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Third Grade

Language Arts

Reading: read, comprehend, and appreciate written materials
Writing: be able to write persuasive, narrative, expository, and descriptive paragraphs
Listening: listen and respond effectively to oral messages
Speaking: speak clearly and effectively on a topic
Convention/Structure: use correct grammar and mechanics in written work 
Spelling: use correct spelling by applying spelling patterns

Mathematics

Number sense: Understand place value of 3-digit numbers
Geometry: Label 3-dimensional shapes, polygons, lines, and point
Measurement: Tell time to the five minutes; count amounts of money up to $5.00; measure length to nearest inch, foot, yard, centimeter,meter; estimate length and weight using a benchmark; identify the correct weight measurement
Operations and computation: Add and subtract 3-digit numbers; know multiplication and division facts 0-9; apply problem solving strategies; estimate reasonable answers
Patterns and relationships: Understand patterns and relationships in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Probability and statistics: Make and read a graph; use probability to determine fairness of a game

Science

Content: participate in hands-on activities in the following areas:
Astronomy: moon
Earth Science: air
Health: bones and muscles
Life Science: people and animals
Physical Science: looking at liquids
Skills:
predict
observe
collect and record data
interpret
classify
draw conclusions

Social Studies

Content: study rural, urban, and suburban communities in the U.S.
Skills: develop citizenship, conduct research, nd use maps and graphs