In math we are finishing our geometry unit. This past week, we charted the properties of 3D figures, constructed nets, and identified 2D shapes found on 3D figures.

What 3D figure is made of these faces?

In science we have been discussing and experimenting with forces. We have learned about gravity, buoyancy, friction, muscular, magnetic, and static electric force. Here we are having some science fun!

After our anti-bullying assembly last week we did some activities to reinforce the messages and to encourage positive interactions between the students. Here are some pictures of one activity. Ask your child to explain what the activity was about! 

We also had our art fair last week. If you were unable to make it, here is a look at our beautiful art!

In math we are working on properties of 2D shapes. In small groups, the students made posters for our bulletin board. See below.

We are wrapping up our unit on time. Today the kids worked through some time centres. The centres included time bingo, SmartBoard games, an I spy scavenger hunt, and a time worksheet. Tomorrow we will have a little time quiz, and then off to our unit on geometry!

We are wrapping up our unit on time. In grade 3, students are expected to be able to tell the time in 5 minute increments. Next week we will start a Geometry unit.

In language we started working on paragraph writing. Today we learned the parts of a paragraph while looking at a few examples. Then, partners unscrambled a mixed up paragraph and glued it on a hamburger organizer. We use this hamburger organizer to help us remember the parts of a paragraph (see poster below).

This is a paragraph that we unscrambled as a class.

Partners unscramble paragraphs...

Last week we had a fabulous time snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The kids haven't let me forget that it was me who almost fell in some water! Phew, close call!