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The third grade scientists had fun exploring with magnets this week. We learned that magnets have a north and a south pole. Magnets attract or repel each other depending on which poles are facing each other. We also discovered that the force of a magnet can work through lots of materials. Students continued to share their knowledge about the states they researched. Great job to all! The third grade scientists learned lots about friction this week in science. We conducted experiments to see which materials created the most friction going down a slide. We set up fair tests, observed, recorded, and reflected. We came to the conclusion that a rubber balloon had the most friction and aluminum foil had the least. Officer Rick Veenstra of the Arlington Heights Police Department visited our classroom this week. He taught us some very helpful tips regarding stranger danger, online safety, and bullying. Thank you, Officer Veenstra! We learned that to find the area of a rectangle you multiply length times width. Today, the students participated in an area scavenger hunt around our classroom. They had to use a measuring tape to find objects with certain areas. This week we began learning about forces in science. One activity was to create a "hopper popper" and use a rubber band to make it hop over our heads. Another activity was to build a paper bridge that could hold as many pennies as possible. We learned that any time you use a push or a pull forces are at work. We definitely have some future architects and engineers among us. The third graders had a wonderful Valentine's Day in Room 236. Many thanks to our awesome room moms and helpers for planning and running a fabulous party filled with crafts, games, favors, and fun. Several students shared their expertise on the state they researched by presenting their Google slideshows. We learned so many cool facts from our classmates. Can't wait to listen to more of them next week! Thanks to Mr. Jim Bloomstrand from the Cook County Farm Bureau for visiting our classroom and teaching us about Illinois agriculture. We learned so many cool facts about what's grown and raised in Illinois along with the many agri-businesses that employ people in our state. Thanks, Mr. Bloomstrand! |
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