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Down the Nile
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Third grade students compare our culture with Ancient Egypts culture.
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Down the Nile
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Third grade student comparing cultures of our own with Ancient Egypt.
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Diversity is the Spice of Life
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The theme of this unit is Neighbors and Neighborhoods – Diversity is the Spice of Life. The second grade will focus on communities. First they will learn about their own community. Then, they will gain a basic understanding about urban, rural and suburban communities throughout the state and country. The unit will look at some of the diversity between communities. The unit will take about three to four weeks to complete.
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The Seasons of the Year Expressed in Art
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Describe the seasons of the year. From post cards of the art work "Voyage of Life" by Thomas Cole, select examples in the paintings that reflect seasons of the year.
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Biome Web Quest
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A learning unit designed to involve students in the use of technology through involvement in a biome web quest, which compliments New York State's third grade social studies curriculum and incorporates language arts, social studies, science, technology, and art.
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Under the Canopy
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This rainforest unit is an integrated
summer reading program designed to reinforce
language arts skills with an emphasis on reading
and writing. The summer program is designed to
help students at risk meet the N.Y. State
standards. This unit is literature based and
spans a period of four weeks incorporating
reading, writing, and technology skills for
students who have just completed grades one
through five. It will also expose the students
to the geographical and scientific significance
of a rainforest habitat.
This theme based approach to learning a broad
topic allows students functioning at a wide
variety of levels to work together cooperatively,
learn from each other, and have fun together.
At risk readers take on the role of the "mentor"
or "teacher" when paired with younger students
and they are then able to build their self-esteem
. These students are rarely able to be the
experts with their peer group so this becomes a
very positive experience for all the children.
In addition, the younger students love the
attention from their older classmates.
All aspects of the summer program center around
the rainforest theme including reading, writing,
listening, and speaking projects, art activities,
guest readers, and even snacks are woven into
the theme.
"Under the Canopy" is sure to be a swinging good
time for all!
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Arctic Facts
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The topic of this learning unit is the physical and cultural attributes of the Arctic Region. The learning unit focuses on the physical characteristics of the region, the culture of the people indigenous to the region, (Inuits -- Eskimos) the animals of the region, and their adaptations. The unit covers a general discussion and work period of up to four weeks
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Art History-Renaissance to Modern Art
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Essential Questions: What can I learn from looking at art over the past 600 years, that will help me make art something that I enjoy, and enjoy the art I see? What are the defining characteristics of a particular period of art? Who are some of the famous artists involved in the period?
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It's (almost) ShowTime!
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Students discover, validate, and grow within each of the Arts/Theatre Standards while creating a live theatrical production.
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Native American Song and Dance
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History and the celebration of Native Americans song and dance.
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Children's Museum Moccasins and Sneakers
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Iroquois Culture
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Intro to Band Participation
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Designed to aid band director teaching students and parents to identify and understand many facets of the instrumental music program and the benefits it offers. Specifically addresses issues pertaining to participation in instrumental music program: eligibility requirements, practice responsibilty, lesson & band rehearsal participation, music festival opportunities, band instruments available for study, and the application procedure for participation in the instrumental music program. Student will have chosen an appropriate instrument, acquired knowledge that will enable him/her to be successful in the Instrumental Music Program.
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100 Years and Counting
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This unit is primarily based on the book ...If You Lived: 100 Years Ago, by Ann McGovern. The book is a wonderful resource and full of information that is written in children's language. It covers all of the information that will be studied such as schooling, clothing, jobs, transportation and conveniences (or inventions) from the time period extending from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. The book explains what it was like primarily in New York City, which fits in nicely with the fourth grade curriculum, but also can tie in nicely with the third grade curriculum as it covers many different communities from around the world.
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Rain Forest Animal Habitat Museum
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A rainforest project that requires students to have a thorough understanding of one specific rain forest animal and its needs.
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