Curriculum
Third Grade Language Arts
Reading
Grade Level Standard:
The Learner will use appropriate strategies for understanding words in a meaningful context, understand information at a literal level, and interpret written material.
Concepts to be Taught:
 | STRATEGIES FOR ATTEMPTING UNKNOWN WORDS
 | Phonics. |
| Sight words. |
| Word meaning and context clues. |
| Skip, read-on, re-read. |
| Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. |
| Use prior knowledge. |
| Word analysis. |
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| STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING COMPREHENSION
| Use context clues. |
| Reread. |
| Read it aloud. |
| Think, "Does this make sense?". |
| Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. |
| Use prior knowledge. |
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| STRATEGIES FOR LITERAL UNDERSTANDING
| Main idea. |
| Details. |
| Sequence of events. |
| Problem/Solution. |
| Characterization. |
| Cause and effect. |
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| STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING
| Making inferences. |
| Make and verify predictions. |
| Discuss problems and solutions. |
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| STRATEGIES FOR CRITICAL READING
| Apply reading to real life experiences. |
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| MOTIVATION FOR READING
| Select materials for pleasure reading. |
| Develop a lifelong appreciation of reading. |
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| EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF LITERATURE |
Writing
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will write using conventions of language to focus, organize, and elaborate ideas.
Concepts to be Taught:
| CONVENTIONS OF LANGUAGE
| Edit writing for correct usage, punctuation, and spelling. |
| Apply correct cursive letter form. |
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| CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR FOCUSING, ORGANIZING, AND USING SUPPORTIVE DATA
| Write a 4 to 6 sentence paragraph with a clear topic and support. |
| Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes. |
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| WRITING PROCESS
| Understand and use the writing process of prewriting, drafting, sharing/conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing. |
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| WRITING IN A VARIETY OF STYLES FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES |
| WORD PROCESSING SKILLS |
Speaking
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in speaking activities to communicate a focused and organized message.
Concepts to be Taught:
Listening
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will participate in listening activities by focusing attention on oral communication, understanding the message, and responding appropriately.
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Third Grade Mathematics
Number Sense
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations, patterns, ratios, and proportions.
Concepts to be Taught:
| READ AND WRITE 2, 3, AND 4 DIGIT NUMBERS |
| ROUND 2 DIGIT NUMBERS TO THE NEAREST TEN |
| ROUND 3 DIGIT NUMBERS TO THE NEAREST HUNDRED |
| COMPARE AND ORDER 2 AND 3 DIGIT NUMBERS |
| IDENTIFY, WRITE, AND COMPARE FRACTIONAL PARTS |
Geometry
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will demonstrate and apply basic geometric concepts in one, two, and three dimensions.
Concepts to be Taught:
| IDENTIFY AND CLASSIFY THE FOLLOWING SPACE FIGURES:
| Cylinder, cone, sphere, cube, pyramid, rectangular prism. |
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| GIVE THE COORDINATES AND LOCATE A POINT ON A GRAPH |
| IDENTIFY POLYGONS, LINE SEGMENTS, AND POINTS |
| IDENTIFY A LINE OF SYMMETRY ON A GEOMETRIC FIGURE |
| IDENTIFY FIGURES WHICH ARE SIMILAR AND/OR CONGRUENT |
| IDENTIFY PARALLEL AND INTERSECTING LINES |
Measurement
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments, and methods.
Concepts to be Taught:
| TELL TIME TO MINUTES AND WRITE A.M. OR P.M. |
| COUNT AMOUNTS OF MONEY UP TO $5.00 |
| MEASURE LENGTH TO THE NEAREST INCH, FOOT, YARD |
| USE A BENCHMARK (NON-STANDARD UNIT) TO ESTIMATE LENGTH AND WEIGHT |
| MEASURE LENGTH TO THE NEAREST CENTIMETER AND METER |
| IDENTIFY THE CORRECT WEIGHT AND CAPACITY IN CUSTOMARY AND METRIC MEASUREMENT |
| IDENTIFY THE AREA AND PERIMETER OF A PLANE FIGURE |
Operations and Computation
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations, patterns, ratios, and proportions.
