Year 3 WorkbookTerm 3 Week 10

Book 1 - Monday & TuesdayName: _____________

Spelling week 10 Grapheme = letter combinations

Phonemes = soundsThe ‘air’ phoneme has 3 different graphemes.

‘air’

earair

1. Think of at least 2 words for each of the graphemes above. 2. Add these words to your ‘look, cover, say, write, check’ table to practise over the week.3. Add the common words below to your table for the week.4. Use 10 of these words in interesting sentences of your own.

Common words These words are read and written very often. These are ones you want to spell correctly (and they don’t always follow the grapheme/phoneme patterns.

correct carefully building

quickly scientists oh

minutes wheels force

nothing inside brought

are

Words Look, Say, Cover Write and Check Write and Check

Place Value as Addition

We can take a number and describe its place value as an addition equation. For example 5321 is the same as 5000+300+20+1 See if you can create addition equations with these numbers.

1. 9142 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

2. 1080 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

3. 4261 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

4. 1059 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

5. 1004 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

6. 9099 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

7. 7860 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

8. 3364 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

9. 4326 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

10. 6812 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

11. 5678 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

12. 1396 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

13. 7468 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

14. 2504 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

15. 9909 = _______ + _______ + _______ + _______

Number lines can be very helpful for figuring out number patterns. Use the number lines below to figure out the pattern’s rule, and the missing numbers (?) in the pattern.

1. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

2. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

3. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

4. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

5. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

6. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

7. Rule:____________________ Missing Number (?)___________________

Pattern Practice

2 4 6 8 ? 12

-2 ? 2 4 6 8

356 351 ? 341 336 331

2 4 32 64 256 10248 16 128 ?

97 93 ? 73 65

5 ? 55 9535

1 2 8 13 34 893 5 21 ?

Guitars

In ancient Greece, it is said Hermes invented a stringed instrument using the stretched gut of stolen cattle. Due to the beautiful sound the instrument made, Hermes was not punished for the crime of theft, but had to give the instrument to Apollo as payment for the stolen cows. Proven evidence, however, for the first guitar can be dated back to the 1400’s.

History Guitars have evolved over the years, but some of the earlier models are the most prized. A 1920’s parlour acoustic guitar could be worth well over $10,000. A 1950’s electric guitar sold for $1,000,000 recently! The first guitar can be linked to Persia before being introduced to Spain and given the name ‘quitarra’. Here is where the greatest evolution took place and the instrument was changed to look how we know it today.

Materials There is much debate over the best type of material used for making all forms of wooden instruments. Pianos, violins, guitars, cellos and double basses have been made using a variety of different woods. Rosewood is such a sought after wood for making instruments that it is now an endangered species. Instruments can no longer be made of Brazilian rosewood and manufacturers have looked for a replacement in man made materials. Most musicians, however, believe the wood is important in creating a tone. Rosewood, Mahogany, Blackwood, Maple, Alder and Spruce are often thought to be the best. Moreover, ‘solid wood’ guitars are richer and warmer sounding that those using man made or inferior woods.

Brands and Artists

There are so many brands and artists hailed as champions of the guitar. Many forms of music contain a guitar of some sort. Robert Johnson and Lightning Hopkins are some of the early Blues musicians who influenced modern music more than most people know. When the electric guitar became popular, artists like Albert King, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn taught the world how to play. Of course, this depends on your favourite style of music and your culture. Guitars and guitarists come from all over the world and the sound can be heard in all different forms of music. Perhaps the most famous guitar brands worldwide are all American; Gibson, Fender, Martin, Guild. However, Australia makes some world class instruments with Maton and Little Crow guitars showing the world how great our indigenous wood is for making musical instruments.

Informative report editing

Read through Mr Reid’s first draft of his information report on guitars. Complete the tasks below to help him make it better.

How did Mr Reid try to show interest and excitement in his information report?

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How does the layout of the text work? Is it easy to read? Is it clear and interesting?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Good points Ways to improve

Book Review

Book Title:

Author:

Fiction or Non-fiction:

Who would you recommend the book to? Why?

What is the book about?

