Grade 3

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Daily Activities and Record Sheet - Packet 2 To access this packet as a PDF with live links, go to www.vigoschools.org,“Click here for instructional packets”.

Each remote learning day allows students to complete work assignments at home as opposed to attending a day at school. Keep this record sheet and completed student work until collection procedures are determined. Instructional packets will be graded according to effort, participation, and completion. These activities cover many subject areas and support social and emotional learning. Your child may use a book of choice (book from home, library book, textbook, ConnectED digital Wonders 2020 material, etc.). Select grade level appropriate reading material and read for 20 minutes, complete the Daily Reading Log, and then choose two Reading/Writing activities and one Math lesson daily. Record the activities and lessons on the Daily Log of Remote Learning.

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List activities completed on this Daily Log of Remote Learning. If your child’s teacher has given additional assignments, you may list this work as well. 

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Reading and Writing Activity Descriptions

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Cursive Handwriting Practice cursive handwriting. Practice writing both upper and lower case letters. Practice writing your full name in cursive and writing simple words in cursive. This could be done on paper or with sidewalk chalk outdoors. Free handwriting resources are available at zaner-bloser.com.

   

Recognition for Community Leaders (Citizenship, Responsibility, Caring, Leadership, Perseverance) Many caring people in our community are demonstrating responsibility, leadership, and perseverance as we all strive to stay strong, safe, and well. Included in this group are grocery store workers, police officers, doctors, nurses, and custodians. Write a letter to a community member you would like to thank. Be sure your thank you letter includes the date, a greeting (Dear ________,), a body (your message), a closing (Your friend,), and your signature. Deliver or mail your letter if possible.

   

Poetry Practice reading the following poem by Robert Frost out loud. Fireflies in the Garden Here come the real stars to fill the upper skies, And here on earth come emulating flies, That though they never equal stars in size, (And they were never really stars at heart) Achieve at times a very star-like start. Only, of course, they can’t sustain the part. Look up the meaning of the following two vocabulary words to help you better understand the poem. emulate sustain What kind of insect is this poem about? What does the poet compare and contrast the insect with in this poem? What is the main idea of the poem?

   

Informative Writing Write a paragraph teaching others about a topic you know very well. Perhaps you know a lot about dogs or are an excellent dancer. Have a beginning and ending for your paragraph and many fascinating facts in the middle.

   

Top Five (Aspiration) Make three columns that look like this on a piece of paper: 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 In the first column, list the names of five foods you could eat every day. List them in order from your 5th most favorite food to your #1 most favorite. Save the best for last! In the second column, list your top five favorite toys. Think carefully about the third column, and list five things you’d like to be famous for.

   

Concrete/Abstract Nouns You have learned that a noun is a person, place, or thing. Some nouns are concrete nouns. Some nouns are abstract nouns. A concrete noun is a noun that you can see, hear, smell, touch, or taste. An abstract noun is a noun that you can’t see, hear, smell, touch, or taste. Abstract nouns express ideas, concepts, or qualities. Write each noun listed below on a small piece of paper, sticky note, or index card. Sort the group of nouns into two piles, one for concrete nouns and one for abstract nouns. happiness, apple, bike, peace, anger, phone, bravery, talent, fence, liberty, teacher, hand, love, car, fear, dog Key for parents~ The abstract nouns are happiness, peace, anger, bravery, talent, liberty, love,fear. The concrete nouns are apple, bike, phone, fence, teacher, hand, car,dog.

   

Adjectives (Honesty) Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Make a list of ten adjectives that describe you. You can put your adjectives in a “word cloud” at wordle.net or draw a picture of yourself surrounded by the adjectives that tell all about you.

   

Indiana State Song (Success, Leadership) In 1897, Paul Dresser wrote the song that became the official song for the state of Indiana. That song is “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” The home that Paul Dresser was born in is a historical site in Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute. If you have access to YouTube, you can hear the words to the state song. Type this in .youtube.com/watch?v=fpIQtkge98Q or search On the Banks of the Wabash. The Wabash River was an inspiration to Mr. Dresser. Pretend you have the opportunity to write a new song for Indiana. What inspires you when you think about our state? Write down the words to the song you’d like to create.

