The Third Grade Team Mrs. Broz Mrs. Fazzolara Mrs. Hartley Mrs. Kreyger

Shift Happens Ignite is a name that was given to describe the shift in how we are teaching because of the change in the way kids learn. Ignite is NOT a program. It doesn’t come in a box with a teacher’s edition and student workbook.

Empowerment of children to be actively involved in their learning Student-centered exploration and experiences Problem solving and critical thinking Inquiry-based learning Creativity Independent work, partner work, and collaboration Rigorous academics (reading, writing, math, science, social studies, spelling, Spanish…. Interesting and engaging lessons Technology In 3 rd Grade you can expect to see:

The 21 st Century Teaching and Learning Tools

Inspiration: Class Community Rules During the first week of school each classroom completed an inspiration project depicting the rules they felt should govern the classroom.

Virtual Classroom Environments Wiki Moodle

Academics Reading Language Arts Math Social Studies Science Handwriting Spanish Technology

Language Arts Words Their Way Writer’s Workshop Paragraph Writing Varied Genres Six Traits of Writing Ideas Word Choice Organization Fluency Conventions Voice Reading…

Reading Reading Logs Reading Workshop/Guided Reading CAFÉ Reading and Strategy Groups Comprehension Connections Daily 5 AR testing (optional)

Math Everyday Mathematics Aligns with the Math Standards for the Nation & State of Michigan. Parts of the Program Journals 1 & 2 Home Links Hands on/Interactive Basic Facts (+, -, x, / through 12’s) Math Workshop with flexible grouping

Science CONCEPT: Patterns SKILL: Predictions Areas of Content Life Cycles- Insects Electricity & Magnetism Sun, Moon, Earth Matter & Energy

Social Studies MICHIGAN History Native peoples Arrival of Europeans Geography Comparing the two peninsulas Civics & Government Core Democratic Values Branches and levels of government Economics Industries Market Economy

PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR CLASSROOMS FOR SEGMENT TWO OF CURRICULUM NIGHT. The fourth grade team is on their way into the media center for their joint presentation.