2008 Consensus Curriculum Religion
Diocese of Richmond Third Grade
A. PRAYER/LITURGY
B. TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH/FAITH
C. CHURCH HISTORY/TRADITIONS
D. SACRAMENTS
E. NEW TESTAMENT
F. OLD TESTAMENT
G. MORALITY
H. PEACE/JUSTICE
I. MISSION/EVANGELIZATION/SERVICE
J. STEWARDSHIP
K. ECUMENISM
L. HUMAN SEXUALITY
(Policy #204 calls for an annual orientation program for parents on human sexuality and
sexual abuse)
2008 Mathematics Curriculum Grade 3
A. Numeration (Meaning-Values-Relationships)
_ 1.________ Identify the place value of each digit in a whole number to six digit numerals
and explore to one million
_ 2.________ Count by number patterns including tens and hundreds
_ 3.________ Compare pairs of numbers less than 10,000 using symbols (<, >, and =)
_ 4.________ Count in sequence starting on any given number less than 10,000
_ 5.________ Write word names for numbers with six digit numerals
_ 6.________ Read, write, and name numbers through six digit numerals in
· _____ standard form
· _____ expanded form
· _____ ordinal form through three digits
· _____ word form
_ 7.________ Read and write Roman Numerals to twenty and introduce to one hundred
_ 8.________ Recognize and count by even and odd numbers
_ 9.________ Demonstrate whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent
relationships
_ 10._______ Recognize and name commonly used fractions 1/2, 1/3,1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8,
1/9, 1/10, 1/11, and 1/12
_ 11._______ Read, write, and compare decimals to the nearest tenth and hundredth
_ 12._______ Read, write, and compare the value of two fractions / mixed numbers having
unlike denominators that include halves, thirds, fourths, eights, tenths, and twelfths
_ 13._______ Write a fraction for a shaded region
_ 14._______ Use models / manipulatives and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions
B. Computation (Operating with Numbers) Use of manipulatives is imperative.
_ 1.________ Solve addition equations with 3 or more addends
_ 2.________ Add and subtract 4-digit and 5-digit numbers with and without regrouping
_ 3.________ Multiply a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with and without regrouping
_ 4.________ Divide a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with and without remainders
_ 5.________ Identify mixed numbers
_ 6.________ Find equivalent fractions
_ 7.________ Add and subtract proper fractions having like denominators
_ 8.________ Add and subtract decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths
_ 9.________ Master multiplication and division facts for products and dividends through 144
_ 10._______ Use number line
_ 11._______ Give the value of a collection of dollar bills and coins
_ 12._______ Add and subtract fractions with like denominators
_ 13._______ Express monetary values using cents (¢), dollars ($), and decimal points
C. Communication
_ 1.________ Add and subtract with decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths
_ 2.________ Interpret and design graphs: bar, pictographs, pie, and line
_ 3.________ Understand and use math vocabulary:
___sum___ addends___ multiplicand ___ multiplier ___ difference___ products
___ factors___ quotient ___ divisor ___ dividend ___fraction ___ numerator
___ denominator ___ range ___ median ___ mode ___vertex ___ face ___ edge
___ corner ___ symmetry ___ perimeter ___ area ___inches ___foot ___ cup
___ pint ___ quart ___ gallon ___ metric terms
_ 4.________ Design flow chart
_ 5.________ Interpret symbols: ¸, ¹
D. Estimation
_ 1________ Round a 4-digit whole number to the nearest the nearest ten, hundred, and
thousand
_ 2.________ Estimate sums, differences, products, and quotients
_ 3.________ Estimate measurements:
· _____ volume
· _____ weight/ mass
· _____ quantity
· _____ length
· _____ time
· _____ temperature
_ 4.________ Estimate / round money to the nearest dollar and tenth of a dollar
E. Measurement
_ 1.________ Write schedules
_ 2.________ Recognize elapsed time, time intervals, and equivalents
_ 3.________ Give oral and written name for time to the nearest minute
_ 4.________ Create and interpret a calendar
_ 5.________ Represent multiplication and division using area and set modes
_ 6.________ Add and subtract with proper fractions having like denominators of 10 or less
using concrete materials and pictorial models representing areas / regions,
lengths / measurements, and sets
_ 7.________ Measure the following:
Metric Standard
Length centimeters, meters inches, feet, yards
Capacity liters cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Weight / Mass grams, kilograms ounces, pounds
Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit
F. Geometry
_ 1.________ Recognize and describe plane and solid geometric figures:
· _____ square
· _____ rectangle
· _____ triangle
· _____ cube
· _____ rectangular solid
· _____ cone
· _____ sphere
· _____ cylinders
_ 2.________ Classify using identifying properties:
· _____ number of corners
· _____ number of square corners
· _____ number and shape of faces
· _____ number of edges
_ 3.________ * Identify, draw, and label points, lines, line segments, angles, and diagonals
using a ruler or straightedge
_ 4.________ Introduce how to identify appropriate congruent and symmetrical two dimensional figures using tracing procedures when given drawings or models
_ 5.________ Predict and describe the results of sliding, flipping, and turning two-dimensional
objects when using concrete materials.