   

Spelling and Geography (Citizenship) We live in the midwest. There are twelve states that make up the midwestern part of the United States. Those states are North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Study the spelling of these states and then have a family member give you a spelling test. Don’t forget that state names always begin with a capital letter. If you have Internet access, you can download a map of the midwestern states to label and color at printableworldmap.net.

   

Proofreading for Spelling Errors Read the following paragraph. Find six spelling mistakes that need to be corrected. Write it correctly, then let an adult check it. Last night my father made us a spaghetti dinner. He macks the best meatbals in the world! I eight lots of spaghetti, and my brother had lots of spaghetti to. We all laughed when he got redd sauce on his nose. I’m glade my dad is a wonderful cook. Key for parents~ macks-makes, meatbals-meatballs, eight-ate, to-too, redd-red, glade-glad

   

Create a New Ending After reading a story or book, write a new ending for the story or book.

   

Character Sketch (Respect, Caring) Frindle is a wonderful book by Andrew Clements. If you haven’t read it, be sure to put it on your list for future reading. The book is about a boy named Nick and a fifth grade teacher named Mrs. Granger. Below is one of Nick’s quotes about Mrs. Granger. “Don’t even think about chewing a piece of gum within fifty feet of her. If you did, Mrs. Granger would see you and catch you and make you stick the gum onto a bright yellow index card. Then, she would safety-pin the card to the front of your shirt and make you wear it for the rest of the school day.” What teacher has made an impression on you? Write a description of his or her unique personality and characteristics.

   

Homophones Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and sometimes different spellings. Use a dictionary to find the definitions of each of the homophones below. Then use each homophone in a separate sentence. pair pear pare write right bear bare cent scent    

   

Biography and Timeline (Success, Responsibility, Caring, Leadership, Fairness, Honesty) Read the information below about Jimmy Carter and then create a timeline showing dates and important events in his life in chronological order. (For fun later, you could interview an adult in person or by phone and make a timeline of their life.) James Earl Carter, Jr. was born in 1924 in the small town of Plains, Georgia. His parents taught him the importance of being a good citizen. He was known for being a fair and honest boy. Jimmy Carter would grow up to serve his community, his state, his country, and the world. In 1976, Jimmy Carter became the 39th President of the United States. As president, he worked tirelessly to find peaceful solutions to conflicts all around the world. He looked for ways to end hunger and poverty in poor countries. He worked for justice and fairness for all people. After he left office, the former president opened the Carter Center in Georgia in 1982. The center’s mission is to bring peace to the world. In 2002, Jimmy Carter earned a very special award called the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. In 1984, JImmy Carter began helping a group called Habitat for Humanity. This group builds houses for people in the U.S. who can’t afford a home. Jimmy Carter celebrated his 95th birthday on October 1, 2019. He continues to model the importance of being a good citizen every day.

   

Circle of Kindness (Caring) Have all of the children and adults in your house sit in a circle or around a table together. Each person needs a piece of paper and a pencil. Each person will write his or her name at the top of the paper. Then, pass the papers one time so that they go to the person on the right. When you get someone else’s paper, write something kind and thoughtful about that person. Don’t show anyone yet! Pass again to the right and add kind and thoughtful comments about the next person under the words that have already been written. Keep passing until the papers return to their owners. Enjoy the kind messages you receive!

   

Root Words A root word is the simplest form of a word. (Examples: The root word of growth is grow. The root word of unimaginable is imagine.) When you read an unfamiliar word, look for the root word. You can then use the root word and context to find out what the word means. For each word below, write the root word and its meaning. jewelry unlikable youngster action preview unusually

   

Tie Dye Coffee Filter Art (Responsibility) Create easy tie dye art using a coffee filter. Start by coloring, scribbling, or drawing on a coffee filter using washable markers. Be sure to protect your work surface. Then use a squirt bottle to spay the filter with water. Make sure to thoroughly wet it down. The colors should blend beautifully as the coffee filter absorbs the water. Place your masterpiece on a paper towel to dry.

