Although Sweden is set for having the darkest November on record (http://www.thelocal.se/20141116/sweden-heads-for-darkest-november-on-record) we have been lighting up our classrooms with our new unit Bright Sparks! Students have investigated how to make a lightbulb work using a few components and then we have added a switch and drawn conclusions about electricity from that. We have a lot of interested scientists in our class and many of them have asked whether they can take the components (wires, battery, lightbulb, switch) home to test further but unfortunately this is not possible. Maybe a possible gift idea for a later date... Students have been drawing out circuits using component symbols and have been able to explain what is going on in specific circuits. It is very impressive. We have also investigated what materials are insulators and conductors.
In Math we are working on our unit: measurement. Telling time and elapsed time is something all children can practice with an adult so make sure to connect their schoolwork at home too. In terms of measuring ml, l, g and kg, have your child help with cooking and baking at home so they can understand the differences between the symbols. Today in Mrs Kinch's math group we made some delicious Chocolate Chip cookies! Here is the recipe if anyone would like to try to make them at home: http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/christines-chocolate-chip-cookies/4606/
This week we have been raising money for our Nepal Project. The Krona battle was a way for our students to do some extra chores and read some extra books so that they could bring in money for our Krona container. The 5th graders raised the most however everyone should take the time and reflect on the great effort we put in and how this is truly helping the students in Nepal. Well done 3rd graders for all your efforts. We are so proud of you!
Next week, we will be testing our children on their reading abilities by doing a DRA test on them. This developmental reading assessment helps us compare how they have progressed from the beginning of this term until now. The DRA tests will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so please have your child in on time so that we can be right on schedule.
Thank you for being such a supportive group of parents. Have a lovely weekend.
Ms Cruz, Mrs Kinch and Mrs D'Andrea- Nordin
ps: Click on Mrs Larsson's link on the right and check out the heading Static Electricity Fun. You'll see some funny pictures of our 3rd graders.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 25-27 - DRA tests (8:40-10:00 each day)
Dec. 5 - Primary Assembly - Grade 3 caring - All in auditorium
Dec. 5 - pajama day
Dec. 10 - Nobel Lunch - Children will be asked to dress up nicely
Dec. 18 - winter concert for parents
Dec. 19 - primary end of term assembly
Dec. 5 - Primary Assembly - Grade 3 caring - All in auditorium
Dec. 5 - pajama day
Dec. 10 - Nobel Lunch - Children will be asked to dress up nicely
Dec. 18 - winter concert for parents
Dec. 19 - primary end of term assembly
Photos below:
As part of Movember (creating awareness about prostate cancer) children have been doing a
Gro-vember, here is the result of a beautiful water cress moustache!
Mrs Kinch's group during the first investigation in Bright Sparks- how can you light up the bulb?
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