Science: Bonus Project

The Solar System- Shoe Box Diorama

*Science: Extra Credit 50 points*

Materials:

ü empty shoe box

ü clay or plain foam balls that can be colored

ü paint or markers (if using foam balls)

ü string

ü construction paper

ü aluminum foil crumbled into tiny pieces

ü glue

ü scissors

Directions:

Use your materials to create our solar system in your shoe box!

IDEAS

Shoe Box= the universe

clay or colored foam balls= our planets, Earth’s moon and the Sun

construction paper= the atmosphere

aluminum foil balls= stars

string= the orbits (path each planet takes around the Sun)

Tips:

·       Be neat, creative and accurate.

·       Make sure the planets are the correct color and size proportion to each other and the Sun.

·       LABEL THE PLANETS BY NAME.

·       Do not forget to include rings on the planets that have them.

·       Start with the Sun. Next, the closest planet to the Sun. Then, the next closet planet to the Sun and so forth.

·       Paste the construction paper inside the shoe box before placing the planets.

·       If it seems too tight to fit, find a way to combine two empty shoe boxes (of the same size).

·       Although this assignment is optional, it is STRONGLY recommended J

** If there are any questions, please ask!

ENJOY!

Project is due no later than, Friday, February 28.

Valentine's Day

We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2014.  If your student wishes to bring cards to exchange, or a treat to enjoy, please be sure that you have one for every student in our class.  Thank you!

Girls:  Savannah, Paige, Johniyah, Indirah, Shatoya, Daniya, LaCheryl,  

Boys:  Kadyn, Jacob, Demarte, Jordan, Dexter, Jayden, Derrick, L’Darrious, Tyler, Gregory, Jameer

Star Student for January

Rock Star Student of the Month for January   

Johniyah

Congratulations to Johnyiah!

Here are just a few things about our Star Student of the Month:

Favorite Food: Hot Wings

Favorite Subject: Math

Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid     

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite TV Show: Austin & Alley

Favorite Thing to Do: Dance     

Favorite Restaurant: Ryan’s

Favorite Team: Georgia

What he wants to be when he grows up: Teacher   

Favorite 3^rd Grade Moment So Far: Free Time on Friday         

Be on the lookout for our next star student next month! 

Aquarium Field Trip

Dear Parents,

Third grade is planning our yearly trip to Atlanta.  We have tentatively set the date for Friday, May 16, 2014.

This year, we are planning on going to the Georgia Aquarium at Pemberton Place in Atlanta.  The Georgia Aquarium opened in November 2005 as the World’s Largest Aquarium.  With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, we’re sure to see things we’ve never seen before!

We estimate the cost (admission/transportation) to be $45 per student.

We realize that sounds expensive.  This is why we will provide the opportunity for you to pay as you can, provided that ALL money MUST be turned in no later than April 11, 2014.

This is an invaluable opportunity to help enhance and expand your child’s knowledge in the areas of Science and Social Studies.

In order to reserve our place at the Aquarium on May 16 we need to know if you plan on allowing your child to attend.  Parents are welcome to attend.  The cost for parents is $55 (including transportation/admission).  It is also due by April 11.

Please let us know by Friday, February 14 if your student (and you) plans to attend. 

February

February is here!

Here are some important things going on this month! **Please remember to check back here, your student’s planner and our class newsletter for changes.**

Tuesday, February 4: Math Assessment #16

Wednesday, February 5: Social Studies Ch. 7 Test

Friday, February 7: Unit 4.3 Reading/Spelling Test

Wednesday, February 12: Progress Reports

Friday, February 14: Valentine’s Day (Student’s may bring something small to share with the class. We have 19 students.)

Monday, February 17: President’s Day (Student Holiday!)

Have a great month!