March 7-11

In the 3rd grade we covered and solidified our knowledge of  
Intermediate Directions (NW, NE, SW, SE) by completing book exercises  
and through dynamic methods as well. In this respect the teacher  
jumped between students, asking students what direction students were  
from them (asking "what direction is Suzy from Jenny," for example).

The 3rd Grade also went outside this week to the cancha. Students were  
stationed at the North, South, East, and West, and some in the center  
with the teacher. Those in the center were dispatched on the count of  
three to run to Intermediate Directions as directed by the teacher.  
Most headed in the right direction right away, and those that did not  
soon corrected themselves.

The 3rd Grade group also had its first homework assignment. Its  
assignment was to discuss the San Juan River dispute with parents or  
an adult family member, with the help of a sheet containing  
information about the positions of Costa Rica and Nicaragua and  
background on the International Court of Justice.

At the end of the week 3rd graders continued with Intermediate  
Directions exercises--preparing for In-Class Work #2 and Quiz #1--both  
slated for next week.