It was a busy week in third grade, filled with new projects and lots of learning! This week in math, third graders encountered division concepts featured in word problems. At first, students had a difficult time sifting through the language of the problem. However, once the underlying question was clear, students were on a roll! The stamina and resiliency students demonstrated during this problem-solving process was quite inspiring. No one gave up, and each remained laser focused on solving difficult problems. This week, students also took part in the first science experiments of the school year. Third graders were tasked with observing and recording the different components of soil, as well as guessing where particular soil samples were from. To make accurate guesses, third graders had to consider the different materials they saw in each soil sample. They also added water to the soil samples and observed the change it caused. Next week, we will continue exploring and observing earth materials. In writing, third graders started a new project centered on descriptive and explanatory writing. Here is what students were tasked with: Thus far, third graders have really enjoyed the project! It's proven to be a great creative outlet and has led to more success in descriptions and explanations. Next week, students will type their listings and draw/create a visual of the house they are selling.
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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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