c urriculum night welcome 3a parents! i am so excited to teach third grade at yinghua academy as...
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CURRICULUM NIGHT
Welcome 3A parents! I am so excited to teach third grade at Yinghua Academy as your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you to make this successful year for everyone. Zhao laoshi 09/15/2015
ABOUT ZHAO LAOSHI
I am Zhao Laoshi. I am starting my second year at Yinghua as third grade teacher, and I also have teaching experience in pre-school, kindergarten, the first grade and the fourth grade. I graduated from the M.ED program of Instruction and Curriculum in University of Minnesota. I love to watch movies and travel in my personal time. I am so excited for this year and I know it is going to be a great time for you, your child and myself.
CLASSROOM SCHEDULE (3A)
2015-2016THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM MAP
Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies ScienceSeptember “ 三兄弟” Three Brothers
“ 猜猜我是谁 ? ＂ Who Am I? Characteristics;
comparing/contrasting Personality Hobbies Animal characteristics Problem solving
Numbers to 100,000 Ten thousands, hundreds,
tens, and ones Number patternsAddition and Subtraction Sum and difference Adding ones, tens,
hundreds, thousands and ten thousands
Two-step word problems
World Geography Map skills: cardinal
directions, map keys/legends with symbols
Configuration of the Earth, continent, country, state, city, community, home
Life Science: Animal classification:
mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians
Vertebrates and invertebrates animals
October “ 秋天的信“ The Letter from Autumn “动物的行为和环境＂ Animal Migration Discovering changes: season
changes, animal migration Season changes Animal characteristics
Multiplication and Division Looking Back Word Problems Multiplying Ones, Tens and
Hundreds Quotient and Remainder Dividing Hundreds, Tens
and Ones
World Geography Landforms topographical terms
Life Science Comparing and
contrasting animal characteristics
November “ 小威的故事“ The Vikings “ 舅舅的新家” Uncle’s New House Exploring the world Immigration New home Housing Describing things
Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9 Looking Back Multiplying and Diving by
6’s, 7’s, 8’s, and 9’s
The Early Explores in North America/ Canada Geography of North
America Famous and important
people in history Columbus Christopher
Astronomy Solar system: eight
planets, the Sun, and the moon
Orbit; rotation and revolution
December “ 看星星＂ Star Gazing Ancient times & legends Constellations Problem solving Story telling
Money Dollars and Cents Addition Subtraction
The Early Explores in North America/ Canada: The Vikings and the Viking
ships Chronological order and
timelines
Astronomy Moon’s phases, solar
eclipse and lunar eclipse Constellations; comet;
meteor The Big Dipper and Pole
Star
Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science
January “ 老鼠嫁女儿＂ The Mouse Bride Chinese New Year Chinese wedding Heroic search
Length Meters and Centimeters Kilometers Yards, Feet and Inches Miles
Ancient ChinaChronological order of 25 dynastiesQin Dynasty and its emperor: Qin Shi
HuangFamous and important people in
history
The Human BodyStructures and functions of the skeletal and
muscular systems
February ＂饺子的由来“ Story of Jiao-Zi Celebration of our lives Chinese New Year Celebrations WishesOut with the old, in with the new
WeightKilograms and GramsWord problemsPounds and OuncesGraphs Bar Graphs
Ancient ChinaFamous and important people in
historyCivic value and the societyGreat achievement and failure of Qin
Shi Huang
The Human BodyVoluntary muscles and involuntary musclesMarrow, compact bones, and spongy boneLigament, tendon, and cartilage
March “ 南丁格尔的故事” Story of Florence Nightingale Humanity; thoughtfulness SympathyHelping others
Fractions Fraction of a Whole Equivalent FractionsGeometryAnglesRight Angles
Ancient RomeGeography Background The Empire of RomeThe Decline and Fall of RomeThe Eastern Roman Empire
The Human BodyBrain and nervous systemLight and vision: parts and functions of the
