Third Grade

Welcome to the Third Grade homepage at Garden School

Week of June 1, 2020 (Last week of school!)

Stay safe everyone!

Zoom Schedule:

Vidal – Mon 11am, Tues 12pm, Wed 10am, Thur 12pm (see links below)
Mandarin – Tues & Thur 10am
Music – Wed  11am
Science – Mon 1pm & Wed 12pm (links are in Science section) 
Art – Thur 2pm (see link below)
PE – Fri 11:30
 
 
Monday Zoom Link with Ms Vidal
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87675950630?pwd=OHVvblNxMW5jRlhGV3hDVXF2dWFZQT09
 
Meeting ID: 876 7595 0630
Password: 5kPJ7S
 
Tuesday/Thursday Zoom Link with Ms Vidal
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85680474978?pwd=OVJadTk5TUhlWWMyc2RYSzQ2eVd2Zz09
 
Meeting ID: 856 8047 4978
Password: 1JTjPR
 
Wednesday Zoom Link with Ms Vidal
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526405182?pwd=aUJSbEQ4YjhYWHJKZ1B1WFVNSjZpUT09
 
Meeting ID: 815 2640 5182
Password: 4feHdZ
 

 

HOMEROOM

Ms Vidal’s Writing Assignmentsto be done on lined paper

All writing assignments need to be 3 paragraphs: introduction, middle (body – details), and conclusion

Don’t forget to indent for each paragraph/ each paragraph needs at least 3 sentences/ add a title

Week 3:  Describe a typical “school” day. (paragraph 1: morning/ paragraph 2: afternoon/ paragraph 3: evening)

Week 4: Creative writing topic: You are the security guard at the zoo and someone has stolen a rhinoceros! How do you track down the thief? 

Week 5: Persuassive writing topic: Do you agree or disgree? Choose one of these two topics to write about–

1) Homework should be optional. OR  2) Pets should be allowed in school.

Week 6: Creative writing topic – Mystery Genre :  Someone in your family’s household has been stealing the cookies from the cookie jar at night. You set up an elaborate surveillance system in order to catch the culprit. Include details about your plan from beginning to end. Do you catch the thief? (Note: If you want to add other family members or friends to this scenario – especially for those who live with very few people right now – that’s fine.)

Week 7: Genre – Autobiography.  You are to write about yourself from your point of view.  Use “I” in your writing since this is an autobiographical piece.  You can choose what you want to write about.  For example, it can be about your memories of yourself as a toddler or younger self.  It can be about a significant event that happened to you in the past.  You can write about yourself at different ages (one paragraph for each age).  The idea is that the piece focuses on you and your life.

Week 8: Class Clown Alternate Ending – Write a one paragraph alternate ending to Class Clown.  You can also rewrite another chapter to give it a different twist, if you prefer.  Try to focus on changing the outcome of the chapter and how it affects the characters involved.  You can have fun and be creative with this assignment, but please do not be overly silly.  It still needs to be a realistic change.  

Week 9: The War with Grandpa writing – Peter feels that grown-ups always win arguments.  Describe a time where you had a disagreement with your parents, or that they wouldn’t let you do or have something.  What was the outcome? Who won?  How did you feel? (This can be written as one paragraph or three paragraphs, depending on how you want to structure your writing.) 

Week 10: The War with Grandpa creative writing – Peter completes his first attack on Grandpa Jack.  He sets his alarm clock to 3am to wake him up in the middle of the night.  Pretend you are Peter.  What would you do for your next attack on Grandpa.  Use a lot of detail and structure your writing into three paragraphs.                          (Example: paragraph 1 – How you would plan your attack? Would you send another note? / paragraph 2 – What happens during the attack? / paragraph 3 – How does it end? How does Grandpa react? How do you feel?)

Week 11/last writing assignment: Write a paragraph about how you feel about moving on to fourth grade. From fourth grade on, things are done differently at Garden.  You eat in the cafeterria; you have a different teacher for each subject; you have a locker; you must be more independent; etc.  What are you excited about?  What are you looking forward to the most? Are you nervous or anxious about anything?  What do you hope to learn?  

Science Distance Learning:

Hello Third Grade Students and Families!

Hope everybody is healthy and safe! 

Along with our zoom session our weekly topic and activities are the following:

Science Week of May 18th
Topic: Robot & Technology
Video: Robots video 1   Robots Video 2
STEM Project: The Robotic Scientist
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Week 3: Sent via email

Week 2: Sent via email

Week 1:

https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/stem-challenge-worksheets-free-printable/

 
Art Update May 26th
Hello everyone, this next project is something my friend Monica came up with, and her students absolutely loved it.  The idea is simple, design anything using your laundry! No art materials needed, have fun!

