in the center of the bowl but it is not as deep as the bowl
Clear wrap to cover the entire experiment. I don’t want bugs or dirt in my
fresh water. I also don’t want to lose my evaporated water droplets.
I would place my experiment where it can get the most heat from the Sun’s
rays. I would decide to check it each day at the very same time and I would
create my data sheet. I would also want to record whether or not any water
had accumulated in my glass.
Here’s a diagram of how I envision my experiment.
On the next page, you will find a sample of an analysis report that I might
make. If you decide to do my experiment, you could create yours to have
additional areas that you feel are important. I wonder what will happen.

Would you like to make an oven that can reach upwards to 275 degrees?
Gather your materials.
 scissors
 a wooden dowel
 aluminum foil
 sturdy plastic wrap
 tape
 black construction paper
 recycled pizza box
(If you are squeamish, you can get a fresh box from your local pizza place.
Don’t be concerned though. The inside of the oven can reach temperatures
high enough to kill germs.)
Steps:
 Cut about two inches inside the top of three sides of the pizza box.
The fourth side is left uncut so that the flap will fold. Crease this side
carefully. You’ll use the dowel to hold the lid open. Tape will hold the
dowel in place.
 Line the inside of the top flap with aluminum foil. You can use a non-
toxic glue to hold it in place.
 Create a plastic window where the flap has created an opening by
taping sturdy plastic wrap from corner to corner on the inside of the
top lid. You do not want heat escaping from your oven. Be sure the
plastic wrap is secured.

 Line the bottom of the pizza box with another piece of aluminum foil.
Cover the foil with black construction paper that you glue or tape in
place.
 You want to position your oven with the top closed but the flap
propped open with the dowel. The aluminum foil on the inside of the
flap should reflect the most sunlight possible through the solar oven
into the interior.
You can cook s’mores, cookies, hotdogs, biscuits, whatever your can think
of. You might want to use an oven thermometer to see how hot the inside
of your solar oven gets.

Now that we’ve built our
solar ovens, let’s cook
up something tasty! I’ve
lined up several, easy-
to-follow recipes for you
to “wow” your family.
You can try them at a
picnic or even your own
backyard! Bon appetite!
S’Mores
These are an all-time-favorite, and you are probably already a pro
at making them. They’ll give you a chance to try out your new
oven. S’mores are usually made on an open fire, but this is much
safer.
Gather your materials:
 graham crackers
 chocolate bars
 marshmallows
 aluminum foil
There are lots of ways to prepare these. Here’s one I found
handy. Tear a square of aluminum foil large enough to wrap
around two graham crackers. Place one of your graham crackers
in the center of your aluminum foil. Place a thin bar of chocolate

on the cracker. Follow up with two marshmallows side-by-side.
Top it with the last graham cracker, and pull the aluminum foil
around the entire concoction like you’ve wrapped a birthday
present. Place your s’more in the solar oven and put the oven
where it can get full sunlight. It needs to be at least 85 degrees
outside, or prepare for your s’more to be in the oven a good while.
Twenty minutes works for me. You might need to adjust the time.
Another variation of this recipe is to put four graham crackers on
the bottom of a glass casserole dish. Put chocolate bars on two
crackers and marshmallows on the other two. You can actually
see the melting occur. When you feel they’re good and melted,
open your oven and make your s’mores.
You can leave out the chocolate too. The marshmallow is still very
tasty. You can even sprinkle with butterscotch bits. Yum!
Other Things to Try

hotdogs in buns
peanut butter and honey on toast
any cookie recipe
biscuit dough wrapped around a piece of cheese
cupcakes
English muffins
Did you know that solar ovens made out of metal and glass are
given to villagers in third world countries to boil their water to kill
the germs? Often, these villagers can’t get fuel. They can rely on
the solar ovens as a source of radiant energy to cook their food.

