This past week, students were fascinated to learn about the sunrises and sunsets of different cities around the world, noticing the differences from one day to the next as well as from one location to the next. They also studied their shadows at different times of the day to make connections between the Earth and Sun and how it impacts day and night.
This week is Earth Week at Melawati. Please read the newsletter from the GLC or in the Panther News for more information on that.
On Thursday morning, April 19th, students will be taking the first part of the MAPs test. Please make sure that your child has a good night's sleep and arrives on time.
Monday will be a Day 4
Reading
Students will begin research on a second planet this week.
By the end of this week, they will have learned a significant amount about one inner planet and one outer planet.
They will continue to engage in discussions with others to help further synthasize information. Finally, they will use the two planets to compare and contrast their similarities and differences.
Writing
We will be finishing up our fantasy writing unit this week. Students will have an opportunity to share their final drafts at the end of the week with other third graders.
Math
Students will be comparing fractions this week. They will compare unit fractions by reasoning about their size using fraction strips and compare unit fractions with different sized models representing the whole.
Science
Students will continue to look for predictable patterns about the Sun, the Moon and the Earth and how they interact.
Week of April 16. Please complete 2 activities and bring in to share on Friday, April 20th.
Math:
A second grader thinks one tenth is bigger than one sixth because ten is bigger than six. Please use pictures, numbers, and words to PROVE that the second grader is wrong.
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Language arts:
Think of your favorite fairytale. Think about what would happen next. Write the sequel in your home learning journal...
For example:
The Gingerbread Man 2: Gingerbreads Revenge
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Language arts:
-Research information about a planet that you have not researched in class.
-Compare it with one of the planets you learned about in class.
-Write down important notes in your home learning journal.
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Math:
Practice your division and multiplication facts.
--online
--flashcards
--game
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Earth and Space:
Design a rocket that could take you to Mars. What would it need? What technology must it have? Label your design.
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Other:
Build a rocket that could take you to Mars out of materials found at home.
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Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.
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