Monday, November 28, 2016

Important Dates

Thursday, 12/ 1:  In-School Experience w/Dr. Doug: Rock Attack!
Friday 12/2:  Early Dismissal @ 11:30
Thursday 12/8:  Merry Math Night 6:00-7:00
Friday 12/16: Winter Town Hall & Celebration Breakfast
12/19-1/2: Winter Break

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Reading
Antarctic Life!!
During this unit we will explore:
Identifying Main Idea & Supporting Details

Language
Pronouns

Practice Links
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Math
Multiplication!!
Below are the topics that we will explore in this unit:

Goal 1: Multiplication with Equal Groups
Goal 2:  Multiplication with Arrays and Area Model
Goal 3: Multiplication with Number Lines
Goal 4: Real World Multiplication Problems

Practice Links
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Social Studies
Native Americans in SC
We are finishing up our unit on Native American Tribes in SC.  We will be testing out this week.  Please review the following tribes with your child:
Cherokee
Catawba
Yemassee
Practice Links

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Science
Earth Materials
We will be kicking off this unit on Thursday with a visit from Dr. Doug! He will be talking with us about the different types of rocks and how they are classified.  During this unit we will be studying rocks, soils, minerals and the ever changing landforms on Earth. More information will be posted soon!
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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Important Dates

Thursday 11/17: Interims Available on Parent Portal
Wednesday 11/23-Friday 11/25: Thanksgiving Break

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Reading
Grace For President
During this unit we will explore:
Making Connections

Language
Reviewing Common and Proper Nouns & Types of Sentences
How do the prefixes pre-, un- and dis- change the meaning of a word?

Practice Links
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Math
Data Analysis & Graphing
We are beginning our first fully blended unit!  During this unit, students will work on goals at their own pace.  Instruction will be given through whole group, individual videos and online content as well as small group and one-on-one instruction.  Below are the topics that we will explore in this unit:

Goal 1: Collecting and Organizing Data
Goal 2:  Pictographs
Goal 3: Bar Graphs
Goal 4: Interpreting Data

Practice Links
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Social Studies
Native Americans in SC
Practice Links

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Science
Food Chains


Practice Links
Food Chain Video #3
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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Important Dates
Thursday, October 20: End of the 1st Nine Weeks of 3rd Grade
Friday, October 21: Town Hall
Thursday, October 27: Report Cards Come Home
October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
Friday, October 28: Covey Clubs


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Reading
Nonfiction Text
What are nonfiction text features, and how do they help you understand a text?
Language
What are common and proper nouns?
How do the prefixes pre- un- dis- change the meaning of a word?
Practice Links
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Math
Addition and Subtraction
Use different strategies to add and subtract up to 1,000.
Practice Links
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Social Studies
South Carolina’s Six Regions
 
Practice Links
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Science
Adaptations of Animals and Plants in Habitats
What makes each habitat unique?
What types of animals and plants live in these habitats?
Why do certain plants and animals survive in a habitat?
Practice Links
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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Important Dates
Friday, October 7 : All Field Trip Permission Slips & Money DUE
Tuesday, October 11: State House Field Study
Thursday, October 13: ½ Day- 11:30 Dismissal
Friday, October 14: Student Holiday- NO SCHOOL
Thursday, October 20: End of the 1st Nine Weeks of 3rd Grade
Thursday, October 27: Report Cards Come Home
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Have you had your Parent/Teacher conference yet? There is still time!  Be sure to check your email. I look forward to meeting with everyone!
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Reading
Story Elements
What is the character, setting, problem, and solution of a literature text?
Handwriting and Sentences
What makes a complete sentence?
Practice Links
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Writing
Readers as writers!
Students are continuing to apply their knowledge of story elements while putting together a narrative story.
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Math
Compare Numbers
Order Numbers
Round Numbers to the Nearest 10 and 100
Practice Links
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Social Studies
South Carolina’s River Systems
South Carolina’s Six Regions
Practice Links
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Science
Land Habitats
Water Habitats
What makes each habitat unique? What types of animals and plants live in these habitats?
Practice Links
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