Our math block this week was dedicated to creating and analyzing various types of graphs. To begin, third graders were tasked with gathering data regarding students’ favorite book genres and representing it graphically. In making their representations, students had to determine how to best scale their results. This proved a bit tricky, as not all answers had common multiples. After creating graphs, third graders began evaluating various line plots, bar, and picture graphs. Working with graphs was a good exercise in analyzing data… Something students will continue doing throughout the school year (and beyond). In writing, students continued on the RACE response train. This week, third graders worked in partnerships to write a response together. They then assessed themselves using our RACE response rubric. It was impressive to witness the self-awareness many students displayed when grading themselves. The activity turned out to be a successful exercise in self-reflection! As a way to wrap up our science unit on Matter & Energy, Rich Martinez (an actual EPA scientist!) came in for a “Science Matters” presentation. Students learned more about solids, liquids and gases and how they can be transformed. Third graders had a ton of fun witnessing and participating in wacky demonstrations!
Of course, our 3rd grade performance was also this week. Students did an amazing job with their rendition of Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain! So proud of all their hard work and efforts! 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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