3RD Grade Social Studies/Science 2022-2023 Assignments

Make smores with class. students will fill in graphic organizer first explaining how we are going to make smores in a cup.
ingredients: clear cup, golden grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

Next, students will split into three groups and make "tents".
students will need toothpicks, gumdrops, and Tissue paper.

homework: none 

Make smores with class. students will fill in graphic organizer first explaining how we are going to make smores in a cup.
ingredients: clear cup, golden grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

Next, students will split into three groups and make "tents".
students will need toothpicks, gumdrops, and Tissue paper.

homework: none 

Make smores with class. students will fill in graphic organizer first explaining how we are going to make smores in a cup.
ingredients: clear cup, golden grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

Next, students will split into three groups and make "tents".
students will need toothpicks, gumdrops, and Tissue paper.

homework: none 

STEM:
students will create their own constellations out of marshmallows and toothpicks . 
look at the constellation guide on the link below. Students will choose which constellation they want to try and make. 
Students will then show their design to another student and they will try and guess which constellation they created. 
students will record their results on paper. 

homework: none

STEM:
students will create their own constellations out of marshmallows and toothpicks . 
look at the constellation guide on the link below. Students will choose which constellation they want to try and make. 
Students will then show their design to another student and they will try and guess which constellation they created. 
students will record their results on paper. 

homework: none

STEM:
students will create their own constellations out of marshmallows and toothpicks . 
look at the constellation guide on the link below. Students will choose which constellation they want to try and make. 
Students will then show their design to another student and they will try and guess which constellation they created. 
students will record their results on paper. 

homework: none

Write a paragraph about what you saw on your nature walk yesterday.

STEM: 
Next, split class into three groups.  Students will then follow the directions and use the given materials to build a "boat".
Students will then place their boat in water and see how much " treasure" (pennies)their boat can hold before it sinks. 
fill in paper under section analyze results 

homework: none

Write a paragraph about what you saw on your nature walk yesterday.

STEM: 
Next, split class into three groups.  Students will then follow the directions and use the given materials to build a "boat".
Students will then place their boat in water and see how much " treasure" (pennies)their boat can hold before it sinks. 
fill in paper under section analyze results 

homework: none

Write a paragraph about what you saw on your nature walk yesterday.

STEM: 
Next, split class into three groups.  Students will then follow the directions and use the given materials to build a "boat".
Students will then place their boat in water and see how much " treasure" (pennies)their boat can hold before it sinks. 
fill in paper under section analyze results 

homework: none

1) Tell students we are going to go on nature walk
2) read about things we will look for on the nature walk
3) give students an I spy check list
4) students will look for things on their list while we complete the nature walk
5) compare and see who spotted all items on the check list when we return to classroom 

homework: none

1) Tell students we are going to go on nature walk
2) read about things we will look for on the nature walk
3) give students an I spy check list
4) students will look for things on their list while we complete the nature walk
5) compare and see who spotted all items on the check list when we return to classroom 

homework: none

1) Tell students we are going to go on nature walk
2) read about things we will look for on the nature walk
3) give students an I spy check list
4) students will look for things on their list while we complete the nature walk
5) compare and see who spotted all items on the check list when we return to classroom 

homework: none

STEM challenge
Create a paper "rocket" that will fly without being torched.
materials: plastic straw, paper, and tape

create rocket with materials, test rocket, and answer questions on back of STEM card in notebook

homework: none

STEM challenge
Create a paper "rocket" that will fly without being torched.
materials: plastic straw, paper, and tape

create rocket with materials, test rocket, and answer questions on back of STEM card in notebook

homework: none

STEM challenge
Create a paper "rocket" that will fly without being torched.
materials: plastic straw, paper, and tape

create rocket with materials, test rocket, and answer questions on back of STEM card in notebook

homework: none

STEM challenge 

Make a device that can focus the sun in a small spot.
(refer to stem card( 
You will need card stock, glue, paper clip, and aluminum foil)
Create these in groups of four 

Answer the STEM questions on the back of the card in your science section of your notebook 

homework: none

STEM challenge 

Make a device that can focus the sun in a small spot.
(refer to stem card( 
You will need card stock, glue, paper clip, and aluminum foil)
Create these in groups of four 

Answer the STEM questions on the back of the card in your science section of your notebook 

homework: none

STEM challenge 

Make a device that can focus the sun in a small spot.
(refer to stem card( 
You will need card stock, glue, paper clip, and aluminum foil)
Create these in groups of four 

Answer the STEM questions on the back of the card in your science section of your notebook 

homework: none

pair into teams/groups and complete the escape room challenge 

visit https://goo.gl/vXuCxZ

homework: none

pair into teams/groups and complete the escape room challenge 

visit https://goo.gl/vXuCxZ

homework: none

pair into teams/groups and complete the escape room challenge 

visit https://goo.gl/vXuCxZ

homework: none

View and discuss the slide show linked below

View and discuss the slide show linked below

View and discuss the slide show linked below

review the outline for completing a current event. 
use ipads and visit doggonenews.com to find a current event. 
read and summarize current event on the given template. 
turn in the current event you summarized for a grade. ( wt. of 1) (last science grade this school year) 

homework: none

review the outline for completing a current event. 
use ipads and visit doggonenews.com to find a current event. 
read and summarize current event on the given template. 
turn in the current event you summarized for a grade. ( wt. of 1) (last science grade this school year) 

homework: none

review the outline for completing a current event. 
use ipads and visit doggonenews.com to find a current event. 
read and summarize current event on the given template. 
turn in the current event you summarized for a grade. ( wt. of 1) (last science grade this school year) 

homework: none

Students will do a current event in class. They will use their current event outline and ipads to research current events on the website doggonews.com This current event will not be for a grade. ( We will take one for a grade next week) . 

homework: none

Students will do a current event in class. They will use their current event outline and ipads to research current events on the website doggonews.com This current event will not be for a grade. ( We will take one for a grade next week) . 

homework: none

Introduce to students how to do a current event
show outline to students
read the current event with students ( will do the same one for the first current event) 
do the current event together. Students will keep in science notebook as a reference . 

homework: none

Introduce to students how to do a current event
show outline to students
read the current event with students ( will do the same one for the first current event) 
do the current event together. Students will keep in science notebook as a reference . 

homework: none

FIELD TRIP to Planetarium

FIELD TRIP to Planetarium

Test on Solar System (wt. of 2)

homework: none

Test on Solar System (wt. of 2)

homework: none

Review for test on Solar System
Review notes and open book test from last week 

homework:
test is tomorrow!

Review for test on Solar System
Review notes and open book test from last week 

homework:
test is tomorrow!

