We have two weeks before the Thanksgiving break! I can't believe it! During that time, we will be researching and learning about Sweden for the International Children's Fair. Ellie's mom has arranged for us to be pen pals with some students from Sweden. Lots of other fun learning experiences will be taking place as well. See below for a look at the upcoming week. Writing: This week we'll dive into research as we learn about Sweden. We'll spend a few days researching and then we'll create a poster about Sweden using Google Drawings. Also, we'll start writing letters to our pen pals. Reading: Our focus will be on reading expository texts and learning about the different structures that author's use for expository including description, cause & effect, sequential, and compare & contrast. We'll read articles and books related to our PBL as we learn about expository texts. Math: Last week we focused on area models of unit fractions. This week we'll learn about fractions on a number line, (length model), and fractions in a set. Students will use cuisenaire rods to partition number lines into fractional parts and represent fractions as distances from zero. We'll also use object such as two colored counters to determine fractions in a set. See below for the specific TEKS for this unit. Science: We'll learn about natural resources, (where they come from, how we use them), and the importance of conserving natural resources. Social Studies: We'll continue to learn about government. Since it's election week, we'll take a mock trip to the White House to learn all about where our president lives. This is always a big hit! We'll even have a pretend flight on Air Force One complete with a ticket! Additionally, students will go on an interactive online tour of the White House. Upcoming Events: Thursday (11/10)
Highlights from October 31-November 4Pumpkin Fun We had a blast observing, measuring, and comparing pumpkins and gourds. Thanks to those of you who sent in pumpkins! Investigating Light We used flashlights to explore light. We noticed that our hands block the light, and that light can travel through a hole and water. Also, we observed that light can reflect on a mirror or foil. Thanks for helping out our investigation by sending in flashlights. The kiddos really enjoyed discovering how light works. Learning about Fractions with Pattern Blocks
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Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |