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Academics: Lower School
3rd Grade
Art Bible Goals: Life Christian students will: 1) memorize and apply scripture to their daily lives; 2) become familiar with major characters from the New and Old Testament of the Bible; 4) understand what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; 5) demonstrate growth in Christian character. 1. Memorize and apply scripture to their daily lives Students will be able to: 1a. Memorize a portion of scripture each week. 1b. Understand the meaning of scripture. 1c. Communicate the meaning of scripture. 1d. Demonstrate personal application of scripture. 2. Understand the importance of Biblical choices by studying the life of the judges Students will be able to: 2a. Explain and demonstrate the cycle of the Judges. 2b. Understand the concept of sowing and reaping as demonstrated in scripture. 2c. Compare Deborah, Ruth, Samuel, Samson and Gideon's choices and find areas of application for their own lives. 3. Understand God is more concerned with availability than ability Students will be able to: 3a. Contrast Saul's obedience with David's. 3b. Understand how friendship can shape your life through study of David and Jonathan. 3c. Follow the consequences of Saul and David's poor choices and infer that our choices affect more than our own lives. 4. Focus on the last week of Jesus ministry and understand his amazing sacrifice Students will be able to: 4a. Write a response journal imagining you are with Jesus during his final week. 4b. Respond to Jesus act of sacrifice by treating him as Savior and Lord. 4c. Explain what the Great Commission is and how to follow it. 5. Follow the beginning of the Church as recorded in the book of Acts and understand the choices Peter, Stephen and Paul made to carry out the Great Commission. Students will be able to: 5a. Understand that the Holy Spirit enabled ordinary people to do extraordinary things. 5b. Be able to compare Saul of Tarsus with who he became as Paul the apostle. 5c. Analyze their own lives and pick areas that are glorifying to God and areas that need transformation. 6. Understand what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Students will be able to: 6a. Understand the process of establishing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 6b. Maintain a daily relationship with Jesus through prayer and Bible study. 7. Demonstrate growth in Christian character Students will be able to: 7a. Express their love for God through prayer and worship. 7b. Demonstrate Christian character in speech and actions. 7c. Understand how to lead someone to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior 7d. Understand Christ's model of forgiveness. Language Arts Goals: Life Christian students will be able to: 1) use a variety of reading skills and strategies to build understanding; 2) read to construct meaning from a variety of text for a variety of purposes; 3) read to understand self, others and the world; 4) use reading to communicate, participate, and achieve personal goals; and 5) evaluate personal reading progress. 1. Use Reading Strategies Students will be able to: 1a. Self-correct when miscues disrupt meaning 1b. Identify own strategies for reading 1c. Read books with more complex and varied vocabulary 1d. Begin to use strategies to understand unknown vocabulary, e.g., reread, use context clues, read on. 1e. Begin to use dictionary for word meanings. 1f. Read without visible lip movement or voicing of words. 1g. Read with expression and appropriate phrasing. 1h. Make the transition from oral to silent reading 1i. Read independently for enjoyment. 1j. Begin to read chapter books. 1k. Recognize literary elements, e.g., humor, exaggeration. 1l. Identify the characters, setting, events, problems and solutions. 1m. Use text organizers, e.g., glossary, table of contents, index and captions. 2. Construct Meaning from a Variety of Text for a Variety of Purposes Students will be able to: 2a. Begin to identify the main ideas of text. 2b. Summarize beginning, middle and end of story. 2c. Begin to distinguish between fact and opinion. 2d. Differentiate fact from fiction. 2e. Retell a sequence of events. 2f. Understand authors write for different purposes. 2g. Follow printed instructions to complete a task. 2h. Begin to read a wider variety of task, e.g., magazines, nonfiction, poetry, news. 2i. Begin to use parts of a book to locate information, e.g., table of contents, index, glossary. 2j. Begin to use a variety of resources to access information, e.g., dictionary, atlas, CD-ROM. 2k. Enrich language in the form of literature, nonfiction, poetry, songs and other genres. 2l. Interact with text in a variety of ways, e.g., written response, retellings, illustration, reader's theater, compare and contrast, answers to literal questions. 2m. Develop an awareness of cultural attitudes and customs. 3. Use Reading to Communicate, Participate, and Achieve Personal Goals. Students will be able to: 3a. Self-select reading materials. Begin to read for a variety of reasons, e.g., information, pleasure, inspiration, entertainment and personal growth. 3b. Begin to read widely and frequently. 3c. Share literary experiences in written and oral form. 3d. Use reading as a knowledgeable participant. 3e. Set goals and develop strategies to meet goals. 3f. Continue to reflect on and evaluate personal reading progress. Writing Goals: Life Christian students will be able to: 1) understand and individualize the writing process, e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing; 2) produce effective text; 3) write in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes; 4) write with a variety of writing tools and technologies; 5) write as a member of a team (e.g., class, small group, pairs); and, 6) evaluate the effectiveness of his or her own writing and the writing of others. 1. Understand and individualize the Writing Process Students will be able to: 1a. Use a variety of prewriting strategies with teacher modeling. 