Art Update May 21st

For anyone who missed the Zoom meeting here is a YouTube video I did.  Hope this helps!

And here is the power point:

NycFlagContestPP

Art Update May 18th

Celebrating NYC at Rockefeller Center

To honor the city that built us, we’re getting creative – by inviting you to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design the iconic flags at Rockefeller Center. This summer, we will raise your artwork on the 192 flagpoles surrounding the rink to celebrate New York’s diverse culture, vibrant energy and strength. The prompt is simple: Show your love for New York

Here is the website:

https://www.rockefellercenter.com/flag-project/

 

Art Update May 15

Hello everyone here is a link for anyone who missed the Zoom.

 

Art Update May 12

Hello everyone I hope everyone is doing well.  This week I want to go back to drawing and try something called metamorphosis art.  For this project I want you will transform an object into another object.  The way to do this is by drawing several drawings that gradually turn one object into another.  I know sounds hard, but I think the examples below will make this assignment make sense.  There is no limit on the amount of drawings you can do, but you should have at least three.  You are free to use any medium and size paper of your choice.  I remember doing a project like this in middle school and I loved it, I hope you do too. Due Date it Tuesday May 19th.

Please Click Here for examples

 
 
Art May 5th
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! For today I want you to try this project.  I encourage you to put a self portrait of yourself wearing the sombrero.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm2ywqWczio
 
Art April 27
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4281506261?pwd=RTJpaURrNVdiU0pDdTczdWtLeWY2UT09
Please follow the power point for instructions. Enjoy!
 
April 23rd
For those who cannot make the Zoom lesson here are some examples and a YouTube to assist you.  Have a great day.
Here’s a link to the lesson I found on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA0sEIfd-8c&t=15s
Art: April 20
Hello everyone, this week you will be creating your own cartoon characters! Here is the link to two YouTube videos I did, as well as some worksheets to assist you. Have fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2pKjP9nhwQ&feature=youtu.be
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3IJBX2QIM&feature=youtu.be

 

Art Distance Learning update April 16:

Hello everyone, fantastic job today on the Baby Yoda drawings! For those of you who missed the lesson or want a video of the lesson here is the the YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6I8MSTyVz

Also I am working on an album of all of your artwork so make sure you send me everything that you do, so that everyone can see it! Once again, great work.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oMNBtuMvakeeFTyX7

 

Art Distance Learning update April 14:

Good morning everyone! I hope all of you had a nice break; I know it is not easy being cooped up all day, but I hope you’re staying upbeat.  Speaking of staying upbeat, one of the things I have noticed as I have walked through my neighborhood are families putting rainbows, hearts, and posters of encouragement in their windows or on sidewalks using chalk.  So I think it would be a fantastic idea if the families at Garden did the same. In the Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CqCzZ4q3d86qigNLS8lGOvSxuF2ShIU7d-Hw6VUW5g/edit?usp=sharing) there are examples that you can use for inspiration. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please send me pictures of your work, especially the Super Hero Doctor because I want to get those out to hospitals ASAP.  Have a wonderful week and I’ll see you on Zoom later this week!

PS if you use a permanent marker, try putting olive oil on the drawing, it’ll really make it stand out!

Topic: 3rd Grade Art Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 16, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4281506261?pwd=RTJpaURrNVdiU0pDdTczdWtLeWY2UT09

Meeting ID: 428 150 6261
Password: 071840

All you need for this is a pencil and paper. 

email: czellesartgarden@gmail.com

 

ART update April 3

Hi everyone I want to do a cartooning Zoom lesson at 10:15am on Friday April 3rd. I will be posting the Zoom ID on the google doc. Take care!

If were not able to make it here is a YouTube video I did so you can complete the lesson. Please send me your work!

 

https://zoom.us/j/312528467?pwd=NTNVaERJRzF5cHVmeks4NlRwTUIrQT09

Meeting ID: 312 528 467
Password: 084143

 
 
Art: March 30th
Hi everyone on this google doc
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CqCzZ4q3d86qigNLS8lGOvSxuF2ShIU7d-Hw6VUW5g/edit?usp=sharing
is your next project, I would also like to set up a live lesson sometime later in the week. Take care!

Art: Update Monday March 23

Hi everyone! Please go to the google doc for your next project. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CqCzZ4q3d86qigNLS8lGOvSxuF2ShIU7d-Hw6VUW5g/edit?usp=sharing I hope you are all doing well. Please send me pictures of your work!

Best,

Mr. Zelles

 

 

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. Here is a google doc link to some new projects I want you to do.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CqCzZ4q3d86qigNLS8lGOvSxuF2ShIU7d-Hw6VUW5g/edit?usp=sharing

Please post your work on this link, or email me directly at czellesartgarden@gmail.com.

