Third Grade Nuts & Bolts
Week of February 1
What's the new word in third grade????????
GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Third graders are excited to learn something new. Yes, we are experimenting with Google Classroom. Students are learning to navigate on and off their accounts, as well as joining two classes. One assignment is the template for Ecuador's 5 Themes of Geography. Students know they are more than welcome to work on their "doc", write it on the paper template, or do a bit of both. The second assignment is to read one of this week's A-Z selections, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. In addition to the pdf, students have a hardcopy in their planner.
classroom.google.com
What is the class code?
"This is fun!," says Hailee.
B.J. is very focused as he joins a class.
"Very cool!", shares Parker.
Olivia, Cece, and Isabella, exploring new technology.
We got into our accounts!
"I've got this!", shares Isabella.
"Anton, look at how cool this is.", states Cheorab.
February may be a short month, but it's a busy one!
It's Global School Play Day!
Wednesday, February 3
We're joining in the celebration of unstructured play which is essential for a child's healthy social and emotional development! Third grade students will enjoy non-tech, non-battery operated 'free play' with friends this Wednesday between 1:40pm-2:30pm. Your child is welcome to bring in a favorite toy or game that is tech-free and non-battery operated.Thursday: Please remind your child to return any library books they may have at home. Thank you!
It's Mr. Branch's birthday this Saturday!
In preparation for the big event, third grade will bake goodies this Friday between 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
Words Their Way / Vocabulary
This week, students study vocabulary unit 13, "The Winter Olympics". Homework is as follows: Monday, workbook page 135; Tuesday, workbook pages 136-137; Wednesday, workbook page 138; and Thursday, workbook page 139. Friday is the quiz.
Writing
Math
This week's homework is as follows: Tuesday, workbook, pages 119-120; Wednesday, workbook pages 121-124; and Thursday, workbook, pages 125-126.
Each night, students are expected to practice math facts using ixl and/or Sumdog.
Science homework
Answer two questions in complete sentences.
Geography
Though not a requirement, Ms. Carley is ok with students working on this template at home. Far be it for me to ruin a child's fun!
The expectation for exploring Ecuador is not that students become experts on this country, but that students learn to navigate the three websites, identify specific information listed on the 5 themes template, and apply these skills to their own country research this spring. I am not concerned with the product (a completed template), but rather, a working knowledge of the process.
*******using an iPad, use the following resources to locate information to complete the 5 Themes template:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/brazil/
(there is no password or username)
http://online.culturegrams.com
Username: rilinkcgrams
Password: cgrams
Brittanica:
Username: rockyhill
Password: mariners
TEMPLATE
Location
Absolute (longitude/latitude)
Relative (where a place is in specific locations relations to other places)
north of
south of
east of
west of
borders
next to
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Regions
(places that are grouped together by features they share)
The Amazon rain forest is located in the Amazon region, the world’s largest rain forest.
Place
(physical and human features of a country)
Physical features
landforms
natural resources
bodies of water
climate
plants
animal life
Human features
cities
buildings
architecture
government
traditions
culture
music
dance
art
religion
language
- sports
Movement
(how goods, people and information move place to place)
transportation
technology
waterways/ports
Human Environmental Interaction (H.E.I.)
(how people and the environment affect one another)
how people rely on the environment
how people adapt to the environment
how the environment affects the way people live
natural resources
exports
imports