_ 6.________ Find and measure area and perimeter
_ 7.________ * Identify diameter and radius of circle
G. Algebra
_ 1.________ Write number sentences
_ 2.________ Determine missing addends, factors, divisors, subtrahends, and minuends in given
equations
_ 3.________ Describe and apply the associative and the commutative properties
_ 4.________ Recognize a variable
_ 5.________ Translate word expressions into math symbols
_ 6.________ Identify inverse operations
H. Patterns
_ 1.________ Determine and create patterns in sequence
_ 2.________ Identify patterns in the real world
_ 3.________ Explore and predict visual, arithmetic, and geometric patterns
I. Reasoning / Logic (Justification of answers and process)
_ 1.________ Justify answers and give verbal explanations
_ 2.________ Verify answers by using inverse operations
_ 3.________ Use calculator to verify answers
_ 4.________ Make and investigate mathematical predictions, arguments, and proofs
_ 5.________ Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics
_ 6.________ Recognize the inverse relationship between multiplication and division
_ 7.________ Explain verbally the strategy, process, and solution
J. Probability / Statistics / Data Analysis
_ 1.________ Collect, organize, construct, read, interpret, and predict data represented on:
· _____ pictographs
· _____ bar graphs
· _____ line graphs
· _____ tables
· _____ circle graphs
· _____ Venn diagrams
· ______flow charts
_ 2.________ Find the mean, median, and mode
_ 3.________ Make predictions and compare results
Diocese of Richmond-Third Grade
Language Arts Consensus Curriculum
A. ORAL COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING/LISTENING
· Participates in class discussions and oral presentations such as book reports, choral reading and role playing
· Communicates with courtesy, clarity and correct grammar
· Answers questions and expresses self effectively in complete sentences
· Reads orally with fluency and expression
· Retells a story
· Demonstrates questioning techniques
· Participates in cooperative group discussions with respect for peer opinions
· Demonstrates ability to receive and follow instructions in a large group
· Participates in learning games
· Demonstrates appropriate intonations and enunciation
· Uses expressive language through journals, plays, poetry, stories and reports
· Utilizes effective listening skills
· Demonstrate ability to listen and follow oral and written direction
· Identifies visual and oral cues for following directions
· Listens and reads a variety of literary forms for appreciation and comprehension
· Recognizes and interprets phonetic sounds for decoding
B. WRITING/LANGUAGE
· Demonstrates correct formation of all letters in manuscript/cursive
· Replicates neatly and correctly written work from a chart/board/book
· Constructs sentences/paragraphs using correct spacing and formatting in written work and word processing
· Creates friendly and thank you notes, focusing on margins/placement of necessary parts of the letter and choosing appropriate information to include
· Identifies intended audience before writing, recognizing its effect on style/content
· Demonstrates ability to gather facts for research, taking notes in simple phrases from an assortment an assortment of research resources
· Organizes ideas for writing using a variety of prewriting strategies and tools, including graphic organizers and outlines
· Develops paragraphs in content areas that demonstrate an understanding of concepts and an ability to communicate
· Creates effective paragraphs that contain a topic sentence followed by three sentences that include supporting facts/detains and end with a concluding sentence
· Brainstorms with teacher to revise work for clarity
· Edits written work first independently and then with input from the teacher, focusing on specific nouns and creating a final copy for display
· Summarizes stories previously heard or read, organizing thoughts to include the beginning, middle and end of the narrative in proper sequence and including characters, story problem, climax and resolution
· Recognizes how word choice, details and organization determine story effectiveness
· Practice writing through regular journaling and free writing
· Demonstrates ability to use a rubric to guide written work
WORD PATTERNS
· Identifies and uses all consonants and vowels
· Alphabetizes words to the third or fourth letter
· Recognizes and uses synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs and multiple meaning
· Recognizes common spelling patterns based on sound-letter relationships and word structures
· Recognizes and applies syllabication rules for decoding and spelling
· Identifies root words, prefixes and suffixes and their meaning
· Recognizes patterns in the formation of plurals, compound words, abbreviations and contractions
· Recognizes and forms possessives
· Identifies and uses text vocabulary accurately
· Identifies words in the dictionary use in order to use them correctly in sentences
· Recognizes and understands analogies
LANGUAGE PATTERNS/GRAMMAR/MECHANICS
· Identifies and uses nouns and pronouns in sentences
· Classifies and differentiates nouns as common, proper, singular, plural and possessive
· Categorizes nouns by: kind, person and number
· Forms nouns in their correct state in writing as common, proper, singular, plural and possessive
· Recognizes pronouns and perceives why and when they should be used
· Effectively and correctly substitutes nouns for pronouns and pronouns for nouns
· Identifies subject and predicate given simple sentences
