Grade 3

Web 2.0 Marking Period 1

Photograph:Nest of eggs of an eastern bluebird. 

Bluebird Research Project Volunteer Website 

Bluebird Page with links to activities for kids 

National Geographic video about a man who helped save bluebirds 

Encyclopedia Britannica article on bluebird 

 

Web 2.0 Marking Period 2- Technology Inquiry

What is the relationship between human wants, needs, and the development of technologies? 

Teachers Model - Game changes 

 

 Mr. Chiappone's Class- Transportation changes 

Airplanes

Trains

Ships

Cars

 

Mrs. Amato's Class- Home Convenience Changes 

Washing Machines

Dishwashers

Refrigerators

Oven

Heating/Air conditioner

 

 

Mrs. Carroll's Class- Communication Changes 

Newspapers

Television

Phone

Writing ideas- Computer Word Processor

 

 

 

Web 2.0 Marking Period 4- Issue Inquiry 

 

Issue  

Pro 

Con 

Both sides 

Should we house animals in zoos?  Zoo Pros: Animal Education, Conservation, Entertainment W   

 Who Belongs in the Zoo? M

Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals? W

Arguments for and Against Zoos W

Pure Green Living website W

Should consumers use paper or plastic bags?    

 Bag Battle M

Paper or plastic? M

Bagging the Bags M

Should we have extended day or all year round school year?  Is Summer Vacation Bad for You? M  

 Summer School? M

Time for School? M

Should we use paper towels or hand dryers?    The Paper Towel-Hand dryer wars are over W

 This or That: Paper Towels vs. Electric Hand Dryers W

Burning Question: Air Blowers or Paper Towels? W

Should we ban Pit Bulls?  How Did Pit bulls get such a bad rap? W  Ban Pit Bulls W Maryland Newsline: In the Middle or on the Outs: Pit Bulls in Maryland W

 

 

Marking Period 4- Inspiring People Photo Story Project

Mrs. Amato's Inspiring People Project 

Mrs. Carroll's Inspiring People Project 

Mr. Chiappone's Inspiring People Project 

 State Research Websites

Cynthia Rylant

To Bee or Not to Bee

Reading

MAP Reading Practice 

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