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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 showingoff all that we know!

Day 1 This website address will take you to the BrainPOP Jr. Movie "Simple Machines." []

This website address will take you to MIKIDS Website where you will learn more about all six of the simple machines. Use this information to help fill in your own chart. [] Day 2 Today you will continue to research and find more information about simple machines. You may go back to the MIKIDS website from last week to help you to complete your chart. You can also visit the following websites listed below to help you complete your task for today. When you are done, you can test your knowledge with a simple machines matching game. Check out this site below to view diagrams of the 6 simple machines. http://www.andymangold.com/simple-machines-an-educational-flash-game/ Test your knowledge of simple machines with this matching game. http://www.neok12.com/quiz/SIMACH01 Have fun with this simple machine simulation game when all of your work is complete! []

Day 3 Simple machines are everywhere! Now that you have completed your research and you know more about them, it is time to explore different places that we encounter daily and look for them. Use your knowledge of these machines and how they work to go on a quest in search of them at Edheads.

During the month of December, you will be focusing on persuasive reviews in writing. When someone writes a review, they are essentially writing thier opinion about something. That something could be just about anything. //Click on the judges// above to find a page with links that will take you websites which will allow you to explore book, movie, restaurant, and video game reviews all created by children just like yourselves.

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 2012. I hope you all work hard and have fun too! Use the links below by clicking onto the month that you will be doing your project on.

Now that our research is complete, our next step is to put all of our great findings into a calendar format. Click on the document below to open a calendar template. We will immediately save this document to our desktop folders. Then, we will add the events that we found last week into our calendar.

Our first unit in 3rd grade is keyboarding. We will practice and improve our skills by playing a variety of games as you see below. This year, we are going to focus on not only using two hands, but all of our <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">fingers. We want to improve on our speed and accuracy as well. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">This unit will conclude with each of you publishing a piece of writing that <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">you have written in your classroom using Microsoft Word. <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Get Ready to Type! <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">[|Helpful Tips] <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">[|The Home Row Lessons]  <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">[|Keyboard Revolution]

1. Cup Stacker Practice locating the letters on the keyboard. ||= 2. Magic Library Practice your accuracty and speed. ||= 3. Type Revolution Challenge your keyboarding skills by selecting an appropriate level. || 4. Air Typer Now that you have brushed up on the letter recognition and speed, it's time to start typing words! ||= 5. Typing Ghosts Practice typing words with speed and and accuracy. ||= 6. Typing Monster Now that you have practiced typing letters and words, it's time to apply those skills to a more practical use, typing sentences! || Who's Ready for a Challenge!?! This game will time your speed. But be careful, accuracy counts too! ||  ||
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