With CMAS testing (finally) out of the way, third graders can get back in the swing of their school routine! Students' hard work these past two weeks has been significant, and they've certainly earned themselves a well-deserved weekend. When we weren't testing this week, third graders were engaging in Earth Day-inspired activities, including research on water conservation and answering the question: Should recycling be required? To start the week, third graders researched current drought conditions in the United States (specifically, in the western region). Third graders discovered that much of the west, including Colorado, is experiencing a significant drought. We then explored the possibilities that come with recycling wastewater. Third graders read an infographic detailing the process recycled water goes through to be cleaned and reused, and also discussed ways to both conserve and reuse wastewater in our everyday lives. After learning more about droughts and water conservation, students were asked the following: Should recycling be required? It was up to third graders to research the pros and cons that come with making recycling law, and each individual was expected to form their own opinions on the subject. As a class, we learned a lot about the recycling efforts taking place in the U.S. and beyond. Third graders then typed up their opinions (in paragraph form) on Google Docs. That work will be coming home soon!
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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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