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Lesson Plans - 3rd Grade

What Are Ecosystems?

1. observe and describe habitats within ecosystems
2. observe and identify organisms with similar needs that compete for resources
3. describe environmental changes which cause organisms to thrive, become ill, or perish
4. describe how organisms modify environment to meet their needs

Spooky Spiders

The student will be able to describe the characteristics of a spider.
·The student will be able to classify whether a spider is an insect or arachnid by analyzing its characteristics.
·The student will be able to describe and name the types of webs that spiders weave.
·The student will be able to explore and explain why a spider does not stick to its own web.

Can You Identify Arthropods?

The student will draw two examples of each of the Arthropod classes on index cards. In pairs, students will play the game “Go Fish”, using their index cards.

Veteran’s Day, a Chance to Honor Those Who Served Our Country

# The students will be able to understand that many of the liberties we enjoy in America today were earned by the patriotism shown by veterans.
# The students will recognize some of the symbols, songs and pledges that represent our country and which have a very special significance to veterans.

Who Was Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae?

John McCrae is best remembered as the author of iconic war memorial and Remembrance Day poem, In Flanders Fields however he accomplished a great deal more in his short life.