Diamond Del

Diamond Del

Yesterday, we had a fun visit from Diamond Del.  We mined for rocks and minerals and found some really neat stuff!  We will be using these when we start our rock unit in science soon!

Looking Ahead Week of December 9

Looking Ahead

Week of December 9

ELA:  We will be continuing to work on determining main idea in informational text. We will be setting up our chapters in the nonfiction books that we are writing, while we will be putting the finishing touches on the persuasive class book that we are publishing. Be on the lookout for order forms to come home early next week to reserve your copy and to give permission for your child's work to published!

Math:  We will continue to review rounding while also perfecting our skills with addition and subtraction.  We will have a rounding quiz on Tuesday.

Science:  We will be learning about soil.

Social Studies: We will continue learning about early settlers in Carolina.  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a safe and wonderful break!

Looking Forward Week of November 18

Looking Forward

Week of November 18

ELA:  We will be publishing our persuasive writing.  We will begin learning nonfiction reading strategies. We will continue to work with synonyms and antonyms as well as begin working with dictionary skills.  We will have a test on Dear Juno on Tuesday.

Math:  We will work to solve word problems using metric measurements in the "story".  We will also begin using a vertical number line and use this as a means to prepare us for estimation in coming lessons.

Social Studies:  We will be reviewing what we have learned about European explorers that came to SC.  We will have a test on this on Friday.

Science:  We will begin learning about water habitats.

Red, White, and Blue

LCEU Will Honor Our Veterans on Friday

Let's show our support by wearing Red, White, and Blue!

Third Grade Honor Roll Recognition

3rd Grade Honor Roll Recognition

Thursday, November 7

Morning Show

How Do I Study for the Native American Test?

How Do I Study for the Native American Test on Friday, November 8?

Native Americans Study Buddy

Know these vocabulary words:

• Council
• Palisade
• Midden Mounds

Be able to tell:

• Where each tribe lived
• Jobs of men and women
• What their homes were called and what they are made of
• Their government (leaders)
• About their food
• Their nickname 
• What they were known for making

Notes can be found in binder and notebook.

Textbook pages 44-61 also give some great background knowledge as well.

Study Stack for Native Americans