Focus 3/4 - Mrs. Spangler

3^rd Grade Science/4^th Grade Social Studies

It is a Mystery! –

       “Weather Detectives” Simulation Science Unit

        Mystery literature unit

Free to be You and Me –

        Self-esteem, Positive Actions, Good Choices

        This theme will be revisited throughout the year and will include the following trade books:  Sounder, Maniac McGee, and Miracles on Maple Hill

Get in Gear! –

        Forces in Motion

        Simple Machines

       Inventions

On the Banks of the Wabash

        Indiana History

        Pioneer Life

        “County Fair”

        Sarah Plain and Tall

Search and Discover

       Solar System

       Plants

       Ecosystems

Mini-City Simulation

        Government

        Economics

        Citizenship

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Additional Differentiated Curriculum

       “Newz Brain Weekly”

       Junior Great Books

       Everyday Math Program

Special Activities and Events

       Fall Overnight Trip

       Young Authors and Illustrators

       Spell Bowl Competition – 4^th Graders

       Math Bowl Competition – 4^th Graders