Class overview
Welcome, students and families, to an exciting new year of learning, discovery, and growth! We are thrilled to have you join us on this incredible journey through 3rd Grade: Destination Excellence.
This year, our classroom will be a place where curiosity takes flight, challenges become opportunities, and every student is encouraged to reach new heights. Together, we will explore new ideas, build confidence, celebrate successes, and create meaningful learning adventures along the way.
Families, thank you for being an important part of our learning team. Your support, encouragement, and partnership help make our journey successful. We are excited to work together as we inspire, encourage, and guide our students toward excellence.
Pack your curiosity, bring your positive attitude, and get ready for a year filled with exploration, achievement, and unforgettable adventures. Our destination is excellence—and we can’t wait to travel there together!
Welcome aboard, 3rd grade explorers! 🚀📚
HFE Brothers taking Flight!
Due Dates
ELA Homework (Ms. Shockley) - Is due every Tuesday
Sept. 17- Fieldtrip to Cubihatcha Outdoor Nature Reserve (tennis shoes only, sack lunches no bags)
Sept. 21st - Science projects are due
What are we Learning (Math, Science & Social Studies)
Sept. 21st -25th
Math:
Standard (s):
3.PAR.3.1 - Describe, extend, and create numeric patterns related to multiplication.
Learning Target (s):
I can use equal groups and arrays to apply the “add a group” strategy to use known 2s and 5s multiplication facts to solve 3s and 6s facts.
Here is an interactive Multiplication table that shows math families the second link students may use to practice.
https://www.roomrecess.com/Tools/MultiplicationChart/play.html
https://toytheater.com/multiplication-chart/
Science
Standard:
S3L1.b. Construct an explanation of how external features and adaptations (camouflage, hibernation, migration, mimicry) of animals allow them to survive in their habitat.
Learning Targets:
I can identify the basic needs of animals (air, water, food, and shelter). (Knowledge)
I can identify external features (visible features) of an animal l. (Knowledge)
I can identify adaptations (camouflage, hibernation, migration, mimicry) of animals. (Knowledge)
I can identify adaptations as external features or behavioral features of an animal. (Knowledge)
I can construct an explanation of how external features and adaptations of animals allow them to survive in their habitat. (Reasoning)
Sept. 14th - 18th
Math
Standard (s):
3.PAR.3.1: Students develop an understanding of patterns in multiplication and use those patterns to help solve multiplication problems.
Learning Target (s):
I can find and describe patterns when skip- counting.
I can use facts that I know to solve related facts.
I can determine if a number is odd or even.
Social Studies
Standard: SS3H1: Describe the early American Indian cultures and their development in North America.
SS3H1.a: Locate the regions where American Indians settled in North America: Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Northeast, and Southeast.
Learning Targets:
I can locate the regions where American Indians settled in North America: Arctic, Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Northeast, and Southeast.
I can locate the 6 regions American Indians settled on a map in North America.
I can describe how American Indians in each region used their environment to obtain food. (Knowledge)
I can describe how American Indians in each region used their environment to obtain clothing. (Knowledge)
I can describe how American Indians in each region used their environment to obtain shelter. (Knowledge)
Science- N/A
Science
Standard: S3L1.b. Construct an explanation of how external features and adaptations (camouflage, hibernation, migration, mimicry) of animals allow them to survive in their habitat.
PIctures from our Nature Walk where students investigated where organisms could be found camouflaging . Students found insects, a lizard, spiders, bugs and caterpillars. See the pictures below of the caterpillars and the spider.