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Grade 3 Topics: 2017-2018
STEAM StudiesThis year the third grade will be exploring the STEAM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics through research and hands-on activities. We will take a look at one great achiever in each of these fields, and then, go in-depth into their lives and their accomplishments. Some examples include:Science: Sir Isaac NewtonTechnology: Bill GatesEngineering: Alexander Graham BellArts: Leonardo DaVinciMath: Leonardo FibonacciScience
Our first science study is Simple Machines. Knex materials are used to explore, build, and create different types of machines. We study levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and wheels and axels. Next, this information is used as we study engineering using a program called Engineering is Elementary from The Museum of Science inMassachusetts. Different types of engineering, mechanical,industrial, and packaging will be studied. The culminating project is in the unit about Package Engineers.Students will be given a design challenge and use the engineering design process to create a package for a plant.Literature
Shared Inquiry: Jr. Great BooksJack and the Beanstalk goes hi-techLeonardo DaVinci for KidsProblem SolvingMath ChallengesLogic PuzzlesMath OlympiadsSpontaneous ProblemThe 24 GameIntroduction to Coding with Lightbot.3rd Grade PC learns about communication with a mentor from Reuse This.Recyclables will be used to market our ideas about technology.Our 3rd Grade trip is on the Historic Oyster Bay Sloop The ChristianHere we study the simple machines used on the Bay to make life easier.We also learn about the delicate balance of nature and humans.