Going Further in Math

Although our multiplication and division unit finished a while ago, third graders are still going further by publishing videos about math. At the beginning of the unit, students quizzed each other with multiplication and equal shares stories:

After fully understanding multiplication and division stories, some students created videos where the viewer had to figure out what type of math story it was:

Finally, students finished up the unit by teaching others different method of 2 and 3 digit multiplication. Do you know these methods?

The third graders are eager to keep sharing, so keep an eye on this YouTube channel for future tutorials.

Exploring the Gymnastics unit in 3A PE!

Central idea: Developing body control, balance, and spatial awareness while using creativity to express ourselves confidently in movements and gymnastics skills. 

Beginning with balance beam and forward rolls

Dances from Around the World

Grade Three students are learning dances from all around the world.  Through dance they're exploring how dances are similar and different.  Here's a dance from Mexico called "Los Machetes" or the "Sword Dance."   Imagine that these sticks are the swords.  Why do you think people would do a dance like this?  How might we know that this dance is from Mexico?  Do we know any other dances with similar steps, formations, or props?

Keep checking in as students learn more dances from around the world.  Do you have a dance to share from your country?  Feel free to contact Ms. Kampa about sharing your dance.

Lights! Camera! Action! Learning to Act On Stage

How do we express ourselves on stage?  Grade Three students had a chance to learn some acting strategies from Christian Vilina, a recent acting graduate (and Ms. Kampa's son).

Students practiced some popular tongue twisters to work on their articulation. Speaking clearly is important in acting.

Knowing how to use the space is essential.  Students learned about stage directions, such as upstage, downstage, stage right, stage left, and center stage.  Christian also demonstrated some partner work with Catherine.

Actors need to use their imagination to be successful on stage.  

Good luck to the Grade Three students as they learn more about expressing themselves on stage.

PE- Health Related Fitness-Exploring the lungs and how smoking can do to harm your body

Adapting music from around the world

Grade 3A have been exploring the songs they researched from around the world, adding instrument accompaniments, new dance movements or re-inventing the rules of the game. In the video below, you can hear the Seisen students change the African game song 'Owisana'. The students had to think of a new way to pass the lumi sticks and could re-interpret the song.

Click on this link to see the students in action.

SIS Elementary Picture Book Contest 2016

We would like to congratulate all the girls who submitted manuscripts (story writing and pictures) for this contest and announce the winners.

Grade 3 winner

Book Title: Treasure from the Sea
Excerpt
Blur sprang into action. He float-swam as fast as he could go, and gradually Speed became bigger and easier to see. 



 As soon as the books are published a copy will be available for checkout from the ES Media Centre.