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Lesson Plans - 3rd Grade

A science lesson on Trees

The students will be asked what they know about trees. They will view a tree cutting and guess how old it is. After making predictions they will count the rings to verify the age of the tree. Then, the students will make tree-related art.

My Tree Book

Students will “adopt” a tree and throughout the year will record and examine its characteristics and the changes that it goes through.

Arbor Day Across the United States — A Color-Key Map Activity

Use a color-key map to learn about planting times, then create your own Arbor Day color-key map.

Number the Stars

No matter which of the activities below you select or the equally good ones you come up with yourselves, the important thing is to enjoy the book and Lowry’s skill in creating such memorable characters.

Holocaust Education in the K-4 Classroom

Students will use these activities to learn about the holocaust.