In our study of economics, we created a few questions that can lead into great discussions.  Please discuss a few of these questions with your family.  We would love to know what you talked about. Please post some of your responses. 

1. How does the Earth make so much metal?
2. What would happen if one of our natural resources ran out?
3. How did they come up with the 3 types of resources (natural, human, and capital)?
4. Why is wood so important?
5. How can water and soil make electricity?
6. How do wires hold electricity in them?
7. Why are there just three major resources?
8. What would we do if we didn’t have water or soil?
9. Where does nature come from?  How did it start?
10. Do human resources come from natural resources?
11. Is there another way to power a city?
12. Is there a better way to make concrete besides using sand?
13. Is it possible to make electricity without water and coal?
14. Would it be better if we made less factories?
15. Should we stop using gas powered machines?  What might happen if we did?
16. Would it be better if we used less water?

Click on the following link to view our photo story about Animal Adaptations .   We would love for you to post comments or ask questions that you would like us to answer.  We hope you enjoy! 

Our class partnered with Mrs. Mutsch’s class to prepare this voicethread.  You can listen to our project by clicking on the link.  Please enjoy and leave a comment letting us know how you would answer a few of our questions.  Approved comments will be posted within 24-48 hours.   

Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali Voicethread

We have been studying animal adaptations in class.  We have discussed physical and behavioral adaptations that animals have.  We got into a discussion about the body coverings that protect some animals.  At the students’ request, I am posting the following questions to research. 

1.  Does a lobster have an exoskeleton or a shell? 

2. What is the difference between an exoskeleton and a shell? 

3.  Does a penguin have feathers or no feathers? 

Please respond to these questions and post any other questions you may have.  Remember to only include your first name and last initial.  Approved comments will be posted within 24-48 hours.

Imagine you could travel back in time to Ancient Greece, Rome or Mali.  Which would you visit and why?  Please be sure to include descriptive details of what you may see, hear, taste, touch, or smell while on your journey!  Be sure to include only your first name and last initial.  Approved comments will be posted within 24-48 hours.   

Failing Futures This video clip features famous people who failed.  Click on the title of the film to view it on youtube.  Then write a response to answer some of the following questions.  What message did you get from this video?  How did it make you feel? What did it make you think about? 

Please leave us a comment with your answers to these questions.  To add your comment response, click the title of this post and scroll down.  You will see where to type.  Approved comments will be posted in 24- 48 hours.  :)  Thank you!

Parker\’s Story
Kayllee\’s Story
Haley\’s Story
Gabby\’s Story

We have enjoyed learning about ancient Greece.  Listen to the stories that we created about our very own Greek god or goddess.  Leave us a comment to let us know how you liked them.
To leave a comment, click the title of this blog post and scroll down.  You will see where to type.  All approved comments will be posted in 24-48 hours. Please remember to include your first name and last initial ONLY. Invite your friends and family to respond to this one. Let’s see what they think!

We have been discussing the three states of matter in class. We have conducted many experiments in the lab to familiarize ourselves with the tools of a scientist and how to go about testing our many hypotheses. We have proven, through hands-on activities, that you can change an object physically (ex: cutting, tearing, bending, coloring, heating, cooling, popping, etc.) and the matter remains the same. The only thing that changes is its shape and size.

I want to know: What state of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) do you think is most important to life on Earth and why?

When you respond, please be sure to explain why you chose the state of matter you did. In other words —- PROVE IT!! Is there a right or wrong answer?

Scroll to the bottom of this screen to post your comment. All approved comments will be posted in 24-48 hours. Please remember to include your first name and last initial ONLY. Invite your friends and family to respond to this one. Let’s see what they think!

munariweek11 (Click this link to hear our podcast (approx. 2.5 minutes)
Please listen to our podcast to hear about our first week back to school.   We will be sharing information and projects on our blog all year, so visit this page often!

Also, leave a comment and tell about the highlights of your first week!  To leave a comment, click the title of this post.  Scroll down and you will see where to type your response.  Approved comments will be posted in 24-48 hours.   

Welcome to Ms. Munari’s class!  I would love to get to know more about you.  What did you do this summer?  What is your favorite subject in school?  What subject do you like the least?  Do you play a sport?  What questions do you have about the third grade?

To leave a comment, click on the title of this blog and scroll down.  You will see where to type your comment.  Please put your first name and last initial ONLY!  Approved comments will be posted within 24-48 hours.

From - Ms. Munari