Spring Fling

Spring Fling

take open book test on Solar System ( wt. of 1)

homework: chapter test May 2

take open book test on Solar System ( wt. of 1)

homework: chapter test May 2

Read the readers theater Solar System play as a class

review over important info for open book test tomorrow. (highlighted yellow terms and facts about planets)

homework: open book test tomorrow
chapter test May 2
field trip May 3

Read the readers theater Solar System play as a class

review over important info for open book test tomorrow. (highlighted yellow terms and facts about planets)

homework: open book test tomorrow
chapter test May 2
field trip May 3

Solar System continued complete end of lesson review pg D60-D61 questions 1-14 using book
check answers with class

Watch the magic school bus gets lost in space 

homework: study for test on May 2
open book test April 27

Solar System continued complete end of lesson review pg D60-D61 questions 1-14 using book
check answers with class

Watch the magic school bus gets lost in space 

homework: study for test on May 2
open book test April 27

Solar System contd.

fill in notes for lesson three
review lessons 1-3
present pennant banners and give daily grade for completion of banner ( hang in hallway)

open book test Thurs April 27th 
chapter test May 2nd
Field trip May 3

Solar System contd.

fill in notes for lesson three
review lessons 1-3
present pennant banners and give daily grade for completion of banner ( hang in hallway)

open book test Thurs April 27th 
chapter test May 2nd
Field trip May 3

Chapter 9 contd.
1. Read about Maria Mitchell pg. D50-D51
2. watch video on the inner planets.
3. Read lesson three about inner planets.
4. Answer Questions on wksht for lesson three titled " What are the inner Planets" D 9.3
5. Finish pennant banners if not finished yesterday

homework: none

(take all three end of lesson questions as a daily grade)

Chapter 9 contd.
1. Read about Maria Mitchell pg. D50-D51
2. watch video on the inner planets.
3. Read lesson three about inner planets.
4. Answer Questions on wksht for lesson three titled " What are the inner Planets" D 9.3
5. Finish pennant banners if not finished yesterday

homework: none

(take all three end of lesson questions as a daily grade)

Chapter 9 contd.
1.Review lessons 1 and 2
2.fill in study guide for lesson 2
3.watch video on the solar system 
4.complete reading comprehension passages about planets
5.begin working on planet pennant banners to hang in hallway (graded) this will be done in class (students will use tablets and their 6.science books to research information)

homework: none

Chapter 9 contd.
1.Review lessons 1 and 2
2.fill in study guide for lesson 2
3.watch video on the solar system 
4.complete reading comprehension passages about planets
5.begin working on planet pennant banners to hang in hallway (graded) this will be done in class (students will use tablets and their 6.science books to research information)

homework: none

Chapter 9
Review lesson 1
Answer questions for lesson one on studyguide
watch video about the solar system 
Read lesson two pages D44-D49. 
Answer the questions at the end of lesson two wksht titled "What is the Solar System D 9.2 

Chapter 9
Review lesson 1
Answer questions for lesson one on studyguide
watch video about the solar system 
Read lesson two pages D44-D49. 
Answer the questions at the end of lesson two wksht titled "What is the Solar System D 9.2 

Introduce The Solar System Chapter 9
Lesson one "Seeing into Space"
watch videos about telescopes 
Read lesson one pg. D38-D41.
Answer questions on wksht titled " How do Scientist use Telescopes" Lesson Review D 9.1

homework: none

Introduce The Solar System Chapter 9
Lesson one "Seeing into Space"
watch videos about telescopes 
Read lesson one pg. D38-D41.
Answer questions on wksht titled " How do Scientist use Telescopes" Lesson Review D 9.1

homework: none

Take Chapter 11 Test (wt. of 2)

homework: none

Take Chapter 11 Test (wt. of 2)

homework: none

Chapter E11 Matter Changes- Open Book Test
1. Open book test for a daily grade
2. Review for test Monday
HOMEWORK: Study for chapter E11 TEST Monday

Chapter E11 Matter Changes- Open Book Test
1. Open book test for a daily grade
2. Review for test Monday
HOMEWORK: Study for chapter E11 TEST Monday

Chapter E 11 Matter Changes-Review
1. Review Chapter E 11 Matter changes-Review
2. Answer Chapter review in textbook questions 1-14 write correct answers in science nbk and discuss correct answers. Use to study for test on Monday of Next week
3. Use smart board lesson to review for test

Homework: test on chapter 11 Monday

Chapter E 11 Matter Changes-Review
1. Review Chapter E 11 Matter changes-Review
2. Answer Chapter review in textbook questions 1-14 write correct answers in science nbk and discuss correct answers. Use to study for test on Monday of Next week
3. Use smart board lesson to review for test

Homework: test on chapter 11 Monday

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 3 What is a Chemical Change?
1. Review physical properties, physical changes, and chemical changes using smart board lesson and video. Complete worksheet together identifying physical/chemical properties and physical/chemical changes.
2.Physical /chemical changes stations (experiments)
homework: review studyguide chapter test is Monday. April 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 3 What is a Chemical Change?
1. Review physical properties, physical changes, and chemical changes using smart board lesson and video. Complete worksheet together identifying physical/chemical properties and physical/chemical changes.
2.Physical /chemical changes stations (experiments)
homework: review studyguide chapter test is Monday. April 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 3 What is a Chemical Change in Matter?
1 Read and discuss pages E 22-25
2. Complete study guide for lesson 3
4. Answer and discuss review questions on page E 25 together
5. OPTIONAL- Balloon magic experiment


homework: none
chapter test is Monday, April 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 3 What is a Chemical Change in Matter?
1 Read and discuss pages E 22-25
2. Complete study guide for lesson 3
4. Answer and discuss review questions on page E 25 together
5. OPTIONAL- Balloon magic experiment


homework: none
chapter test is Monday, April 17

No School - Good Friday

No School - Good Friday

Easter Party

Easter Party

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 2 What is a Physical Change in Matter?
 Review lesson 2 by discussing review questions on page E17
also review lesson one vocab words from chapter 11 lesson one

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 2 What is a Physical Change in Matter?
 Review lesson 2 by discussing review questions on page E17
also review lesson one vocab words from chapter 11 lesson one

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 2 What is a Physical Change in Matter?
1 Review lesson 1 by discussing review questions on page E11.
2. Read and discuss pages E14- E17
3. Complete study guide for Lesson 2
4. Students complete review questions on page E17 writing answers using complete sentences- complete for homework if not finished in class
Chapter test is monday apr. 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 2 What is a Physical Change in Matter?
1 Review lesson 1 by discussing review questions on page E11.
2. Read and discuss pages E14- E17
3. Complete study guide for Lesson 2
4. Students complete review questions on page E17 writing answers using complete sentences- complete for homework if not finished in class
Chapter test is monday apr. 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
1. Read pages E6-7 and the 3 states of matter. Re-watch states of matter video.
2. Read and discuss pages E8-E10.
3. Complete study guide for lesson 1.
4. Complete review questions on page E11- complete for hw if not finished in class
homework: complete wksht if not finished in class test on Monday Apr. 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
1. Read pages E6-7 and the 3 states of matter. Re-watch states of matter video.
2. Read and discuss pages E8-E10.
3. Complete study guide for lesson 1.
4. Complete review questions on page E11- complete for hw if not finished in class
homework: complete wksht if not finished in class test on Monday Apr. 17

Chapter E11 Matter Changes

Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
Review states of matter and watch attached video.

