3rd Grade Day 3
May 6
Math
Español
Spanish
中文
Chinese
Tiếng Việt
Vietnamese
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日本語
Japanese
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Русский
Russian
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Somali
Somali
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Number talk
Write down all the different ways you can think of to solve the problem. Try to come up with as many ways as you can think up.
Remember:
It is ok to think differently.
Mistakes grow our brains.
There are no right or wrong answers.
If you can find someone to talk with, ask them how they see the number talk.
How are their ways of seeing the number talk the same as you?
How are their ways of seeing the number talk different than you?
Task: Bar Models
A unit fraction is a fraction that has a 1 in the numerator. Examples are ¼, ½, and ⅛.
Use the bar model to show how we can add unit fractions together to make a whole.
In your journal, draw each fraction bar and write an equation that shows that adding the unit fractions equals one whole.
Answer the question, what happens to the size of the unit fractions when the denominator gets larger?
You may find the app below helpful in solving the problems.
Literacy
Compare and Contrast in a Series
Watch the video to learn about similarities and differences in books by the same author with the same character.
Read fiction. Try to find multiple books or stories by the same author and with the same characters.
You might like the Bink and Gollie series by Kate DiCamillo and Allison McGhee. You can find those books on Tumblebooks.
Compare and Contrast: What are the similarities and differences in the themes, settings, plots and characters of the stories?
Share your learning with a family member, friend or pet!
More Activities..
Science
Investigate: Where are there examples of weathering in my neighborhood?
Mechanical weathering is a process that breaks apart rocks without changing the chemical composition of the rocks. This process is occurring all around us, even in your neighborhood. When you walk in your neighborhood, or look around where you live and look for cracks in the sidewalks and for plants that are growing in cracks. This is evidence of weathering! Use this page to record your investigation.
Predict: Where do you think you will see weathering occurring when you go outside?
Observe: Go outside. Draw the weathering examples that you see. Take notes about where they are occurring? Is it where the weather collects? If you can, pull the plant out of the crack. What do the roots look like? Do you see much dirt on the roots like you would if you pulled a plant from the soil?
Explain: Talk about: How do you think that something this small can change the landscape over long periods of time? Are certain kinds of plants better adapted to growing in cracks than others? What could you look for in your next walk to test your idea?
Challenge: Look closely at the entire plant and especially the roots that you pulled from the sidewalk. Draw what you see. What do you notice?
Learn more by watching Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids
Remember to record the moon for your Moon Journal!
Watch the Video Above
Social Studies
Towel Fitness and Challenges
A towel and a partner is all you need to try these activities. Watch the video and hit the pause button after each activity. Give each challenge a try, have fun and be creative when making up your own towel challenges.