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Grade 3: Measurement
Grade 3: Measurement
Measuring distance using kilometres; telling time to the nearest 5 minutes; identifying temperature benchmarks; measuring perimeter using standard units; measuring mass in kilograms and capacity in litres; measuring area using grid paper; comparing the length, mass, and capacity of objects using standard units; relating minutes to hours, hours to days, days to weeks, and weeks to years.
Measuring distance using kilometres; telling time to the nearest 5 minutes; identifying temperature benchmarks; measuring perimeter using standard units; measuring mass in kilograms and capacity in litres; measuring area using grid paper; comparing the length, mass, and capacity of objects using standard units; relating minutes to hours, hours to days, days to weeks, and weeks to years.
Nature Journaler: @billiejooutdoors
Nature Journaling: I Notice..., I Wonder...?, It Reminds me of...
Nature Journaling: I Notice..., I Wonder...?, It Reminds me of...
Nature Journaling is an incredible tool for helping students to add numeracy to their observations by measuring the length of a leaf, the height of a plant and how far an insect jumps, etc. By including meta data, i.e. the date, weather and location allows students to focus on temperature and how it fluctuates over the course of a day, week, month and seasons. How does this impact what they are observing?
Nature Journaling is an incredible tool for helping students to add numeracy to their observations by measuring the length of a leaf, the height of a plant and how far an insect jumps, etc. By including meta data, i.e. the date, weather and location allows students to focus on temperature and how it fluctuates over the course of a day, week, month and seasons. How does this impact what they are observing?
At this age all three prompts "I notice..., I wonder...?, and "It reminds me of..." become very intuitive. However the last statement becomes very important for connection making. Encourage them to begin writing themselves using single words or simple sentences. Please note that spelling is not a focus in the nature journal. At this age you may start to see art fears - please ensure you are re-iterating it is not about a pretty picture. It is about their observations. Please see the link feedback at the bottom of this lesson for tips on this. Using words, pictures and numbers allows the students multiple tools to document their observations. With permission Bethan Burton has allowed us to link to her website as she has written a blog post for Teaching nature journaling at all ages.
At this age all three prompts "I notice..., I wonder...?, and "It reminds me of..." become very intuitive. However the last statement becomes very important for connection making. Encourage them to begin writing themselves using single words or simple sentences. Please note that spelling is not a focus in the nature journal. At this age you may start to see art fears - please ensure you are re-iterating it is not about a pretty picture. It is about their observations. Please see the link feedback at the bottom of this lesson for tips on this. Using words, pictures and numbers allows the students multiple tools to document their observations. With permission Bethan Burton has allowed us to link to her website as she has written a blog post for Teaching nature journaling at all ages.
Here are some more ideas to get you started.
Engage the fives senses (whenever possible)
Make leaf prints ( paint the leaf and press the print into the journal)
Make leaf rubbings
Trace the items they are looking at
Add leaves into the journal using tape
Count the birds/squirrels/insects etc.
Measure as much of the phenomena as the students can using non standard and standard units of measurement.
Here is a downloadable lesson from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. All resources shared with permission. "I Notice..., I Wonder...?, It Reminds me of..."
GIVING FEEDBACK here is a fantastic resource from Jack and Emilie
NOTE: You are encourage to spend time in the outdoors Nature Journaling. However, you can also bring nature inside, look out your wonder window, have a refrigerator Safari or even observe a house plant or pet.
Nature Journaling: Comparison
Nature Journaling: Comparison
In the activity Comparison from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students observe two objects in the outdoors (e.g. flowers, trees, rocks) and sketch them side by side, noting differences and similarities."
In the activity Comparison from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students observe two objects in the outdoors (e.g. flowers, trees, rocks) and sketch them side by side, noting differences and similarities."
All resources shared with permission.
Nature Journaling: Change Over Time
Nature Journaling: Change Over Time
In the activity Change Over Time from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students describe a growing plant, a decomposing object, or a landscape feature as it changes over multiple observation sessions."
In the activity Change Over Time from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students describe a growing plant, a decomposing object, or a landscape feature as it changes over multiple observation sessions."
All resources shared with permission.
Nature Journaler: @billiejooutdoors
Nature Journaling: Hidden Figures
Nature Journaling: Hidden Figures
In the activity Hidden Figures from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students count, measure, time, and estimate different subjects in nature, practicing practical quantification skills in their journals."
In the activity Hidden Figures from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students count, measure, time, and estimate different subjects in nature, practicing practical quantification skills in their journals."
All resources shared with permission.
Nature Journaling: My Secret Plant
Nature Journaling: My Secret Plant
In the activity My Secret Plant from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students record observations of a plant using words, pictures, and numbers, then challenge a partner to find the plant using their notes."
In the activity My Secret Plant from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students record observations of a plant using words, pictures, and numbers, then challenge a partner to find the plant using their notes."
All resources shared with permission.
Nature Journaling: Time line
Nature Journaling: Time line
In the activity Time Line from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students explore plant development by sketching buds, flowers, and fruit. Then they discuss possible functions of plant parts."
In the activity Time Line from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students explore plant development by sketching buds, flowers, and fruit. Then they discuss possible functions of plant parts."
All resources shared with permission.
Photo by: @billiejooutdoors
Nature Journaling: Time Observed
Nature Journaling: Time Observed
In the activity Time Observed from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students observe the behavior of a group of animals and use a sample protocol to quantify the frequency of different behaviours."
In the activity Time Observed from John (Jack) Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren's book: How to Teach Nature Journaling. "Students observe the behavior of a group of animals and use a sample protocol to quantify the frequency of different behaviours."
All resources shared with permission.
Photo by: @billiejooutdoors
Planting
Planting
Go outside into the garden or use containers indoors to plant some seeds by following the directions indicated on the seed package. As your seeds begin to sprout measure their height everyday and keep track of this in a journal.
Go outside into the garden or use containers indoors to plant some seeds by following the directions indicated on the seed package. As your seeds begin to sprout measure their height everyday and keep track of this in a journal.
Use standard units (cm & m) to measure the following:
Use standard units (cm & m) to measure the following:
The height of the plants everyday by first estimating the height using units of "finger nail-size" (which is roughly 1cm) or another unit of your choosing and then use centimeters if you have a ruler or measuring tape available
Compare the height of the different plants
Use standard units (cm, m, kg, L) to measure the following:
Use standard units (cm, m, kg, L) to measure the following:
Perimeter of garden or container (using cm & m)
Area of garden or container (using grid paper)
Capacity of garden or container (use Litres)
Measure the temperature each day and what time you took the temperature (if you don't have a thermometer you can look up the temperature in your area online).
Measure the temperature each day and what time you took the temperature (if you don't have a thermometer you can look up the temperature in your area online).
How does the temperature affect the plant?
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NOTE: This can be used with the Nature Journaling activity at the top of the page.
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