Focuses on comparing honeybees and bumblebees (RI.3.9) and solving equal groups multiplication problems (3.OA.A.3).
A comprehensive unit on finding the perimeter of various polygons, including unknown side lengths and real-world word problems, themed around architectural blueprints.
Students observe and categorize different cloud formations to predict upcoming weather patterns in the New England area. This meteorology lesson encourages 2nd through 5th graders to use sky observations as data for scientific forecasting.
A 5-day morning work packet focusing on 3rd-grade math standards including multi-digit addition/subtraction, multiplication fluency, and unknown-factor relationship problems. Students navigate a retro video game theme to master their skills.
An explicit instruction lesson on elapsed time for 3rd graders, focusing on finding start and end times using the 'Mountain, Hill, Rock' number line strategy. Students will practice jumping through hours and minutes to solve real-world problems.
A comprehensive lesson on structural and behavioral adaptations across various biomes, including specialized survival strategies like hibernation, migration, camouflage, and mimicry.
An introductory exploration of Earth's diverse biomes, focusing on the ocean, rainforest, and grassland ecosystems. Students learn to identify key characteristics and express personal preferences based on ecological traits.
A foundational lesson exploring how energy moves through ecosystems, focusing on trophic levels, the 10% rule, and the complex connections in terrestrial and aquatic food webs.
Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.
An interactive lesson exploring how energy flows through different ecosystems using 3rd-grade appropriate concepts of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Students will identify food chains in eight distinct habitats.
In this lesson, students dive into the water cycle while mastering RI.3.1 by asking and answering 'How' and 'Why' questions. They will explore the continuous journey of water through reading and evidence-based inquiry.
A comprehensive math review packet based on the 3rd Grade NYS Released Items, featuring multiple-choice and constructed-response questions across all key domains with a focus on multiplication and division.
A focused practice session on identifying and creating equivalent fractions using visual area models, designed to mimic standardized testing formats.