Grade 3 Curriculum

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3^rd Grade Curriculum Resources

Math

Math concepts are introduced as suggested by Everyday Mathematics and in accordance with the Sunshine State Standards. Whenever possible, a “hands-on” approach is applied. Materials used include:

	Everyday Mathematics - McGraw Hill
	Students Math Journals, workbooks
	Spectrum Math Grade 3
	Spectrum Math Test Prep
	Buckle Down FCAT Mathematics – Buckle Down Publishing

English

The English program contains daily practice in language mechanics and grammar accompanied by independent writing assignments. Materials used include:

	Conventions and Skills Level C – Zaner Bloser
	Caught ‘Ya - Jane Bell Kiester
	Literacy Centers
	Language Practice - Steck-Vaughn

Handwriting

Modern Beginning Cursive – Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc.

Spelling

The Spelling curriculum is structured around a phonetic approach as outlined in Silver Burdett. Furthermore, an individualized spelling instruction is given through routine checks of the child’s daily journal writing. Materials used include:

Everyday Spelling - Scott Foresman Addison Wesley

Reading

The Reading program is literature based, starting with the core programs Open Court Reading and Junior Great Books. This is supplemented with readings containing a more conventional comprehension check, as found in such materials as High Interest Reading. We continue to work with the Dolch Reader basic word list combined with phonemic awareness activities. We use Dolch Word Readers and trade books to create a strong literature, language and comprehension program. We use phonemic awareness (sounds in words), basic phonics and decoding activities to build skills needed for reading enjoyment and academic advancement. We include an introduction to other literary forms such as poetry and drama scripts, stories and mythology. Materials used include:

	Junior Great Books - The Great Books Foundation
	Open Court Reading
	Buckle Down FCAT Reading – Buckle Down Publishing
	Phonics and Word Skills - Steck-Vaughn

Social Studies

Social Studies is taught in units chosen so as to cover the requirements of the Sunshine State Standards. Art, Language Arts and Reading are integrated into the units whenever appropriate. Materials used include:

	Communities - Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
	Tradebooks, Library Books to Supplement units (30-40 per unit)
	Audoban Adventures Series

Science & Health

Science, like Social Studies, is taught in units. The themes of the units have been chosen to ensure coverage of the Sunshine State Standards, and follows the sequencing suggested by Harcourt. Materials used include:

	Harcourt Science - Harcourt School Publishers
	Harcourt Science workbooks
	Tradebooks

Art

Art is taught as a separate entity, and includes art history, art critique, and exploration of materials and techniques. In addition, it is taught as an integral part of the Science and Social Studies units when appropriate. Materials used include:

