Coach Jeff
Hi Kids,
Find the new page for Coach Jeff at the bottom of teachers' pages on SS Elementary website.
Posts
Birthday Boy Ribsy and I set out a clean measuring container in an unobstructed area of the garden last night at 7:20 p.m.
We collected the container at 7 a.m.
That's how many hours and minutes of rain collection?
We collected about 600 mL of water (more than half a quart).
Now we will find a magnet to mine for meteorites. I sure hope we find one for our collection!
Do you want to help us mine for meteorites too?
Have a container and an unobstructed area in mind, then wait for the rain!
If you find magnetic grit on your magnet, put it on a piece of paper or index card. Place clear tape over it, to save it. You probably have a meteorite fragment. Label your sample with the date. Save it for sharing :)
Everyday Science Challenge
One of these eggs is not like the other. Is it fresh or spoiled?
Hi Boys and Girls,
I was organizing my refrigerator and found a few egg containers. I wanted to condense them to a single container. First I had to test which eggs were still fresh and which may be spoiled.
I filled a container with water.
Then, I gently placed the eggs into the water.
Spoiled eggs are less dense than fresh eggs and will float in water. Fresh eggs are more dense and sink in water.
Can you see what egg I saved from this test?
Challlenge
Find your own science in action opportunity. Do you wonder something and want to explore? You know what to do if it rains :) Take photos and document your science exploration to share.
I Ready (portal)
All 3rd graders should spend about 1 hour per week practicing Language Arts Skills. Math skills can also be practiced on this platform.
I Ready challenges students individually based on independent skill set.
Local History Project
Think of a science or social studies topic you would like to learn more about. I sent you a list of ideas. Review the science book we had with our lessons with Mr. Crane.
Once you let me know your topic, it is time to research.
I also sent you the link to the PV library online research codes.
Take notes while you research.
Organize your notes by topics.
Go to your portal page and begin to publish your informational report.
Try to find pictures or draw your own that you can add to your report as illustrations. Think about it as making a picture book of your research topic.
I Ready Practice - 30 min. per day
All students should spend at least 2 hours per week working on I Ready from your portal.
This is a very important opportunity for everyone. We have limited licenses but the company has opened up the platform for all SS students. This program is amazing as it targets each student at their level of learning in language arts and math. As students master concepts, the program adjusts their level. A great tool to sharpen your skills.
30 minutes each day equals 15 min. for L. A. and 15 min. for Math
Puzzle challenge - Mrs. B's in progress
Hope you can join me in the challenge.
We learned scientifically why green leaves change color in the fall. We learned how fungi differ from plants during our mushrooms lab. I am sorry your garden journals are in the classroom. But I am confident in your research skills by now.
Review and research plant life cycles for kids and review mushroom life cycle too.
Put together a 2 paragraph informational write (one on each topic) and include pictures, photos, or drawings to help illustrate.
PE Activity Tracker
Coach Jeff's Physical Education log.