Grade 3
Language Arts
 | Reading: read, comprehend, and appreciate written materials |
| Writing: be able to write persuasive, narrative, expository, and descriptive paragraphs using the 6 Traits of Writing Philosopy |
| Listening: listen and respond effectively to oral messages
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| Speaking: speak clearly and effectively on a topic |
| Convention/Structure: use correct grammar and mechanics in written work
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| Spelling: use correct spelling by applying spelling patterns |
Mathematics
| Number sense: Understand place value of 3-digit numbers |
| Geometry: Label 3-dimensional shapes, polygons, lines, and point
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| Measurement: Tell time to the five minutes; count amounts of money up to $5.00; measure length to nearest inch, foot, yard, centimeter,meter; estimate length and weight using a benchmark; identify the correct weight measurement |
| Operations and computation: Add and subtract 3-digit numbers; know multiplication and division facts 0-9; apply problem solving strategies; estimate reasonable answers
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| Patterns and relationships: Understand patterns and relationships in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division |
| Probability and statistics: Make and read a graph; use probability to determine fairness of a game
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Social Studies
| Content: study rural, urban, and suburban communities in the U.S. |
| Skills: develop citizenship, conduct research, and use maps and graphs |
Science & Health
| Content: participate in hands-on activities in the following areas:
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| Astronomy: moon |
| Earth Science: air |
| Health: bones and muscles |
| Life Science: people and animals |
| Physical Science: looking at liquids |
| Skills:
- predict
- observe
- collect and record data
- interpret
- classify
- draw conclusions |
Physical Education
| Locomotor: Demonstrate horizontal and vertical jump. |
| Object Control: Demonstrate bounce/dribble, under and overhand throw, catch/fielding, and dribble (feet). |
| Physical Fitness: Develop leg strength, flexibility, abdominal strength, and posture. |
| Social Skills: Work as a team, deal with winning and losing, develop sportsmanship. |
| Body Management: Demonstrate shoulder roll, rope jump, tumbling, and inverted balances. |
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