· Constructs four simple sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory
· Consistently applies correct punctuation to end sentences and show noun possession
· Consistently applies correct capitalization rules to begin a sentence and indicate a proper noun
C. READING
COMPREHENSION
· Predicts outcomes, answers questions, retells stories and draws conclusions
· Identifies characters, setting and plot
· Describes the role of author and illustrator
· Reads classic and current literature in groups and independently
· Re-reads and self-corrects
· Identifies and uses the parts of a book: Title Page, Table of Contents, Glossary
· Recognizes and classifies a variety of literary genres, including fiction, nonfiction, fantasy and poetry
· Recalls sequence, setting, main idea and details of a story from reading or listening
· Employs context clues and illustrations to aid comprehension
· Uses visual cues to make predictions in readings
· Identifies and uses text vocabulary
· Monitors comprehension by making connections to self, text and world
D. RESEARCH/MEDIA LITERACY
· Demonstrates knowledge of the library system and computer lab
· Reinforces language development through magazines, newspapers, books computer programs and Internet
· Demonstrates proper care, usage of library books and behavior in library and computer lab
· Recognizes call numbers and locates books in the library
· Demonstrates a basic understanding of Dewey Decimal System
· Recognizes electronic references as a source of information
· Acquires knowledge of and utilizes resource materials including dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus, atlas and electronic sources
· Demonstrates proficiency in independent use of school library on-line catalogs to find information
· Analyzes, interprets and records data from graphs, charts, webs, maps and diagrams
· Utilizes audio visual equipment to record and tape reports, skits, plays & poems, etc.
· Organizes thoughts in visual representations such as graphic organizers
Technology
· Demonstrates ability to engage in age-appropriate computer software for reinforcement of curriculum skills
· Demonstrates ability to listen attentively to audio and video presentations in lab
· Designs/creates visual presentations using a variety of different media
· Demonstrates keyboarding skills and word processing skills
· Utilizes library visits to develop lifelong reading enjoyment
· Creates a new document, opens, names, saves, closes, exits, moves, renames and reopens personal files
· Demonstrates home row keyboarding techniques to type appropriate vocabulary words
· Copies words and sentences from a model using word processing
· Demonstrates computer editing skills such as: cut, paste, copy
E. CRITICIAL THINKING SKILLS/STUDY SKILLS
· Categorizes words, pictures, objects and ideas
· Uses context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
· Distinguishes between fact and opinion
· Identifies cause and effect relationships
· Demonstrates the ability to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram
· Draws conclusions
· Uses inferential thinking
· Expands fundamental organizational skills
GRADE 3 SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Earth and Space Science
· Identify the position of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the solar system.
· Demonstrate how the sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain
the temperature of the earth.
· Compare and classify rocks as igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
· Explain the relationship between rocks and minerals.
· Describe weather by measurable quantities (such as wind speed and precipitation)
· Identify the ways weathering and erosion can occur.
Life Science
· Identify the components of the ecosystem, which assist in the survival of organisms. Concepts may include:
O types of ecosystems
O living and non- living
O components of the ecosystems
O water
O dry land
· Explain how living things change through their lifetime and how they live,
grow and reproduce. Concepts may include:
O care of young
O hibernation
O habitat
O behaviors (innate and learned)
· Explain how living things interact with each other and the environment. Concepts may include:
O food chains
O food web
O predator- prey relationships
· Explain what may happen if a link is broken in a food chain.
Science as Inquiry
· Demonstrate the process of scientific investigations.
· Make predictions and conduct investigations which may include:
O Observations repeated to improve accuracy
O Use of two or more attributes to classify items
O Construction of graphs to illustrate data
O Construction of models
· Demonstrate the use of scientific instruments.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the metric system when measuring.
Physical Science
· Investigate an object’s physical properties. Concepts may include;
O color
O phase of matter
O size
O mass
O volume
· Investigate simple machines. Concepts may include:
O types of simple machines in the school and home
O how simple machines function
· Investigate and demonstrate the characteristics of moving objects. Concepts may
include:
o forces cause a change in motion
o friction—a force that opposes motion
o how motion is described by distance and time
· Investigate and understand different sources of energy such as: the sun, water,
wind, fossil fuels, electricity, and nuclear power.
· Demonstrate the use of magnification tools. Concepts may include:
O use of magnifying glass
O microscope
O telescope
Environmental Science
· Identify consequences of pollution and specific ways of taking preventative measures.