Now for some “Q and A” (questions and answers).
Q: Why do we use black construction paper?
A: Darker colors absorb more light which is transferred into heat energy.
Q: What is the purpose of the aluminum foil?
A: The aluminum foil reflects the sunlight shining on it. The more light, the
greater the heat index is. It also absorbs and stores the heat which
bounces back and forth between the two aluminum foil layers and builds up
the level of heat in your oven.
Q: Why is it called solar energy?
A: Solar comes from the use of the Sun to create the heat. The Sun’s light
is converted into energy. Therefore, we have solar energy. Another name
for it is radiant energy.
Now, here’s a question for you. How can you use the knowledge that you
gained while going through the process of building your solar oven and
using it to cook?
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Table of Contents
Preface
September Book Bag Fourth and Beyond, 2009
Geographic Tools
Geographic Tools and Information

Throughout this eBook, the activities will refer to our Earth and
oceans. The following pages are helpful in supporting you as you
navigate the sections. Below, we’ve listed the tool and its page number,
and we’ve provided a few suggestions on how you can use each tool.
Some of the tools will make great small charts as you study your world
in the years to come.
Our World’s Continents Unlabeled p. 1
A Quiz of Earth’s Continents p. 2
A Physical Map of the Earth Unlabeled p. 3
The Continents Labeled on a Physical Map p. 4
A Quiz of Earth’s Continents p. 5
A Quiz of Earth’s Oceans p. 6
A Sphere with Lines of Longitude and Latitude p. 7
A Map of the Earth with the Equator and p. 8

Prime Meridian Labeled
Four Globes Showing Different Views of the Earth p. 9
Maps with Lines of Latitude and Longitude Explained p. 10

Table of Contents
September Book Bag Fourth and Beyond, 2009
Our Ocean Community
Our Ocean Biomes
Estuaries pp.12-14
Maritime Forest p. 15
Sand Dunes p. 16
Shorelines pp. 17-19
Currents p. 20
Oceans p. 21
Ocean Zones p. 22
Euphotic p. 22-23
Disphotic p. 24
Aphotic p. 24-25
A Walk to the Ocean and Beyond: Review p. 26
Journal of a Walk to the Ocean and Beyond pp. 27-34
Complete the Ocean Schematic pp. 35-37

Order Cetacean: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises pp. 38-49
The Blue Whale p. 39
The Sperm Whale p. 40
The Right Whale p. 41
The Humpback Whale p. 42
The Orca p. 43
The Fin Whale p. 44
Label the Baleen Whale pp. 45-46
Label the Killer Whale pp. 47-48
Dolphins and Porpoises p. 49
Countdown to Our Opinion of the Oddest Fish in the Ocean pp. 52-61
The Earth and Its Layers Activities pp. 62-63
Volcano Matchbook Activity pp. 64-67
The Pacific Ring of Fire pp. 68-76
Volcano Diagram pp. 77-78
An Island in Just a Few Days p. 80
Japanese Artist: Katsushika Hokusai pp. 81-84
Create a Brochure for a Fisk Market p.85

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
You have a name: a first name, perhaps a middle name and a

last name. Most likely you‟ll have that name for your entire life.
Can you imagine changing your name not once but 26 times
during your lifetime? Hard to believe but that‟s exactly what
Katsushika Hokusai did!
How many places have you lived? Maybe just one or perhaps
you‟ve moved a few times. How about 93 times? Hokusai had
93 different addresses over the course of his lifetime. Sounds
like a man who wasn‟t interested in keeping things the same!
Katsushika Hokusai was a creative and innovative artist and one

of the great masters of Japanese woodblock print of all time. He
was one of the most prolific of all ukiyo-e artists, producing more
than 30,000 print designs in his lifetime. (Ukiyo-e means
literally “floating world picture” - uki (floating) - yo (world) -
e (picture). It is the general term for a style of Japanese
woodblock prints produced between the seventeenth and
the twentieth century).
Katsushika Hokusai was born in Edo, Japan (Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo) in
1760 and by the age of 5 he was enthralled with sketching and drawing. His career
started when he become an apprentice as an engraver when he was fourteen. At the
age of 18 or 19, the leading ukiyoe master and an important artist of theatrical prints,
Katsukawa Shunshō, took him on as a pupil. Hokusai remained loosely connected to
the school for fourteen years, but during that period he also took lessons from another
master, Yusen from the Kano school. It was at this time the artist studied Western-style
paintings.
Studying and incorporating western art techniques was very non-traditional at this time
but it had a tremendous impact on Holusai‟s work. It led him to an entirely new style of
ukiyoe that continues to echo in Japanese art to this day. His new style, in turn,
influenced western art.
The series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji are the best known Hokusai prints. Critics agree that it is
also his best work. Although called "36 views", it actually consists of 46 designs.
Hokusai worked on this series for nearly ten years before publication in1830.
In his time, Hokusai's art was radically different from traditional Japanese art. His
willingness to be different led to the creation of an art form that you may be familiar with:
manga.

