Week of April 15th to 19th

Dear Parents,

Students were very eager to get started researching this past week. They practiced looking for important information, synthesizing what they found across a variety of texts, and sharing with their group.

This next week we will be starting our final Math unit on fractions.

This week begins on Day 8.

Reading/ Writing This week students will continue with their combined reading and writing unit. They will conduct research on a planet/animal across a variety of texts and digital materials, synthesize the important information about their subtopics, and record it in their own words. Students will share their finding with the group. You can find out more about this unit, including vocabulary and resources by clicking HERE.

Math Our final math unit of the school year will be on fractions. This week, students will develop an understanding of fractions, beginning with unit fractions. They will view fractions in general as being built out of unit fractions, and they use fractions along with visual fraction models to represent parts of a whole. They will also think about and look for examples of fractions and their usage in their daily lives. To learn more about this unit, click HERE.

Science This week students will conduct investigations and gather evidence about gravity, a second non-touching force. They will make chain reactions that involve magnetic force, gravity and touching forces. They will make a physical model and explain their thinking.

 Week of April 15-19th. Please complete 2 activities to share on Friday, April 19.

Math: How are fractions used in everyday life? Make a list of times when you would use fractions.	Language arts: Write a blog post about something that you have done or something that has happened to you recently.	Language arts: Research information about the Sun. Pick one or two subtopics. Use at least 2 different books or websites to conduct your research. Write down important notes for each subtopic in your home learning journal.
Math: * Practice your division and multiplication facts: online, flashcards, game, etc. *It is important that all third graders have a quick strategy for solving multiplication problems within 100 by the end of grade 3!	Science: Draw a model in your home learning journal that shows a force moving an object without the object being touched. Be sure to use expert words when labeling your drawing.	Other: Passion Project: What are you passionate about? What problem do you want to solve? What are you interested in learning about? Go solve it, learn about it, be passionate, and share your learning with the class on Friday!

Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.

Week of April 8th - 12th

Dear Parents,

Students had lots of questions and were very eager to begin our new Balancing Forces Unit.  The tuning in activities helped to generate wonderings and build excitement. Students also learned a lot and enjoyed the activities related to our Inclusive Schools week.

This coming week will be another busy and exciting week of learning. There will be new reading and writing units beginning this week.

This week begins on: Day 3

Reading/ Writing This week students will begin a combined reading and writing unit where they will conduct research on an animal or a planet that they are interested in learning about. They will use a variety of texts and digital materials, synthesize the important information about their subtopics, and record it in their own words. Students will work together in research groups. You can find out more about this unit, including vocabulary and resources by clicking HERE.

Math We will begin to work on the concept of perimeter, including solving for unknown sides. We will also explore the relationship between perimeter and area (for example, if a rectangle has an area of 12 sq. cm, what are possible side lengths and then calculate the perimeter).

Science Students will conduct experiments, make observations and read about what constitutes evidence of a force acting on an object; discover that a force acts between two objects; and gain initial experience with setting a purpose for investigating and with constructing explanations.

Weeks of April 8th. Please complete 2 activities to share on Friday, April 12.

Math: Find the perimeter of three different books in your house. Sketch them in your notebook and label or use photos.	Language arts: Think of your favourite fairy tale. Think about what would happen next. Write the sequel in your home learning journal... For example: The Gingerbread Man 2: Gingerbreads Revenge	Language arts: Research information about a  topic you are interested in. Write down important notes in your home learning journal. Also, make a word bank (glossary) of expert words.
Math: Practice your division and multiplication facts. --online --flashcards --game	Science: Make your own Observation table in your home learning journal. Be sure to include columns for: Object 1, Object 2, Observations, and Push/Pull .  Then conduct simple observations of forces around you and record your observations.	Other: What are two things you will do this week to help the environment?

Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.