Embedding a google doc in a Post Assignment

To embed a google doc in a post do the following:

1.  Log into your google account.
2.  Go to your Google Drive, click drive
3.  Open your Google Doc
4.  Publish your google doc (select file-publish to the web)
5.  Dialog box will open with embed code, copy it
6.  Create your blog post
7.  Switch to HTML mode
8.  Paste your embed code

Embedding Slideshow In A Post Using PicasaWeb Assignment

Instructions for to Embed a slideshow:
1.  Click on  https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos?noredirect=1
2.  upload photos to the album you wish to have photos in.
3.  When finished, click Embed Slideshow on the right.  Change size to 400px and copy the Embed Slideshow code.
4.  Go to post on blog and past the code as an html.

Embedding a Google Calendar in a Post

Instructions on how to do this and issues I faced:
1.  Go to your google email
2.  Go to My Calendar and type in "Create New Calendar"
3.  Write a new calendar name and make sure you make it public.
4.  Choose the calendar you want and choose "embed this calendar" and copy the code.


Issue, change width to 90 % to make it fit.

YOU'RE SO CREATIVE

Each day this blog is getting more creative. Nice work.

Your blog

Hi Natalie, I'm impressed with the work you have done on your blog! Your classroom community will benefit greatly from all of your hard work. I would be happy to volunteer in your classroom when you are teaching students how to use your blog.

Cool Fire Pit Picture

I love that picture of the fire pit on the right side of your blog!

Hello

Hi Natalie! 
 Am I your first visitor? Your blog looks great! I'm excited to work with you next year at DC.
--Angie

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Real World Mathematics!

Math is all around us!  In your house, around your neighborhood, there are patterns everywhere!  What patterns do you see?  Share your observations below.

Butterfly's are a great example of mathematical symmetry.  Each wing is a mirror image of the other.

Looking forward to a fantastic new year in a new classroom teaching third grade!  We will go on many adventures including learning to blog!  Our road to learning is endless!