· Identify consequences and benefits of human intervention upon the environment (air, water, and soil).
· Explain why water is our most important resource.
· Discuss ways in which toxic materials contribute to the destruction of our natural resources (air, water, and soil).
Historical Perspectives
· Compare and contrast techniques used by scientists both past and present for gathering data.
· Recognize the ways in which science has affected human life.
· Identify and evaluate contributions of scientists. Scientists may include:
Nicholas Copernicus (solar system)
Isaac Newton (gravity)
Science and Technology
· Identify scientific discoveries that have led to the creation of technological devices.
· Use the Internet to explore scientific ideas.
Personal and Social Perspectives
· Identify the consequences of natural disasters on living things.
· Identify ways to keep our bodies healthy. Concepts may include:
O good nutrition
O cleanliness
O exercise
O sleep habits
Ethical/Moral Perspectives
· Demonstrate an awareness of God as creator of all things and man’s responsibility to care for God’s creation.
· Recognize the sanctity of human life.
Third Grade Social Studies
Consensus Curriculum
A. HISTORICAL LITERACY
b) identifying reasons for exploring, the information gained, and the results from the travels
b. describing the physical and human characteristics of Greece and Rome
c. positioning and labeling the seven continents and four oceans to create a world map
d. using the equator and prime meridian to identify the four hemispheres
e. locating major European countries
f. locating regions in the Americas explored by Christopher Columbus (San Salvador in the Bahamas), Juan Ponce De Leon (Near St. Augustine, Florida), Jacques Cartier (near Quebec, Canada), and Christopher Newport (Jamestown, Virginia)
g. locating specific places on a simple letter-number grid system
I. PARTICIPATION SKILL
Diocese of Richmond Third Grade
A. PRAYER/LITURGY
- Pray formally and spontaneously as an integral part of the day
- Practice prayer as talking and listening to God
- Recognize psalms as prayer
- Recognize liturgy as the public worship of the Church
- Celebrate the seasons of the liturgical year
- Recognize and explain the parts of the mass: liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Recite the mass responses appropriately during liturgy
- Encourage participation in liturgy through reflection on Sunday scripture
- Pray and memorize the Apostles Creed, Act of Contrition, and rosary
B. TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH/FAITH
- Recognize the Blessed Trinity as three divine persons in one God Father as Creator; Son as Redeemer; and Holy Spirit as Sanctifier
- Identify the beliefs contained in the Apostles Creed which include the four marks of the Church: one, holy, Catholic, apostolic
- Memorize the Ten Commandments and the Two Great Laws of Love
- Identify the Theological virtues/faith, hope and love
C. CHURCH HISTORY/TRADITIONS
- Recognize that Jesus and his apostles and disciples formed the first Christian community
- Recognize Pentecost as the birthday of the Church
- Recognize special feasts of Mary (see addendum)
- Identify the various church traditions used to celebrate the liturgical year (see addendum)
D. SACRAMENTS
- Identify and review the seven sacraments as signs of initiation, healing, and vocation/service
- Learn that sacramentals are symbols in our church (scapular, holy water, palm)
- Recognize that all sacraments give grace, God’s life within us
E. NEW TESTAMENT
- Reverence the Bible as God’s word
- Recognize that the New Testament reveals the words and actions of Jesus and the early Christian community
- Identify miracles, parables, and other stories that relate to the theme of initiation, healing and vocation/service
F. OLD TESTAMENT
- Reverence the Bible as God’s word
- Recognize the Hebrew leaders in the Old Testament stories
- Identify the theme of covenant as a relationship of God with his people i.e. (Noah/Abraham)
G. MORALITY
- Understand that God has given us intellect and free will to make good/bad choices
- Review conscience formation
- Identify how the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes are guides in having an informed conscience
- Examine the need to reconcile relationships that have been injured/broken
- Recognize that a deliberate choice against the Ten Commandments/Beatitudes can be sinful – mortal or venial
H. PEACE/JUSTICE
- Recognize the importance of being a committed, responsible member of a family
- Show kindness not selfishness or cruelty to others
- Explain how the Prayer of St. Francis echoes peace making
- Recognize models of peacemakers such as saints/current leaders
- Demonstrate tolerance and respect towards others
I. MISSION/EVANGELIZATION/SERVICE
- Identify the ways we can share our faith with others (parish activities/retreats)
- Identify and participate in service projects (Rice Bowl, homeless pantry etc.)