   

Water Glass Music Try making music with water and drinking glasses. Arrange 6 or 8 identical water glasses in a line. Fill them up with varying amounts of water. Try to make the increments of water equal. For example, start with ⅛ cup of water in the first one, then fill each succeeding glass so that it has ⅛ cup of water more than the previous glass in line. Tap each glass with a plastic spoon and enjoy the sounds they make.

   

Story Elements After reading a story of your choice, answer the following questions: Was the story fiction or nonfiction? Was the story told in the first person (told with words like I, me, or mine) or third person (told with words like he, she, or they) point of view? Was the author’s purpose to persuade, inform, or entertain? What was the setting of the story? (Where did the story take place?) Who were the main characters in the story? Name and briefly describe them. Were there any new vocabulary words in the story? If so, list them and give a definition for each.

   

COVID-19 Poster (Citizenship, Caring) We are experiencing events that even your parents and grandparents never experienced before. Because of a new virus,called the Coronavirus or COVID-19, activities around the world have come to a stop in an effort to keep people well. Years from now you may be telling your own children about the year when schools closed in March. Create an original poster to help others during this critical time. Perhaps your poster will give the steps for proper hand washing or covering a cough. Your poster might be one that suggests ways to help others, like the elderly. You could also offer encouraging words for those who are feeling lonely or worried, like WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, BETTER DAYS ARE AHEAD, KEEP SMILING, or THE SUN IS STILL SHINING. You might want to put your poster in a window or hang it where others can see it.

   

Myth (Responsibility) A myth is a story that takes place in an ancient time and place and often teaches a lesson or explains something in nature. One famous myth is about a young woman named Pandora. One day, as Pandora sat by the seashore, a box washed up onto the sandy bank. Pandora picked it up and saw that it was finely decorated and had a strong lock on its latch. She also saw that three words were carved into the top of the box: Do Not Open! Pandora wondered what could be in the box. It might be filled with gold, silver, and jewels! Pandora kept reminding herself that the box didn’t belong to her and that she should follow the instructions and leave the box for its rightful owner. Try as she might, Pandora could not ignore the box. She found a rock and began hitting the heavy lock over and over again until the latch was finally free. Pandora slowly lifted the top. Suddenly, dark, smoky wisps of air swirled out of the box. They rose into the sky and flew off in four directions. In the bottom of the box, Pandora found a scroll of paper and a dandelion. The words on the scroll were these: You have just let loose terrible things in the world: sadness, greed, pain, and hunger. The dandelion contains seeds of hope. Blow the seeds and let the winds carry them away. This will make certain that there will always be hope. What is the lesson to be learned from this myth? Do you think that the dandelion seeds will prevent disaster? Record your thoughts on paper.

   

Decoding (Perseverance) Draw lines on a piece of paper so that it is divided into six equal sections. Write the following words in the sections.

1. arrived inspected whispered paragraph valuable migrate opportunity moment 2. vacation shiver disappointed starve careless prank nervous package 3. continent pleasant vehicle principal opposite solution mend example 4. multiply gathered recognize intelligent scatter volunteer typical persuade 5. furious description invitation weather similar predict typical continent 6. agreeable ridiculous region slumber experience unite excellence arrange

Roll a die. Read the row of words that has the same number that you rolled. Do your best to read quickly, correctly, and fluently.

Four Corners (Success, Aspiration, Honesty) Fold a piece of paper in half two times so that when you open it up you have four sections. In the top left section, write about a time when you were very proud of yourself. In the top right section, write about a time when you made a mistake that you will never, ever make again. In the bottom left section, write about a time when something was so funny that you just couldn’t stop laughing. In the bottom right section, write about the future career you might like to have. Add illustrations to your writing if there is room.

