THIRD GRADE
Calamity Make Up Day
Hopefully you are enjoying your day off. Since we have missed too many days of school, this assignment is going to take the place of
missing the school day. The great thing about doing this assignment is that we will not have to make up the day at the end of the year!
Make sure you read the directions very carefully. Each box contains multiple steps. Make sure you complete each one thoroughly. Before
completing the assignment, check over the rubric to see how you will be graded.
Directions: You MUST choose ONE assignment from EACH subject area. For example; you need one math assignment, one language arts
assignment, one social studies assignment and one science assignment. You may choose any one assignment from each category. You DO
NOT need to do every box.
How to submit your assignment:
1.
Complete one math, one science, one social studies and one language arts assignment.
2.
Staple the rubric and choice board to your assignments.
3.
Make sure your parent signs the choice board.
4.
Turn into your teacher within two weeks.
Questions:
If you have questions I will be available during the day. Please send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Rubric for each assignment:
YES
I completed the assignment.
I gave my personal best!
I followed directions.
I turned it in on time.
My parents signed the choice board.
After completing the assignments, make sure to have some fun!
NO
Calamity Day Choice Board
Choose ONE from EACH subject
Math
Science
Social Studies Language Arts
Call or talk to at least 10 people.
Compare and contrast yourself to
Look up a famous Ohioan you have
Write a paragraph about what
Create a graph about their favorite
your mom or dad or grandparents.
not heard about. Write down 5
your favorite holiday. Make sure to
hobby.
Use a Venn Diagram to complete
interesting events about their life.
include a topic sentence, details
the assignment. Why do you think
Put the events in chronological
and a concluding sentence.
you are very similar or very
order. Make sure to include
AND
different? Use the attached
complete sentences. Include
Read 15 minutes 
worksheet.
pictures if you would like.
Study your math facts for 20
Compare and contrast the weather
If you could change one school rule,
Choose a picture book to read. Use
minutes. You may do flashcards or
from today to last year’s weather on
what would it be? Defend your
the words “Somebody, wanted, but,
play a game at www.funbrain.com
this day. Use a Venn Diagram to
answer by explaining why. Use
so, then” to summarize the story.
or any other appropriate website.
show your work. Use the attached
your email to explain your answer.
This should be 3-5 sentences long.
(Xtramath.org)
worksheet.
Draw a picture of the state of Ohio.
Choose 5 different exercises to spell
Create 5 words problems for a
Experiment:
friend to complete in class. Make
Fill two small cups with 1 cup of
Label where you live and where the
out your spelling words. For
sure to not make them too simple.
water. In one cup add 2
state capitol is located. Label each
example; pushups, sit ups, jumping
Try to challenge yourself.
tablespoons of salt. Which cup will
part. Find another city that is more
jacks, etc. Do each exercise for every
freeze faster? Why? Record your
than 100 miles away from where
word. If you are unsure about what
information on the worksheet
you live. Label that city/town.
your words are, log in to your
provided.
Study Island:
spellingcity.com account.
Study Island:
Study Island:
Study Island:
Complete 30 minutes of study
Complete 30 minutes of study
Complete 30 minutes of study
Complete 30 minutes of study
island. Make sure to complete the
island. Make sure to complete the
island. Make sure to complete the
island. Make sure to complete the
test and not to stop in the middle
test and not to stop in the middle
test and not to stop in the middle
test and not to stop in the middle
of the test or before 30 minutes is
of the test or before 30 minutes is
of the test or before 30 minutes is
of the test or before 30 minutes is
over.
over.
over.
over.
**If your teacher has not discussed study island with you, please pick a different box. This
means that if you haven’t done it at school in third grade, choose a different box!**
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Science Experiment
The Scientific Method
Name____________________
Date____________
State the Problem: ______________________________________
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Make a Prediction:_______________________________________
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Do the Experiment: ______________________________________
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Observe and Record Data: ________________________________
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Draw a Conclusion: ______________________________________
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Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Science Venn Diagram Weather
Compare and contrast the weather from today to last year’s weather on this day. Use a Venn Diagram to show your work.
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Today’s
Last Year’s
Weather
Weather
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Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Science Venn Diagram Characteristics
Compare and contrast yourself to your mom or dad or grandparents. Use a Venn Diagram to complete the assignment. Fill in the line with who you are comparing. Why do you think you are very similar or very
different?
You
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Explain how you are similar or different.
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