- Identify the needs of children in mission lands
J. STEWARDSHIP
- Identify a steward as one who uses God’s gifts wisely
- Recognize each person as the responsibility to share time, talents and treasure with their parish church
K. ECUMENISM
- Demonstrate respect for children of other faiths
- Recognize that other faith communities have special celebrations
- Share the message of Jesus (Good News) with others
L. HUMAN SEXUALITY
- Reinforce that each individual is unique and special and should be treated with love and respect
- Identify the qualities of a good friend
- Practice ways of including everyone in group activities
- Practice anti-bullying behavior
- Identify possible areas of abuse; good-bad touch
- Recognize that feelings and emotions affect behavior
- Know the private parts of the body are sacred
- Know the appropriate way to demonstrate love
- Identify a safe adult with whom to talk about safe touch
- Learn and respect one’s own health and safety
(Policy #204 calls for an annual orientation program for parents on human sexuality and
sexual abuse)
2008 Mathematics Curriculum Grade 3
A. Numeration (Meaning-Values-Relationships)
_ 1.________ Identify the place value of each digit in a whole number to six digit numerals
and explore to one million
_ 2.________ Count by number patterns including tens and hundreds
_ 3.________ Compare pairs of numbers less than 10,000 using symbols (<, >, and =)
_ 4.________ Count in sequence starting on any given number less than 10,000
_ 5.________ Write word names for numbers with six digit numerals
_ 6.________ Read, write, and name numbers through six digit numerals in
· _____ standard form
· _____ expanded form
· _____ ordinal form through three digits
· _____ word form
_ 7.________ Read and write Roman Numerals to twenty and introduce to one hundred
_ 8.________ Recognize and count by even and odd numbers
_ 9.________ Demonstrate whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent
relationships
_ 10._______ Recognize and name commonly used fractions 1/2, 1/3,1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8,
1/9, 1/10, 1/11, and 1/12
_ 11._______ Read, write, and compare decimals to the nearest tenth and hundredth
_ 12._______ Read, write, and compare the value of two fractions / mixed numbers having
unlike denominators that include halves, thirds, fourths, eights, tenths, and twelfths
_ 13._______ Write a fraction for a shaded region
_ 14._______ Use models / manipulatives and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions
B. Computation (Operating with Numbers) Use of manipulatives is imperative.
_ 1.________ Solve addition equations with 3 or more addends
_ 2.________ Add and subtract 4-digit and 5-digit numbers with and without regrouping
_ 3.________ Multiply a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with and without regrouping
_ 4.________ Divide a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with and without remainders
_ 5.________ Identify mixed numbers
_ 6.________ Find equivalent fractions
_ 7.________ Add and subtract proper fractions having like denominators
_ 8.________ Add and subtract decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths
_ 9.________ Master multiplication and division facts for products and dividends through 144
_ 10._______ Use number line
_ 11._______ Give the value of a collection of dollar bills and coins
_ 12._______ Add and subtract fractions with like denominators
_ 13._______ Express monetary values using cents (¢), dollars ($), and decimal points
C. Communication
_ 1.________ Add and subtract with decimals expressed as tenths and hundredths
_ 2.________ Interpret and design graphs: bar, pictographs, pie, and line
_ 3.________ Understand and use math vocabulary:
___sum___ addends___ multiplicand ___ multiplier ___ difference___ products
___ factors___ quotient ___ divisor ___ dividend ___fraction ___ numerator
___ denominator ___ range ___ median ___ mode ___vertex ___ face ___ edge
___ corner ___ symmetry ___ perimeter ___ area ___inches ___foot ___ cup
___ pint ___ quart ___ gallon ___ metric terms
_ 4.________ Design flow chart
_ 5.________ Interpret symbols: ¸, ¹
D. Estimation
_ 1________ Round a 4-digit whole number to the nearest the nearest ten, hundred, and
thousand
_ 2.________ Estimate sums, differences, products, and quotients
_ 3.________ Estimate measurements:
· _____ volume
· _____ weight/ mass
· _____ quantity
· _____ length
· _____ time
· _____ temperature
_ 4.________ Estimate / round money to the nearest dollar and tenth of a dollar
E. Measurement
_ 1.________ Write schedules
_ 2.________ Recognize elapsed time, time intervals, and equivalents
_ 3.________ Give oral and written name for time to the nearest minute
_ 4.________ Create and interpret a calendar
_ 5.________ Represent multiplication and division using area and set modes
_ 6.________ Add and subtract with proper fractions having like denominators of 10 or less
using concrete materials and pictorial models representing areas / regions,
lengths / measurements, and sets
_ 7.________ Measure the following:
Metric Standard
Length centimeters, meters inches, feet, yards
Capacity liters cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Weight / Mass grams, kilograms ounces, pounds
Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit
F. Geometry
_ 1.________ Recognize and describe plane and solid geometric figures:
· _____ square
· _____ rectangle
· _____ triangle
· _____ cube
· _____ rectangular solid
· _____ cone
· _____ sphere
· _____ cylinders
_ 2.________ Classify using identifying properties:
· _____ number of corners
· _____ number of square corners
· _____ number and shape of faces
· _____ number of edges
_ 3.________ * Identify, draw, and label points, lines, line segments, angles, and diagonals
using a ruler or straightedge
_ 4.________ Introduce how to identify appropriate congruent and symmetrical two dimensional figures using tracing procedures when given drawings or models
_ 5.________ Predict and describe the results of sliding, flipping, and turning two-dimensional
objects when using concrete materials.
