Dear Third Grade Families,
We are finishing up our science
units about inherited traits, life cycles, and plant and animal adaptations
this month. Third graders have conducted research about a Vermont bird to
learn about habitats, life cycles, adaptations, and inherited traits. Students
chose a way to present their research. Third graders chose to create
slideshows, skits, cartoons, posters, and games to present their
research.
We learned about the life cycle of chickens and were visited by chicks and chickens from Shelburne Farms this spring.
Third graders also completed the
assignment of inventing a bird. Students chose one of Earth’s biomes and
invented a bird that would have the behavioral and inherited adaptations to
survive in that biome. After each student sketched their invented bird,
he/she worked with Ms. Terracino to create a 3-D model of their invented bird
out of paper mache, paint, and other supplies.
In social studies, students
were involved earlier this year in producing "green screen"
videos of the explorers upon which they did research reports.
The children would love to share
their work on these projects with you. Please stop by your child's
Home Room classroom whenever it is convenient for you between 8:00 AM –
10:30 AM on Thursday, June 14th.
Remember that we will also be having a Pizza Party to celebrate our year in third grade on June 14th. Children will not need to bring a lunch that day. Children are invited to bring a card or board game from home to school to play with their classmates during the party. Please click on the link below if you are able to sign up to contribute an item for the party. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Keelin Simpson
