tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-378971102012-01-16T17:01:09.274-08:00Welcome! As you read <i>Stone Fox</i>, this blog will help you better understand the story's setting, vocabulary, and events. This blog is maintained by Mr. Andy Losik <a href="mailto:alosik@remc7.k12.mi.us">(email)</a>, Infotech teacher at Blue Star and Bentheim Elementary Schools in Hamilton, Michigan. The site originated as a way for Hamilton students to enhance their reading instruction, but anyone is welcome to use its resources.Andy Losiknoreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37897110.post-1166544007111628062006-12-19T07:50:00.001-08:002006-12-19T08:00:07.120-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/images/HEADER_r1_c1.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/images/HEADER_r1_c1.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Each year, the state of Wymoning hosts the Lower 48's largest sled dog race. Just like Little Willy's race, this one starts in the town square of Jackson. Unlike Willy's race, this one travels all across the state.<br /><br />View the 2007 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race's <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/schedule.htm">schedule</a> to add all of the miles the mushers will travel this winter.<br /><br />View the <a href="http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/purse.htm">purse</a> to see how much money is available for winners in this year's race.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/37897110-116654400711162806?l=stonefoxblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy Losiknoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37897110.post-1166018558476768232006-12-13T05:52:00.000-08:002006-12-13T06:02:38.483-08:00The town closest to Little Willy and Grandfather's farm is Jackson. Use the links below to explore all there is to do in the area today.<br /><br />Select the top 5 things you would like do during a vacation to this area. After you have shown your list to Mr. Losik, list your plans in the comments area.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jacksonholenet.com/attractions/jackson_hole_attractions.php">JacksonHoleNet.Com</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/jacksonhole/2119_indattr.html">Frommer's Travel Guide</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/summer_fun/summer-fun.php">Jackson Hole Summer Fun</a><br><br /><a href="http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/winter_fun/winter-fun.php">Jackson Hole Winter Fun</a><br><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/37897110-116601855847676823?l=stonefoxblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy Losiknoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37897110.post-1165424413881156902006-12-06T08:38:00.000-08:002006-12-06T09:00:13.890-08:00By clicking on the following vocabulary words, you will be taken to a definition at <a href="http://dictionary.com">Dictionary.com.</a><br /><br />When finished studying the definitions, use the comment area below to type 3 sentences. In each sentence, use 1 vocabulary word the same way it is used in the story.<br /><br /><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acre">acre</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bushel">bushel</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/credit">credit</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/examination">examination</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/explanation">explanation</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/harmonica">harmonica</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/harness">harness</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/harvest">harvest</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irrigation">irrigation</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mature">mature</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mend">mend</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/palomino">palomino</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/situation">situation</a>, <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/strongbox">strongbox</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/37897110-116542441388115690?l=stonefoxblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy Losiknoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37897110.post-1165416017758673032006-12-06T06:39:00.000-08:002006-12-06T08:05:27.913-08:00To better understand Wyoming, the setting of <i> Stone Fox</i>, use these online resources to understand the state's animals and habitats.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yellowstonepark.com/flash/movie.asp">View a short movie of Wyoming from YellowstonePark.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/wildlife.htm">National Park Service: Yellowstone Wildlife</a><br /><a href="http://www.cvgs.k12.va.us/bison/BRUCELLA/rvgs/pmproj/2pm/animals.htm">Virginia Tech Study of Yellowstone Wildlife</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/view_default.asp?curGroupID=5&source=&amp;parkid=&fromWhere=&amp;searchText=&allSpecies=y&amp;shapeID=0&lshapeID=0&amp;curAbbr=&lgFromWhere=&amp;curPageNum=1&lastView=default&amp;lastGroup=1&lastRegion=1041&amp;lastFilter=4&lastShapeName=&amp;trackType=&curRegionID=1041&amp;size=&habitat=&amp;fruit=&color=&amp;sortBy=family&viewType=default&amp;curFamilyID=&regionSelect=83001&amp;regionZIP=83001">eNature.com's guide to animals from the Wyoming Rocky Mountains</a><br /><br /><br />Another great resource for any animal exploration is: <a href="http://www.biokids.umich.edu/">BioKids from The University of Michigan</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/37897110-116541601775867303?l=stonefoxblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy Losiknoreply@blogger.com2