_ 6.________ Find and measure area and perimeter
_ 7.________ * Identify diameter and radius of circle
G. Algebra
_ 1.________ Write number sentences
_ 2.________ Determine missing addends, factors, divisors, subtrahends, and minuends in given
equations
_ 3.________ Describe and apply the associative and the commutative properties
_ 4.________ Recognize a variable
_ 5.________ Translate word expressions into math symbols
_ 6.________ Identify inverse operations
H. Patterns
_ 1.________ Determine and create patterns in sequence
_ 2.________ Identify patterns in the real world
_ 3.________ Explore and predict visual, arithmetic, and geometric patterns
I. Reasoning / Logic (Justification of answers and process)
_ 1.________ Justify answers and give verbal explanations
_ 2.________ Verify answers by using inverse operations
_ 3.________ Use calculator to verify answers
_ 4.________ Make and investigate mathematical predictions, arguments, and proofs
_ 5.________ Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics
_ 6.________ Recognize the inverse relationship between multiplication and division
_ 7.________ Explain verbally the strategy, process, and solution
J. Probability / Statistics / Data Analysis
_ 1.________ Collect, organize, construct, read, interpret, and predict data represented on:
· _____ pictographs
· _____ bar graphs
· _____ line graphs
· _____ tables
· _____ circle graphs
· _____ Venn diagrams
· ______flow charts
_ 2.________ Find the mean, median, and mode
_ 3.________ Make predictions and compare results
Diocese of Richmond-Third Grade
Language Arts Consensus Curriculum
A. ORAL COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING/LISTENING
· Participates in class discussions and oral presentations such as book reports, choral reading and role playing
· Communicates with courtesy, clarity and correct grammar
· Answers questions and expresses self effectively in complete sentences
· Reads orally with fluency and expression
· Retells a story
· Demonstrates questioning techniques
· Participates in cooperative group discussions with respect for peer opinions
· Demonstrates ability to receive and follow instructions in a large group
· Participates in learning games
· Demonstrates appropriate intonations and enunciation
· Uses expressive language through journals, plays, poetry, stories and reports
· Utilizes effective listening skills
· Demonstrate ability to listen and follow oral and written direction
· Identifies visual and oral cues for following directions
· Listens and reads a variety of literary forms for appreciation and comprehension
· Recognizes and interprets phonetic sounds for decoding
B. WRITING/LANGUAGE
· Demonstrates correct formation of all letters in manuscript/cursive
· Replicates neatly and correctly written work from a chart/board/book
· Constructs sentences/paragraphs using correct spacing and formatting in written work and word processing
· Creates friendly and thank you notes, focusing on margins/placement of necessary parts of the letter and choosing appropriate information to include
· Identifies intended audience before writing, recognizing its effect on style/content
· Demonstrates ability to gather facts for research, taking notes in simple phrases from an assortment an assortment of research resources
· Organizes ideas for writing using a variety of prewriting strategies and tools, including graphic organizers and outlines
· Develops paragraphs in content areas that demonstrate an understanding of concepts and an ability to communicate
· Creates effective paragraphs that contain a topic sentence followed by three sentences that include supporting facts/detains and end with a concluding sentence
· Brainstorms with teacher to revise work for clarity
· Edits written work first independently and then with input from the teacher, focusing on specific nouns and creating a final copy for display
· Summarizes stories previously heard or read, organizing thoughts to include the beginning, middle and end of the narrative in proper sequence and including characters, story problem, climax and resolution
· Recognizes how word choice, details and organization determine story effectiveness
· Practice writing through regular journaling and free writing
· Demonstrates ability to use a rubric to guide written work
WORD PATTERNS
· Identifies and uses all consonants and vowels
· Alphabetizes words to the third or fourth letter
· Recognizes and uses synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs and multiple meaning
· Recognizes common spelling patterns based on sound-letter relationships and word structures
· Recognizes and applies syllabication rules for decoding and spelling
· Identifies root words, prefixes and suffixes and their meaning
· Recognizes patterns in the formation of plurals, compound words, abbreviations and contractions
· Recognizes and forms possessives
· Identifies and uses text vocabulary accurately
· Identifies words in the dictionary use in order to use them correctly in sentences
· Recognizes and understands analogies
LANGUAGE PATTERNS/GRAMMAR/MECHANICS
· Identifies and uses nouns and pronouns in sentences
· Classifies and differentiates nouns as common, proper, singular, plural and possessive
· Categorizes nouns by: kind, person and number
· Forms nouns in their correct state in writing as common, proper, singular, plural and possessive
· Recognizes pronouns and perceives why and when they should be used
· Effectively and correctly substitutes nouns for pronouns and pronouns for nouns
· Identifies subject and predicate given simple sentences
