Grade 3 Parent Letter
Unit 1 - Animal Development and Survival
Dear Parents,
Your child is about to begin a new journey as he or she explores plant and animal life cycles and animals’ social and group behavior. As your child works toward this goal, he or she will be exploring many phenomena while learning the following concepts:
The stages of an animal’s life cycle include birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
The stages of a plant’s life cycle include seed, seedling, plant with leaves, and an adult plant.
Animals that live in groups help each other get food, protect themselves and others, and adapt to changes in their environment.
We will do many investigations in class over several weeks to help your child learn these concepts from firsthand experiences. Encourage your child to share these experiences with you and to teach you what he or she has learned. Ask your child to identify examples of what he or she is learning in everyday life.
During hands on activities in the science classroom, we require all students to wear eye protection and follow the safety rules outlined the Science Safety Contract. Students who fail to do so are unable to participate in the hands-on portion of the lesson. We appreciate your support in our science learning adventures.
Ms. Nielsen
Allergy Alert!
We will be using the following materials in the investigations. Please contact me, Kit Nielsen and your child’s teacher if you have any allergy concerns. No items will be consumed and alternatives can be used if needed.
Adult flowering plant / Seeds - Purple Coneflower / Marigolds
Fruit with Seeds - Apple or lemon
Potting Soil (Allergy safe) - Burpee Organic Premium Potting Mix
Pinto beans
Black beans
Rye Grass
Small lima beans
Large Lima beans
Mealworms
Oats