Rating:

Can you write three facts you have learnt

or three things you have learnt about one

of the characters?

1.

2.

3.

Book Illustration:

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WHAT IS A TUNDRA?

A tundra is a vast, frozen plain in the coldest regions of the world. Tundras are commonly located north of the Arctic Circle, or above the timberline on high mountains. Tundras can be found across Russia, Canada, Antarctica, Scandinavia and the United States of America.

WHAT IS THE CLIMATE LIKE IN A TUNDRA?

A tundra is usually very cold. Depending on the time of year, tundras can be covered with varying amounts of snow. The annual rainfall, fog and melted snow in a tundra is between approximately 150 and 250 millilitres per year. The temperature in a tundra can change dramatically between summer and winter. During summer, the average temperature is 12°C. In winter, the temperature can dip below -30°C!

WHAT FLORA AND FAUNA SURVIVE IN A TUNDRA?

In a tundra environment, the ground is consistently alternating between freezing and thawing. This cycle affects the types of plants that can grow and survive there. The range of vegetation includes mosses, lichens, heath, herbs and small shrubs.

Although the climate is very cold, a tundra can provide a habitat for many animals. These animals have special adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme temperatures and conditions. Some animals that live in a tundra include Arctic foxes, lemmings, snowy owls, caribous, bears and harlequin ducks.EX

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WHAT IS A DESERT?

Deserts are large, extremely dry areas of land with sparse vegetation. Deserts are commonly located near the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn. Some countries around the world with expansive desert environments include Australia, Libya, Mexico and China.

WHAT IS THE CLIMATE LIKE IN A DESERT?

The climate of a desert is usually dry, hot and sunny all year round. The annual rainfall in a desert is less than 250 millilitres per year. The temperature can change dramatically between day and night. During the day, the average temperature is 40°C. The night temperature can reach as low as 0°C. WHAT FLORA AND FAUNA SURVIVE IN A DESERT?

Due to the hot, dry climate conditions, deserts have very little to no vegetation. The soils in a desert are usually course-textured, shallow, rocky or sandy with no subsurface water. This makes it very hard for vegetation to grow and survive. Some of the plant life that has adapted to survive in a desert includes cacti, succulents, bushes and cholla.

Deserts provide a habitat for many insects, reptiles, birds and mammals. The range of animals will change, depending on the region in which the desert is located. Some animals found in a desert may include spiders, snakes, vultures, mice and camels.

COMPREHENSION

Date:

Extreme Environments: Lands of Ice and Sand – Worksheet

Name:

Tundras Deserts

Extreme Environments: Lands of Ice and SandComplete the Venn diagram below to compare the extreme environments of tundras and deserts. Use the information in the text to add facts to the circles. You could also use a device to conduct some further research of your own.

Draw pictures, diagrams and short sentences to help you visualise, understand and remember the text. Text title: ______________________________

Design a bug hotel for your garden.

There are millions of known species of insects in the world. Some are known 'pests'

that can cause damage or harm and others get a bad reputation, when really,

they can be beneficial for your garden. It's important to know that insects often

play unseen but very important roles in our ecosystems. Insects that assist our

gardens by helping to control pest insects, reducing plant diseases or pollinating

flowers, are known as beneficial insects. This project is a great way to attract those

beneficial bugs to your garden!

Your challenge: Design a friendly and secure bug hotel.

Instructions:

1) Explore your garden or outdoor area at home.

What insects can you see or find ? (Do not

touch any creatures that you find). You may like

to research the insects that you come across.

2) After this, research bug homes/bug hotels to

inspire your own bug shelter design. Think about

how your bug hotel will attract those beneficial

insects and provide for their needs.

3) Create a list of recyclable materials you will

need for your design (plastic plant pots or

containers, straw, bark, twigs, leaves, soil etc.).

4) Grab a spare piece of paper and draw your

design. Label and explain the important

features you have included.

5) If you have the recyclable materials at home,

have a go at building your own bug hotel and

place it in your garden. Record whether the

hotel has any guests over the school holidays!

Project of the WeekYear 3

STEM Challenge

Share your Bug Hotel Design Project in a post on Seesaw for your teacher.