· Constructs four simple sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory
· Consistently applies correct punctuation to end sentences and show noun possession
· Consistently applies correct capitalization rules to begin a sentence and indicate a proper noun
C. READING
COMPREHENSION
· Predicts outcomes, answers questions, retells stories and draws conclusions
· Identifies characters, setting and plot
· Describes the role of author and illustrator
· Reads classic and current literature in groups and independently
· Re-reads and self-corrects
· Identifies and uses the parts of a book: Title Page, Table of Contents, Glossary
· Recognizes and classifies a variety of literary genres, including fiction, nonfiction, fantasy and poetry
· Recalls sequence, setting, main idea and details of a story from reading or listening
· Employs context clues and illustrations to aid comprehension
· Uses visual cues to make predictions in readings
· Identifies and uses text vocabulary
· Monitors comprehension by making connections to self, text and world
D. RESEARCH/MEDIA LITERACY
· Demonstrates knowledge of the library system and computer lab
· Reinforces language development through magazines, newspapers, books computer programs and Internet
· Demonstrates proper care, usage of library books and behavior in library and computer lab
· Recognizes call numbers and locates books in the library
· Demonstrates a basic understanding of Dewey Decimal System
· Recognizes electronic references as a source of information
· Acquires knowledge of and utilizes resource materials including dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus, atlas and electronic sources
· Demonstrates proficiency in independent use of school library on-line catalogs to find information
· Analyzes, interprets and records data from graphs, charts, webs, maps and diagrams
· Utilizes audio visual equipment to record and tape reports, skits, plays & poems, etc.
· Organizes thoughts in visual representations such as graphic organizers
Technology
· Demonstrates ability to engage in age-appropriate computer software for reinforcement of curriculum skills
· Demonstrates ability to listen attentively to audio and video presentations in lab
· Designs/creates visual presentations using a variety of different media
· Demonstrates keyboarding skills and word processing skills
· Utilizes library visits to develop lifelong reading enjoyment
· Creates a new document, opens, names, saves, closes, exits, moves, renames and reopens personal files
· Demonstrates home row keyboarding techniques to type appropriate vocabulary words
· Copies words and sentences from a model using word processing
· Demonstrates computer editing skills such as: cut, paste, copy
E. CRITICIAL THINKING SKILLS/STUDY SKILLS
· Categorizes words, pictures, objects and ideas
· Uses context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words
· Distinguishes between fact and opinion
· Identifies cause and effect relationships
· Demonstrates the ability to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram
· Draws conclusions
· Uses inferential thinking
· Expands fundamental organizational skills
GRADE 3 SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Earth and Space Science
· Identify the position of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the solar system.
· Demonstrate how the sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain
the temperature of the earth.
· Compare and classify rocks as igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
· Explain the relationship between rocks and minerals.
· Describe weather by measurable quantities (such as wind speed and precipitation)
· Identify the ways weathering and erosion can occur.
Life Science
· Identify the components of the ecosystem, which assist in the survival of organisms. Concepts may include:
O types of ecosystems
O living and non- living
O components of the ecosystems
O water
O dry land
· Explain how living things change through their lifetime and how they live,
grow and reproduce. Concepts may include:
O care of young
O hibernation
O habitat
O behaviors (innate and learned)
· Explain how living things interact with each other and the environment. Concepts may include:
O food chains
O food web
O predator- prey relationships
· Explain what may happen if a link is broken in a food chain.
Science as Inquiry
· Demonstrate the process of scientific investigations.
· Make predictions and conduct investigations which may include:
O Observations repeated to improve accuracy
O Use of two or more attributes to classify items
O Construction of graphs to illustrate data
O Construction of models
· Demonstrate the use of scientific instruments.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the metric system when measuring.
Physical Science
· Investigate an object’s physical properties. Concepts may include;
O color
O phase of matter
O size
O mass
O volume
· Investigate simple machines. Concepts may include:
O types of simple machines in the school and home
O how simple machines function
· Investigate and demonstrate the characteristics of moving objects. Concepts may
include:
o forces cause a change in motion
o friction—a force that opposes motion
o how motion is described by distance and time
· Investigate and understand different sources of energy such as: the sun, water,
wind, fossil fuels, electricity, and nuclear power.
· Demonstrate the use of magnification tools. Concepts may include:
O use of magnifying glass
O microscope
O telescope
Environmental Science
· Identify consequences of pollution and specific ways of taking preventative measures.
