Word Study
We are studying silent k words and their homophones (e.g., knight & night).
Reading Workshop
We are studying different points of view.
Writing Workshop
We spent a lot of time this week creating in Google docs and using checklists to ensure we are including all the elements of our writing.
Math Workshop
We wrapped up our first look at fractions this week to allow time to introduce measurement. We will revisit fractions before the year ends. I introduced different kinds of measurement: time, length, mass/weight, and volume/capacity. Students are also learning personal references (e.g., 1 gram = 1 jumbo paperclip, 1 slice of bread = 1 ounce, etc.) to help them determine which units of measure are most appropriate to use in any situation (e.g., we would not use feet to measure the distance from school to home). We are also looking at interpreting data tables and revisiting area and perimeter.
Science
We looked at multiple models of how we generate, store and consume electricity. Students understand they are a model of this when they scuff their feet to create static electricity, store it not unlike a battery and then release it when they touch someone, just as a power plant releases energy to a home, school, business, hospital, etc. We also do this when we eat food, store the energy and then release it to exercise. I used a hairdryer and dry cleaning bag to demonstrate heat energy, mimicking a hot air balloon's ascent. I also used the heat from a candle to make a cut spiral of paper spin as the heat rose. Finally, we looked at steam moving a pinwheel. I'm looking forward to next week's lessons on wind power, which will also include force and motion.
Important Dates & Reminders
It's Kid Fest Raffle Basket time again. Please click on this link for the 3rd Grade Star Wars sign up genius. You can donate items or money through April 18th.
April 2018
17 & 18 Spring 3rd Grade State of Ohio Reading Assessment (AIR)
24 & 25 Spring 3rd Grade State of Ohio Math Assessment - Students need headphones.
30 Device collection
30 Device collection
May 2018
April 30-May 4 Scholastic Book Fair
4 KidFest, 5-8 p.m.
8 NO School for students or certified staff - Ohio Primary Elections
11 Science field trip to Livingston Elementary - 2 chaperones needed
18 Field trip to the Columbus Zoo - 6 chaperones needed
21 Field Day
21 Field Day
28 No School Staff: Memorial Day
30 Last Day for Students
30 End of third trimester
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