Get ready to party....in the 1800s!!

Hello Grade 3s!

After learning about pioneer life for the past month, don't you think we should GO BACK IN TIME? Our "1800s Party" is coming up next week! Remember the job that you were assigned in class! You will have it for the day (farm worker, minister, teacher, merchant, blacksmith, or homemaker) so come dressed and prepared to the teach the rest of the class about your job!

Here is the Early Settler Game that I mentioned in class where you can all try to live in the life of an early settler! 

(2006). Loyalist immigrants on their way to settlement in Upper Canada, the end of the 18th century. [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/legacy/images/ph-193ht.jpg

Dear Parents,

All month we have been learning about the early settlers and First Nations communities in Canada in the 1800s. We began the unit by learning about the areas of early settlement in Upper Canada. This included learning about the natural resources in the area that made it attractive to early pioneers. The students then studied the relationships between early pioneers and First Nations Peoples and how both parties helped each other survive. We have also learned all about what a community would look like back then, including structures such as mills, blacksmith shops, and general stores. Finally, students learned about the different jobs that male and female settlers had (Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum, Social Studies Expectation- Knowledge and Understanding (pg 25)). Check out this website on Pioneer Life in Upper Canada if you would like to learn some more!

Our final project for this unit is an "1800s Party" where students have been assigned the different jobs that were learned about in class (farm worker, minister, teacher, merchant, blacksmith, or homemaker). They have been asked to dress up for the role and will present their job to the rest of the class. This activity will ask the students to apply all of the lessons that we have learned in class because they will be required to discuss their job description, where they work, as well as what kind of natural resources they interact with in their daily lives. It will be a day full of celebration and food!

(2012). Picard, C. Early Acadia. [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/acadian/timeline.html

 

Parents, you are all welcome to join!! See you in the 1800s!

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Leung

Our very own Bobbert!!

Hello Grade 3s!

We have a new addition to our class! With all of our love and care, our little seedling "Bobbert" has grown into a plant! Do you remember what Bobbert needs to grow big and strong?

(2012). "Planting Seeds in the Classroom" [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/VoPTCp

Here is a song for you to remember what Bobbert needs! You can memorize it, sing it to your family, or even dance to it at home! Have fun!! :)

The Needs of a Plant

Hello Parents,

In our science class, we have been learning about the parts of a plant, what they need to survive, and finally: growing our very own class plant "Bobbert"! Through this activity, students will learn how to take care of plants, as well as how they adapt to their surrounding environments (Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum, Science and Technology Expectation- 2.4 (pg 71)). It is very important for students to understand the special relationship between us, as people, and our surrounding environment so that they can learn to help take care of it. So far, we have learned the five main things that all plants need to live: water, soil, space, light, and air. For extra practice or information about new and exciting topics, here are some Science Games for you to play all together! You can review what we've learned in class so far, or learn even more about plants as well as many other topics.

Let me know what you think!

Sincerely,

Ms. Leung

Yummy Yummy in My Tummy!!

Good Afternoon Grade 3s!

In our class yesterday, we all go to know each other and learn more about our hobbies and interests. Do you remember what mine was? Cooking! Learning how to cook is very important so that we can make sure we are all eating balanced diets from the different food groups. As we have learned in class, eating healthy food keeps our bodies and minds strong! Below, I have listed some links that you can all try at home with your family. Cooking is all about experimenting and trying new things!!

(2012). "Preparing Vegetables" [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://www.culinaryschools.org/culinary-majors/food-prep/

This website, created by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, has many different recipes that are healthy and taste delicious! They are great for everyone, no matter how old you are. You can share this website with everyone that you care about to help them stay healthy too! 

Healthy Recipes for Kids- Heart and Stroke Foundation

The second website, Kidspot Kitchen, is a great link to easy and safe cooking. The recipes can all be made by children AND adults! Again, healthy yet DELICIOUS food! (They look great too!!)


Lastly, the third website, Healthy Eating Games, is a website that has many games about healthy eating. Learn while playing fun games!!


I hope you all enjoyed these links, whether you are a student or a parent. Go out, experiment and try new recipes! Let me know how they turned out!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Leung

Going on a Quest!!

Hello Grade 3s!

Below I have posted the link to Mapquest. In class we talked about our community and where we all live. Take the time to explore your neighbourhood online! You can see where you live, and what is all around you. If you want, you can also see the satellite version that shows you what your community looks like in real life! Try to find our school, where your friends live, or even where your parents work!

Have fun and let me know what you think!

Type in:

http://www.mapquest.ca

OR

Click:

Mapquest

(2012). "Map of Brock University" [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/O2vSQB

Sincerely,

Ms. Leung

Welcome!

(2012). "Welcome" [Online Image]. Retrieved from http://jamesdobsonschool.blogspot.ca/

 

Welcome Parents and Students!

This blog will be a very helpful tool for our learning throughout the year. It will allow us to communicate with each other very easily, help us learn more about each other, and most importantly: for me to share great resources with you!

Calling all students!

Hello Grade 3s! Welcome to my blog! Feel free to look around and explore. I will be using this blog to share a lot of resources and helpful links with you throughout the year. Your assignments will also be posted on this blog, so make sure you check in regularly. This is a space for you to talk to me about any questions you may have, that I did not answer in class. I will also be posting extra links related to what we are learning in class if you want to keep learning. I look forward to our year together on this adventure!

Dear Parents, 

Throughout the year, I will be posting information regularly related to your child's learning experiences! I know that we all lead very busy lives and we may not have the chance to meet face to face very often. This blog will provide us with a chance to stay in touch and communicate regularly throughout the school year! You will have access to all of the same resources and helpful guides as the students. As well, I will be posting additional resources for everyone to continue learning outside of the classroom! Feel free to contact me through this blog at anytime with questions or concerns that you may have. I look forward to hearing from all of you!

See you later!

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Leung