Read comprehension worksheets about states of matter and complete questions. Discuss correct answers.

homework: none

Chapter E11 Matter Changes

Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
Review states of matter and watch attached video.

Read comprehension worksheets about states of matter and complete questions. Discuss correct answers.

homework: none

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
1. Read pages E6-E7 and discuss the 3 states of matter.
2. Watch states of matter video.
3. Observe and discuss the three states of matter: have examples of solids and liquids- use different containers to observe how liquids take the shape of their container
4. Investigate Activity on page B5- discuss physical properties and sort shells or foam blocks according to physical properties

homework: none

Chapter E11 Matter Changes
Lesson 1 What are Physical Properties?
1. Read pages E6-E7 and discuss the 3 states of matter.
2. Watch states of matter video.
3. Observe and discuss the three states of matter: have examples of solids and liquids- use different containers to observe how liquids take the shape of their container
4. Investigate Activity on page B5- discuss physical properties and sort shells or foam blocks according to physical properties

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains TEST ( wt. of 2)

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains TEST ( wt. of 2)

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains REVIEW/Open book test
1. Review chapter B5 using smart board review lesson
2. Complete open book test for a daily grade
HOMEWORK: Study for chapter TEST tomorrow!

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains REVIEW/Open book test
1. Review chapter B5 using smart board review lesson
2. Complete open book test for a daily grade
HOMEWORK: Study for chapter TEST tomorrow!

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains 
1. Use smart board lesson and videos to review chapter B5 and food chains.
2. Complete chapter review 
HOMEWORK: review chapter for open book test tomorrow

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains 
1. Use smart board lesson and videos to review chapter B5 and food chains.
2. Complete chapter review 
HOMEWORK: review chapter for open book test tomorrow

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains REVIEW
1. Use smart board lesson to review chapter B5
2. Complete chapter review on page B68. Make sure correct answers are in notebook to use to study.
3. Answer and discuss questions 15-20 on page B69 together.

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains REVIEW
1. Use smart board lesson to review chapter B5
2. Complete chapter review on page B68. Make sure correct answers are in notebook to use to study.
3. Answer and discuss questions 15-20 on page B69 together.

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
In-class project
Make a food chain. Draw a food chain on white paper- food chain must start with the sun and have at least 4 links. Label each as producer or consumer. Label consumers in your food chain as herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore. (take as a daily grade)

After students have drawn their own food chains at their desk, then split into groups and complete a food chain puzzle for fun ( teacher will hand these out to groups) groups can switch up puzzles after they have completed their given puzzle. 

homework; Chapter test is Wednesday, March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
In-class project
Make a food chain. Draw a food chain on white paper- food chain must start with the sun and have at least 4 links. Label each as producer or consumer. Label consumers in your food chain as herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore. (take as a daily grade)

After students have drawn their own food chains at their desk, then split into groups and complete a food chain puzzle for fun ( teacher will hand these out to groups) groups can switch up puzzles after they have completed their given puzzle. 

homework; Chapter test is Wednesday, March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 3 Food Chains in Environments
1. Read and discuss pages B60-64
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 3
3 Discuss/answer review questions for lesson 3 on page B64

homework: chapter test is March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 3 Food Chains in Environments
1. Read and discuss pages B60-64
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 3
3 Discuss/answer review questions for lesson 3 on page B64

homework: chapter test is March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 2 What is a Food Chain?
1. Read and discuss pages B50-55.
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 2.
3. Discuss/answer review questions for Lesson 2 on page B55.

homework: Chapter test is Wednesday March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 2 What is a Food Chain?
1. Read and discuss pages B50-55.
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 2.
3. Discuss/answer review questions for Lesson 2 on page B55.

homework: Chapter test is Wednesday March 29

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 1 How Do Living Things Get Energy?
1. Read and discuss pages B44-47
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 1
3. Discuss/answer review questions for Lesson 1 on page B47

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 5 Food Chains
Lesson 1 How Do Living Things Get Energy?
1. Read and discuss pages B44-47
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 1
3. Discuss/answer review questions for Lesson 1 on page B47

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
TEST - weight of 2

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Chapter Review worksheet (complete individually and then check)
Review for TEST 

HOMEWORK:

Study for Chapter B-4 Test tomorrow

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
REVIEW
1. Review study guide for test Wednesday
2. Complete chapter review on page B38- make sure students record correct answers in binders to use to study.
3. Discuss/answer questions 15-20 on page B39. (may do as whole group, individually, small group, or partners)

HOMEWORK:

Chapter TEST Wednesday!

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Review Chapter 4 using smart board lesson
Open book test- weight of 1

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 4 Habitats Change
1, Introduce lesson 4 by reading "Why it Matters" on page B30
2. Read and discuss pages B32-B34
3. Complete study guide questions of lesson 4 #19-20
4. Discuss and answer review questions on page B35 worksheet
HOMEWORK: Review chapter for open book test tomorrow
Chapter test on Wednesday March 8

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 3 Adaptations
1. Review adaptations by watching video
2.Discuss Lesson 3 review questions on page B27.  Students will complete Lesson 3 review questions worksheet.

homework: study for test on chapter 4. Test is March 8

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 3 How do Adaptations Help Living Things?
1. Intro lesson 3 by reading "Why it Matters" on page B20.
2. Read and discuss pages B22-26 together. Watch and discuss adaptations video (link in smart board lesson for chapter)
3. Complete study guide questions #17-18

homework: study for test - Chapter test is March 8 
open book test is this FRIDAY

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 2: Living Things Compete
1. Review Lesson 1 using smart board lesson for ch. B4 and study guide notes
2.Introduce lesson 2 by reading "why it matters" on page B12. Also discuss term “variable” (found on page B12 - test question).
3. Read and discuss pages B14-B18
4. Complete study guide for Lesson 2 questions #10-16
5. Complete review questions for Lesson 2 (p B18 worksheet)
HOMEWORK: Review Chapter B4 study guide each night. Complete Lesson 2 review questions if not completed in class.
begin studying for chapter test  that is on Wednesday March 8

watch video about ecosystems 

discuss video and how it relates to chapter 4 lesson one

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 2
1. INVESTIGATE ACTIVITY- Competition
Follow instructions on page B12 for activity.
Need: pretzels, paper plates, construction paper
2. As time allows either work in pairs or as a class read over Lesson 2 and discuss why animals compete.

