We are back, and what a week it's been! Third graders were busy participants in fun activities like Storybook Character Day and our Rich Martinez science presentation. When not dressed up in costume, third graders were back at work! Students worked on graphing in math, learned more about energy in science, and read/participated in a debate titled "Is It Ever Okay to Lie?" In math this week, third graders were focused on creating bar graphs based on surveys taken in class. Students created two graphs: one focused on favorite ice cream flavors, the other on favorite book genres. Third graders were tasked with determining how to make the most organized and efficient graphs, ones that viewers would be able to understand easily. The trick was that third graders had to determine how to make number representations when not given enough symbols for each individual vote. Our first attempts were admittedly a bit rough, but third graders got the hang of it the second time around! In science, we wrapped up our study of energy and conversion. We also had a special guest (Rich Martinez) come in to talk to us about matter & energy, specifically solids, liquids and gases. Third graders had a ton of fun witnessing and participating in his wacky demonstrations. Reading and writing this week focused on a simple question: Is it ever okay to lie?Third graders read and studied articles about the science of lying, and found that experts have different opinions and data showing its impact on a person. Third graders then took this evidence and began crafting an essay about their own opinions on fibbing. Earlier in the week, third graders participated in a team-building activity based on making logical decisions. Third graders were tasked with 6 challenges they had to solve. Before starting each challenge, students had to find the activity using a clue. It was a fun activity, and third graders did a great job! Check out the pictures below. Business:
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Mrs. Minatta is a third grade teacher at Cottonwood Creek Elementary. See and read all about what third graders are up to throughout the school year! Archives
March 2021
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