We tried lots of experiments with and without simple machines. By the end, we realized that simple machines make work easier! One of our favorite ways to explore simple machines is through Edheads: http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
Simple Machine Explorations
We tried lots of experiments with and without simple machines. By the end, we realized that simple machines make work easier! One of our favorite ways to explore simple machines is through Edheads: http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
Explorer Mystery Letters
Ready for a challenge? Those European Explorers all wrote letters home to their families, but they forgot to put their names on their papers (sound like anyone we know?)! I hope you can help figure out which letter belongs to each explorer. As you listen, ask yourself the questions below:
WE ARE SO OBSERVANT! (Of the sky and more)
This morning, we logged on to EarthSky.org to learn what the bright star was by the crescent moon. We learned that it was actually the planet Venus. We also discovered something else! The author had made a mistake on the date. He said it was 2011 instead of 2012:
So, we decided to email the author by clicking on “contact” at the bottom of the screen:
A few hours later, Mr. McClure e-mailed us back thanking us for our find and encouraging us to continue to visit:
Apr
02
Explorer Mystery Letters
Ready for a challenge? Those European Explorers all wrote letters home to their families, but they forgot to put their names on their papers (sound like anyone we know?)! I hope you can help figure out which letter belongs to each explorer. As you listen, ask yourself the questions below:
Mar
27
WE ARE SO OBSERVANT! (Of the sky and more)
This morning, we logged on to EarthSky.org to learn what the bright star was by the crescent moon. We learned that it was actually the planet Venus. We also discovered something else! The author had made a mistake on the date. He said it was 2011 instead of 2012:
So, we decided to email the author by clicking on “contact” at the bottom of the screen:
A few hours later, Mr. McClure e-mailed us back thanking us for our find and encouraging us to continue to visit:
Mar
26
Boom Town Q #4
Would you have enjoyed living in Amanda’s town in those days? Why or why not?
Mar
26
Boom Town Q #3
Why does Pa say he’s a lucky man?
Mar
26
Boom Town Q #2
How would you describe Amanda? How do you know what kind of a person she is?
Mar
26
Boom Town Q #1
How does Amanda help her town become a boom town?
Mar
13
Solid Geometry Models
Today the third graders created models of solid shapes. Once we realized how easy it was to count edges and corners, we made accurate predictions of the amount of supplies we would need to construct the shapes. Don’t forget to use your models to help with your homework tonight!
REMEMBER:
Mar
01
ExploraVision Honorable Mention!!!
Congratulations to Devin, Lauren, Kailliou and Isaiah! Their ExploraVision project was ranked in the top 10% of the country and earned an HONORABLE MENTION in the national competition! The whole school is so proud of you! Here they are with Mrs. Brinkley:
The team stayed after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays brainstorming, inventing and engineering a product called The Clothing Color Scanner for the Blind. Toshiba and the National Science Teacher Association will be sending certificates and a gift to each of the hardworking teammates. Way to go! You deserve it!!
Mar
01
Guest Reader
We are such a lucky class! Tre’s mom, Mrs. Sims, comes in every Monday to read The Indian and the Cupboard to us.
