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Third Grade at MagellanLinda Beard (Language Arts and Social Studies) Lisa Tunstall (Language Arts and Social Studies) Marybeth Childers (Math and Science) Amy Grant (Math and Science) The educational journey of students at Magellan begins with the third grade.
What Third Graders Are LikeStill energetic and inquisitive, but more serious. Kids make a big leap this year! They are getting much better at articulating ideas and while they still need lots of hands on exposure, they can now draw on past experiences when learning new things.What They should HaveDevelopment varies, but it will help if your third grader has: • Good listening skills. There is a lot more independent work. If children can’t concentrate they will have trouble achieving. • A sense of responsibility- Teachers want children and not parents to pack and unpack book bags, write down homework assignments as well as hand work in. • A strong grasp of addition and subtraction • A desire to read for pleasure. ConclusionRemember….Third graders are not grown up yet and should not be treated as such. However, they are learning everyday important life lessons and skills that will be crucial as they grow. Expectations are set high with the knowledge that they are still “little kids”. Habits that are formed, skills that are learned, and memories that are made in third grade at Magellan will stay with them forever.
3rd Grade News Be on the lookout for Interims in the coming week. (January 25th) Half of the year is over! We have noticed a higher level of maturity and responsibility since returning from the break. Keep up the good work! Upcoming third grade Coffee House/Poetry Reading February 12th and 15th. Please come and enjoy some excellent poetry writing by our own third grade Magellan Mariners! More information to follow! Third graders are now using a new program for math and language arts called Study Island. This program helps track student progress and helps students prepare for end of grade testing. Students have enjoyed using this program at school and they also can access this program at home with their school username and password. Check out this program with your child! Social StudiesThe focus of third grade social studies is Communities and their Changes over Time. We explore different cultures and time periods, government, citizenship, economics and geography. The emphasis is for students to gain an awareness of their place in a changing world. Students are responsible for several projects during the year including Timeline Projects about different time periods and their own lives. We incorporate the use of art, drama, music, literature, technology, field trips and quest speakers while discovering the many different cultures and themes in social studies. Back To TopLanguage ArtsLanguage arts encompasses reading, creative writing, handwriting, grammar, and spelling. Students are making the transition from “Learning to read to reading to learn!” The reading component explores different genres including, fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction, fairy tales and fables, short stories, biographies, poetry and We teach our students through whole and small group instruction, one on one teaching, peer tutoring, as well as independent and self-directed activities. In writing, there is a strong emphasis on the stages of the writing process. Spelling and grammar are included daily during writing instruction. In third grade we try to integrate as many subjects as possible during the language arts block and lay a strong foundation for language arts skills. Third grade is the cornerstone of learning at Magellan.Back To Top MathStudents are taught according to their skill level in math only. Classes follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study which includes topics such as Numeration & Operations, Geometry, Fractions, Measurement, Probability, and Data Analysis. Students are encouraged to use higher level thinking skills and apply objectives learned to real life situations. Hands-on learning is a critical component of third grade math as is the use of manipulatives and technology. The arts are integrated into the math curriculum as often as possible. Back To TopScienceScience at the third grade level is a dynamic exploration of life, earth, and health science. Beginning with a solid foundation of the scientific method, students are allowed to investigate various principles and theories in a hands-on and interactive manner. Topics that follow include the food pyramid, skeletal system, muscle system, inventors, a study of the moon, sun, and stars and, finally, plants. Math concepts are woven into the science curriculum at every opportunity and each unit’s study is enhanced with multimedia, technology, guest speakers and field trips. From designing solar ovens to exploring outer space, third graders find science to be both fascinating and fun.Back To Top
TechnologyTechnology is a teaching tool that is incorporated in all areas of third grade curriculum. Keyboarding is the major thrust at the beginning of third grade. Third graders enjoy writing stories and poetry as the year progresses, learning how to incorporate clip art and images from the Internet. Whole group lessons are taught using data projectors to share electronic resources in the classroom. Children are given additional opportunities to use computers as a tool for completing learning activities in small group centers as well as the computer lab. Children will be working with spreadsheets, databases and making PowerPoint presentations this year.3rd Grade Links Math: Science: Language Arts: American Folklore Across the 50 States Online Stories: Between the Lions Magical Fairy Tale Moments Webquest Social Studies: Fun News Stories for Kids Great for nonfiction reading. All About Electing a president Games for All Subjects and Grades Keyboarding Practice:Ten Finger Breakout Typing Game
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