Sequencing Sequencing is when events are arranged in the order in which they happened. The sentences below belong together, but they are out of order. Sequence them correctly, 1. 2. 3. 4. Making a Pie Crust ____ Next, cut in one-third of a cup of shortening. ____ First, sift and measure a cup of all-purpose flour. ____ Finally, shape the mixture into a ball and roll it out. ____ Then, mix two tablespoons of cold water into the flour-shortening mixture. Changing a Tire ____ Then, remove the tire and replace it with the spare. ____ Next, remove the lug nuts. ____ First, check the wheels, loosen the lug nuts slightly, and raise the car. ____ Finally, tighten the lug nuts, lower the car, and retighten the lug nuts. Feeding the Cat ____ Next, open the can and scoop cat food into a dish ____ First, choose a can of cat food from the pantry. ____ Now you find a can opener and spoon from the drawer. ____ Then feed the cat. As a bonus, make up your own “How to.” Mix up the order and see if someone can sequence them correctly.

Wisdom of Dr. Seuss (Aspiration, Leadership) Read this famous quote from Dr. Seuss. “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Have a meaningful conversation with someone you love. What does this quote mean to the two of you? Does it apply to your life in any way? Do you have a friend who could benefit from this quote? Share it with them.

Word Choice Some words are used so much that they don’t really add much interest to your writing. It’s much more interesting, for example, to say that Frank had a miserable day than to say that Frank had a bad day. For each of the words listed below, suggest at least two better word choices. said good happy sad big went little pretty

Contractions A contraction is a shortened form of two words. An apostrophe replaces letters that are left out when the two words are combined. (Example: In wouldn’t the ‘ replaces the letter “o” in would not.) Correct the errors in these sentences. Then show it to an adult to check.

1. He willn’t be coming today. Hes’ grounded. 2. Im’ worried about the test. Its going to be hard. 3. Their happy with the results. So are we’re. 4. Itl’l be a long time before they’hve finished.

Key for parents 1. won’t, He’s 2. I’m, It’s 3. They’re, we 4. It’ll, they’ve

Cause and Effect (Responsibility) The cause explains why something happened. The effect explains what happened as a result of the cause. Example: Cause - Tony forgot to do his homework. Effect- Tony had to use recess time to complete his homework. Add a possible effect for each cause listed below.

1. Ryan ate too many jelly beans. 2. It was raining outside. 3. Megan missed the school bus. 4. The music was too loud. 5. Jason’s handwriting was sloppy.

Persuasive Writing/Energy (Citizenship, Responsibility, Respect) Energy gives us the power we need to do work. Every time you flip a light switch, cook food, or heat a room, you need power that comes from energy. Traditionally, people have used fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas for energy. There are many problems with fossil fuels. Digging for them causes harm to land and nearby water. Using them causes air pollution. Also fossil fuels can be used up with no way to renew them. That’s why alternative energy sources are becoming popular. Solar panels collect energy from the sun. Wind towers create energy from the wind. Even the force of falling water can create energy. That is called hydroelectric power. Best of all, these alternative energy sources are clean and they are always available. Write an essay persuading others to take advantage of alternative energy sources. Be sure to have an introduction (hook) and a closing (wrap-up). The body of your essay should have several strong reasons for

using alternative energy sources. (If you have Internet access, read a little more about alternative energy sources before writing your essay.)

Acts of Kindness Challenge (Responsibility, Caring) Make it a goal to do something kind every day. Keep track of this on a calendar. Here are some suggestions: Pick up your toys (and maybe those of others) without being asked to do so. Say, “Good morning!” Write a kind note to someone who needs one. Tell the adult or adults who take care of you how much you love them. Say, “Thank you!” Call a grandparent or someone else who is staying indoors alone. Do an extra chore. Give loving care to a pet.

May Day (Caring) The first day of May is sometimes called May Day. It represents a happy celebration of the spring season. Decorate a sheet of paper with pretty colors and roll it into a cone shape. Tape the edge, and you have created a May Day basket. (If you have internet access, you can print a pattern for a May Day basket at skiptomylou.org.) Traditionally, May Day baskets are filled with flowers or treats and given to family members and friends. Copy the poem below, or, better yet, write a spring poem of your own to add to your basket to present to someone special. April showers bring May flowers, And what do May flowers bring? Happy thoughts, sunshine smiles, And wishes for a wonderful spring! 