homework: none

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 1 What are the Needs of Living Things?
1. Read/review pages B6-B7. Discuss traits of living things.
2. Read and discuss pages B8-10
3. Complete study guide questions 1-9
4. Discuss and answer review questions on page B10
Homework: Complete review questions if not finished in class

Unit B Chapter 4 Survival of Living Things
Lesson 1 What are the Needs of Living Things?
1. Read pages B6-B7. Discuss traits of living things.
2. Complete study guide #1-4

homework: none

HALF DAY

Unit A Chapter 3- Chapter test 
 Students will complete chapter test- weight of 2
hwk: none

Unit A Chapter 3 Review/Open book test
1. Quickly review chapter 3 using summaries at the end of each lesson
2. Students will complete open book test- weight of 1
3. Review for Chapter 3 test tomorrow using smart board review lesson
 
HOMEWORK: Study page A92 for Chapter 3 test tomorrow and vocab review wksht

Unit A Chapter 3 REVIEW
1. Use chapter A3 smartboard/google presentation to review chapter.
2. Discuss  chapter review questions on page A92 together writing answers on a clean sheet of paper in the science section of notebook- Use to study for chapter test on Thursday.
3. Work with a partner to answer questions 15-20 on page A93. Discuss correct answers together as a class.
HOMEWORK: Review chapter A3 for open book test tomorrow and complete vocab review wksht

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
REVIEW
Use smart board lessons and video links to review chapter
HOMEWORK:  Review chapter A3.  Open book test will be on Wednesday and Chapter 3 test Thursday.

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
1. Read and discuss biography of Jane Goodall pages A8-81 and Extreme Science- Mama Croc on pages A90-91
2. Review chapter using smart board review lesson.

homework: none

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 3 Similarities and Differences
1. Read and discuss pages A84-87.
2. Complete study guide questions for lesson 3
3. Begin answering lesson 3 review questions on page A87-worksheet.  Complete for homework if not finished in class.(One daily grade for Lesson 1, 2, and 3 review question worksheets)

HOMEWORK: Complete answering Lesson 3 review questions on page A87 if not finished in class

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 2 What are some animal life cycles?
1. Review lesson 2 using smart board lesson and links
2. In class project: Each student will select randomly one of the following : apple tree, butterfly, frog or chicken to draw and label life cycle. may use book as a reference.  May split into group or do individually. (teacher prefernce) . Students must color their drawings. 
3.endangered species posters are due , present them 

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 2 What are some animal life cycles?
1. Read and discuss life cycles of insects page A76. Watch butterfly video link( found in Ch 3 smart board Lesson 3 slides)
2. Read and discuss life cycles of amphibians and reptiles on page A77. Watch video link of frog life cycle.
3. Read and discuss life cycles of bird and mammal life cycles on page A78. Watch video link of chicken life cycle.
4. Complete study guide for lesson 2
5. Complete/answer review questions for lesson 2 and discuss together.

homework: if you didnt finish review questions for lesson 2 in class, finish for hwk 

Unit A Chapter 3 Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 1 What are Plant Life Cycles?
1. Read and discuss pages A70-73.
2. Complete Venn diagram to compare/contrast flowering plants and conifers.
3. Complete study guide for lesson 1
4. Discuss and answer Review questions on page A73

homework: none

Escape room/STEM activity- Classifying Animals

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
TEST ( wt. of 2)

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
1. Review pg A-2 with class ( They need to check their answers for correctness)
2. Use smart board to review for TEST tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Study for TEST tomorrow. use pg A-2 to help study and pg A64

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
REVIEW
1. Review chapter using smart board lessons and video links.
2. Review page A64
3. Assign partners to answer questions on page A65 together. Discuss answers as a class.
HOMEWORK:  complete A-2 for hwk and review highlighted terms in chapter and page A64.
Study for pg A-2 for test on THURSDAY

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
REVIEW
1. Review chapter using smart board lessons and video links.
2. Complete chapter review on page A64 together writing answers in science section of notebook to use to study for chapter test on Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Study page A64 for Chapter 2 test. Chapter 2 TEST will be given Thursday.
* assign endangered species poster project due Feb. 8th 
* Speaker from science museum is coming to talk about vertebrates and invertebrates/food webs and food chains

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
REVIEW
1. Review chapter using smart board lessons and video links.
2. Test prep activity- Design a vertebrate. In journal, notebook paper in science section of binder, or white copy paper, draw a picture of vertebrate and write clues for someone to be able to identify your vertebrate as mammal, reptile, fish, bird, or amphibian. As time allows, read clues to class and show illustration to allow class to determine if new vertebrate would be classified as mammal, reptile, fish, bird, or amphibian.

Take as a class participation grade (wt. of 1)

homework: review studyguide each night for chapter test
open book test is tomorrow! 
Chapter 2 test is Thursday, Feb. 2

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
Lesson 3 Which animals lived long ago

IN-CLASS PROJECT:
1. Use link
https://kidworldcitizen.org/endangered-species-primates-lesson-plan-kids/ to introduce 3 endangered primate species
2.Divide students into three groups, and assign them each to one of the endangered primates: Silky Sifaka Lemur, Roloway Monkey, or Cotton-Top Tamarin.. Each group receives the information text to read about their primate and a copy of the “Endangered Primate Info Grid” (visual organizer) to fill out together about their primate
3.Using the information from their reading, plus the following short videos for research, students will create a 5 minute presentation to the class highlighting their endangered species. When they present to the class, the students in the audience will fill in their Info Grid with the missing information.
Cotton-Top Tamarin
Roloway Monkey (also called “Diana guenon”!)
Silky Sifaka
4.Students make “Take Action” posters to spread awareness around their school or community, using the knowledge they’ve learned.
5. Students will present information and poster of their endangered primate to class. As they present, the students in the audience will fill in their copies of the Info Grid with missing information.

