Monday November 7, 2016






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What: Today we will be researching about regional characteristics.
Why: To collect factual information and evidence to support our understanding of the region. We need evidence to support our thinking. 
How: Visiting the videos and websites below. Taking notes. Watching closely and listening to Mrs. Hunter as she models how to take notes. 
Success Criteria: I know I am successful when I can describe the weather, culture, lifestyle, landmarks, landforms, natural disasters, college life, of my region/state. 

First, let's take a look at where we are... This will help us set goals and make plans for our work today. 
Click here to see groups


Now, let's learn how to do research. I will demonstrate. We are so excited to finish our projects, but I am noticing most groups don't have EVIDENCE! We have to prove we understand what the geography is like in our regions. Then we can infer about the lifestyle's people may live. 
You need... a pencil, clipboard, and Cornell Notes notetaker. Pay attention closely. 

Learning about regions tutorial
Regions info
Landforms
Regional descriptions


song about US states
Close read of natural disasters

Last, your story has to be finished today. What does our story need to include? Why? (Make a chart)

Paper map- What is your plan for your map? What does your map need to include? Why? 

Tomorrow/Wednesday and Maybe after break- 3-D model map of region. 







Tuesday: Today we will learn about different colleges in Colorado. Over break, research about other colleges in the United States, or around the world. 


3rd Grade College Hangout
If I visited ___________________ I might see ______________________. 
If I visited ___________________ I might hear ______________________.
If I visited ___________________ I might smell/feel _____________________.

If I attend _________________, my life would be __________________________. 


________________ is in _____________________, so ____________________. (name of college) (name of region). (What can you infer?)

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If I lived _________________________, I would need ____________________________. 
If I lived _________________________, I would want ___________________________. 
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We will go on a  virtual tour and  gain general college knowledge on the Community College of Aurora, University of Denver and  Colorado State University.      
Click here: 3rd Grade College Hangout


Other colleges in Colorado : www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-in-colorado/
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MAPS *(Your research should help you create a representation of your region/state/community.)
If you have your research, and story complete by tomorrow, you may begin to work on your map representation. If not, then you will have to work on this on your own. 
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