Never Give Up (Perseverance) Having perseverance means that when you are facing a challenge, you keep using your mind and body to overcome it, even when it is difficult. You never give up on your goals. Children all around the world recognize and sing along with cartoon characters created by a famous man named Walt Disney. Few people know about Mr. Disney’s failures before he found fame and fortune. He was fired from his first job at the Kansas City Star newspaper and told that his cartoon characters weren’t creative enough! He didn’t give up on his goals, and through Mickey Mouse and other characters, Mr. Disney created a cartoon universe and a global company as well. His company even bought the Kansas City Star later on! Write about a time when you showed perseverance and finally were able to do something you set out to do, even when it was difficult.

Trivia Time (Fairness, Honesty) See how many of the following trivia questions you can answer within ten seconds each. Don’t peek at the answers until you have tried them all.

1. How many legs does a spider have? 2. What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story? 3. What is the color of an emerald? 4. Whose nose grew longer every time he lied? 5. If you freeze water, what do you get? 6. What color are the stars on the American flag? 7. What ocean is off the California coast? 8. What Disney movie is Elsa in? 9. What type of fish is Nemo ? 10. How many days are in a year?

Key~ 1. 8, 2. Woody, 3. green, 4. Pinocchio, 5. ice, 6. white, 7. the Pacific, 8. Frozen, 9. clownfish, 10. 365

Tall Tales with Hyperbole (Aspiration) A tall tale is a story that has larger-than-life characters, including a hero. It tells about an event that couldn’t happen in real life. Perhaps you have read tall tales about characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and Davy Crockett. Writers use hyperbole to make their tall tales funny. A hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration. The following sentence is an example of hyperbole: Jack had a ton of homework to do! Try writing your own tall tale.

1. Make your hero stronger, braver, or more clever than the other characters. 2. Choose fun and exciting words and phrases to describe the events that could not really happen. 3. Use at least two examples of hyperbole.

    

Math Lessons  

Math activities are listed below in alignment with the district’s Everyday Math curriculum and pacing guide. In an effort to help the teacher with their tracking, the lessons are named according to where they fall within the curriculum. Students can choose any lesson and complete the activities within that lesson. Parents can list math activities on the Daily Log of Remote Learning on the first page of this packet. Please note: Some activities may require cutting items out of the packet with scissors. You will want to check the “back side” of a page and complete its activities before cutting out any pages to use for games, etc.

 

Everyday Math - Lesson 7.3 Solving Number Stories with Measures 

        

Indiana Essential Lessons 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Khan Academy -Reading and Writing Numbers to 10,000 https://youtu.be/eLRMI2ZX5Qw 

Lesson 7.4 Comparing Fractions and Math Boxes 

 

 

     

Lesson 7.7 Playing Fraction Top-IT, Home Link and Math Boxes 

 

 

   

                                                 

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Lesson 7.8 Comparing Fractions, Math Boxes and Home Link 

 

 

    

Lesson 7.9 Locating Fractions on a Number Line, Home Link and Play Fraction Top-It again  

 

    

Lesson 7.11 Solving Fraction Number Stories and Math Boxes 

 

    

Lesson 7.12 Solving Number Stories Using Collections and Math Boxes 

 

 

      

Answer Keys for 3rd Grade Assignments 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Science Activities 

Science activities for ANY elementary-aged student are listed below. These optional lessons are designed to bring science into the home in a fun and engaging manner. Parents can log science activities on the Daily Log of Remote Learning.on the first page of this packet.

Leak Proof Bag Science Experiment This leak proof bag science experiment is sure to WOW your kids! All you need is two household supplies and you can do this water experiment with your kids too.

Supplies Needed:

● Gallon size storage bag (smaller ones will work too)

● Sharpened pencils (make sure they’re round!)

To make the Leak Proof experiment happen:

1. Fill the bag about half full with water.

2. Poke a pencil straight through the bag – in one side and out the other.

How does it happen?

