The Disappearing Egg Experiment Day 3

We completed our experiment on Friday and recorded our final observations. We found that the egg sitting in water did not change at all in 3 days. However, the egg sitting in vinegar changed a lot. The shell disappeared! We determined that the acid in the vinegar ate away the shell. Everyone got a chance to touch and hold the eggs. The vinegar egg was squishy - many students described it as feeling like a water balloon. 

The Disappearing Egg Experiment Day 2

We started our Disappearing Egg Experiment on Wednesday. We placed one egg in a cup of water and one egg in a cup of vinegar. Everyday we will observe how these two liquids change the eggs. 

Day 2 Observations 

The egg in water has sunk to the bottom and hasn't changed much. The egg in vinegar is floating and covered in bubbles and foam. What will happen on Day 3?

Celebrating Johnny Appleseed with our Kindergarten Buddies!

Buddy Time!

3rd grade Social Studies focuses on Communities. To develop an understanding of community, we started a project called Buddy Time. We have partnered with Mrs. Lowe's Kindergarten class to spend some time each week mentoring a younger student in our school community. Each Friday we meet with our Kindergarten buddies. Last Friday we read them a story, drew a picture together, and enjoyed some iPad time. It was a blast!

Great Start to a New School Year!

It has been a busy week in 3rd grade. We have completed 6 days of school and we're starting to settle into a routine. Here's an update about what we've been working on:

Reading: 
We are currently doing an author study of Kevin Henkes. We've read "Chrysanthemum" and "Chester's Way." We'll end our study by reading "Owen" and comparing our favorite books by Kevin Henkes.

Writing:
We've been writing a LOT! We've learned how to write journal entries. Each time we read a book by Kevin Henkes we write about what we would do if we were characters in the story.

Spelling:
Our first spelling unit is School words. Your child has a spelling list taped inside their Planners. They should be practicing spelling words every evening. Our pretest will be on Thursday. If they score 100% they won't have to take the test on Friday. If not, that's okay! They'll have a second chance on Friday. :)

Math:
We have been reviewing addition and subtraction facts. This week we began working on reading and writing numbers and place value. Your child should be able to read and write numbers and recognize place value up to the thousands place.

Social Studies:
On Friday we learned about internet and computer safety with a training from Net Smartz and BrainPop Jr.

Science:
We completed our first experiment of the school year on Monday. We learned a new word - cohesion. Ask your child what it means - they should be able to tell you all about it! :) We experimented with cohesion when we figured out how many drops of water will fit on a penny. This Friday we will do our second experiment and try to make a paperclip float on water!

Here are our little scientists, hard at work!

3rd Grade ROCKS!

We are DONE with state assessments!! Congratulations, 3rd grade, on completing your first year of state assessments. You did a GREAT job!!!

Shrine Circus

The 3rd graders had a great time at the Shrine Circus on Friday, February 15th! Thank you Shriners!!