Third Grade General Studies Curriculum Overview

 

This simple description shares the large core objectives for each subject.  Detailed learning concepts for each of the core elements may be obtained by contacting the General Studies Principal.

 

Art

· Develop a concept of color and texture.

· Develop a visual awareness

· Express personal artistic growth

Demonstrate proper use of materials and tools.

 

Language Arts

· Use a variety of strategies to expand reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.

· Understand the meaning of texts using a variety of comprehension strategies.

· Compose various pieces of writing and engage in the writing process.

Understand and communicate effectively through listening and speaking.

 

Library Sciences

· Check for books through computer catalog.

· Demonstrate listening skills and library etiquette.

· Understand basic circulation procedures.

· Differentiate between various types of biographies.

Identify various authors and illustrators.

 

Math

· Use charts, graphs, tables, manipulatives and other resources to solve real life problems.

· Read, write and compare whole numbers through 6-digits and round 2 and 3 digit numbers to the nearest hundred.

· Tell time to the nearest minute.

· Understand renaming numerals up to 3 digits in addition and subtraction.

· Complete multiple step problems.

· Knows basic multiplication and division facts and solves equations.

· Identify measure, describe and classify solid and geometric figures.

· Use problem solving skills to solve equations.

· Read, write, illustrate and compare fractions with like denominators.

Identify, measure, and describe units of measurement.

 

Physical Education

· Demonstrate listening skills and proper behavior.

· Know and understand major body parts.

· Master fundamental motor skills.

· Master basic manipulative activities.

· Learn the importance of physical fitness.

Learn basic rules for individual, dual, and team activities.

 

Science

· Understand the interrelationships of life forms.

· Understand the characteristics and uses of the six simple machines.

· Understand the relationships between the Earth, moon, sun, and planets.

Understand basic systems of the body.

 

Social Studies

· Compare and explain characteristics of communities.

· Identify and describe physical and human geographical information.

· Understand the values, beliefs, and attitudes of a variety of cultural groups.

· Recognize the importance of our historical heritage and events.

Recognize and explain the purpose and value of government.

 

Technology

· Demonstrate the proper and safe use of hardware and software.

· Understand basic computer operations.

· Demonstrate the proper use of the keyboard.

· Utilize multimedia authoring and presentation tools.