Third Grade Videos
I hope you enjoy these videos from our school year.
2018 - 2019
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Some formats that I use to create these videos give me control over the music volume when students are talking and some do not. I apologize if some students are harder to hear.
End of Year Science Video
Although I am very sad to see the year come to a close, we had an amazing year of science filled with investigation and exploration. Thanks for a great year in science together! XOXO -Ms. Haines
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Riverbend Field Trip
The 3rd graders took a field trip to Riverbend. The girls studies and explored habitats and ecosystems. The girls learned about the plants and animals that call these places home as they collected and analyzed data about nature. We had a great time!
Thank you to Mrs. Sikdar for sharing photos (sorry I was not able to be with both groups at the same time.)
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Merck Scientists
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Mrs. Bellamy (Mikayla's mom) came with 2 people she works with, Dr. Krosky and Mrs. Hunsberger. They talked to the girls about being a scientist and working at Merck.
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Calling All Scientists! - Dr. Costa
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Dr. Costa (Colby's dad) talked to the girls about being an orthodontist. And Colby lost her tooth!!!! Perfect timing!
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Calling All Scientists! - Mr. deForest Keys
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Mr. deForest Keys (Emilia's dad) talked to the girls about software technology for heart patients.
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Calling All Scientists!
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, please see a sample of all the visitors from the month. What an amazing experience for the girls! We have a wonderful community! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VISITORS FOR SHARING YOUR PASSION WITH US!
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Calling All Scientists! - Dr. Pollack
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Dr. Pollack (Carolina's dad) talked to the girls about working in emergency medicine.
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Calling All Scientists! - Mrs. Bellamy
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Mrs. Bellamy (Mikayla's mom) talked to the girls about working at Merck and being an EMT.
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Electric Houses
Over the course of several weeks, the girls have been working in groups to design their own houses on a tri-fold board. They included items that need to be electric and they are wiring them to actually work. There are lights, buzzers, and motors. The girls needed to use at least one parallel circuit and at least one series circuit. They created chandeliers that light up, toaster ovens that buzz, fireplaces that light up, arcades, a garage with cars, and much more!
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Calling All Scientists! - Mrs. Bongiorno
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Mrs. Bongiorno (Olivia's mom) talked to the girls about being a Physical Therapist.
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Calling All Scientists! - Cathy DeLia from Dr. Costa's Office
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Cathy DeLia (from Dr. Costa's office) talked to the girls about dental health care. My favorite quote from a student after seeing Cathy take all the items out of her bag, "Are you Mary Poppins?"
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Calling All Scientists! - Mrs. Glickman
During the month of March, I invited parents (who work in the science field) to come in to our Lower School science classes as guest speakers. The focus is for the girls to see how adults use science in their everyday lives. Mothers, fathers, and other family members were all invited to schedule a time to come in, but since March is Women’s History Month, we had a special focus on WOMEN in the science field (either presently or in the past). In this video, Mrs. Glickman (Sophia's mom) talked to the girls about being a Transplant Physician's Assistant.
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Making our own Flashlight
Students were given a 3X5 card, a coin cell battery, an LED lightbulb, and a strip of aluminum foil. They needed to use the information they have learned about electricity and circuits to create a flashlight with a switch to turn it off and on. Creating the switch was the toughest part. Here is a video of their reflections of what they learned. I am so proud of their perseverance and dedication to learning.
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Creating a Paper Circuit in a Light-Up Card for a Friend
The girls learned how to make a paper circuit with a battery, copper wire, and an LED lightbulb. They used their knowledge to create a card for a friend that lights up. (Watch out Hallmark!) Each student gave a card and each student received a card. The students presented their cards to their friends who were thrilled to receive these personal notes of kindness.
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Lighting a Lightbulb
We are learning about electric circuits. The girls learned about how circuits work, how batteries work, and how lightbulbs work and were then given the challenge to use ONLY 1 battery, 1 wire, and 1 lightbulb to create an electrical circuit that will light the lightbulb. I did not give them directions, just the information that they need to figure it out on their own. Like Thomas Edison, it took the girls many tries, but they were persistent and resilient! I love their expressions when the lightbulb turns on for the first time and how they cheered for their friends when they got it to work too. Wonderful work!
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Solar Ovens
The girls learned about solar heat through this project based learning experience. After learning about the purpose for solar energy and how it works, the girls were given materials to build solar ovens in groups but they were NOT given directions. They needed to work together to create their own design. They tested their ovens by melting a Hershey's Kiss, they took the temperature of their oven every 5 minutes, and watched the temperature rise and soar well above the temperatures outside. They brainstormed ways to improve their solar oven and took on the challenge to increase the temperature in their oven next time. They made adjustments and then "cooked" S'mores in their new and improved ovens. Unfortunately, it was an overcast day and the sun was not as strong as we would have liked BUT from this, the girls learned about the limitations of solar energy and the importance of the sun and weather. I am so proud of the enthusiasm, hard work, learning, and energy the girls put into this project. GREAT WORK!
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International Day of the Girl
Today is the International Day of the Girl. Please watch this video to hear the third grade girls' reflections of what it means to them to be a girl at the Agnes Irwin School. <3
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Exploring Space Virtually
As a launch to our planet and constellation lessons in the space unit, the 3rd graders virtually explored space today using the SkyView app. We searched for planets, constellations, and other space objects such as satellites, the Hubble Telescope, space junk and more! My favorite part was when one student found a constellation with a unicorn and with excitement many of the other students came to find the same constellation. We will also use this app at the end of this portion of our unit. You can see the excitement on their faces! Now they are excited to learn more!!!!
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Phases of the Moon
After learning about the phases of the moon, the girls used Oreo cookies to represent the different phases the moon goes through in a cycle of about 28 days. Added bonus - the girls got to eat an Oreo at the end. :)
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Moon Explorations
Students experimented at different stations in our classroom to learn about phases of the moon, moon craters, solar and lunar eclipses, and the relationship between the sun, the earth and the moon. On a separate day we did an experiment that simulated how moon craters are made.
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Exploring Shadows
Question: Can shadows move? Students experimented with a light source (a flashlight) to find out how shadows can move. They also experimented with changing the direction and length of the shadows. On a separate day the girls explored how the sun shines from different points in the sky throughout the day and what effect that has on shadows.
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Color & Milk Experiment
Question: What will happen when you put a drop of soap into a container with milk and food coloring? Watch and find out!!! We followed the scientific method starting with a question, then charting our hypotheses, doing the experiment, discussing our observations, and taking note of the conclusion.
Bonus: Hear what the 3rd graders think about science!
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