What a treat for third graders this week! We had an action-packed week full of fun activities inside and outside the classroom. Here's a recap of what we have done this week :
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ATTENTION STARGAZERS ! In the past we used astronomy books , constellation guides and home telescopes to observe constellations and planets. Now, we have great APPS for your iOS or Android Device to help find locations of stars, planets , satellites and space stations ! Just click on the following links below to find what app is best for you . Just make sure that you download it before our Stargazing night on February 12!
This week has gone by pretty quick! We were able to cover all customary units of measurement in Math, beginning with length, capacity, weight, then temperature. We measured quite a few items around the classroom as well as distances of planets from the sun. We look forward to see their Measurement Test results! The solar system unit took another turn this week as we learned about the space concepts of gravity, mass, orbit and rotation. We created satellite models and scaled distances of the planets. The kids had so much fun! In Language Arts, both classes stayed focused on their workshop units. 3A is drafting their essays while 3B continues to immerse themselves in non fiction text features. Next week , we will be focusing on the following lessons :
Coming Up Next Week - February 10-14, 2014 Talent Show Auditions for Food Fest February 10-11, 2014 Valentine's Party February 12, 2014 3:30-6:00 3rd Grade Family Stargazing Night February 12, 2014 7:45-9:00 Potluck *Tea and fruit punch will be served Bring : Blankets, Smartphone/Pads with downloaded stargazing app, Well rested eyes House Academic Bowl February 14, 2014 8:00-9:00 Let's cheer for our third grade representatives!!! Gold: LJ & Alice Azure: Yun & Danny |
3RD GRADE UPDATESEvery Saturday at noon, we will be posting highlights of the week that just finished, what's coming up the following week and important dates and reminders ! Archives
March 2014
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