Discover Art l and ll - Laura H. Chapman

Instructional Focus Calendar for 3^rd Grade

	First 9 Weeks	Second 9 Weeks	Third 9 Weeks	Fourth 9 Weeks
Reading	Literature Circles Predictions (Using Table of Contents, Title, Illustrations Etc) Context Fact/Opinion Parts of a Story Setting, Plot, Characters Genres Comprehension Vocabulary	Literature Circles Sequence Author’s Purpose Main Idea Prefixes& Suffixes Organizing Information for a purpose Cause & Effect Comprehension Vocabulary	Literature Circles Main Idea Cause/effect Compare/contrast Sequence Comprehension Vocabulary	Literature Circles always include: Dictionary Skills Passage Picker Thought Provoking Questions Reading Out Loud Fluency Using Context Clues Teacher-Lead Discussions Peer Discussions
Writing	Organization of Thoughts Graphic Organizers Cohesive Paragraphs Parts of a Paragraph Draft/Revision Punctuation Grammar Spelling Cursive	Expanded Sentences Report Writing Adjectives Compound Sentences Grammar Spelling Cursive	Adverbs Poetry Word Choice Prepositional Phrases Report Writing Grammar Spelling Cursive	Essays Narrative Expository Poetry Word Choice Report Writing Grammar Spelling Cursive
Math	Number Sense Concepts Organization Number Grids Tools for Math Analyzing & Displaying Data Equivalent Names Finding Differences Using Calculators Money Problem Solving Patterns Fact Families	Extensions Number Stories Trade Add More Than 3 Addends Linear Measurements Area Measuring with a Ruler Perimeter & Area Number Models Diameter & Circumference Multiplication & Division Data Analysis Probability	Arrays Equal Shares Fact Power & Shortcuts Fact Families Estimating Distances Using Map Scales Place Values Whole Numbers Decimals Ordering Numbers Polygons Geometry Symmetry Angles	Spatial Sense Fractions Parenthesis Extended Facts X Estimating Costs Products of Ten Ratios Geometric Figures Positive & Negative Numbers Mental Math Multiplication Algorithms Equivalent Fractions Comparing Fractions Sharing Money
Science	Plant Needs Seeds Making Food Science & Technology with Plants Animal Classification: Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Fish, Reptiles Plant & Animal Interactions Ecosystems Dependencies Gardening: Record Keeping & Planning, Planting	Earth’s Land Rocks Minerals Fossils Forces that Shape the Land Soils Earth’s Resources Gardening: Record Keeping & Planting, Maintenance	Cycles on Earth Cycles in Space Water Cycles Observing Weather Earth & It’s Place in the Solar System Gardening: Record Keeping & Maintenance, Harvesting	Investigating Matter Properties of Matter Changes in Matter Exploring Energy Forces Heat Light Motion Gardening: Record Keeping & Giving to the Community
Social Studies	Using Maps & Charts Communities: Similarities & Differences Florida: Ecosystems & Natural Resources Alachua County: History & Present Weekly Reader Current Events Conservation & Resources Our Impact on the Environment	Using Maps & Charts Communities in Different Bioregions: Production, Distribution, Consumption Continents, Oceans Equator, Hemispheres Countries: Transportation, Communication Weekly Reader Current Events Conservation Our Impact on the Environment	Using Maps & Charts Native Americans Regions: Rainforests, Deserts, Polar Regions, Woodlands Communities in Different Bioregions: Conservation, Resources Weekly Reader Current Events Conservation & Resources Our Impact on the Environment	Using Maps & Charts Lewis & Clark Comparing Use of Resources in the Past & Present How Environments Change Through use of Resources Weekly Reader Current Events Conservation & Resources Our Impact on the Environment
Art	Rembrandt: “Man with a Helmet” Monochromatic Color Face Form Harmony Through Related Colors Baroque/Rococo O’Keefe “Rancho Church” Perspective Overlap Abstract Expressionism Color, Form, Line Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Harmony	Chagall: “I and the Village” Curved & Straight Lines Diagonals Primary & Secondary Colors Hue, Tint, Shade, Expressionism Durer: “Young Hare” Texture Print Repeated Shapes Unity /Harmony Northern Europe Color, Form, Line Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Harmony	Inness: “The Coming Storm” Environmental Perspective Wet on Wet Technique Cezanne: “Apples and Oranges” Overlap Curved Lines Geometrical and Organic Shape Post Impressionism Van Gogh: “Starry Night” Curved Line Movement Color, Form, Line Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Harmony	Masks Formal Balance Mosaics Round Floor Roman/Greek Toulouse-Latrec: ”Jane Avril” Body Form Movement Post Impressionism Toulouse-Lautrec Color, Form, Line Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Harmony
Music	Recorder Technique Music theory Rhythm Studies Songbooks	Holiday Songs Musical Play Recorder Songs for Holidays	Improvising Composing Variation Using Recorder & Voice Music Appreciation	Composer Studies Singing in Harmony Recorder Technique Test Out Band Instruments
Dance	Review of Class Rules, Safety, & Etiquette Pre-view of Year: Activities, Performances, Scope, & Sequence Dance Posture (Placement) Jazz: Expanding repertoire, continue warm-up exercises Dance Improvisation: “Mystic Mountain”	Continue Warm-up/Stretch Work Continue Jazz Unit Compare Pedestrian Movements to Dance Moves Ballet: Placement & Technique Tchaikovsky Prokiev “Nutcracker”, “Cinderella” “Romeo & Juliet” Male Dancers Ballet History School-Wide Play Dances	Continue Warm-up/Stretch Work Solos Duets Trios Student Choreographies Presentation to Students	Tap: Ballet: Rhythm & Patterns “Ballroom Madness” Gregory Hines Dance after 1900 Create Tap Routine for End of Year Class Plays
Drama	Review of Good Audience Behavior Support of Other Actors Explore & Portray Emotion Improvisational Work Rhythm & Music Review Stage Terms Drama Games Confidence Building Games	Script Reading Students Assume Character Props Sets Develop Character Run-Throughs Emphasizing Teamwork Act, Sing & Dance in School-Wide Musical Theatre Play	Review of Good Audience Behavior Support of Other Actors Attend Performances Begin to Critique Performances Improvisational Work Drama Games Confidence Building Games	Script Writing/Rewriting Script Reading Students Assume Character Props Sets Develop Character Run-Throughs Emphasizing Teamwork Produce a Class Play
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