The Adventures of 3rd Grade» Social studies

Habitats

joettinger — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:05:19 +0000

3rd Grade has been learning about habitats. So far we know about the Grassland, Shrub land, Forests, Rainforest, Desert and Tundra are all habitats for animals. We learned that habitat’s supply us and animals with everything we need. Also permafrost lasts forever! (That is in the Tundra) Mrs.Oettinger gave us a packet to read alone or with a partner. At the back of the packet, there were some words that were scrambled and on the other side were there meanings and we had to unscramble it and we had to match it to its correct meaning. Written by:Alma

The Wonderful States

joettinger — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:26:05 +0000

In class, we have been learning about the wonderful states in America. My favorite state is Iowa .I have been to 21 states. In class we have been having homework about the states.That was how I knew about how many states I have been to! We have so many puzzles about the states .I think I am going to learn a lot . I bet a lot of people are going to learn a lot. I have a game about the states .I think it could help some people. Our class is very interested in this stuff. When we were writing, somebody asked can we do the puzzle. So think this going to be a good unit. (We just started!)

Dylan

Learning About Civil Rights

joettinger — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:24:33 +0000

Will’s dad came in on Friday to teach the kids about some of the court cases and government decisions that lead to Ruby Bridges being allowed to integrate the Frantz school. The kids learned about the Supreme Court and how the Brown VS Board of Education changed our country for the better. It was a fascinating afternoon! Thanks Ed!

2014 New School year – Spaghetti for Social Studies

joettinger — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:21:11 +0000

Welcome to another school year! We love these eager, fun-loving students! During our social studies unit on community, the students worked together in teams to build the tallest standing spaghetti and marshmallow tower that they could build. They are learning about teamwork and what it means to be a part of a community. After this task we brainstormed what it means to be a good citizen. Great job group.

See videos here:

http://youtu.be/8e40vg79qqI

http://youtu.be/4aVag6pgCUM

http://youtu.be/NhBhMdLikGo

Inside The Mind Of Mr. Kindig

joettinger — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:35:25 +0000

Today the green group got a lesson in learning their 50 states! Thanks to the brilliant mind of Mr. Kindig! We used silly sayings and illustrations to learn the shape and capital of the state.

Here are some that the kids came up with:

“I saw an arc on a little rock”. – Little Rock, Arkansas
“I’m ill in the nose because I was in a field in the spring” – Springfield, Illinois

Such a great lesson!

What does social studies and shaving cream have in common?

joettinger — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 17:09:59 +0000

Green grouped learned where the regions were on the map by finding them with shaving cream. They each had a map and they outlined them and labeled them in the shaving cream. What a way to end the day!

Meet Noah Pereira – junior Iditariod champion!

joettinger — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:30:59 +0000

Today we met Noah and his father Lou from Brockport, NY. They are the owners of Avalanche racing (avalancheracingkennel.com). We learned that Noah won the junior Iditarod last year and he was also the first nonalaskan to ever win the race! He Showed us his adorable lead dog Rain and his sled and equipment he uses to race. He told us he’s always been interested in mushing, but did not get started officially until he was 14. At 16, he had won the junior Iditarod. We loved hearing all the stories he shared. He trained under the leader Dallas Seavey and learned a lot from him. He told us for great information check out DallasSeavey.com.

3rd Graders with the Dance Connection

joettinger — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:27:54 +0000

The third graders delivered a magical performance with Susan Wear and the Dance Connection from the ARC. They were so good and brought tears to our eyes with their sincere performance. A job well done!

Videos

Marshmallow Towers Part 2

joettinger — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:34:41 +0000

The white and green groups did spaghetti and marshmallow towers.

The tallest for the green group was 21” but fell down .

The white group tallest was 15”.

Alexander

Spagetti Marshmallow Towers

joettinger — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:32:13 +0000

In social studies we tried to make the tallest strongest tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti. We were trying to learn how to work together in a group. I wish I could have used big marshmallows.

Frances