Museo de ciencias naturales

LA BIODIVERSIDAD EN EL MUSEO

El Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (CSIC) presentó una nueva exposición permanente para finalizar la renovación iniciada en 2010 con las exposiciones de "Minerales, fósiles y evolución humana", y seguida en 2011 con "El Real Gabinete de Historia Natural".

a muestra ocupa un espacio aproximado de 1.000 metros cuadrados, está situada en la zona de Biología del Museo y ha contado para su realización con la colaboración de la Fundación Biodiversidad y de la Sociedad de Amigos del Museo (SAM).

El objetivo de la exposición "Biodiversidad" es dar a conocer el concepto de biodiversidad y sensibilizar a los visitantes acerca de su importancia y la necesidad de su conservación. En total han colaborado en la muestra más de una docena de científicos del Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales.

En ella se muestran un gran número de ejemplares procedentes de las colecciones del Museo, algunos de ellos tan emblemáticos como el elefante africano o el diorama de los abejarucos realizado por José María Benedito a principios del siglo XX. Se presentan también ejemplares únicos como el lobo marsupial o el alca gigante, ambos extinguidos, y otros seriamente amenazados como el leopardo de las nieves, el urogallo o el oso pardo.

Visita esta página donde encontrarás una visita virtual del museo.

http://www.mncn.csic.es/Menu/Visitaalmuseo/seccion=1194&idioma=es_ES.do

http://www.mncn.csic.es/

Saint Patrick´s Day

On Friday we are going to celebrate St. Patrick´s Day.  Remember to wear as much green as you can.  Practice the Molly Malone song and get ready to play lots of fun games.

Below is a video from the famous Boston band from Ireland, called the Dropkick Murphies.  Every year people listen to this band on St. Patrick´s Day.

Another musician from Ireland is Bono from U2.  Below is one of his songs, I Still Haven´t Found What I´m Looking For.  See if you can find examples of the present perfect in this song.

Another important part of Irish culture besides music is Irish step-dancing.  Below is a video of this famous style of dancing.

The Colors of the Euros

This is a picture of the front and back of the Euro notes.  Color in the copy that you have, using the picture below as your guide!

Different Types of Currency

Around the world, people use many different types of currency.  Currency allows us to buy products that we need.  It also allows us to invest in different companies.  Currency from some countries is worth more than currency from other countries.  For example, 1 Euro is worth 1.15 US dollars.  Before you travel to a country with different currency, you must convert your money.

Here are some examples of currency.

The Euro is used in most European countries.  The notes are colorful and their are many different kinds of coins.




In the United States, the currency is in dollar bills.  These notes look green and white.  There are also coins, but not as many as in Europe.  There are quarters worth 25 cents, dimes worth 10 cents, nickels worth 5 cents, and pennies worth 1 cent.




Sometimes you can find a 2 dollar bill, but these are extremely rare.



The currency in the United Kingdom is the pound.  They have pictures of different royalty on their notes.  One pound is worth 1.36 Euros.  There are also different coins.

SIGNOS DE PUNTUACIÓN

Just Let Me Bite Vampire Play

Thursday, the fifth grade is going to see a play called "Vampires."  Here you have a song that you will hear in the play.  Practice it with the Song 2 Lyrics and remember about the musical interlude!

LENGUA: EL PUNTO, LA COMA, EL PUNTO Y COMA...

EL PUNTO
LA COMA
PUNTO Y COMA