Take as a daily grade( grade from the rubric given in class)

homework: none

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
Lesson 3 - Which Animals Lived Long Ago
1. Review vertebrates and invertebrates using smart board lessons and linked videos
2. Read and discuss extinct and endangered animals on pages A56-61
3. Complete study guide questions for lesson 3
4. Answer review questions for Lesson 3 on page A61. Questions may be completed for homework if not finished in class.
( Take lessons 1-3 questions/answers for one daily grade)


homework: Answer review questions for Lesson 3 on page A61. Questions may be completed for homework if not finished in class.
open book test is Friday!
Chapter 2 test is Thursday, Feb 2

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
Lesson 2 Invertebrates
1. Review invertebrates using smart board lesson and linked you tube videos
2. Check and discuss answers to review questions on page A49( daily grade- at the end of chapter 2 (wt. of 1)
3. Investigate Activity - Worm Work. Follow investigate activity instructions on page A45 to observe worms.

homework: none

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
Lesson 2 Invertebrates
1. Read and discuss pages A46-49
2, Complete study guide #4-8.
3. Students will complete Lesson 2 Review questions worksheet (questions also on page A49). (grade at the end of chapter 2)(avg with other wkshts)

homework: begin studying your studyguide for chapter 2

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
Lesson 1 Vertebrates
1. Read and discuss pages A36-43
2. Complete study guide questions #1-3 and vertebrate chart on the back side of study guide

Unit A Chapter 2 Classifying Animals
3. IN CLASS PROJECT
Divide class into 5 groups. Work in small groups to make poster of characteristics and examples of animals in the vertebrate group assigned - mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians OR Individual project- Student will draw a vertebrate group from "hat" to make a make a construction paper poster for their vertebrate group that includes characteristics and examples of animals
Give a participation grade - weight of 1

homework: Students will complete lesson 1 review questions worksheet (questions also listed on page A43 only complete the wksht) (will be avg with other wkhst at the end of chapter 2 for a daily grade) (Answers should be written using complete sentences)

CHAPTER ONE TEST (wt. of 2)

homework: none

* take all lesson wkshts that were hwk as a daily grade (lessons 1-3)

MLK day- NO SCHOOL

Open book test (wt of one)

Chapter test Tuesday (wt of 2)

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants- REVIEW
1. Use Chapter A1 smartboard lesson to review chapter.
2. Complete Chapter Review on page A30 together writing answers on notebook paper in binders
3. Work with a partner to answer or complete individually, questions on page A31. Discuss answers together.
Homework : open book test tomorrow,  CHAPTER TEST next Tuesday

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 3 How do parts help plants survive?
1. Use smart board lesson and study guide questions to review lessons 1 and 2
2. Read pages A24-27
3. Complete study guide for lesson 3
4. Complete questions on page A27 for a daily grade-- Complete for homework if not finished in class

homework: finish questions on page A27

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 2 classifying plants
1. Check and discuss homework- daily grade for completion. Check for complete sentence answers.
2. Investigate activity: leaf detective
Allow to work in groups or individually to observe leaves and identify each leaf's texture, vein pattern, and margin.

Homework: study your studyguide

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 2 Classifying plants
1 Read and discuss pages A16-19
2. Complete study guide #13-20
3. Assign homework- complete review questions on page A19. May begin in class if time allows.
Remember to answer using complete sentences!

Homework: study for test on the 17th

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 1 REVIEW
1. Use pages A12-13 and smart board lesson to review lesson
2. Check and discuss homework- give daily grade for completion.
3. Activity: provide carrots(root), celery (stem), and lettuce (leaf) to eat. Use carnation or celery stalk to put in water and add food coloring to observe and discuss for next week 
4. Divide in groups or give each individual a plant part to make a poster including a drawing of plant part, describing plant part's job, and giving examples of things we eat that are this part of a plant. Present to class.
OR Individual class assignment: use worksheet to complete interactive notebook activity naming the plant part, describing its job, and giving examples of thing we eat that are this part. (daily grade)

Homework: none
chapter test will be Jan. 17

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 1 Plants Meet Their Needs
1. Read and discuss pages A8-A11. Discuss the three parts of a plant: roots, stem , leaves. ( may use real plant as a visual)
2. Complete study guide questions 4-12.
3. Assign answering review questions on page A13 in your binder. Give instructions for heading paper, answering with complete sentences, and how to use headings/text structure to help find answers. Students will complete for homework if they do not finish in class.

Homework-complete review questions if not finished in class. begin studying your studyguide

Unit A Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Lesson 1 Plants Meet Their Needs
1. Introduce chapter using page A4.
2. Investigate Activity: bean bags page A5. Follow investigate activity procedure instructions- use to observe and discuss throughout the week.
3. Read page A6-A7. Discuss needs plants have to survive: sunlight, water, air, soil.
4. Complete study guide questions 1-3.

* All hwk in this chapter will be taken as one cumulative daily grade once we have completed chapter one.

Half Day-  Give students a class participation grade for helping with the Santa Shop

Journal about your experience solving the case of the missing Santa Clause. Tell me who you thought was guilty, why you thought this, who ended up being guilty, and how did you know he/she was guilty?

homework: none

Christmas Science Activity-- The Case of the Missing Santa Claus
1. Show slides 1-15 to review.
2. Clue 3-DNA: Show slides 16-18 and have students complete page 5 in their Crime Buster Manual.
3. Clue 4-Fingerprints: Watch video, "Fingerprints for Kids"(http://bit.ly/2UzwKmt). Give each student the "Fingerprint" printable. Have students touch their faces with their fingertips and place each finger in the appropriate spot. Sprinkle cinnamon over the prints and shake so that cinnamon coats each print entirely-shake off excess cinnamon on a plate- fingerprints should appear on paper. Have students observe ridges and patterns. Show slides 19-21 and have students complete page 6 in their Crime Buster Manual.
4. Clue 5- white powder: Show slides 22-24 and have students complete page 7 in their Crime Buster Manual. As a class, complete science experiment at the bottom of page 7 to test unknown white substance by watching reaction when water, alcohol, or vinegar is added.
5. Solve case: Show slides 25-26 and have students complete page 8 in their Crime Buster Manual. Show slide 27 and have the class raise their hands for the suspect. Use slides 28-30 to reveal the "criminal".

Christmas Science Activity-- The Case of the Missing Santa Claus
1. Crime Scene: Read "The Case of the Missing Santa: Class letter" to the students. Show slides 1-8 of the power point presentation. Pass out manuals to each student. Have students complete page 1(draw the crime scene) page in their manual discussing their observations as a class.
2. Introduce Suspects: Show slides 9-10 to introduce the suspects and have students complete page 2 in their manual. In order to be good detectives, students need to see good CSI work modeled- show video.
3. Clue 1- Footprints: Show slides 11-12 and have students complete page 3 in their manual. For an extension: Have students trace their shoe print and measure in inches. Compare how similar their "footprints" are.
4. Clue 2-Handwriting: Before next crime scene work, have students practice comparing handwriting samples. Students will be given a handwriting sample to find its match with other samples that have been set up station style around room. Discuss each child's conclusion at the end of activity. Show slides 13-15 and have students complete page 4 in their manual.

STEM Activity
1.Take up social studies books and issue science books to use next semester. Discuss science topics that will be covered. Briefly introduce the steps of scientific method: purpose/question, research, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion. Tell students we will use scientific method to complete STEM activity!
2. STEM challenge: Using materials provided, attempt to build the tallest, STRONGEST tower with a platform at the top that will be able to support 3 peppermint candies stacked on top of each other without falling over. Winning tower is the tallest and able to support peppermints. Towers must be free standing!
Materials: 3 peppermint candies, 5 popsicle sticks, 5 marshmallows, 12 toothpicks, 2 index cards, 20 mini marshmallows, 1 foot of tape, 20 pieces of spaghetti, 8 gumdrop candies

Santa Shop- talk about and finish any last minute preparations for Santa Shop. It begins on Monday.
gather materials , finish decorating, review rotation schedules, etc.

