Third Grade

Week of March 30th

1. Watch this Brainpop Jr. video about the Water Cycle.

If you don't have a Brainpop account, just click “enter code” on the top right of the screen and enter: scooter9959 (this code is for third grade only). This code will link the student account to my teacher account.

2. Explore this interactive map of the Water Cycle from USGS.

3. Pretend that you are a drop of water in this game: Blue Traveler

Week of April 6th

1. Catchy songs can help you remember the parts of the Water Cycle. Check out these Water Cycle Songs:

2. Vote for your favorite Water Cycle Song. Fill out the Google Form to the right.

Are you still trying to find your favorite Water Cycle Songs? I put together a playlist with lots of Water Cycle Songs to listen to: tinyurl.com/watercycledanceoff

3. Make up your own dance moves to go along with the Water Cycle Song you chose. With an adult's permission, record a video on Flipgrid. See below for directions on how to use Flipgrid.

Flipgrid is a video sharing website specifically for schools. Students can record short videos of themselves and respond to their classmates' videos. To share something you learned go to: https://flipgrid.com/ashfordscienceathome. The password is Ashfordscience.

Week of April 20th

1. Read this eBook about the science discoveries on the Joides Resolution. Or, you can watch me read it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgeztqZlC08&feature=youtu.be

2. Follow along with this coring demonstration.

Cupcake Core Full Clip.mp4

Please note: The above video was filmed before the Covid-19 pandemic which is why Mrs. Craven and I are not social distancing.

3. Take a virtual tour of the Joides Resolution.

Week of April 27th

1. Read this eBook about the science discoveries on the Joides Resolution.

2. Choose one of the following activities.

Make a Model

STEM Trading Cards

Coloring Sheets

Watch this short video

SAVE THE DATE- April 28

The third graders will have the opportunity to speak to author Kevin Kurtz (who wrote the above books about the Joides Resolution) on April 28th at 2:30. You will receive a Zoom invitation closer to the date.

Week of May 4th

1. Read Into The Crater of Doom.

2. Check out some of the microfossils found that the JOIDES Resolution found:

3. Fill out this survey:

Week of May 11th

1. Read the book, Iceberg of Antartica.

2. Check out this video about Icebergs.

Week of May 18th

Complete this mystery about clouds:

Please note: The Hands-On part of the activity involves supplies such as a plastic bag and a cup. If you do not have the supplies, you can be creative and substitute or you can just watch the videos. You do not need to do the "Anchor Connection" at the end.

Week of May 25th

Complete this weather mystery:

Please note: The Hands-On part of the activity involves using a printer. If you do not have the a printer, you can just watch the videos. You do not need to do the "Anchor Connection" at the end.

Week of June 1st

Choose ONE of the following:

A. Complete this Climate Mystery:

Please note: The Hands-On part of the activity involves using a printer, colored pencils (or crayons or markers), and a ruler. If you do not have the materials, you can just watch the videos. You do not need to do the "Anchor Connection" at the end.

B. Work on the STEAM Research Project.

June 8th -17th

Choose ONE of the following:

A. Complete this Natural Disasters Mystery:

Please note: The Hands-On part of the activity involves using a printer, tape, scissors, toothpicks, paper clips, and stickers/tape. If you do not have the materials you can substitute materials or you can just watch the videos. You do not need to do the "Anchor Connection" at the end.

B. Work on the STEAM Research Project.

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