3rd Grade's Field Trip to NISD's Ag. Barn!

 

This week, 3rd grade students traveled to Northwest ISD's very own Agriculture Barn. There, 3rd graders heard from Eaton High School students meaningful lessons on livestock, outdoor safety, crops, and Texas wildlife.

 

 

EHS Student shares parts of an ant and parts of a flower.

 

EHS student shares various sounds Texas wildlife makes.  We also learned distinguishing traits of mallard ducks, deer, and bobcats.

 

 

Students get a close up of wildlife found in Texas.

 

 

EHS student shares process of raising sheep for livestock shows.

 

 

Students loved learning about what it takes to care for a horse!

 

 

Mrs. Hawbaker's Class!

 

Don't worry, no keys are in the ignition ;-)

 

Great friends!

 

Ms. Hubbs' Class!

 

Some of Ms. Schemmel's friends!

 

What a great day filled with hands on learning from students inside our own district.  Thank you again to Eaton High School's FFA! 

 

 

 

Ms. Schemmel's Math and Science

This week in science we have begun working on mechanical energy. Student's investigated pushing and pulling with a partner to discover the difference between the 2 forces. They talked about how their bodies are positioned differently and what part of their bodies are doing the work. 

The next day, students used pushing and pulling to get a box through an obstacle course taped on the floor. Their goal was to follow the directions given in the obstacle course, get through the course as quickly as possible, and stay in between the lines. After completely the course, they filled out a reflection where they discussed which force, push or pull, was easier to do to the box and which force did they have more control over the box.


In math, students have been working to multiply by 2's and 4's as well as tell time. For each module, student's are posed with a challenge/extension project in which they are to apply their learning in class to a real world situation. Each problem is leveled so that all students are challenged and pushed at their appropriate level. Students are currently working on the following extension projects for Module 3. Our hope is that they are able to complete it by the end of the module so that they can begin working on the next module's problem.

 

Looking forward to the learning they will continue to do!

3rd Graders LOVE Book Clubs!

One of the best parts of 3rd grade is developing a love for reading through conversations and collaboration!   Last week, 3rd grade students began meeting in book clubs to discuss fiction text.  They worked together to decide on the main story elements of their text, and wrote summaries to communicate the main ideas of their stories. 

Next week, students will work with non-fiction texts over Ancient Egypt in their book clubs! They will continue their study of main ideas and summary next week as well. 

Featured this week are some hard working students from Mrs. Bell's class who share with us their love of book clubs and how they feel it benefits their learning! 

Baylee says, "I love doing book clubs because I like to grow my knowledge and spread my knowledge with other people.  I also like that I can know what other people predict about the book and so that grows my imagination!" 

Ashton writes, "I like book club because I like working in groups and its fun.  Also, so I can share my thinking so I can check if I'm right!" 

Trenton likes book clubs "because you can share your thinking with other people and grow as a reader!" 

Peyton explains, "I like book clubs because I like that I can talk about the book with my group.  I also like that I can challenge myself, and ask myself harder questions!" 

As you can see from these reflections, 3rd graders are enjoying book clubs and seeing the impact they have on their comprehension!   We are so proud of all of you! 

Mrs. Bell