3rd & 4th Grades

Survival Unit

Gear up for an epic adventure across the wilds of America! As we make thrilling stops at national parks, students will sharpen their survival instincts and level up their problem-solving superpowers. Along the way, they'll learn how to navigate with a compass, master the art of knot tying, build shelters, treat basic injuries with first aid, and identify plants and animals like true wilderness experts. Each new skill unlocks a stamp in their survival passport — a badge of honor for every challenge conquered and every brain boosted. Get ready to explore, survive, and thrive!

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This year we will be learning about self-evaluation and collaboration as part of our social-emotional skills trainings. Then, they will dive deeply into Neurology, learning all about the many parts and functions of the brain. We will wrap up our year with our Survival Skills unit, in which we will learn about the tools, skills, knowledge, mindset, and ingenuity that impact a person's ability to cope with tough outdoor situations.

Taking the Conversation Home

Neurology, The study of the brain

Survival : Coming in the spring!

Social-Emotional

Self-Evaluation

Self-evaluation is an important skill as kids get older. It's so much easier to learn and grow if we know our strengths and weaknesses. Being able to judge our work honestly and fairly allows us to find ways to improve it for a second draft.

Collaboration

Collaboration is more than just getting along with others. We are learning how to communicate effectively (even when we disagree), give and receive feedback, find compromise, and ensure everyone in a group is contributing equally.

Taking the Conversation Home

Have conversations about students' strengths and goals. How do they feel like they are doing in particular areas of school, activities, or hobbies?
If there are moments to allow students to self-evaluate, consider these three questions:
- What did I do well?
- What could I improve for next time?
- What steps should I take to improve?
Try to include activities that encourage your family to work together. Collaborative board games, cooking dinner together, household chores, and working on a puzzle are great ways to start.
- When collaborating, celebrate everyone's contributions.
- When moments of disagreement arise, model how to disagree with kindness. Find opportunities to demonstrate compromise.

Neurology, The study of the brain

In our neurology unit, we are focusing on the structures and functions of the brain. We find that not only is this a great topic to learn about since it is scientific and interesting, but it also helps us understand ourselves better. We will be connecting this to executive functioning skills to really help us deepen our understanding. First, we will learn about the three main parts of the brain (the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem). Then, we will learn about the lobes of the cerebrum as well as parts and systems like the limbic system, meninges, and so much more!

BRAIN JINGLES-Click here to access the jingles! We want to become Jingle Jesters!

STUDY GUIDES FOR BRAIN ANATOMY TEST

Survival : Coming in the spring!

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