Letters to Santa

Science VERTEBRATE ANIMAL GROUPS

Mini Animal Research project:

This can be a one page (11 x 14) project to demonstrate knowledge and research of animal classification. The animal chosen MUST be a WILD animal that is a VERTEBRATE.

Information must include:

A Title: Name of Animal

A statement that the animal is a vertebrate - and why (what makes it a vertebrate).

A statement that the animal is wild- and why (what makes it wild).

A statement of the name of the Vertebrate Group the animal belongs to - and why (What characteristics does the animal have that make it belong in the group? (Warm-Blooded or Cold-Blooded MUST be included, as well as body covering and other important features of why the animal belongs in the group).

A statement of the kinds of food the animal eats.

A statement of how it is classified as an eater : Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore, or Insectivore -and why.

A statement of an example of a shelter that the animal has/uses.

A statement of a LOGICAL place/ source of water for the animal.

Proper sentences and spelling will be part of this assessment, as we are now working on writing proper sentences that begin with a capital and end with a period of some sort. Each sentence should be complete with a subject ( Who? or What? part) and predicate (is what?/ has what? does what? part). It is expected that the sentences and words are grade 3 level words, which are NOT words copied from sources !

Neatness, effort, and organization will be included in the final assessment.

A photo, illustration, drawing, or picture of the animal, its' food, its' shelter. 

A statement of 1 interesting fact about the animal.

DUE ; Tuesday November 29

All of this information will be reviewed in class and some time will be given to search for information from books or the internet. Students may borrow a book from the classroom if needed. 

This is the first "home-project" that kids will be doing this year. Help make it a positive experience for your child. Students have Thursday afternoon off this week... It is important that children learn to make responsible use of this time for this project. A visit to the public library is encouraged! Help your child with time management--- leaving it to the night before it is due will cause stress and anxiety!!!

Needs of Animals-

All animals need FOOD, WATER, SPACE/AIR , and SHELTER to survive !

Through videos, reading materials, songs, centers, and worksheets, we have explored these animal needs.

We have looked at how animals are classified as eaters: Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore, and Insectivore.

Vertebrate animal groups-

 There are 5 vertebrate animal groups (Animals with Backbones):
BIRDS,
FISH,
REPTILE,
AMPHIBIAN,
MAMMAL

Test: Wed. Nov. 9
Know the things (characteristics/traits) which make the animal part of the group. (See the posters below)
Name at least 2 animals in each group.

Math MONEY

MATH MONEY - recognition, value, and counting

QUIZ: Tuesday November 8

Practice websites:

Supporting Math - SMART Board Activities

supportingmath.wikispaces.com/SMART+Board+Activities

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Money Games - Online Math Help & Learning Resources

www.onlinemathlearning.com/money-games.html

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We have money games for different currencies: United States, Canada, Mexico, ... 

DECEMBER- CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2016

Birthdays: 

Connor- Dec.18

Ajak- Dec. 22

Rodney- Dec. 22

Fiyin - Dec. 26

December 1-

1/2 day 

SPELL TEST 11
Constable Hartman: Footprints lesson
Awards 11 AM

Parent-Teacher interviews/conferences PM
Book Fair

December 2-

NO SCHOOL- PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES

Book Fair

Dec. 5-
-OT: Health - Zones of Regulation
-Library book due

Dec. 6-
-candy- gram sales begin for Mission Mexico

Dec. 7-

Dec. 8-
1/2 day

Dec. 9-
-grade 3W (only)-- PJ and stuffy day (if PAX reward points are earned by Thursday noon)
-Spell test 12

Dec. 12-

Dec. 13-

Dec. 14-

Dec. 15-
1/2 day
Elementary CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ the SCHOOL - PM

Dec. 16-

Dec. 17-

Dec. 19-

Dec. 20-

Dec. 21-

Dec. 22-
-1/2 day
-CCC buddy activity
-Christmas Liturgy
HOLIDAYS BEGIN @ NOON

Dec. 23- NO SCHOOL --Christmas Holidays

MERRY CHRISTMAS and BLESSINGS for the NEW YEAR!

Jan. 9 - 2017
First day back- Return to school

November 2016

Birthdays-

Jameica-Nov.7

 November 1-

Faith Day - NO SCHOOL

November 2-

MATH COUNTING TEST: be able to count by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 100.... into the Thousands.

NO Spelling this week

November 3-

1/2 day

November 4-

SOCIAL; LANDFORMS QUIZ

NO Spell test today

Monday November 7-

Spelling 8 this week

LA: NOUN TEST;  Proper nouns

Tuesday November 8-

MATH: MONEY COUNTING QUIZ

November 9-
SCIENCE: Vertebrate ANIMAL GROUPS TEST

Photo Re-takes

November 10- 

1/2 day

SPELL TEST 8
CCC Activity (Catholic Community of Caring / Buddy groups)

11 AM : Remembrance Day Liturgy 

November 11-

NO SCHOOL- REMEMBRANCE DAY

November 14-

Spelling lesson 9 this week

Health: OT workshop/visit

November 15-


November 16-
EVACUATION practice-pm

November 17-

1/2 day

November 18-

SPELL TEST 9

November 21-

Spelling  lesson 10 this week

November 22-

November 23-

November 24- 

1/2 day

November 25-

SPELL TEST 10

PROGRESS REPORTS come home

November 28-
CHAPTER TEST: MATH- NUMERATION

Spelling lesson 11 this week

Health: OT workshop/visit

November 29-
Mini ANIMAL RESEARCH PROJECT DUE

November 30-

December 1-

1/2 day 

SPELL TEST 11
Constable Hartman: Footprints lesson
Awards 11 AM

Parent-Teacher interviews/conferences PM
Book Fair

December 2-

NO SCHOOL- PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES

Book Fair