Third

Grade

Goals

and

Objectives

2009-10

Math (ACSI)

Adding three- and four-digit numbers with and without regrouping

Estimating Sums

Adding fractions and decimals

Subtracting three- and four-digit numbers with and without regrouping

Estimating differences

Subtracting fractions and decimals

Multiplication facts: 0-12

Multiplying one-, two-, and three-digit numbers by a one-digit number, with and without regrouping

Division facts: 0-9

Dividing one-, two-, three-, and four-digit numbers, with and without remainders

Finding averages

(Patterns) Numbers: skip-counting, odd and even numbers, multiples

Venn diagrams

Geometric patterns

(Number Theory) Reading and writing numerals through 999,999

Ordinal numbers through 100^th

(Place Value) Identifying whole numbers to hundred thousands and decimals to hundredths

Comparing and ordering whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, using place value

(Fractions/Decimals) Reading, writing, and drawing fractions and mixed numbers

Forming equivalent fractions

Relating fractions to decimals

(Measurement) US Customary and Metric: length, capacity, volume, weight, temperature

Finding area and perimeter

Time to the nearest minute

Telling a.m. and p.m. time

Elapsed time

Reading a schedule

(Money) Identifying coins and bills

Adding and subtracting money

Making change

Relating money to decimals

(Geometry) Parallel and intersecting lines

Plane and solid figures

Congruent figures

Motion geometry: slides, flips, turns

(Algebra) Solving problems using variables

Writing equations

Graphing ordered pairs

Zero, order, and grouping properties

(Probability/Statistics) Collecting and recording data

Making and interpreting graphs, charts, and tables

Making predictions

(Technology) Identifying number and operation keys

Using calculators for problem solving

List of math-related software

Science (ACSI)

Acquire new information

Gain proficiency in research

Work collaboratively with other students

Think critically

Use scientific tools

Do measurements

Solve problems

Evaluate results

Life Science

Ecosystems

Life of Plants

Plant Variety

Physical Science

Matter

Motion and Force

Electricity

Magnets

Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

Health

Earth and Space Science

Rocks and Soil

Earth’s Surface

Changes in Earth’s Surface

The Solar System

Stars and Constellations

Spelling (ACSI)

Word Lists include Pattern, High-Frequency, and Challenge Words

Spelling lists increase to 22 words

Phonics, Word Study, and Writing

Use of spelling words in context

Assessment in standardized test format

Language Arts

-Phonics and reading (Abeka)

Review of all phonics rules

Oral reading

Reading comprehension

-Cursive Writing

Review of cursive writing formation

Creative writing

-Language/Grammar (Easy Grammar)

Writing process –

Complete sentences

Punctuation and capitalization rules

Creative writing

Grammar –

Recognition of simple nouns, subjects, verbs, adjectives

Word usage

Forming plurals and common contractions

Recognition of antonyms, homonyms, synonyms

Dictionary skills

History and Geography (Abeka)

Continents and oceans of the world

Study of world geography

States of the United States

Study of our American Heritage through the lives of great people: Columbus, John Smith, Pocahontas, Miles Standish, Squanto, William Penn, Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Noah Webster, John Greenleaf Whittier, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, U.S. Grant, Louisa May Alcott, Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Billy Sunday, Martin Luther King.

Students should learn the location of the seven continents and four oceans, along with the fifty states, Appalachian Mountains, Gulf of mexico, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Canada, Mexico, Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone national Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Yosemite National Park.

Your student will also be introduced to basic map skills: using a map key, finding directions and using a compass rose, using a grid, and using a distance scale.

Health, Safety, and Manners(Abeka)

Health: posture, exercise, nutrition, diet, cleanliness, fighting disease

Safety: fire, water, safety, home, play safety, street safety, first aid

Manners: hospitality, proper introductions, telephone manners, courtesy, and respect

Bible (ACSI)

The life of Christ, the book of Acts and missions

As students are personally guided through the Gospels they learn and apply principles from the messages, parables, miracles and life events of Jesus