Chapter 9 TEST
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Chapter 9 REVIEW
1. Review chapter 9 using smart board review lesson.
2. Complete chapter review in text book and wksht pg 40


HOMEWORK: Study for Chapter 9 TEST tomorrow. Use your studyguide to review and chapter 9 end of lesson review in textbook

Chapter 9 Biography- Helen Keller
1. Read and discuss pages 256-259.
2. Discuss how one person can make a difference. Use smart board lesson for individual or small group activity to complete in-class research project. Assign a person from Citizens in Action slide of attached smart board lesson: Niels Bohlini, Maurice Ralph Hilman, James Harrison, Rick Reseorla, or Willis Carrier. Students will use ipads to research and journal how their selected person made an impact on many. Share with class what you discovered. 


HOMEWORK: Study for Chapter 9 TEST on Thursday

Chapter 9 Citizens in Action
Lesson 2 Helping Out
1. Read pages 262-263. Discuss ways each group: Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Doctors without Borders help people.
2. Complete workbook page 45 and if time allows, Extend/Explore Economics activity on page 265- Every Little Bit Helps


HOMEWORK: Complete "Be a Good Citizen" worksheet to turn in tomorrow for a daily grade

No school- Christmas parade

Chapter 9: Citizens in Action
Lesson 1 Getting Involved
1. Read page 255 to review lesson 1.
2. Answer and discuss Review and Assess questions on page 255.
3. Complete Activity on page 255 to make Good Citizen chart listing at least 3 ways in the columns: Obeying the Law and Being a Volunteer.

Homework: none

Chapter 9: Citizens in Action
Lesson 1 Getting Involved
1. Use slides from Ch. 9 smart board lesson, lesson plans form education.com, and page 253 to teach about the pledge of allegiance.
2. Complete worksheet to re-write pledge in easier to understand vocabulary.
 
Homework: no written. Review ch 9 studyguide each night 

Chapter 9:Citizens in Action
Lesson 1 Getting Involved
1. Read and discuss pages 252-253.
2. Discuss ways as citizens we can give back.
3. Complete workbook page 46.

homework: no written. Review chapter 9 studyguide each night 

Chapter 9: Citizens in Action
Lesson 1 Getting Involved
1. Read and discuss pages 248-251
2. Discuss characteristics of a good citizen.
3. Use pages 220-231 to discuss laws, who makes laws, and positions in government citizens vote for candidates to be elected.

Homework: no written.  Review ch 9 studyguide each night 

Begin planning Santa Shop-
Talk about theme/ send home letter with students to give to parents about items we will need and be selling 
Santa shop will be the week of Dec. 12-15th. Students will work together to advertise by making posters and commercial videos. Students will decorate and prepare stand to use during snack stand dates in December. (this will be done the week before)
Create signs (in groups) during this time.  We will hang these around the school the first week in December to advertise for Santa Shop.

Chapter 7 TEST
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homework: none

Chapter 7 REVIEW/Open book test
1. Complete open book test for a daily grade
2. Use smart board lesson to review for test

homework: study for chapter 7 test tomorrow

Chapter 7 REVIEW
1. Complete workbook page 39- Use to study for open book test tomorrow
2. Use smart board lesson to review for test
3. Discuss homework to review terms from lesson 3- domestic trade, international trade, import, export
HOMEWORK: Review highlighted terms in chapter and workbook page 39 for open book test tomorrow

Chapter 7 REVIEW
1. Review Ch. 7 lesson 3
2. Complete review worksheet for flow chart/transportation map skills
3. Discuss questions/answers for chapter review in text book
3. Use smart board lesson to review for test
HOMEWORK: Complete worksheet- Find 5 items in your house. List item and where the item was made. A daily grade will be given for completed homework!

Chapter 7 Working in Communities
Lesson 3 Trade Links Communities
1. Read and discuss pages 202-207
2. Complete study guide for Lesson 3

homework: none 

Chapter 7 Working in Communities
Skill: Transportation Maps
1. Review lesson 2 using study guide and Review & Assess questions on page 199
2. Read skill pages 200-201 and discuss transportation maps
3. Complete workbook pages 36 and 37

homework: study lessons 1 and 2 

Chapter 7 Working in Communities
Lesson 2 Communities Make Goods
1. Read and discuss pages 192-199
2. Complete study guide questions for lesson 2

homework: begin studying lessons 1 and 2 

Chapter 7 Working in Communities
Skill: Flowcharts
1. Review lesson 1 by discussing Review & Assess questions on page 189.
2. Complete workbook page 34
3. Read pages 190-191 and discuss flowcharts
4. Complete workbook page 35

homework: none

Chapter 7 Working in Communities
Lesson 1 Life in a Farming Community
1. Read and discuss pages 182-189
2. Discuss terms: supply, demand, scarcity- p. 186
3. Complete study guide for lesson 1

homework: none
open book test Nov.16
Chapter test Nov. 17

Make a thankful feather to go on our turkey for the hallway (Class optional)

students will list at least three things they are thankful for on their feathers and display them in the hallway

or students will journal about what has been the most surprising part of third grade

Chapter 6/7 Banking and Economy lesson

Review notes and watch videos on banking/economy for kids

homework: none

Chapter 6 TEST
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Homework: none

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Students use their text books to complete open book chapter review for a daily grade
Review for chapter test tomorrow using smart board lesson

Homework: chapter 6 test tomorrow 

Chapter 6 Living and Working REVIEW
1. Review chapter 6 using smart board review lesson
2. Complete workbook page 33 and chapter review on text page 178

Homework: none

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Lesson 2 Making Money Choices
1. Review terms from lesson 1 and 2
2. Read pages 176-177 and complete "Acting on It' activity p. 177 OR Exploring Economics activity on page 164- if not able to do on Tuesday

homework: none

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Lesson 2 Making Money Choices
1. Review terms from lesson 1
2. Read and discuss pages 170-175
3. Complete study guide for lesson 2
4. Complete workbook page 32

homework: review studyguide lesson 2

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Focus on Biography/ Skill
1. Review terms: goods, services, wants, needs, producers, consumers, economy
2. Read and discuss pages 166-167 Maggie Lena Walker and discuss ways a bank helps a person
3. Skill- Classifying. Read and discuss pages 168-169.
4. Complete workbook pages 30-31

homework: review studyguide lesson one

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Lesson 1 People Earn Money
1. Review terms: needs, wants, goods, services
2. Read and discuss pages 162-165
3. Complete study guide for Lesson 1
4. Read "Exploring Economics" chart on page 164. (Work in groups to complete activity if possible)

