Feb 2- 5
This was another busy week in Grade 3 - so Ms. Rutland is updating the blog. We started our shortened week with a field trip to the Glenbow Museum. Both classes had an opportunity to participate in the "Geodes to Gems" Program which fit in with our Rocks and Minerals Science Unit. We also took a guided tour of several of the other exhibits. Top it off with a quick trip to City Hall for lunch - and it was a jam packed day of learning!
In Social Studies we explored what countries are ranked the "happiest" by their citizens. We watched a video on YouTube (the 25 Happiest Countries in the World) and picked out the common indicators that led people to feel happy. Students will be creating a Wordle with these next week (watch for those!)
In Math we continue to work on addition and subtraction of 3 digit numbers using problem solving and games. The Estimation Jar continues to be a hit - with one of the largest totals to date (that was a lot of tiny beads to count)!
We had a kick off assembly for Jump Rope for Heart and a team-building activity with toilet paper outfits. Throw in a Family Dance on Thursday and we'd all agree February is off to a great start!
Things we learned about rocks and minerals:
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The hardest mineral in the world is a
diamond. Only another diamond will cut
it. Diamonds are used for tools.
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The streak test is done on a piece of porcelain
tile and it shows a mineral’s true colour.
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All colours of Calcite have a white streak test.
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The oldest rock is older than dinosaurs
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Some minerals glow in the dark with black
light. The black light gives the energy
to the rock and they glow to release that energy (because they can’t
move). There is a specific kind of
mineral in the rock to help it grow.
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Geodes are hollowed out rocks with crystals
inside of it
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Halitite is salt
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Animal that lived in the ocean is now extinct.
It’s shell is a special kind of rock.
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Minerals and rocks are all shapes and colours
and textures
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Digger ants uncover gold in Egypt.
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Geologist study rocks and minerals
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Rocks are made of many different minerals
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Your finger nail can be harder than a mineral
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All months have a birthstone
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3 types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and
metaphoric
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Our toothpaste contains the mineral Flourite
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Quartz is a mineral
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