MATH - SORTING QUADRILATERALS

In our geometry unit, we have been studying the attributes (properties) of quadrilaterals such as parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and squares.  We are classifying these various quadrilaterals based upon their attributes. Quadrilaterals can be placed in more than one category.  The link below contains important information that is presented in a fun way to help your child understand the classification process.


http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/geometry/cla
ssify-quadrilaterals.htm


Here are some more good links on sorting quadrilaterals:

https://learnzillion.com/lessons/3513-classify-quadrilaterals-in-a-hierarchy

https://learnzillion.com/lessons/1710-classify-quadrilaterals-by-looking-at-multiple-attributes

PASTA SKELETONS

Students in Ms. Underwood's class extended their knowledge of the major bones and joints in the human body by creating a skeleton made out of various shapes of pasta.  They also labelled the bones and joints after gluing down their pasta shapes.  They really loved this hands-on and creative activity.

INTERACTIVE SKELETAL SYSTEM WEBSITE

Students have thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on activities in our Human Body unit. They have learned important ideas about our skeletal and muscular systems, as well as the skin. Listed below is an interactive website that students may want to use at home to reinforce their classroom learning. 

On Wednesday, October 1, Ms. Underwood's students will begin their social studies unit with Mr. Otto while Ms. Underwood teaches Mr. Otto's students science.


http://www.abcya.com/skeletal_system.htm

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

Thank you for the Scholastic book orders you have submitted online.  Our classroom code for ordering online is J64DG.  If you prefer, please feel free to send your order and check (made payable to Scholastic Reading Clubs) to me, and I will place the order for our classroom.  Your book orders earn our classroom bonus points which can be redeemed for electronic books, classroom books, and other educational resources.  Thank you again for your support!  

SCIENCE - Investigating Thumb and Finger Joints

In our study of the joints of the human body, we have been exploring the characteristics of our amazing opposable thumbs.  Partners used two different methods to immobilize their thumb and finger joints using dowel rods, craft sticks, and masking tape.  Then they performed tasks such as making a paper clip bracelet, taping small beads to an index card, among others to experience what life would be like without thumbs or limited use of the fingers.  It was a blast watching them complete their tasks with immobilized joints. 

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, September 18th is Douglas Elementary School's Open House! Please plan to attend at 6:00pm for an overview of our curriculum in third grade.  Another session begins at 6:30 which will provide information and answer questions regarding Read to Achieve, the state legislation that affects third graders based on their reading proficiency. 

 

*Please note that most grade levels offer 2 sessions of the same information.  However, third grade will only have 1 session that addresses third grade curriculum and that session will begin at 6:00. 

There will be a General PTA meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

Hope to see you next Thursday!

MATH - MR. BONES PUZZLE

In science today, students worked with a partner to identify some of the major bones of the human skeletal system as they assembled Mr. Bones.  Our class has been enjoying the Human Body unit as we have incorporated fun songs and movement to enhance our study of the skeletal system.  Enjoy the pictures of your children hard at work.  (Single click on the photograph to enlarge it.)