Third Grade Objectives
SCIENCE (E.C.A.)
Earth Science · Identifies properties of rocks and minerals
· Knows each mineral is composed of only one substance, that substance is the same in all
samples of the mineral
Life Science · Identifies life cycle of many plants
· Knows flowering plants must be pollinated
· Knows plants are pollinated by bees
· Recognizes that one seed produces one plant; one plant may produce many seeds
Physical Science · Identifies physical and chemical properties of common household chemicals
· Classifies acids, bases and neutrals on the basis of their reactions with red cabbage juice
· Knows sounds are produced by vibrating objects and vibrating columns of air
· Identifies two characteristics of sound as pitch and volume
· Knows human ear has a membrane that vibrates when sound reaches it
· Knows that sound is produced by the human vocal cords as air moves through the tightened cords
MATHEMATICS (A Beka) · Whole Numbers
· Reads and writes numbers from 1-1,000
· Identifies greater than, less than, and equal and the symbols for each
· Reads/ writes Roman Numerals to 1,000
· Operations
· Adds and subtracts to 100,000 place with and without regrouping
· Multiplies any 1-4 digit factor by a two-digit factor
· Knows multiplication and division facts 1-12
· Checks multiplication problems
· Averages numbers
· Measurement
· Knows English and Metric measures of length, liquid capacity, temperature
· Knows English dry capacity measures
· Knows value of coins and bills
· Fractional Numbers
· Knows a fraction is a part of a whole
· Knows terms numerator and denominator
· Adds and subtracts fractions with common denominators
· Geometry and Spatial Sense
· Recognizes various geometric shapes
· Identifies a right angle
· Problem Solving
· Solves story problems with all 4 processes
· Knows terms: clue words and process
· Algebraic Concepts
· Finds missing numbers in mathematical problems using all four processes
· Knows process order · Solves simple equations
HISTORY (A Beka) · Map Studies
· Identifies and locates the fifty states
· Identifies and locates the oceans and continents
· Understands and uses the Compass Rose
· Lists and identifies N,S,E,W,NE,NW,SE,SW
· Uses a grid
· Geography
· Knows Canada and Mexico are our neighbors
· Locates the Great Lakes on a map
· Locates the Gulf of Mexico
· US History
· Knows about Christopher Columbus, John Smith, Pocahontas, Miles Standish, Squanto, and William
Penn
· Knows that Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Noah Webster, and
John Greenleaf Whittier were all involved with the Revolutionary War
· Knows about Robert E Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Ulysses S Grant, and Louisa May Alcott
BIBLE (ACSI) · God’s Love for Mankind
· Knows God’s plan of redemption
· Understands God has a purpose for each life
· Knows that Jesus was fully God and fully man
· Classifies books of the Bible
· Understands the significance of the events leading to Jesus’ death on the cross
· God’s Guidance for Mankind
· Identifies, names and knows how Jesus called his Apostles and demonstrates this knowledge
· Knows that God gifted the apostles with miraculous powers
· God’s Mission for Mankind
· Understands the empowerment of the Holy Spirit
· Examines the depth of God’s forgiveness · Recognizes God’s sovereignty throughout history
· God’s Word for Mankind
· Understands the necessity of Bible study, prayer, worship and fellowship in ones spiritual life
· Defines the terms miracle, faith and testimony
LANGUAGE ARTS (Open Court/A Beka)
Reading · Reads alone or in a group
· Reads with expression
· Uses phonics rules when deciphering an unknown word
· Varies tone and pitch when reading
· Uses context clues where possible
· Recalls text information
· Recalls the following: characters, setting, plot, main idea, dialog, indicators of time and order
conflict resolution
· Reviews point of view
· Knows how to browse text, activate prior knowledge, set reading goals
· Recalls and uses sight words, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms and dictionary skills
· Recognizes various forms of fiction and non-fiction
· Recognizes and uses reference materials
Spelling · Knows how to spell high frequency words
· Recalls prefix and suffix additions to root words
· Reviews spellings containing various phonetic patterns · Correctly identifies and spells homonyms
Writing · Knows nouns, verbs, adjectives and articles
· Understands synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
· Identifies three sentence types · Practices subject/verb agreement
· Uses dictionaries, encyclopedias, computers, thesaurus and peers
· Reviews proper cursive handwriting form
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