Woodblock Printing
Katsushika Hokusai was a master at woodblock printing. This was no easy task!
Woodblock printing is created by taking a block of wood and carving away sections
going with the grain of the wood. Wherever you want a blank space, you chisel it away.
To begin, the artist must sketch out a design before carving. As they carve, the artist
must remove thin layers from the wood. Their carving must be precise in order to stick
to the original design. Once the carving is complete, the artist must ink it and firmly
apply the carving to the paper or cloth where the design will be created. This process
creates what looks like a mirror image of the design. When color printing is involved, the
artist must use more than one block. The second or even third block is set in place by a
frame laid out around the piece of art.
TRY IT!
Try your hand at woodblock printing! You can achieve a similar look by
carving a bar of soap to take on the shape of your name or initials.
Remember, the area you carve away will be blank on your paper. Add a
little food coloring to a dish and spread it thinly. Place your carving into the
dye in a straight up and down motion. You can even tap it once on a paper
towel, but don‟t remove all the ink. Stamp your creation on your paper.
You‟ll get better at this the more you practice. We suggest soap because
it‟s softer. The tool you use to carve with needs to be approved by a
parent. The point of the handle end of a spoon is one suggestion.

The Great Wave by Hokusai
Study Hokusai‟s woodprint, “The Great Wave.” Can you find the following items within
this print?
three boats
people being thrown around
waves that end in claw-like forms
Mt. Fuji
the volcano
sunshine (although this is clearly a storm)
There is a saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Hokusai probably had a
story in mind as he was creating this print. What story do you think this print tells?

A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga in Edo
Here is just one of Hokusai‟s sketches. Study it carefully. Use the vocabulary terms at
the bottom of this page to help you respond to the questions below.
1. What is the first thing that catches your eye in the sketch? Why?
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2. What do you think the men are doing on the roof top? Support your answer with
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3. How many colors do you see? How many blocks do you think were necessary to
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Background Foreground Perspective

The images seen in the The images you see close Creating a scene by using
distance created by making up created by making the the size and detail of
the objects smaller objects more detailed and objects to create the
larger illusion of distance

Welcome to the fish market! This is no ordinary fish market! It is YOUR
fish market! Use the materials and examples included to create a brochure
to get customers lined up and ready to shop at your market!
Ahhh! The Finer Foods in Life!!!!
Starting with above far left and going across, we have squid, silver dragonfish, and red
spotted anglers. On the second row are eels, monk fish, and dried puffers (great in
soup…gives it that nice crunchy texture). The final row has shrimp, octopus, and jelly fish.
You can’t have too many jelly fish!

Here are some tips to get you started on your brochure. The
sales pitch and creativity are up to you!
1. Fold a sheet of paper into thirds
(see sample in our photo)
2. Cut out your fish pictures and
give them a price. Here are some
pricing ideas to get you started:
octopus is $14.25 a pound
squid is $9.75 for a 2.5
pound bag
eel are $18.00 per pound
jellyfish are $8.95 a
pound
shrimp are $14.49 a
pound.
You are welcome to change your
prices and add others. Get creative
and price the fish that we didn’t. Fish
markets are filled with people
haggling over prices! This is one of
your finer locations to buy deep ocean
fish.
After you have pasted your fish on your brochure, named them, and priced
them, design the remainder of your brochure. Give your fish market a
name. Say catchy things about it. Make your customers want to buy at your
market.
TRY IT!
Create math questions from your brochure that correspond with

whatever math concepts you are studying.

Before we can have a clear understanding of the activities in which the
Earth and its oceans are involved, we need to take a close look at the
Earth‟s structure. Below is a diagram of the layers of the Earth followed by
cards with the layers defined. After reading the cards, fill in the diagram of
the Earth we have provided.

