We're staying busy in 3rd grade! Last week, we enjoyed a visit from an awesome storyteller as part of our arts integration. On Monday, students will experience hands-on science fun with an in-house field trip! It's fun to pull in art and science into our daily routine =)
In math, students have worked hard to understand when to find area and perimeter and then following through with those computations. They have also worked to find the area of rectilinear shapes. We'll have an assessment on these on Tuesday and then begin our next unit on fractions. In reading, students have started the process of writing a review of Peter Pan. So far, they have written their introduction and their first proof (reason) paragraph. This week, we'll wrap up writing our first draft after including the second proof paragraph and conclusion. Students will take a final assessment in which they will rewrite this into a final draft. I will looking closely at revisions in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization as well as the implementation of linking words and phrases. In science, we took an assessment on properties of matter and have started our next unit on force and motion. Students are enjoying trying new concepts (adding weight, changing amount of force, creating friction) as they study this subject. I'll be taking them out to the playground this week to have them find situations when they are applying these concepts in real life. Thank you for all you do at home! Amy Flowers [email protected]
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In reading, students will be continuing their novel of Peter Pan. Students write a summary of each chapter and explain how the chapters build upon the previous chapters. At the same time, students will begin to read another text from the same author. Students will be writing about similarities and differences between the two texts.
In math, students will be learning about perimeter (adding the sides of a shape to determine the distance around the shape). We start off by using square tiles to create a shape and counting the distance around. After students have grasped this concept, we move to drawings and then to shapes with numbers labeled on the sides. We'll have an assessment on both area and perimeter this week. Our class is enjoying designing their Tiny Houses. They have been using their skills to find area as they create their blueprints. We'll add perimeter to their calculations and 3-D furniture this week. In science, we continue to talk about the properties of matter and how they change. We've missed science due to Boosterthon and other activities and I'm hoping to catch us up this week. Things that are good to know: Clubs will be on Tuesday afternoon 2:45-3:30. Valentine's celebration will be on Wednesday 3:00-3:40. Names are below if you need them. Thanks for all you do, Amy Flowers [email protected] Dilan Maggie Sammy Journi Camden Oliver Elijah Libby Grant Ainsley Brianna Brooklyn Jadiel Amber Allison Jacob Corrie Ramel Justin There are so many great things happening at Douglas! Please read this entire update!
Boosterthon is up and going! Please help our class and the entire school by logging into funrun.com and registering! Our class has earned extra recess and crazy sock day! Crazy Sock Day will be Tuesday, 2/6. Remember Friday is an Early Release Day (dismissal is at 1:15). On Friday, we'll enjoy an informance with science collaborating with both music and dance. The informance is scheduled for 9:30. Also, on Friday, we'll have a Douglas Dance! Friday is packed with activity! In math, we're studying area and students will have a quiz on Wednesday to see how well they're understanding it. I'm also adding a project based learning enrichment to our lessons. Students will be applying their knowledge of area to build Tiny Houses modeled after the HGTV show. All houses will be three dimensional with furnishings and rooms selected by the student groups. This will be a fun challenge! Third graders will also work on targeted problem solving skills as we divide students on Wednesday and Thursday to work on addition and subtraction. In reading, students are enjoying our novel, Peter Pan. As we read this week, students will be discussing character traits and point of views of the characters. They will also synthesize their own thoughts and determine their own point of view. On Friday, students will be given an assessment. In science, we'll be doing two experiments and discussing how properties of matter can change. We'll have a short quiz on Thursday to check for understanding. Finally, Valentine's is just around the corner! Below I've listed the roster for our class. If possible, have your child write something special about each student or create a Valentine. We'll have an art celebration at the end of the day and swap Valentine's. I found a pop art activity for a craft. If you have a suggestion for a game, please send me an email! As always, you're welcome to attend. I'll start around 3 on Wednesday, February 14th. Names of our students: Jadiel Amber Justin Elijah Jacob Dilan Maggie Ainsley Oliver Grant Camden Brooklyn Corrie Libby Sammy Allison Ramel Journi Brianna Thank you for all you do, Amy Flowers [email protected] |
AuthorHi! I'm Amy Flowers-mom to four great kids and one energetic puppy. I've been in education fifteen plus years and am passionate about igniting a love for learning, not just filling a bucket.. Archives
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