November 27 – December 1

TEKS: MATH

3.4H (S)- Determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally

3.4J (S)- Determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division.

3.4K (R)- solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

3.5D (S)- Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers when the unknown is either a missing factor or product

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can determine the number of objects in each group when a set is partitioned equally.

I can identify odd and even numbers, using divisibility rules.

I can use my knowledge of multiplication to divide.

I can use the relationship between multiplication and division to determine an unknown factor in an equation.

 

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.7B – investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides;

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can investigate rapid changes in the Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides.

November 6 – 10

Important Dates

  • November 7th- Field Trip
  • November 9th- Big Kahuna Delivery
  • November 20th- 24th- Thanksgiving Break

TEKS: MATH

3.4G (S)- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial products, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

3.4I (R)- determine if a number is even or odd using divisibility rules

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can use mental math to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

I can use partial products to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

I can use the commutative property to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

I can use the associative property to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

I can use the distributive property to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

I can use the standard algorithm to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number.

 

Homework: Math homework will be sent home Friday and due back the following Thursday.

Mad Minute: We are continuing to study our multiplication facts. Please study those facts with your students.

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.7A – explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains;

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can explore how soils are formed by weathering and decomposition.

I can record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains.

Oct. 30th – Nov. 3rd

Important Dates

Oct. 31st – Storybook Character dress-up day

Nov. 1st – Field trip to Busy B Wildlife Park

Nov. 9th – Big Kahuna fundraiser delivery

 

TEKS: MATH

3.6C (R)- determine the area of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in problems using multiplication related to the number of rows times the number of unit squares in each row.

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can determine the area of rectangles, using multiplication.

 

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6C (R) observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.

3.1C – demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in TEA-approved safety standards

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can observe magnetism acting on objects.

I can observe gravity acting on objects.

October 23-27

Important Dates

  • Oct. 23 – 27 is Red Ribbon Week
  • – Monday: Wear Red
  • – Tuesday: Cozy Pjs
  • – Wednesday: Hat Day
  • – Thursday: Athletic Gear
  • – Friday: Roughneck Gear
  • Oct. 25th – Early Release for students at 11:30am
  • Oct. 27 – 3rd Grade Music Play “Its A Hit” at 9:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to check out their students after the play is over!

TEKS: MATH

3.5B (R)- Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

3.4K (R)- solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can use objects to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use the properties of operations to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can recall facts to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use arrays to represent and solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use strip diagrams to represent multiplication and division problems.

I can use equations to represent multiplication and division problems.

 

Homework: Math homework will be sent home Friday and due back the following Thursday.

Mad Minute: We are continuing to study our multiplication facts. Please study those facts with your students.

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6B – 5th g – demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects such as swings, balls, and wagons; and

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can demonstrate push and pull.

I can observe push and pull.

I can observe that pushing and pulling can cause an object to change position and to move (motion).

October 16th – 20th

Important Dates

  • Monday, Oct. 16 – Student Holiday
  • Oct. 16-20 – Book Fair
    • Tuesday:  Reading Night
  • Oct. 20 – 3rd grade parent lunch
  • Oct. 23 – 27 is Red Ribbon Week
    • – Monday: Wear Red
    • – Tuesday: Cozy PJs
    • – Wednesday: Hat Day
    • – Thursday: Athletic Gear
    • – Friday: Roughneck Gear
  • Oct. 27 – 3rd Grade Music Play “Its A Hit” at 9:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend the performance as well as check out their students after the play is over!

TEKS: MATH

3.5B (R)- Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations

3.4K (R)- solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can use objects to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use the properties of operations to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can recall facts to solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use arrays to represent and solve multiplication and division problems.

I can use strip diagrams to represent multiplication and division problems.

I can use equations to represent multiplication and division problems.

 

Homework: Math homework will be sent home Friday, Oct. 20, and due Oct. 26

Mad Minute: We are continuing to study our multiplication facts. Please study those facts with your students.

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6A (R) – Explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life;

3.4A (P) – Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can explore mechanical, light, sound, and thermal (heat) energy in my life.

I can use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze.

October 9th – 13th

Important Dates

  • End of First 9 Weeks, Oct 13th
  • Student Holiday, Oct 16th
  • Book Fair, Week of Oct 16-20th
  • Family Reading Night, Oct 17th
  • Red Ribbon Week, Oct 23-27th
  • Early Release 11:30, Oct 25th

 

Math Learning Goals

I can use arrays to determine a total number of objects.

I can use repeated addition to represent multiplication.

I can use arrays to represent multiplication.

I can use area models to represent multiplication.

I can use a number line to represent multiplication.

I can use skip counting to represent multiplication.

I can describe multiplication as a comparison.

I recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity.

I recall the corresponding division facts.

 

Science Learning Goals

I can explore mechanical, light, sound and thermal (heat) energy in my life.

I can use appropriate tools to collect, record and analyze.

 

October 2nd – 6th

Important Dates:

October 13th – Last day of the nine weeks 

October 16th – Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development

 

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D (S)- Determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10.

3.4E (S)- Represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F (S)- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division fact

3.5C (S)-Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can use arrays to determine a total number of objects.

I can use repeated addition to represent multiplication.

I can use arrays to represent multiplication.

I can use area models to represent multiplication.

I can use a number line to represent multiplication.

I can use skip counting to represent multiplication.

I can describe multiplication as a comparison.

I recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity.

I recall the corresponding division facts.

 

Science Learning Goals:

3.5D (R) – explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.

3.4A (P) – collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

 

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can recognize that mixtures are formed when two or more materials are combined.

I can observe that properties of materials may stay the same even when materials are mixed together.

I can separate mixtures based on the properties of the individual materials.

September 25th – 29th

Important Dates

Friday, September 29th – no school

Math Learning Goals

3.4A (R)- solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

3.7B – (R)- determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems

3.4C (S)- Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills

Science Learning Goals

3.5C – (S-5th) predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

September 18th – 22nd

Important Dates:

  • September 20th- Science say – Half day
  • September 29th- No school

Math Learning Goals:

3.4A (R)- solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

3.7B – (R)- determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems

Math Homework

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

3.4A – (P) collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

3.5C – (S) predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

September 11th – 15th

Important Dates:

  • Thursday, September 14th – School pictures

Math Learning Goals:

3.4A (R)- Solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

3.5A (S) –  measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

3.5B (R) – describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gasses and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gasses take the shape of their container;