Inner Core Outer Core
Center of the Earth Extremely hot metals
Intense pressure Rocks and minerals
High temperature Liquid
No movement
Mantle Crust
Hot and dense rock Thinnest layer
Thickest portion of the Made up of oceans
Earth and continents
Fluid Broken up into mobile
Plates move when the plates
mantle moves Portion on which we
live on
Atmosphere
Gaseous
Clings to the Earth due
to gravity
Protects us from harmful
rays
Contains breathable air
close to the crust

In order to understand how the Earth erupts into volcanoes creating huge tsunamis and islands
that literally rise from the sea, you need a little background knowledge on volcanic activity.
Below are vocabulary cards that can be cut out and folded to help you learn the necessary
vocabulary. Directions on creating the cards follow.

Steps to Creating Little Volcano Vocabulary Books
1. Cut out the vocabulary book.

2. Cut off the thin strip along the top of the book.
3. Fold the lower strip up.
4. Staple the folded strip close to the outer edge of the book.
5. Fold down the top of the little book.
6. Finally tuck the upper portion into the stapled fold.
One way to use these books is to leave the outside blank. You can then
have a partner choose a book and “quiz‟ you. Another option is to write the
vocabulary word on the outside. You can even design the exterior of the
little book to have an image to match the interior vocabulary word.
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The contents of this eBook center around the
About This Book

theme of the farm and farmer being the heart of
the fair. Each activity can be completed
independently of the others:
Welcome to October Book Bag, Fourth and *Farming through the Centuries:
Beyond! If you are looking for some challenging A Close Exercise pp. 3-7
fun for your fourth grade or older child, this is the
eBook for you. It is a celebration of the true *Our Family Tree: Farm Ancestors
heart of the fair, the farm and the people who pp. 8-9
provide food for our tables. *America’s First Fairs: Capitalization and
Punctuation pp. 10
We suggest that you look over this eBook
carefully before beginning to print. There may be *Breakfast on the Road: Math Word
activities that your child might not find interesting Problems pp. 11-14
or that may be too challenging. The goal of
Teacher Book Bags is to provide fun *Recognizing Geometric Solids
supplemental activities to extend your pp. 15-16
curriculum or to review skills your child already
has background knowledge in. *You Are On Assignment!!: Logic and
These activities can be used throughout the Using a Map pp. 17-21
year and are not limited to one particular
season. If you aren’t able to use the more *Fair Food Literacy pp. 22-29
challenging activities this year, there’s always
the years to come. *Maywood County Country Arts Festival:
Providing Directions and Designing a
If, at any time, you have questions or need Fair Map pp. 33-37
assistance, contact us at
MyTeacherBookBag@InsightBB.com. We invite Strawberry Festival: Percentages
you to visit our website as well at pp. 38-39
http://TeacherBookBag.net. Every Monday we
have new freebies displayed on our homepage. *Poetic Patches and Pieces: Quilting with
Our newsletters come out the second and fourth Poetic Devices pp. 40-47
Monday of each month. You can find them on
the site as well. If you enjoyed a Teacher Book *Idioms Down on the Farm pp. 48-51
Bag eBook, please tell a friend!
*Bread in a Bag Recipe pp. 52-54
As always, enjoy!
Donna L. Bathalter *Farm Products Bingo pp. 55-65

And the Teacher Book Bag Crew
*Fun for the Whole Family: Farm Trivia
pp. 66-73
Farming through the Centuries
(A Close Exercise)
Although _______ has existed since the beginning of _______, so much of what we
know about effective farming has occurred in the last 100 years. Until world
exploration, groups of people knew only about farming ______ in their region. People
didn’t move around, and an ________of agricultural ideas was rare.
Early
Agricultural
Tools
Sumerian Harvesting Sickle Antique Chaff Cutter Woodcut of Chaff Cutter, 1524
Made from Baked Clay, 3,000 BC
Imagine how Europeans felt during the 1500s when the globe-travelling Spanish
introduced __________to their countries. A major ______crop and the knowledge of
how to grow and harvest it changed a continent. And, so it went. People gathered
together bringing what they’d learned about crops, livestock, and food preparation and
having huge days-long feasts to _________…festivals spread across Europe. The
exchange of ideas spurred on changes in ___________ even then.

