Welcome to Miss. Ross' Grade 3 Class!: Action Stars

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Action Stars

We had some action stars so far in this unit!

Vanshi brought in an encyclopedia about forces and motion!

Avaneesh brought in a video about forces and motion!

Munira brought in a straw to show an example of push and pull!

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Upcoming Events

March 12-23 - March Break (NO SCHOOL)

March 28th - Casual Day

March 29th - Autism Awareness Day wear uniform or blue shirt, Term 2 report cards go home

March 30th - Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

April 2nd - Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL)

April 3rd - Wear Easter Spirit Colours

April 5th - Student led conferences

April 16 to 20th - Spring Fundraiser

April 25th - Casual Day

May 4th - Grade 6 Exhibition

May 11th - Track and Field

May 15th - Spelling Bee on stage competition JK-2 @9 am

May 16th - Spelling Bee on stage competition Grade 3-8 @9 am

May 18th - PD Day (NO SCHOOL)

May 20th - Victoria Day (NO SCHOOL)

May 23rd - Arts' Night JK - 2

May 25th - Track and Field SJA Vs The Maples

May 29th - Casual Day

May 30th - Arts' Night grades 3-8

May 31st - Inter School Spelling Bee competition

June 14th - Grade promotion ceremony Jk-2 (9am-10am) Grades 3-6 (10am-11am) Grades 7-10 (7pm)

June 15th - Last Day of school, Term 3 report cards home in the agenda

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Pierogis with Sour Cream

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie)

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)

Everyday items

side of rice

side of fries

veggies and dip

crackers and cheese

cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

Unit of Inquiry

WHO WE ARE

Marvelous Media

Central Idea: Our well-being is influenced by the messages portrayed in the media.

Key Concepts

Responsibility – What is our responsibility?

Reflection – How do we know?

Lines of Inquiry:

· Making informed decisions about the media

· How do we use media to persuade?

· How does the media influence our well-being?

Summative: Create your own advertisement.

WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE

Back to the Past

Central Idea: Early cultures and settlers shape our world.

Key Concepts

Causation – Why is it like it is?

Perspective – What are the points of view?

Lines of Inquiry:

Life as an early settler during the early 1800s

How indigenous people viewed and used the land and resources

A comparison of aspects of life in early-settler communities and present-day communities

Summative: A day in the life of a pioneer.

HOW THE WORLD WORKS

Forces

Central Idea: Forces causing and changing movement can have a significant impact on humans and the environment.

Key Concepts

Function – How does it work

Connection – How is it connected to other things

Lines of Inquiry:

Types of forces and their effects

How we can protect ourselves from harmful forces

Using force to work and manipulate objects (Core & PE)

Summative: Creating a mechanism that displays three or more forces and explain.

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES

Country Mouse City Mouse

Central Idea: Geographic and environmental factors influence the development of communities.

Key Concepts

Form: What is it like?

Causation: Why is it like it is?

Change: How is it changing?

Lines of Inquiry:

Features of urban and rural communities

Factors that influence the location of communities

Changes in modern-day communities

Summative: Create your own town or city by using knowledge of geographical features, create a model of your city and a soundscape to match your town or city.

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES

The Wonderful World of Writing

Central Idea: Imaginary worlds can be expressed through story telling.

Key Concepts

Form: What is it like?

Perspective: What are the points of view?

Lines of Inquiry:

Different genres of storytelling

The elements of a story

The process of story writing

Summative: Create your own story by choice of genre.

HOW WE SHARE THE PLANET

My Garden

Central Idea: Plants and soils are essential for life on earth.

Key Concepts

Form

Change

Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

Characteristics of plants and soils

Growth in plants and formation of soils

Protecting plant & soil habitats

Summative: Create your own plant and explain the needs of the plant.

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Action Stars

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