Best,

Mr.Zelles

 Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. Because we are all cooped up in our homes I want you to do a project that will brighten it up. Go to this website and follow the tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v368l7nAltE.  When applying the olive oil please go lightly! Send my pictures of your progress to czellesartgarden@gmail.com.  Have fun!
 

MUSIC

Hello, 3rd Graders and 3rd Grade Parents.  I hope everyone is well.  I think this is a good opportunity to engage in some movement since many of us are a bit less active at home.  As a continuation of the most recent new activity we did together in the classroom, I am posting audio of the Beatles song “Blackbird” along with the counts and movements we performed (both appear below). 

If you want a challenge, sing the song while you move.  Also, see if you can come up with your own movements for measures of 4, 3, and 2 to perform along with the song.  They need to be ones you can do quickly, since the counts go by quite fast.  Best of luck!

Heineman- Beatles Blackbird Counting & Movement (1-2-3)

3/25/20

Hello, 3rd Graders and 3rd Grade parents.  I am posting a link to a video about the great Rock and Roll pioneer, Carl Perkins.  I am also attaching a puzzle worksheet to accompany it.  You can email the worksheet after you complete it at THeineman@GardenSchool.org.  Good luck!

Heineman- Carl Perkins & Blue Suede Shoes Puzzle, Words in 4 letters or Less (1-2-3)

4/1/20

Here is a 1950s dance and a Carl Perkins number with which to try the routine.  Practice the movements slowly at first and work on bringing it up to speed before performing it with Carl Perkins (the music is fast).  If you begin the routine with the word “Sitting” in the recording, it will fit nicely with the music and “Sitting” will kick off your second time through the routine.  You can come up with your own steps, or bounce back and forth from your right to left foot if you can’t come up with anything.  Happy dancing!

Heineman- Hand Jive Dance instructions

4/14/20

Welcome back, students and parents!  I am posting a link to a video about the remarkable musician and innovator Earl Scruggs. I am also attaching a timeline worksheet to accompany it.  The video is 12 minutes long, but the answers to the worksheet are revealed by the 7-minute mark; you don’t have to watch the entire video.

For an additional activity, copy and paste the link below into your address bar and right click and “save picture as” to download the image of the Earl Scruggs center in North Carolina.  Go to the website https://im-a-puzzle.com/, click on “My pictures,” find the image on your computer and click “Open.”  I would begin with medium level difficulty.  Click “START” and your off to the races!  Puzzle advice: look for corner and edge pieces first.  Good luck!

https://youtu.be/bLbZkSZoW1E

Heineman- Earl Scruggs Timeline worksheet (1-2-3)    

earlscruggscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ScruggsWeb-18.jpg

4/21/20

Hello. This week, I am posting some information on sound and how we hear because it will form the base of our knowledge as we learn about certain musical instruments and technology in the coming weeks. This is new material for us, and you might find it difficult to comprehend, at first. Don’t be discouraged; we will discuss it in our upcoming Zoom class. I am also providing a link for a video that outlines the hearing process which you can watch if you want further reinforcement.

Heineman- Sound and the Hearing Process

5/07/20

Hello, students and parents. As per yesterday’s Zoom lesson, I am posting a link to a video about one of the most notable artists in Popular Music, Stevie Wonder. I have included close captioning/subtitles, and this may help you in terms of picking up information and understanding what is said (if they don’t appear, you can click on “cc” on the bottom strip of the video). I am also attaching a puzzle worksheet to accompany it.

Additionally, I am posting the lyrics for Carl Perkins’ song, “Matchbox.”  Please look them over so that we can sing the song in next week’s Zoom class.  Thank you!

Stevie Wonder video

Heineman- Stevie Wonder Instruments Puzzle (3rd Grade)

Carl Perkins- Matchbox lyrics

6/01/20

Hello, 3rd graders.  Below is the link to a video pertaining to Joni Mitchell, an artist whom I would argue was without peer. I have once again included close captioning/subtitles, which I believe may be helpful (if they don’t appear, you can click on “cc” on the bottom strip of the video).  I am not giving you any assignment to accompany the video.

Joni Mitchell video

 

Your homeroom is in room 4.

This year, your teachers are:

  • Core Grade Teacher – Ms. Vidal
  • Science – Mrs. Bruzzese
  • Art – Mr. Zelles
  • Music – Mr. Heineman
  • Mandarin – Ms. Yang
  • PE – Mr. Dervishi & Ms. Ferriera

Below you will find information about homework, upcoming events, tests and projects. 

Homeroom

Tests/Quizzes:

Spelling test every Friday / Vocabulary added to spelling test every other Friday

Timed Division quiz:  Quiz 7 

Upcoming projects/trips:

 

Homework:

 

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