Muck Rake
When the _________first came to America, only a few crops were grown. If it had
not been for the assistance of the _______________, the colonists would
have_____________. For the first time they were introduced to __________as an
important staple to their diet. And what did they do with this new found success? They
all ___________together, colonists and natives alike, and feasted. Perhaps that was
the very first fair in America. Each group shared what they knew best about farming,
handmade goods, herbs and meat preparation. It was the ____________fair in the
making.
Early Corn Masher
Fast forward to the early 1800s in America, and _____________ boomed. In 1790,
the _________________ reported 95% of Americans living in _______areas.
However with the introduction of new inventions fewer farmers were needed. Food
prices dropped because produce was so___________. Many farmers could no longer
support their families. It took fewer farms to feed the population and new inventions

meant industrial jobs in________ areas. Only about 2% of Americans live on farms
today.
Farmers have always had a close _____________to the land. They grew from doing
so much of the work by hand to the _________________of hand tools and then larger
equipment. Animals were still used in __________________with equipment in the
1800s, but that was about to change. The ____________ was invented in the middle
of the 1800s and, after going through several modifications, it was able to equal the
power of 200________.
1920 Today
Farming has become a huge agribusiness. For each farmer, it is reported another
seven people are employed by the ____________community. Delivery, sales,
teaching, research, health, banking, inventors, truckers, and grocery clerks are just
some of the groups who have a hand in agribusiness today. It is a_______, thriving
part of our country’s existence.
Use the following list of words and a dictionary to fill in the above close activity. Try to
determine the word missing by reading the sentence and determining the meaning of
the context.
advancement agribusiness agriculture (used twice)

America celebrate colonists
conjunction connection corn
exchange farming gathered
horses mankind methods
Native Americans plentiful potatoes
Rural staple tractor
Urban United States Census vital

Farming through the Centuries
Full Passage
Although farming has existed since the beginning of mankind, so much of what we
know about effective farming has occurred in the last 100 years. Until world
exploration, groups of people knew only about farming methods in their region. People
didn’t move around, and an exchange of agricultural ideas was rare.
Imagine how Europeans felt during the 1500s when the globe-travelling Spanish
introduced potatoes to their countries. A major crop and the knowledge of how to grow
and harvest it changed a continent. And, so it went. People gathered together bringing
what they’d learned about crops, livestock, and food preparation and having huge
days-long feasts to celebrate…festivals spread across Europe. The exchange of ideas
spurred on changes in agriculture even then.
When the colonists first came to America, only a few crops were grown. If it had not
been for the assistance of the Native Americans, the colonists would have perished.
For the first time they were introduced to corn as an important staple to their diet. And
what did they do with this new found success? They all gathered together, colonists
and natives alike and feasted. Perhaps that was the very first fair in America. Each
group shared what they knew best about farming, handmade goods, herbs and meat
preparation. It was the American fair in the making.
Fast forward to the early 1800s in America, and agriculture boomed. In 1790, the
United States Census reported 95% of Americans living in rural areas. However with
the introduction of new inventions fewer farmers were needed. Food prices dropped
because produce was so plentiful. Many farmers could no longer support their
families. It took fewer farms to feed the population and new inventions meant industrial
jobs in urban areas. Only about 2% of Americans live on farms today.
Farmers have always had a close connection to the land. They grew from doing so
much of the work by hand to the advancement of hand tools and then larger
equipment. Animals were still used in conjunction with equipment in the 1800s, but

that was about to change. The tractor was invented in the mid 1800s and, after going
through several modifications, it was able to equal the power of 200 horses.
Farming has become a huge agribusiness. For each farmer, it is reported another
seven people are employed by the agribusiness community. Delivery, sales, teaching,
research, health, banking, inventors, truckers, and grocery clerks are just some of the
groups who have a hand in agribusiness today. It is a vital, thriving part of our
country’s existence.
Definitions of new words that you found in the passage:

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Extension Activity:
Look back at your ancestry. Do you have any farmers in your family tree? Ask your
mother, father, or grandparents to help you complete a family tree. We’ve provided a
form for you. As you fill in your family members, place a star beside anyone who may
have been in the agribusiness.