human eye/ refraction and reflection
April “ 发明电灯的爱迪生” Thomas Edison Famous people; science
biographies Ecology Discovery Being a scientist
Areas and Perimeter Area Perimeter Area of a RectangleCapacity Liters and Milliliters Gallons, Quarts, Pints and Cups
Great Rivers of the WorldFormation of riversLocate major rivers on a mapRivers and civilization
The Human BodyLight and vision: parts and functions of the
human eye/ refraction and reflectionSound and hearing: parts and functions of
the human ear/ vibration and sound wave
May/ June “ 北极熊“ The Polar Bears Conservation & the future
world Go green Environment friendly
Time Hours and Minutes Other Units of Time Review
Native AmericansIce age and its backgroundGeography of North AmericaInuits and Anasazi
EcologyFood chain: producer, consumer, and
decomposerEcosystem: desert, grassland, ocean, and
rain forestCauses and effects of air, water, and land
pollutionConservation and recycling
OUR CURRICULUM
Chinese Language Arts (CLA) 1. Textbook 2. Materials: a. Character writing workbook b. Character dictation book (Every Monday)
c. Reading materials 3. Pinyin 4. Dictionary
PINYINzhōng wén 中 文 （ Chinese ）
yīng wén 英 文 （ English ）
OUR CURRICULUM
Chinese Culture Integration 1. Classic Tang Poetry 2. Popular Chinese Sayings and Proverbs 3. Cultural Knowledge and Activities
OUR CURRICULUM
Singapore Math 1. Problem solving-Model drawing 2. Materials: a. Workbook b. Practice packet by unit c. Worksheets 3. MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) in April
EXP. Sam is 145 cm tall. He is 28 cm shorter than
Eric. What is Eric’s height?
OUR CURRICULUM
Science and Social Studies 1. Based on Core Knowledge curriculum 2. Materials: a. Teacher developed texts and workbook by unit b. Science kits 3. Field trips: a. Minnesota Zoo (October) b. Bell Museum Planetarium(January) c. Minnesota History Center(May)
THIRD GRADE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Chinese Language Arts Student-made dictionary Reading Program Writing journal Writing poetry Creating riddles Writing summary Writing story Story telling Writing a mini research report Writing cartoons or comic strips Chinese New Year Performance
Social Studies Constructing timeline Constructing charts and graphs Creating pop-up books Making maps Constructing models
Science Making posters Creating models Making collage Doing experiments
Math Constructing charts or graphs Making board games
ASSESSMENT
English Reading and Math 1. NWEA: Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 2. MCA: April 2016
Chinese Reading/Writing, Math, Social study and Science
One achievement test per subject per trimester: End of term exams
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS
Purpose a. Reinforce concepts learned b. Practice targeting academic skills c. Take responsibility
Homework should be… a. Completed and turned in daily b. Corrected and turned in the next day for re-check
Homework & Character quizzes• Every Monday Chinese character quiz
• 40-minutes math and Chinese homework in 3rd Grade
• Make sure your child has distraction free homework time and a set homework place
• We provide 15 to 20 minutes of free time per day for students to complete part of their homework
CHARACTER WRITING EXPECTATIONS
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
1. Always Try 2. Do Your Best 3. Cooperate and Help Others 4. Respect People and Property 5. Manage Yourself
CLASSROOM RULES Speak Chinese in the classroom.
Be respectful.
Listen to the teacher, complete assignments on time.
Help each other( we are a community).
Give your best effort.
CONSEQUENCES
1. Verbal reminder 2. Time out in classroom 3. Time out in buddy classroom 4. Student-teacher conference 5. Parent contact
HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN THIRD GRADE?
1. Check your child’s homework and sign the planner daily. 2. Help your child with Math homework (English math terms, word problems). 3. 1 hour homework time every night. 4. Communicate your child’s needs with the teacher
THANK YOU.
Q & A