Homework: begin studying lesson one

Chapter 6 Living and Working
Lesson 1 People Earn Money
1. Introduce unit on Economics pages 156-159 and Watch video on economics for kids
2. Read and discuss pages 160-161
3. Watch video. Discuss needs vs. wants. List needs and wants people have and compare. Discuss goods and services making lists of examples of each.
4. Complete worksheet.
** Chapter 6 TEST date: Wednesday, November 2

Homework: none

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Chapter 4 TEST
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Review all lessons and study guide for chapter 4 test Tomorrow!
Review smart board lesson and slides 
Review over open book test with students

homework: study for chapter 4 test tomorrow 

Chapter 4 open book test
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homework: none

Chapter 4 REVIEW
1. Review chapter 4 using smart board review lesson
2. Review for open book test tomorrow, review how to find answers in the chapter
3. Complete time line worksheet
4.. Complete workbook page 25 - use to study for open book test on Tuesday


homework:Review highlighted terms in chapter and workbook page 25 for Ch. 4 open book test Tuesday Oct, 18th

HOMECOMING

Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Moving to a New Home
1. Read and discuss pages 106-110
2. Complete study guide for lesson 2
3. Complete workbook page 22
Chapter 4 Lesson 3 Cities Grow and Change
4. Read and discuss pages 114-119
5. Complete study guide for lesson 3
6. Complete workbook page 24


homework: review study guide each night 

Chapter 4 Communities on the Move Lesson 1 Review
Skill: Time Lines and Geography Skills: Intermediate directions

1. Read and discuss pages 104-105
2. Complete workbook pages 20-21
3. Skip over and read/discuss pages 111-112
4. Complete workbook page 23
**Chapter 4 TEST date- Thursday, October 20th

homework: review study guide each night 

Chapter 4 People on the Move
Lesson 1 review
1. Review lesson by discussing review and assess questions on page 103.
2. Silent read Lesson 1 pages 96-103 and complete Lesson 1 review together. 

Homework: None

Chapter 4 People on the Move
Lesson 1 Building New Communities
1. Introduce new chapter using pages 94-95
2. Read and discuss pages 96-103.
3. Pass out study guide and complete questions for lesson 1.
4. Complete workbook page 20.

***Chapter 4 TEST date: Oct. 20

Chapter 3
TEST- weight of 2

Chapter 3 REVIEW
1. Review using chapter 3 review smart-board lesson
2. Complete open book test -weight of 1

HOMEWORK: Review chapter 3 study guide and workbook pages to study for chapter 3 TEST tomorrow

Chapter 3 REVIEW
1. Review chapter 3 using smart board review lesson and chapter review questions at the end of chapter in textbook
2. Complete workbook page 19- use to study for open book test tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: Review chapter 3 study guide
Study "workbook" page 19 and highlighted terms for open book test tomorrow
Study for Chapter 3 TEST on Wednesday

Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Review
1. complete chapter 3 lesson 2 review

Take all of chapter 3 lessons 1 and 2 review that were completed for a daily grade (the two lessons will count as one total grade) students will answer these in class using their books and with their teachers and classmates.

Chapter 3 Early Communities
Lesson 2: The Community of Jamestown
1. Read and discuss pages 88-91
2. Complete study guide #19-21
3. Review map skill- complete worksheet on map scales together

HOMEWORK:  none

Chapter 3 Early Communities
Lesson 2: The Community of Jamestown
1. Read and discuss pages 84-87
2. Complete study guide #13-18
3. Complete workbook page 18

homework: none

Chapter 3 Early Communities
Lesson 1 REVIEW and Map Skills
1. Review lesson 1 by going over study guide and "Review and Assess" questions on page 81.
2. Silently read pages 72-83
3. Complete Lesson 1 review using textbooks 

Homework : none

Chapter 3 Map Skills: map scales
1. Read and discuss pages 82-83
2. Complete study guide # 10-12
3. Use smart-board lesson on map scales
4. Complete workbook page 17
5. Students will present their Native American tribe facts to the class - daily grade weight of 1

HOMEWORK: Review chapter 3 study guide each night

Chapter 3 Early Communities
Lesson 1 Anasazi Community
1. Review pages 74-77
2. Read and discuss pages 78-81.
3. Complete study guide #6-9
4. Complete workbook page 16
5. History Mystery:  journal what you think happened to the Anasazi tribe.

HOMEWORK: Native American tribe facts due Monday, September 26th

Chapter 3 Early Communities
Lesson 1- Native American Communities
1. Introduce new chapter using pages 72-73
2. Read and discuss pages 74-77
3. Pass out study guides for ch 3 and complete #1-5
4. Draw a Native American tribe name to research and write 3 interesting facts about to present to class- for a daily grade

HOMEWORK: Review chapter 3 study guide each night.
Research and write 3 interesting facts about your Native American tribe- DUE Monday, September 26

Chapter 2 TEST

Chapter 2 Open Book Test
1. Use textbooks to complete chapter 2 open book test.
2. Review chapter 2 using smart board lessons and youtube videos- landforms, resources, and line/bar graphs for Test tomorrow
HOMEWORK:  Study for Chapter 2 TEST tomorrow

Chapter 2 REVIEW
1. Review chapter 2 using smart board lessons and youtube videos- landforms, resources, and line/bar graphs
2. Complete workbook page 15 together to review highlighted terms and how to find answers when completing open book test
3. Complete Chapter Review at end of chapter in text orally to review
HOMEWORK:  Review highlighted terms in Chapter 2 and workbook page 15 for open book test tomorrow. Chapter 2 Test is on Wednesday.

1.Review over quiz on graphs from yesterday
2. Review over smart board lesson chapter 2

Review/Chapter Skills assessment
1. Review landforms, bar graphs, and line graphs
2. Complete Chapter Skills: Landforms, Bar Graphs, and Line Graphs assessment for a daily grade

Review -Chapter 2 SKILL: Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Protecting Our Community
1. Review Chapter 2 SKILLS: Bar Graphs and Line Graphs. Complete worksheets to practice line graphs and bar graphs.
2. Read and discuss pages 52-57. Discuss Review and Assess questions on page 57 together.
3. Complete study guide #17-25.
4. Complete workbook page 14.
HOMEWORK:  
Review landforms, bar graphs, and line graphs for daily grade tomorrow.