Much to everyone’s surprise, the bag won’t leak! This is because the bag is made of a polymer – which is long, flexible chains of molecules. When you poke the pencil through the bag, the molecules spread apart and then seal themselves around the pencil. It’s really cool!

Going further:

● What happens when you use a 6-sided pencil? ● Will colored pencils work? How about ink pens? ● Search for “leak proof bag pencil video”

Source: https://funlearningforkids.com/leak-proof-bag-science-experiment-kids/

CHEMISTRY FOR KIDS: PENNY CHANGE EXPERIMENT This two-part chemistry experiment uses a household acid, vinegar, to clean copper pennies. Kids can observe the oxidation process as the copper in the pennies reacts with oxygen in the air to first form copper oxide and then malachite. Supplies Needed:

● 3 dull or dirty looking pennies ● 1/4 cup white vinegar ● 1 teaspoon table salt ● paper towel or cotton pad ● small glass bowl or drinking glass ● small non-metal container with lid

To make the Penny Change experiment happen: Part 1 – Dull to Shiny

1. Pour the vinegar and salt into the small glass bowl and stir to dissolve. 2. Put 3 pennies into the bowl for about 30 seconds. 3. The pennies are now shiny and look new! Take out the pennies and rinse

them with fresh water. Place them on a paper towel to dry off. Part 2 – Shiny to Green

1. Fold a paper towel or cotton pad to fit the bottom of your container with a lid.

2. Wet the paper towel or cotton pad with a few drops of vinegar. 3. Put one penny on the wet pad and cover with the lid. (The lid keeps the

vinegar from drying out.) 4. Put one penny on a dry pad or paper towel. 5. Dip one penny in your salt/vinegar mixture and place it on a dry pad or

paper towel. 6. Observe your pennies at 1, 2, 3 and 8 hours.

How does it happen? Part I- It turns out that vinegar is an acid, and the acid in the vinegar reacts with the salt to remove what chemists call copper oxide which was making your pennies dull. Part II- A penny is made of copper. The vinegar on the paper towel helps the copper in the penny easily react with the oxygen in the air to form a blue-green colored compound called malachite. This is similar to why the Statue of Liberty (which is covered with a layer of copper) has turned greenish-blue. Sources:

● https://brendid.com/chemistry-for-kids-penny-change-experiment/ ● https://sciencebob.com/clean-pennies-with-vinegar/ ● https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-make-a-penny-turn-green/

Walking water science experiment This easy colorful science experiment can be done with simple items you have in your kitchen right now! Supplies Needed:

● 2 paper towels ● 3 glasses or cups ● 2 different food colorings

To make the Walking Water experiment happen:

1. Place the three glasses side by side. 2. Fill the first glass with water. Squirt a generous amount of

one of the food colorings into it. 3. Leave the middle glass empty! 4. Now fill the 3rd glass with water and add a generous amount

of the other food coloring to it. 5. Fold a paper towel between the first 2 cups so that one end

of it touches the bottom of the first cup, and the other end touches the bottom of the middle (empty) cup, as shown.

6. Do the same on the other side between the 2nd and 3rd cups.

7. Watch and wait. 8. In about 30 minutes, the water will start 'walking' up the paper towels and over into the middle glass. 9. After about two hours you will have a mix of the two colors in the center glass.

How does it happen? The water appears to defy gravity, but in reality it moves because of a process called capillary action. The “sticky” forces between the water and the paper towel are stronger than the forces holding the water molecules together. As a result, the water travels up and across the paper towel out of one glass and into another. Going further:

● Try again with different colors. ● Want to overdo things? Set up three, four, or ten cups in a row, each with a different color in it!

Sources:

● https://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activity-articles/walking-water-science-experiment/news-story/cc3ae3048c4f12d072f27fcbeee855ef

● https://teachingeveryday.com/2014/10/06/color-mixing-experiment/ ● http://coolscienceexperimentshq.com/walking-water-science-experiment/

Sources:

● https://happyhooligans.ca/magic-milk-experiment-explosion-color/

● https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/milk-color-explosion/