3rd grade resource

http://homebase3.edublogs.org/files/2010/12/Tree-Branches-of-Government-1x1ns4n.jpg
This is a great graphic that can help them with their tree for their 1st section of the project.

4th grade resources

http://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/body/functions/hearing.pdf
Review this site for the upcoming Health quiz.

Week of August 26

Already the 3rd week into school. We have quite a few things on the calendar.
Thursday is curriculum night. I can't wait to meet all of you!
Friday is Spirit day wear your Spalding shirt with jeans.

This week in social studies and science we are working on the following things:
3rd grade: test on Democracy and working on map skills.
4th grade: test on Native Americans
5th grade: beginning unit on Reconstruction

Check out this youtube video about the Branches of Democracy.
http://youtu.be/mt5K4ZK0ILY

Week of Aug. 19th

The first week went by quickly. The students already began to master their social studies standards for the unit. I will have to say... I have the BEST social studies/science students in the building. Don't forget this Friday is the Back to School Picnic! Everyone will be there.
3rd grade: Continuing to work on Democracy.
4th grade: Native Americans
5th grade: Civil War... Test Monday.

Welcome to a new year!

I am so excited about teaching social studies and science this year for 3-5. We have a lot to learn and the students look ready. Homework will be given every Monday and be due on Friday.

*3rd Government: Democracy, citizen, community
*Native Americans and the Discovery of America
*Civil War: