Third Grade Curriculum

Third Grade Curriculum

4th Nine Weeks

	PULASKI ASSESSMENT OF READING/ SKILLS	LANGUAGE ARTS	MATH	SOCIAL STUDIES	SCIENCE	PRACTICAL LIVING/ ARTS & HUMANITIES	WRITING
WEEK 28	Author’s purpose fact/opinion homophones inflectional endings *	More Than Anything Else prepositions simile/metaphors Students make sense of the variety of materials they read.	Geometry 2.1.1 Basic geometric elements and terms including points, rays, lines, segments, sides, edges, faces, vertices, radius, diameter, and angles. 2.1.2 Basic two-dimensional shapes including circles, triangles, all quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons. 2.1.3 Basic three-dimensional shapes including spheres, cones, cylinders, pyramids, cubes, and triangular and rectangular prisms. 2.2.1 Sort objects and compare attributes 2.2.2 Use symmetry to construct a geometric design 2.2.3 Identify and draw basic two-dimensional shapes in different orientations using rotations, reflections, and translations. 2.2.4 Identify basic three-dimensional shapes by appearance 2.2.8 Identify measurable attributes of an object and make an estimate using appropriate measurement. 2.2.9 Use measurements to describe and compare attributes of objects. 2.3.1 How two-dimensional shapes are alike or different 2.3.2 How three-dimensional shapes are alike or different POS- Students will identify, describe, and make geometric figures. Students will identify, describe, model, draw, and classify/sort two- and three-dimensional shapes and objects using properties. Students will identify, describe, model, draw, and classify/sort three-dimensional shapes including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular solids, and pyramids. Students will compare and order by size and length/width. Students will identify, compare, and contrast two- and three-dimensional shapes and objects. Students will explore flips, slides, and turns with physical models. Students will identify, describe, and compare three-dimensional shapes according to the number and shape of faces, edges, bases, and angles.	Magic School Bus In the Rainforest video Afternoon on the Amazon Compass Point Books (rainforests, deserts, etc.) 4.4.3 The physical environment both promotes and limits human activities. POS- Students will recognize factors that influence human movement and settlement.	3.3.2 The world has many different environments. POS- Students will understand that organisms’ patterns of behavior are related to the nature of organisms’ environments.	Guidance: Conflict Resolution Second Steps Lesson 1- Introduction to interpersonal problem solving Lesson 2- Identifying the problem Lesson 3- Choosing a solution Word of the month: Optimism	Summarizing
WEEK 29	plot theme synonyms consonants digraphs (wh) prefixes (im-, dis-, non-) *historical fiction	Leah’s Pony conjunctions timeline chart/ table 2.0.6 Use text features to understand a passage. POS*- Students will read and understand fiction and nonfiction materials with text features such as tables, tables of contents, and indices.	Geometry 2.1.4 Symmetry, congruence, and similar figures 2.2.1 Sort objects and compare attributes 2.3.1 How two-dimensional shapes are alike or different 2.3.4 How lines of symmetry relate to shapes POS- Students will determine if simple shapes are symmetrical. Students will determine if simple shapes are congruent. Students will determine lines of symmetry in simple shapes. Students will identify and describe congruent and symmetrical two-dimensional figures. Students will identify, describe, model, draw, and classify/sort two- and three-dimensional shapes and objects using properties Students will compare the size and shape of plane geometric figures.	4.4.4 People may have different perspectives concerning the use of land. POS- Students will recognize that people depend on, adapt to, or modify the environment to meet basic needs.	Forest Animals of the Forest	Guidance: Conflict Resolution Second Steps Lesson 4- Step-by-step Lesson 5- Is it working? Lesson 6- Ignoring distractions	Summariazing
WEEK 30	Review Unit 5 Test	x.0.1 Use word recognition strategies to determine pronunciations and meanings of words in passages. POS- Students will identify patterns in words.	Geometry Quilting 2.1.1 Basic geometric elements and terms including points, rays, lines, segments, sides, edges, faces, vertices, radius, diameter, and angles. 2.2.5 Use nonstandard and standard units to measure weight, length, perimeter, area, and angles. POS- Students will identify and draw representations of line segments and angles Students will find perimeter and explore area of rectangles with manipulatives. Students will explore perimeter of regular shapes.	Field Trip 4.3.1 Human populations gather in groups of different sizes and in different locations in the world. POS- Students will recognize factors that influence human movement and settlement.	Desert	Guidance: Safety & Abuse Second Steps Lesson 7- Interrupting politely Lesson 8- Dealing with wanting something that isn’t yours Lesson 9- Skill review	Family History Project
WEEK 31	Setting characters syllables inflectional endings	Mailing May making judgments multiple meaning words compound sentences narrative writing 1.0.8 Describe characters, plot, setting, and problem/solution of a passage. POS- Students will re-tell stories with the story elements of plot, setting, characters, and problem/solution.	Multiply Divide Estimation 1.1.2 The operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1.2.2 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers using a variety of methods POS- Students will develop the concept of multiplication and division using physical models.	4.2.2 Regions are areas that have one or more physical or human characteristics in common. POS- Students will recognize physical and human characteristics of places and regions.	Jungle Lions at Lunchtime	Guidance: Safety and Abuse Second Steps Lesson 10- Asking for help in a positive way Lesson 11- Joining in at the right time Lesson 12- Playing a game	Family History
WEEK 32	Synonyms digraphs(au,aw) schwa thesaurus *dialogue	Extra Good Sunday	Multiply Divide Estimate 1.1.3 Odd and even numbers, composite and prime numbers, multiples, and factors 1.2.7 Use factors to determine prime and composite numbers POS- Students will explore factor-factor-product using manipulatives. Students will relate division facts to multiplication facts using factor-factor-product. Students will develop factor-factor-product using mnipulatives.	4.4.2 People adapt to or modify the environment to meet their needs. POS- Students will recognize that people depend on, adapt to, or modify the environment to meet basic needs.	Oceans Let’s Go Fishing for Shellfish in the Ocean Animals without Bones: lobsters, sea stars, sea urchins, crabs Ponds and Lakes Let’s Go Fishing in a Tournament	Guidance: Safety and Abuse Second Step Lesson 13:- Asking permission Lesson 14- Apologizing Lesson 15- Review	Family History
WEEK 33	CATS	.	Multiply Divide Estimate 1.2.5 Estimate quantities of objects 1.2.6 Estimate computational results using an appropriate strategy POS- Students will explore appropriate estimation procedures	Kentucky Agriculture – Products we produce 4.4.1 People depend upon the physical environment for food, shelter, and clothing. POS- Students will recognize factors that influence human movement and settlement.	PRIDE (Jana Brown) Earth Day	Guidance: Character Second Steps Lesson 16- Making conversation	Family History POS- Students will use appropriate formats and patterns for various genres.
WEEK 34	Plot setting antonyms digraphs syllables fiction/ nonfiction	Floating Home Steps in a process quotes *newspaper	Measurement and Probability 3.1.2 Probability of an unlikely event and likely event 3.2.8 Determine the fairness of games using simple probability activities POS- Students will explore chance as illustrated in games and experiences.	4.1.5 Different factors in one location can have an impact on another location POS- Students will recognize factors that influence human movement and settlement.	Scientific Investigations Science Fair Projects	Guidance: Character Second Steps Lesson 17- Dealing with peer pressure Word of the month- Trustworthy	Newspaper POS- Students will use appropriate details, examples, and explanations to meet needs of audiences for authentic purposes in a variety of forms.
WEEK 35	Realism digraphs myths fantasy	Two Bad Ants Making judgments unfamiliar words affixes subject/verb agreement	Probability and Measurement 3.1.2 Probability of an unlikely event and likely event 3.2.7 Generate all possible outcomes in simple probability. POS- Students will explore chance as two separate events. Students will compare chance as two separate events. Students will explore basic concepts of probability through simple experiments.	Kentucky Derby 4.3.2 Humans usually settle where there are adequate resources to meet their needs. POS- Students will recognize factors that influence human movement and settlement.	Landslides, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes	Guidance: Character Second Steps Lesson 18- Resisting the temptation to steal	Fantasy Myths POS- Students will recognize and develop ideas to support needs of audiences.
WEEK 36	Review Unit 6 Test		Probability, Measurement and Capacity 2.1.5 Nonstandard and standard units of measurement 2.2.5 Use nonstandard and standard units to measure weight, length, perimeter, area, and angles. 2.2.6 Use standard units to measure volume of rectangular prisms, liquid capacity, money, time, and temperature. 2.2.7 Choose appropriate tools for specific measurements 2.2.8 Identify measurable attributes of an object and make an estimate using appropriate units of measurement. 2.2.9 Use measurements to describe and compare attributes of objects 2.3.3 How units within the same measurement system are related.. POS- Students will compare and order by size. Students will determine length, weight, and volume with nonstandard units. Students will compare and measure length and weight of familiar objects in nonstandard and standard units of measurements. Students will compare and measure size, length/width, temperature and mass with nonstandard and standard units. Students will determine equivalent customary measurements.	5.1.2 History can be understood by using a variety of primary and secondary sources and tools. POS- Students will differentiate among fact, fiction, and opinion in relating historical events. Students will understand simple historical time lines and use primary and secondary sources.	2.1.3 Fossils found in Earth materials provide evidence about organisms that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. POS- Students will understand that fossils provide evidence about organisms that lived long ago.	Guidance: Character Second Steps Lesson 19- Resisting the impulse to lie	Poetry Riddles

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