BIBLE Third Grade 2006-2008
Accepting His Plan: The Plan of Redemption, Gods plan for the church and
for the individual
Understand the importance of studying scripture in
daily life
Know the roles three-in-one members of the
God-family
Understand that God and the angels He created lived
in heaven in perfect harmony before sin
Understand that sin and its effects are the result of
the universal conflict between God and Satan
Know that death is a consequence of sin, but God has
the power to raise the dead from their graves
Explain Jesus role as Messiah, Savior and Redeemer
Know that Christians are part of Gods family and
have a responsibility to witness and serve others
Understand that all people are equal in Gods sight
and are accepted into the Family of God
Know how God has worked in history to preserve the
Christian church
Understand that each person has spiritual gifts,
talents
Know, power to make right choices is provided by
grace
Understand that Jesus is coming back for all who have
chosen to follow Him and will live with Him
LANGUAGE ARTS
Viewing
Analyze information learned from media
Summarize and sequence events and ideas
Identify the main format of visual media
Listening
Listen without interrupting
Identify how literature uses the sounds of language
Apply phonics elements in reading and writing
Use dictionary and glossary to learn word meanings
Read both narrative and expositive text
Read fiction and nonfiction
Read aloud, speaking clearly and with expression
Speaking
Speak clearly, using correct grammar and words
Express ideas in a logical manner
Use facial expressions and gestures
Visually Representing
Develop visual media to organize and group
information
Create visual media to show main idea, supporting
details
Writing
Transition to cursive writing
Practice the writing process
Begin using characteristics of good writing
Introduce and use parts-of-speech
Write friendly letters
Indent the beginning of a paragraph
Expand the use of correct punctuation
Proofread
Number and Operations
Understand, describe place
value to ten-thousands place
Design and label number lines appropriate to the
situation
Compare and order numbers through 10,000
Skip count by threes, e.g. 1, 18, 21, 24
Understand the commutative property of + and x
Understand the zero property of multiplication
Understand the meaning of the decimal point
Understand the concept of tenths written as a decimal
Understand the meaning of multiplication and division
Know the multiplication and division fact families
Know multiplication and corresponding division facts
Add and subtract numbers up to 4-digits
Multiply mentally by 10 and 100
Multiply and divide 2-digit number by a 1-digit
number
Divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with
remainder
Understand meaning, structure of fractions (zero to
one)
Understand and write simple mixed numbers
Compare fractions with like denominators
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators
Add and subtract money
Use strategies to estimate whole number computations
Algebra
Analyze mathematical sequences with/without a
calculator
Use patterns - predictions, solve problems,
relationships
Understand, explain
relationships in equations, inequalities
Solve equations and inequalities
Identify and use commutative and associative
properties
Understand and use grouping symbols
Geometry
Explore congruence and similarity
Add to find perimeter
Count to find area and volume
Create models of 2-dimensional objects
Investigate simple nets
Analyze and describe 2- and 3-dimensional objects
Find and name locations on labeled grid/coordinate
system
Identify shapes that when put together = a given
shape
Measurement
Use correct measurement vocabulary
Explain, measure temperature using Celsius,
Fahrenheit
Read and understand a simple time line
Measure length, weight, volume using metric and US
customary units to nearest ½ unit as appropriate
Using appropriate tools,
draw a line or shape with specified measurements
Count money up to $10.00
Understand attributes of second, minute, hour
Tell time to the minute, before or after the hour
Measure elapsed time using a calendar or clock
Read/understand a calendar using day, week, month,
year
Count weeks before/after certain dates on the
calendar
Data
Analysis and Probability
Organize and interpret data using line graphs
Construct graphs using data from a table
Discover patterns in tables and graphs by creating,
organizing, recording and analyzing data
Formulate questions and categories for data
collection and actively collect first-hand information
Describe the shape and important features of a set of
data and compare related data sets
SCIENCE
Life: Animals, Arthropods,
Arachnids, Genetics
Describe the basic needs of living things
Describe the life cycle of animals
Identify factors that all animals need to
survive
Explain food chains and food web
Classify organisms by similar/different
characteristics
Identify inherited traits and diseases
Health: Drugs, Health Principles,
Biblical Principles, Natural Laws, Human Sexuality
Understand drug abuse is harmful to health
Identify healthful and harmful drugs and their
affects
Understand the proper use and value of
medicines
Understand that God has provided guidelines
(natural laws) to keep us health
Exhibit life style choices consistent with
biblical principles
Physical: Force,
Friction/Gravity/Inertia, Motion
Define force and friction
Define gravity and describe how it affect matter
Compare gravitational attraction of objects of
varying mass
Define inertia and describe its effects
Describe how forces affect the motion of
objects
Earth: Origin of the Universe,
Astronomy, Solar System
Identify Gods role in the creation of the
universe
Understand purpose of Gods law and order in
the universe
Define astronomy
Describe the space program
Identify the members of the Solar System
Describe the suns affect on planet earth
Describe the moons phases
Define asteroids, meteors, comets, and
constellations
Scientific Inquiry: May be included in each
unit of study
Make observations
Ask questions, form hypotheses based on
observations
Plan a simple investigation
Collect data from the investigation
Use data collected to explain the results
Safely use and store tools and equipment
Service/Career Options
Explore ways to use science to serve the
community
Identify careers in areas of Science
SOCIAL STUDIES
History
Develop an understanding of time
Measure calendar time by days, weeks, months,
and years
Identify Native Peoples in the local area
Explain how the local community was
established
Read Bible and church history stories
Explain the history of community traditions
Civics and Government
Explain the importance of good citizenship
Identify fundamental democratic principles and
ideals in songs, stories, and symbols
Tell how the 10 Commandments relate to laws of
a country
Describe the basic structure of government
Describe how laws are made, applied, and
enforced
Show tolerance/respect for individuals with
different beliefs
Explain the meaning of national and patriotic
symbols
Geography
Use a variety of maps
Learn important geographical terms
Use a compass and recognize the basic
directions
Identify regional features where your
community is located
Show how climate affects vegetation and animal
life in your region
Identify sources and results of pollution
Describe renewable and nonrenewable resources
Economics
Recognize the role of useful work
Explain the interaction of buyers and sellers
Describe how local producers use natural,
human, and capital resources to produce goods and services
Describe, illustrate value of tithing and
returning offerings
Individuals, Society, and
Culture
Understand the importance of developing a
personal relationship with Christ
Understand the importance of cooperation and
sharing
Understand how God words through people to
help make the community a better place
Identify local and national holidays and
understand the reasons they are celebrated
Identify factors that make the local community
unique
Participate in community service or mission
projects
TECHNOLOGY
Demonstrate proper use and care of computers
and other audio-visual equipment
Practice using the keyboard
Become familiar with proper computer terms
Use computers to express ideas with drawing,
multi-media and word processing software
Learn file management
Use appropriate input/output devices
Become aware of copyright issues
Practice courtesy and respecting of computer
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