Interview Information
As you gain information about your ancestors, jot notes on this
page about how each family member was involved in the
agribusiness. You can list yourself as a consumer. 
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On the following pages, you will find three entirely different poems about quilts. We
have provided you with the names of six poetic devices as well as their definitions and
an example of each.
Cut out the cards and match them. Have a dictionary handy if you need it. Go through
each poem one at a time. Read through each twice and think about what the poet is
trying to convey. After you feel you have a good understanding of the poem, you are
going in search of poetic devices used by the writer. On the dashed lines to the right of
the poem, write the name of a particular poetic device if you find one. This is also a
good place to make notes to yourself about the meaning of particular phrases.
Words are very important to a poet. They strive to choose just the right word in order
to stitch together the pieces of their poem. We’ve listed words from the three poems for
you to define. Put the definitions in your own words. More importantly, jot down notes of
why you believe the poet chose those words. What was their purpose?
Poetry is so much better when it is shared with someone else. After you’ve studied
these three pieces, share them with a friend, a sibling, or a parent. Teach them about
the different poetic devices. Wrap up in quilts and have something tasty to drink to set
the mood. Ask your partner what they liked about each poem. Compare the three.
On your own, begin jotting down phrases or words that come to mind when you think
of quilts. You could choose another subject. Begin piecing your phrases together into a
poem. It can be free verse like the first poem by Donna L. Bathalter, or it can rhyme like
Patricia Everson’s or Mildred Hatfield. Try and include different poetic devices, but don’t
force them. Words should come naturally. After you have written your poem, put it away
for a week or so. Then, pull it out again and examine it. You will be loking at it with a
fresh mind. You may want to change things about it. Or, it may be exactly what you
want. Remember to share. 

Quilt at the Fair
By Donna L. Bathalter
Quilt at the fair ---------------------------------------------

Richly warn fabric of our past ---------------------------------------------
Patches gathered like a reunion of families ---------------------------------------------
Interwoven, interdependent, yet self-reliant ---------------------------------------------
Quilt at the fair ---------------------------------------------
Lowing livestock, craftsmen, wares
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Harbor from the maniacal rage of the Midway
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Solid, united, secure
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Wrapping me with its oversized arms
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I inhale a fading, fleeting memory
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Quilt at the fair
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Not to be discarded lightly
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Hold it steadfastly
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Treasured, protected
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Building blocks of our heritage
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The quaint, quintessential
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Quilt at the fair
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A tenuous but sturdy bridge from past to future
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A lesson in resiliency
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The quilt at the fair
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Using a dictionary, define these words unless you already know their meaning.
interwoven
interdependent
self-reliant
lowing
wares
maniacal rage
fleeting
discarded
steadfastly
quaint
quintessential
tenuous
resiliency

hilt
strife
bunting
cipher
dejected
schooner
covets
coverlet
panorama

Memories
By Patricia Everson
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Wrap yourself up in my quilt. ---------------------------------------------
Here's a cup of my coffee
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The wood stove is filled to the hilt.
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Quilting is more than a hobby. ---------------------------------------------
To me it is a record of life,
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Recording for me all the good times,
Remembering for me all the strife.
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This patch was made from a bunting.
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The baby has now moved away.
And this one came from my sister,
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From a dress that was yellow and grey. ---------------------------------------------
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Below this one from my brother
Is one from my aunt who just died.
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If you look close you can cipher ---------------------------------------------
Her signature on the left side. ---------------------------------------------
And here over next to the corner
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Is a piece from my mother's old skirt. ---------------------------------------------
And this one right in the middle ---------------------------------------------
Was made from my father's red shirt. ---------------------------------------------
This one came out a bit crooked. ---------------------------------------------
The material was faded and worn. ---------------------------------------------
No wonder it looks so dejected, ---------------------------------------------
It was woven before I was born.
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Beneath this one at the bottom ---------------------------------------------
Is one that is worth more than gold. ---------------------------------------------
It came from my old winter jacket,
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It kept me safe from the cold.
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This blue one I found in the cellar ---------------------------------------------
When we moved to this house long ago.
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Who knows what story it covets,
This old, faded, worn calico.
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Above the green one in the center
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Is my most favorite one of all.
It looks like the leaves by the river
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Just after they drop in the fall. ---------------------------------------------
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And let's not forget this pink gingham,
I know that it's seen better days,
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But I like the way that it mingles ---------------------------------------------
With the yellows and purples and greys. ---------------------------------------------
Before you finish your coffee
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And you have to be on your way, ---------------------------------------------
Take a look at this one near the bottom, ---------------------------------------------
It came from my Great Uncle Ray.
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He traveled the world in a schooner, ---------------------------------------------
He brought back such wonderful things. ---------------------------------------------
The material is of the richest,
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Fit only for princes and kings.
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Some store their treasures in bank vaults, ---------------------------------------------
Some keep them hidden away, ---------------------------------------------
But I keep mine here on my quilt top ---------------------------------------------
Where I can enjoy them each day. ---------------------------------------------


