Another week down in third grade and the end of the school year is quickly approaching! Students are taking time to solidify much of their learning and are working on some fun projects along the way. In addition to their academic learning, third graders had a chance to watch Mr. Mondragon get slimed for Kids Heart Challenge and earned a movie party for responsible and respectful behavior during the month of April. Woohoo!
In math, third graders are focused on determining fraction equivalency, plotting fractions on a number line, and multi-step algebraic operations. We're also circling back to concepts practiced throughout the school year like: triple-digit addition and subtraction, multi-step word problems, and multiplication and division concepts. Moving forward, students will begin working on a culmination project that puts all their mathematical skills to the test! Science this week has been centered on animal adaptations. We learned what it takes to survive in the arctic, how animals use camouflage to become invisible, and why butterflies are so colorful. Next week, we'll transition over to social studies and begin learning about the western region of the United States. During reader's workshop, our focus has been on comparing and contrasting themes within folktales, fairytales and myths. Students learned that many of these stories follow a specific pattern and feature common elements. After our Earth Day learning, writer's workshop shifted focus to recycling. Students researched landfills, types of plastic, the process of recycling, and how likely people are to recycle. Third graders are now using this information to frame opinions on whether or not recycling should be required. We will continue with this topic into next week! 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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