Third+Grade



For this project we will first conduct some research on the different types of simple machines. We will visit BrainPOP and Edheads to help us. We can learn alot about simple machines by watching them in action in a video and by playing some interactive games as well. Once you have collected enough information, we will then use what you have learned to create our final project. To do this, we will need to select any simple machine. Then, we'll use Frames to create a movie to show exactly how it works and helps us to make work easier. We will even be able to add voice to our movie to add that special touch in showing off all that we know!
 * ﻿We will be using this organizer to fill in all that we have learned about simple machines. You can access by clicking on the link below.



 
 * __Research: __ Our research will begin by first watching the BrainPOP Jr. movie, __Simple Machines.__ We will look at a Power Point presentation as well. You can access both of these resources by clicking on the links below.

 


 * __Observations: __ Once we are familiar with the simple machines, we will visit [|www.edheads.com] where we will get to watch these simple machines in action. Not only will we be able to observe them in practice, but your level of understanding will be put to the test as this interactive game will ask you to identify them and how they work. Have fun!

For this project, each third grade class will be working as a team to create a calendar for the fast approaching new year. Each of you will be able to select a month and then you will be researching some important and unusual holidays and events that happen in the month that you chose. Once you have a good list of events, we will use a publishing program to create and design a calendar page for your month. When we are all done, we will put all of the months together and present a complete calendar to your teacher for your class to use and enjoy during 2011. I hope you all work hard and have fun too!