· Identify consequences and benefits of human intervention upon the environment (air, water, and soil).
· Explain why water is our most important resource.
· Discuss ways in which toxic materials contribute to the destruction of our natural resources (air, water, and soil).
Historical Perspectives
· Compare and contrast techniques used by scientists both past and present for gathering data.
· Recognize the ways in which science has affected human life.
· Identify and evaluate contributions of scientists. Scientists may include:
Nicholas Copernicus (solar system)
Isaac Newton (gravity)
Science and Technology
· Identify scientific discoveries that have led to the creation of technological devices.
· Use the Internet to explore scientific ideas.
Personal and Social Perspectives
· Identify the consequences of natural disasters on living things.
· Identify ways to keep our bodies healthy. Concepts may include:
O good nutrition
O cleanliness
O exercise
O sleep habits
Ethical/Moral Perspectives
· Demonstrate an awareness of God as creator of all things and man’s responsibility to care for God’s creation.
· Recognize the sanctity of human life.
Third Grade Social Studies
Consensus Curriculum
A. HISTORICAL LITERACY
- Explain how the contributions of ancient Greece and Rome have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, government (direct and representative democracy), and sports
- Explain explorations by
b) identifying reasons for exploring, the information gained, and the results from the travels
- Investigate the role of leading individuals in American history
- Compare and articulate why and when early settlements were established
- Investigate some of the events of the colonial period
- Recall that people must work together and follow laws and rules
- Demonstrate the importance of conserving resources and using them wisely
- Demonstrate values through the use of current events
- Contrast how determination of right and wrong behavior differs among traditions of cultures and communities
- Discuss the factors that contribute to a community’s belief of acceptable conduct
- Recognize the dignity and worth of other races and places
- Recognize stereotyping
- Define culture
- Articulate the meaning of immigrants and their roles in national and community development
- Investigate the diversity of the local community
- Explain the way different groups celebrate their heritage
- Discuss the importance of one’s own family and culture
- Discuss how religion plays a role in society
- Collect data on technological changes that affect the lives of all Americans
- Research the history of your own community
- Develop map skills by
b. describing the physical and human characteristics of Greece and Rome
c. positioning and labeling the seven continents and four oceans to create a world map
d. using the equator and prime meridian to identify the four hemispheres
e. locating major European countries
f. locating regions in the Americas explored by Christopher Columbus (San Salvador in the Bahamas), Juan Ponce De Leon (Near St. Augustine, Florida), Jacques Cartier (near Quebec, Canada), and Christopher Newport (Jamestown, Virginia)
g. locating specific places on a simple letter-number grid system
- Draw a simple map with legend and directional symbols
- Use reference materials such as encyclopedias, atlases, gloves, maps
- Compare and contrast rural, suburban, and urban communities
- Recognize the importance of natural resources to any economic system
- Articulate how industry, services and goods impact the economy of a community
- Assess the value and use of comparative purchasing of goods
- Compare and contrast various occupations and careers
- Identify examples of how technology influences the ways community members earn a living
- Explain the choices one must make as a producer or consumer
- Recall that community and national leaders are chosen by the people through elections
- Identify U.S. documents (Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution) and their importance
- Identify state and national landmarks
- Articulate how our country’s history centers around freedom and democracy
- Identify national, state and local leaders
- Identify political, religious, and economic problems within a nation
- Identify ways in which communities solve problems and that individuals contribute to the well-being of society
- Identify the three branches of government and the and the work of each branch
- Define and explain a democracy
- Demonstrate good citizen skills
- Demonstrate the importance of tolerance, freedom, and cooperation
- Identify leadership roles in family, school, and neighborhood groups
- Demonstrate conflict resolution
- Recall sequence of events
- Explain similarities and differences
- Interpret photographs, timelines, flow charts, graphs and tables
- Identify and use social studies vocabulary and terms
- Use an atlas
- Gather and assess information by: observing, interviewing, using reference materials and community directories
- Read, discuss and interpret oral and written directions
- Locate information using table of contents, glossary, index and appendix
- Organize ideas to prepare a written research report
- Learn simple outlining techniques and note taking skills
- Demonstrate library skills
- Gather information about current events from various resources
- Select and defend positions/points of view
- Identify and analyze problems
- Predict consequences
- Gather and assess information by observing, interviewing, using reference material and community directories
- Evaluate arguments by reviewing the facts
- Compare the difference between fact and opinion, cause and effect
- Compare several points of view
- Read and interpret captions
- Classify information
- Articulate various points of view
I. PARTICIPATION SKILL
- Participate in mock elections, class discussion and role playing activities
- Participate in cooperative learning situations
- Participate in classroom projects
- Conduct interviews
- Prepare and give oral reports
- Demonstrate respect for others