The Culture of South America – 3-267, Mrs. McEvoy
We are studying the different countries and cultural contributions of this continent. Please comment on something you have learned about South America, or something you want to know more about.
Animal Adaptation 3-206
Class 3-206 is working on our new unit – Animal Adaptations. We are looking at the physical features of animals and what make them equip to survive, as well as, how their behavior allow them to adapt to their environment. One favorite animal is a unique lizard called a “gecko.” We are learning some fascinating facts on their adaptation. Students also choose another animal to research. Let’s listen to the voices of 3-206!
Answer the following questions.
l. What is animal adaptation?
2. Why is the gecko such an amazing animal? Explain how its physical features enable it to adapt to its environment.
3. Does the gecko exhibit any specific behaviors that help it to survive?
4. Name the animal you researched. What special features allow this animal to find food, move around, hunt, escape from enemies etc.?
5. Is there a connection between adaptation and extinction ?
6. Suppose a baby polar bear was brought from Alaska and placed with a panda bear on the foothills of China? Would this baby polar bear survive? Explain why or why not?
Author Study: Mary Pope Osborne
3-213 students
We have enjoyed reading many books by Mary Pope Osborne. We loved the settings, the characters, and the plots in her Magic Tree House series. Most of us read the 28 Magic Tree House books and some others such as those involving the Merlin Missions.
Mary Pope Osborne’s books took us to many places. We went back in time with Jack and Annie on these trips. When we returned to our time we had many questions and we made some connections and comparisons.
We studied as a class the three books on natural disasters. These books are Vacation Under the Volcano, Twister on Tuesday, and Earthquake in the Early Morning.
We would like to share some of our observations with you by answering these questions:
- How was the Roman town, Pompeii, in AD 79 different to New York city today?
- What was the name of the mountain that erupted on August 24, A.D. 79.
- Why did Jack and Annie go to Pompeii?
- Is there any connection that you can make to any of these three books?
Healthy Living
We all know how important it is to be healthy. To be healthy, there are many things that we can do. We can exercise, eat nutritious foods and make sure we get plenty of rest.
Use the apple below to visit the website “It’s Up To You”. Explore what nutrients do for you body. Find out what the different types of nutrients are and what foods are included. What do these things do for your body?
Use this blog space to share interesting facts you did not know before. Make sure to include details from your exploring, and things you can do daily to live healthier lives.
Posted by: Ms. Frizzel
Water Conservation
You are now working on a very important topic, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Learning about these things will hopefully encourage you to do small things throughout your day to help save our planet!
One thing we have to be aware of during our daily lives is Water Conservation. Click on the image below to go to a website about water conservation.
Based on the information you learned from the website, post a comment below about what simple changes you can make in your life to help conserve water. Also include how you are going to persuade others to do the same.
Posted by Ms. Frizzel
Author Study: Eve Bunting
You have read so many books by the famous author Eve Bunting. This picture shows just some of the covers of her very entertaining books. Not only have you read many of her books but you also learned a good deal about her.
Let’s use our Blog space as a place to share our thoughts on the following topics:
- What are some things that you learned about Eve Bunting’s life that you also noticed in her books?
- What is your favorite Eve Bunting book? Why?
- Where there any themes that reoccurred in several of her books?
Joyful Noises Poems for two voices
Students in 3-261 created their own poems for two voices after listening to examples from the book Joyful Noises, poems for two voices by Paul Fleischman. Students had a blast rehearsing and acting out their poems.
After rehearsals students used GarageBand to record, edit and publish their poetry.
Posted by Ms. Frizzel & Ms. Pappas
Marine Life Brainstorm
Third grade is starting their Marine Life unit. Here is a space to share what you know and what you want to know about life in the Sea! 
What are some things you already know about Marine Life? What are some things you are interested in learning about Marine Life? Posted By: Ms. Frizzel
Conservation Wrap-Up
We have been studying conservation for the past six weeks. Comment on the following two questions: What is one of the most interesting things that you have learned in the conservation unit? Explain some of the things that you are now doing at home in order to hep reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Posted by: Ms. Pappas
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