3^rd grade Science Assignment Sheet for

Week of September 6

During the year we will study a variety of topics in science at a grade appropriate level. We will cover all of the chapters in the book except concepts a chapter that requires new mathematical concepts. Another unit may be added in its place. We will group them together with other chapters of similar topic. Our first chapter is Chapter 3 electricity.

Atom Chant

Atoms have three parts. In the center are protons and neutrons, and whirling around the center are the electrons.

Wednesday class work:

¨ Have the student repeat the atom chant 3 times.

¨ Read pages 40-42 in BJU textbook.

¨ Answer this question: How do you make electricity act? P42

Friday

¨ Have the student repeat the atom chant 3 times.

¨ Read pages 43-46

¨ Answer the following questions?

1. What is another name for static electricity? P46

2. Have you ever experienced static electricity?

3. Objects that have _________ charges attract each other.p46

Monday

¨ Have the student repeat the atom chant 3 times

¨ Review p.40-46.

1. Atoms are made of ____________ _______________ and __________ .p42

2. In an atom, the number of ____________ equals the number of electrons. P42

I am looking forward to a fun and inquisitive year.

Please contact me about any questions at (408) 358-2556 or e-mail me Alicia@trinityranch.org Alicia Owen