Concepts to be Taught:
| KNOW THE SUM AND DIFFERENCES (FACT FAMILIES) TO 18 |
| USE TRADING TO ADD 2, 3, AND 4 DIGIT NUMBERS |
| USE TRADING TO SUBTRACT 2, 3, AND 4 DIGIT NUMBERS |
| KNOW MULTIPLICATION BASIC FACTS WITH FACTORS 0 - 9 |
| DIVIDE BASIC FACT QUOTIENTS WITH FACTORS 0 - 9 |
| MULTIPLY A TWO DIGIT NUMBER BY ONE DIGIT |
| CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE METHOD OF CALCULATION FOR PROBLEM SOLVING |
| DETERMINE IF AN ANSWER IS REASONABLE THROUGH ESTIMATION |
| ADD AND SUBTRACT DECIMALS TO THE HUNDREDTHS PLACE WITH TRADING |
Patterns and Relationships
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will identify numerical relationships using variables and patterns.
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Probability and Statistics
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will organize, represent, analyze, and make conclusions from existing data.
Concepts to be Taught:
| READ AND MAKE A PICTURE GRAPH |
| READ AND MAKE A BAR GRAPH |
| USE PROBABILITY TO DETERMINE THE FAIRNESS OF A GAME |
| COLLECT AND ORGANIZE DATA |
| INTERPRET A BAR AND PICTURE GRAPH |
Third Grade Science:
Concepts and Principles
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will apply concepts of systems, form and function, change and consistency, and models and explanations within the sciences.
Concepts to be Taught:
| HOW LIVING THINGS FUNCTION, ADAPT, AND CHANGE |
| HOW LIVING THINGS INTERACT WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT
| Identify physical features of plants and animals that help them live in different environments. |
| Describe relationships among various organisms in their environments (Example: predator/prey). |
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| PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND ENERGY AND THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THEM
| Describe and explain the properties of liquids, solids, and gases. |
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| DESCRIBE FORCE AND MOTION AND THE PRINCIPLES THAT THAT EXPLAIN THEM
| Explain periodic motion (Example: moon's revolution). |
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| EXPLAIN COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSE AND EARTH'S PLACE IN IT
| Identify and explain natural cycles and patters (Example: moon phases). |
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Science, Technology, and Society
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will be able to explain their understanding of the relationships among science, technology, and society.
Concepts to be Taught:
| KNOW ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF SCIENCE
| Explain why keeping accurate and detailed records is important. |
| Continue to use basic safety practices. |
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| DESCRIBE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
| Explain how technology is used in science for a variety of purposes. |
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Science Processes, Inquiry, and Technology
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will demonstrate the abilities necessary to solve scientific problems in a variety of ways.
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Third Grade Social Studies
Government
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will identify the concepts of reasonable citizenship (Example: respect for the law, patriotism, civility).
Concepts to be Taught:
| UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF RULES |
| STATE WHY PEOPLE NEED RULES |
| RECOGNIZE THAT INDIVIDUALS MAKE DECISIONS |
| DESCRIBE HOW CITIZENS OF A COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS |
| RECOGNIZE THAT WASHINGTON D.C. IS THE CENTER OF GOVERNMENT AND THAT THE PRESIDENT, LAWMAKERS, AND THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT WORK THERE |
Economics
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will understand how economic systems operate in exchange, production, and distribution and consumption of goods and services.
Concepts to be Taught:
| PEOPLE HAVE BASIC NEEDS THAT MUST BE MET |
| DESCRIBE HOW A COMMUNITY PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE MEET THEIR NEEDS |
| RECOGNIZE THAT NATURAL RESOURCES IMPACT THE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY |
| IDENTIFY SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN URBAN, SUBURBAN, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES |
History
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will identify contributions of selected individuals and events in the history of the community.
Concepts to be Taught:
| RECOGNIZE THE MANY CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN DIFFERENT AMERICAN COMMUNITIES |
| RECOGNIZE THE ROLE OF VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES IN HELPING A COMMUNITY GROW AND CHANGE |
| DESCRIBE WHAT LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE OLDEST COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. BY EUROPEANS |
Geography
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will define geography as the study of the landforms, bodies of water, climate, and natural resources of a place, and as the study of the people and their activities.
Concepts to be Taught:
| RECOGNIZE A COMMUNITY'S LOCATION CLIMATE, AND RESOURCES AFFECT ITS GROWTH |
| EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY IN HELPING PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY CONCERNS |
| RECOGNIZE THAT GROWTH AFFECTS ENVIRONMENT |
| THE PROPER USE OF MAP SKILLS |
Social Systems
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will explore the people who make up their community and other communities.
Concepts to be Taught:
| IDENTIFY ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE AND HISTORY THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| EXPLAIN THAT THE CULTURE OF A COMMUNITY INCLUDES COMMON CUSTOMS, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORS |
| IDENTIFY THE ROLE OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND THE SCHOOL |
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