The week before fall break is always a busy one! This week, third graders completed their real estate writing projects, wrapped up unit 2 of Bridges in Mathematics, experimented in science, and even had time for a field trip to Downtown Denver!
Third graders did a fabulous job completing their real estate writing projects! We started the week with the revision process. Third graders completed an editing checklist that asked them to make revisions and edit conventions/grammar. With that process complete, third graders moved on to typing their listings on Google Docs. It’s clear that third graders have been practicing typing at home, as this process was a relatively smooth one! At the end of the week, the class created picture representations of their listings. Parents will have the opportunity to view the final project at conferences (which are quickly approaching)! It’s hard to believe that unit 2 of Bridges is complete. Third graders will transition on to unit 3 when we return from fall break. Unit 3 takes a bit of a turn, and focuses on multi-digit addition and subtraction, a skill third graders have not had a lot of experience with. Estimation and rounding will also be an area of focus. Find more information about unit 3 in the link below. This week in science, third graders learned about and experimented with the process of weathering (physical and chemical). To learn more about physical weathering, third graders shook conglomerate rock and granite in containers. They observed the changes that occurred and logged them in their science journals. Next, third graders experimented with chemical weathering by pouring vinegar into containers with marble, limestone, basalt and sandstone. They observed changes over time, and determined that chemical reactions with certain rock types causes another type of weathering: chemical weathering. Our field trip today was a total success! Third graders learned even more about Denver’s history while walking throughout the lower downtown area. We visited famous buildings like the D&F Tower and Union Station, explored Larimer Square, and sat close to the Cherry Creek. View the gallery of photos below to experience it for yourself! Don't forget that October 31st is Storybook Character Day. Also, please sign up for conferences if you have not already done so! Have an EXCELLENT Fall Break! Comments are closed.
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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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