Table of Contents
November Book Bag Fourth and Beyond, 2009
“Transportation”
Timeline Information
First Wheeled Carts p. 2

The Onager p. 3
The Chariot p. 4
River Boats p. 5
Label Parts of a Boat p. 7
Wheelbarrow Invented pp. 7-8
Horseshoe Writing Activity p. 9
Leonardo da Vinci’s Theories of Flight p. 10
Submarine Timeline pp. 11-14
First Practical Steamboat p. 15
Flight of the First Hot Air Balloon p. 15
First Self-Propelled Road Vehicle p. 15
Improved Version of the Steam Engine p. 15-16
Modern Bicycles Invented p. 17
Gliders p. 17
First Steam Powered Locomotive for Roads p. 17
First Practical Steam Powered Railroad Locomotive p. 17
Gas Engine Automobile p. 18
First Motorcycle Invented p. 18
First Cable Car p. 19
First Automobile Powered by Combustive Engine p. 20
Ferdinand von Zeppelin Invented the First Dirigible pp. 20-22

Wright Brothers Usher in Flight p. 22
First Modern Helicopter p. 22
From Water to Land with the DUKW p. 23
First Supersonic Jet Flight p. 24
Hovercraft Invented p. 24
Bullet Train Invented pp. 25-26
Apollo Mission to the Moon p. 26
First Jumbo Jet p. 27
Space Shuttle Launched p. 27
Games
Transportation Dominoes pp. 28-33

Velocipede Game: Go Wheeling pp. 34-38
Transportation Trivia Game pp. 41-47
Submarine Word Game pp. 50-51
Activity Sheets
Inventors and Inventions in the pp. 39-40

History of Transportation
Timeline of History of Transportation Additional Pages
Timeline Templates pp. 52-59

Blank Timeline Template p. 60
History of Velocipedes pp. 61-74

3500 BC
River Boats
A boat in an Egyptian tomb painting from about

1450 BC is depicted above.
Describe what you see in the picture. Are there paddles? To the left of the
drawing is a large rudder-like device. What do you think its purpose was?
What is propelling the boat? The two guys on top appear to have whips.
What does that say about the seven men on the lower level. Can you find
the map that one of the lower men is holding? In which direction is the boat
sailing? Share your thoughts.
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The device at the rear serves as a rudder to steer the vessel. Study the
hinged apparatus in which the rudder fits.
The men on top appear to be in control. They use their whips to keep the
men on the lower level, perhaps slaves, in line. The slaves use poles that
reach the river bottom to push the boat along. The second slave from the
left has what we can assume to be a map.
The captain appears to be the man standing in the enclosed section at the
right of the boat. He appears to be communicating with the two men on top
who in turn communicate with the man with the rudder looking device. The
very center man on the lower level appears to be listening to the captain
closely.
The unique drawings to the left and at top are called hieroglyphics, an
ancient Egyptian form of writing.
An ancient Egyptian boat would have been made of bound reed. The men
on the lower level are using setting poles to push the boat along. They are
generally made of a hardwood such as ash and come in direct contact with
the floor of the river. As the men with poles push them in unison, the boat
moves along. These poles can be upwards to fifteen feet long.
Key boat terminology:
hull – main structure of the boat; it keeps the boat afloat
cabin – enclosed structure on a boat
bow – the front of a boat
stern – rear of a boat
starboard – if you are facing the front of the boat, this is the right side
port – if you are facing the front of the boat, this is the left side
On the following page, label the boat with the correct terminology.

181-234
Wheelbarrow Invented
Above is a painting of a Chinese, one-wheeled wheelbarrow from between

1085 and 1145. It appears to be maneuvered by two “drivers” and a
donkey.

Answers
1. Hunley
2. gun powder
3. Nautilus
4. Turtle
5. Van Drebbel
6. Borelli
7. Bushnell
8. Ezra Lee
9. Fulton
10. Bauer
11. Housatonic
12. Holland
13. Skipjack
14. Sturgeon
15. Rickover
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