Thursday, September 4, 2008

Third Grade 9/8-9/12

Religion

9/8 Aim: To introduce that God 's Son became man

Lesson: pp.20-21 Explain the Blessed Trinity and Incarnation

Homework: On pp.20-21 find and copy the definitions for the 2 terms above.



9/9 Aim: To explain how Jesus grew up

Lesson: pp.22-23 Compare how their childhood compares with that of Jesus.
Homework: Write three sentences telling what happened to Jesus in the temple.



9/10 Aim: To explore how Jesus began his ministry

Lesson: pp.24-25 Introduce the story of John the Baptist as prophet.

Explain how he prepared the people to repent. Discuss Jesus' public ministry.

Homework: On p.24 find and copy the definition of the 3 terms above.

9/11 Aim: To present the role of the followers of Jesus
Lesson: Distinguish between the apostles and the disciples of Jesus
Homework: Write two sentences explaining the difference betweeen these two terms.

9/12 No class due to early dismissal.


Handwriting

9/8 Aim: Review Ll, Ii, Tt
Lesson: Do p. 8 . Copy letters and words

9/9 Aim: Review Oo, Aa, Dd
Lesson: Do p. 9 . Copy letters and words.

9/10 Aim: Review Cc, Ee, Ff
Lesson: Do p. 10. Copy letters and words.

9/11 Mass is scheduled.

9/12 Aim: Review Gg, Jj, Qq
Lesson: Do p.11. Copy letters and words.

Social Studies

9/8 Aim: To explain how communities are alike and different
Lesson: Compare: All have physical features.
All have natural resources.
Contrast: There are different types: city, suburb, town
Homework: Answer: 1. How are communities alike ?
2. How are communities different?

9/9 Aim: To show what people do in a community
Lesson: Discuss methods to improve, places people meet, and ways to have fun.
Homework: Answer questions A,B,C on p.11.

9/10 Aim: To learn about a community's past
Lesson: Discuss how the immigrants started a settlement and how we can learn about the history of the Native Americans in museums.

9/11 Mass is scheduled.

9/12 Aim: To listen to a story about the history of a community
Lesson: Identify old buildings and changes that have occurred.
Homework: Answer questions A,B,C,D on p.17.