Chapter 2 SKILLS: Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
1. Review lesson 1 and lesson 2.
2. Read pages 46-49. Discuss time line on page 46. Discuss how we can be good citizens and protect our natural resources.
3. Read pages 50-51. Use smartboard to practice reading bar graphs and line graphs
4. Complete workbook pages 12-13.
HOMEWORK: 
None

Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Communities Need Natural Resources
1. Review Chapter 2 Lesson 1
2. Read and discuss pages 40-45 together. Use smart board lesson to discuss natural resources.
3. Complete study guide #10-16
HOMEWORK: None 

Chapter 2 Communities and Geography
Lesson 1 The Geography of Communities
1. Introduce chapter 2 topics using text book pages 28-29
2. Read and discuss pages 30-37 together.
3. Pass out chapter 2 study guide and complete questions #1-9 together using smart board lesson.
4. Use youtube video to learn more about landforms.
5. Complete landform lingo worksheet. Keep this worksheet in notebook to study- these landforms will be on the test and some are not found in text book.Chapter 2 Geography Skill and Lesson 1 Review
1. Review pages 30-37 by answering Review and Assess questions on page 37 orally together.
2. Use smart board and youtube video to review landforms.
3. Read pages 36-39 and discuss landform maps.

4. Complete workbook page 11 together.
PRESENT MY COMMUNITY POSTERS for a daily grade

Complete Chapter 1 TEST


HOMEWORK: 
“My Community” poster project due Friday, Sept 9.

Chapter 1 REVIEW/Open book test
1. Review Chapter 1 using smart board review lesson. 
2. In social studies section of spiral notebook, draw a picture depicting each of the 3 types of communities: rural, urban, suburban. Use pictures from your textbook if you need ideas. Label each picture.
3. Review all highlighted terms in chapter. 
4. Daily Grade -Complete open book test using textbooks to find answers- write page number you found answer beside each question.
5. Complete chapter review pages in textbook and study guide questions orally together to review for TEST tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:  Study for Chapter 1 TEST tomorrow
“My Community” poster project due Friday, Sept 9.

Chapter 1 Communities REVIEW
1. Use smart board lesson to review different types of communities: rural, urban, surburban. Review chapter 1 using Review and Assess questions after each lesson.
2. Review highlighted terms in chapter and teach students how to take open book test completing workbook page 9 together. Students may keep this page to study for open book test tomorrow.
3. Prepare students for short answer writing question Chapter 1 test:
What is a place in your area people might like to visit?
Discuss places in our area that people may come to town to visit. Practice writing a short paragraph answer in their journals naming and describing a place or event that would attract visitors. Check and discuss paragraphs with students.
HOMEWORK: Review highlighted words and workbook page 9 for open book test tomorrow.  Chapter 1 TEST will be on Thursday
“My Community” poster project due Friday, Sept 9

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 2
1. Review Lesson 1
2. Read and Discuss pages 20-25
3. use smart board lesson or attached google slides to review rural, urban, and suburban communities.
4. complete study guide for lesson 2
5. complete wbk pg 8 together 
6. of time allows: in ss section of notebook, draw a picture depicting each of the 3 types of communities: rural, urban, suburban, use pictures from your textbook of you need ideas. label each picure. 

homework: my community poster due sept. 9

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 1
1. Review study guide questions #1-6 orally.
2. Read and discuss pages 18-19. Complete #7-10 on study guide.
3. Think of a problem 3rd grade has and how to solve. Complete workbook page 7
Homework: my community project is due sept . 9

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 1
1. Introduce chapter 1 using pages 10-11. Pass out study guide to be kept in notebook.
2. Read and discuss Lesson 1 pages 12-17.
3. Complete study guide #1-6
4. Complete workbook page 6.

.***Assign My Community poster project due: FRIDAY, Sept. 9

Map Test- Label the 7 continents and 4 oceans on map for a grade
Maps and Globes Unit Test

Review poem. Students will recite poem individaully today for a daily grade. 

Review for map test tomorrow.  play "sparkle" to correctly spell continents and oceans.  Review Maps and Globes unit study guide for unit test tomorrow! 

homework: study

1. Recite poem toegether
2. Practice writing the names of the continents and oceans by tracing cursive witten words on transparency covered worksheet with expo dry erase marker.
3. color and label the continent map wksht.

1. Use ipads and/or smart board to review continents and oceans with the following links:
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/geography/world/continent-oceans-game-1/
https://mrnussbaum.com/continents-and-oceans-online-game
2. Take practice map quiz
3.Review Maps and Globes unit study guide for unit test on Aug. 30

Using Different Kinds of Maps:

1. Read and discuss pages H15-16 to learn about landform maps and grid maps.

2. Complete workbook pages 4-5 together.

3. Review continents and oceans map test is Tuesday Aug 30

MAP SKILLS:
1. Review Continents and oceans. Recite poem together.
2.Review cardinal directions/compass rose and using a map key. 
3. Complete "Wet Whiskers" and "Cool Cats" worksheets to practice using a map key and cardinal directions.

Maps and Globes Unit :
Map Skills:

1.Review continents and oceans. Recite poem together.

2. Read and discuss pages H13-H14. Complete #8-10 on study guide.

 HOMEWORK: No written homework. Study “”The Seven Continents” poem to recite for a grade on (or before) Monday, August 29th

1. Review continents and oceans using smart board lesson, youtube video, poem, map  & globe.  
2. Read and discuss pages H11-H12.
3. Complete workbook page 3 together.

1. Read and discuss pages H9-H10.  
2. Pass out study guide and complete questions #1-7.  Discuss how to keep study guides in social studies folder in notebook  to study at night and have at school to be completed together as we read in class.  
3. Complete workbook pages 1-2.  Review poem

1. Review continents and oceans using globe, map, and youtube video.  Pass out poem for memorization (if not done yesterday) and recite poem with students.  2. 2. Label continents and oceans on study guide.(blank map study guide copy).  Practice spelling correctly and writing in cursive.  Color the map and save in Social Studies folder in notebook to study for map test on Tuesday, August 30th. Watch youtube video of facts about continents as students color their maps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYYakyS_HOg

1.Introduce social studies books to students and discuss the different topics we will learn this year.
2.  Use globe and map to discuss the 7 continents and 4 oceans.  Watch youtube videos on the continents.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCYERpZ4Ujc     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUMdKj_yZ7U
3. Pass out poem for memorization and continents map(filled in map study guide copy) to begin studying.


HOMEWORK: Begin studying "The Seven Continents poem to recite for a daily grade on (or before) Monday, August 29th.  Study continents and oceans map for a map test on Tuesday, August 30th

Classroom rules and procedures 

Review of classroom rules and procedures.  If time allows, introduce social studies book to students. look through the table of contents together and discuss the different topics we will learn about in social studies this year.  

homework: none

1. review procedures and routines for social studies 
2. review where the seven continents and four oceans are on the map or globe
3. watch video
4. create flip fact book about the continents
5. review over the facts with the class 

homework none

1. review procedures and routines
2. assign text books and hand out books
3. flip through books and introduce the table of contents and the glossary
4. show students the map with the seven continents.
5. point out each continent. students will repeat the names after you.
6. write the names of the continents on the board. Have students repeat the spelling of the continents . explain to students they will have a test soon on the location and spelling of the continents .
7. show a video about the location of the continents