1b. Develop the beginning, middle and end. 1c. Meet with others to improve text. 1d. Begin to correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization using dictionaries, spell-check and other resources. 1e. Use a variety of formats to publish writing. 2. Produce effective text. Students will be able to: a. Continue idea elaboration. b. Begin to use paragraphs. c. Grow in ability to express feelings with confidence. d. Begin to use more complex sentence structures. e. Begin to edit for capitals punctuation and spelling. f. Use correct spelling. g. Apply the silent 'e' rule when adding suffixes. h. Spell consonant digraphs: ch, sh, th. i. Spell r-controlled words with ar and or. j. Apply the silent 'e' rule. k. Awareness of the y to I rule. l. Awareness of the doubling the final consonant rule. m. Increase the number of high frequency words spelled correctly. n. Spell long vowel patterns. o. Begin to spell consonant digraphs; tch and wh. p. Begin to spell r controlled words: ir, ur, air, are, ear, and eer. q. Begin to spell other vowel patterns: oo, ou, aw, au, al, ow, ol, and oy. r. Understand-ck at the end of one syllable words after a short vowel. s. Use correct punctuation and capitalization. t. Capitalize the names of people, months and days of the week. u. Begin to capitalize a person's title. v. Begin to use a period at the end of abbreviations. w. Place a comma between the day of the month and year. x. Place a comma after the greeting and closing of a letter. y. Use appropriate ending punctuation. z. Identify "run-on" sentences. aa. Begin to use homophones correctly bb. Recognize and capitalize proper nouns. cc. Give examples of simple subjects and simple predicates. Mathematics Goals: Life Christian students will be able to: 1) learn and value mathematics; 2) become confident in their own ability; 3) understand mathematical concepts and process such as algebra, geometry, measurement, number, patterns and functions, probability and statistics; 4) become mathematical problem-solvers; and 5) learn to communicate mathematically. 1. Learn To Value Mathematics Students will be able to: 1a. Appreciate and apply mathematics in their everyday lives. 2. Become Confident in Their Own Ability Students will be able to: 2a. View themselves as mathematically capable. 3. Understand Mathematical Concepts and Processes Algebra Students will be able to: 3a. Recognize and use the ordering properties of addition and multiplication. 3b. Recognize and demonstrate the grouping properties of addition and multiplication. 3c. Recognize and demonstrate that addition and subtraction are opposite (inverse) operations. 3d. Recognize and demonstrate that multiplication and division are opposite (inverse) operations. 3e. Plot ordered pairs of numbers. 4. Geometry Students will be able to: 4a. Identify polygons: triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, etc. 4b. Recognize the geometric relationships of similar and congruent figures. 4c. Use ordered pairs to locate spaces on a grid. 4d. Recognize and label points, line segments, angles, vertices and vertex. 4e. Recognize and construct symmetrical figures. 5. Measurement Students will be able to: 5a. Select reasonable units to measure length, weight and capacity in metric and customary units of measure. 5b. Compare different measurable attributes of an object. 5c. Find the perimeter, area and volume of two and three dimensional objects, using manipulative. 5d. Count, add and subtract money using coins and bills. 5e. Read, write and tell time to the nearest minute. 6. Number Students will be able to: 6a. Read, write, compare, order, and identify place value of whole numbers to 100,000. 6b. Add and subtract multi-digit numbers with and without renaming. 6c. Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication and division operations. 6d. Know multiplication and division facts from 0-10's. 6e. Multiply and divide three-digit whole numbers by one digit (including regrouping and remainders). 6f. Identify, label and compare fractional parts of regions and groups at a concrete or pictorial level. 6g. Use estimation to determine if a solution is reasonable in +,-,x, and +. 7. Patterns and Functions Students will be able to: 7a. Count by 2's, 3's, 5's and 10's(draw, use objects) to the first ten multiples. 7b. Complete a number chart following established patterns. 7c. Use manipulatives to show the successive addition pattern of the multiplication facts. 7d. Use manipulatives to show the successive subtracting pattern of the division facts. 7e. Find a pattern in a sequence of numbers or objects and extend the pattern. 7f. Use manipulatives and tables to identify, describe and extend patterns of multiplication. 7g. Identify the core of a pattern and state the rule. 7h. Use graphs to recognize and describe patterns. 7i. Use concrete materials to create a patterns and then change it to numbers. 8. Probability and Statistics Students will be able to : 8a. List the outcomes of an experiment and find the probability of an event. 8b. Interpret and analyze data from graphs by making comparisons and drawing conclusions. 8c. Explain why an inference may be valid or invalid. 8d. Collect a sample and recognize the usefulness of sampling. 8e. Identify and interpret line, bar and pictographs. 9. Become Mathematical Problem-Solvers Students will be able to: 9a. Think, reason and apply mathematics in meaningful ways. Learn to Communicate Mathematically. 9b. Verbalize and write their ideas, justify their thinking and discuss alternatives. 9c. Solve word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Music Goals: Life Christian students will be able to understand: 1) rhythm, 2) pitch, 3) timbre, 4) form, 5) harmony, 6) expression, 7) vocal technique, and 8) history and culture. Rhythm Students will be able to: -Echo an 8 beat phrase. -Perform and understand question/answer improvisation, even/uneven rhythms, barlines and measures. -Be able to take dictation including specific notation. -Read and perform specific notation. Pitch Students will be able to: -Identify 5 line staff, treble clef, home tone. -Sing pentatonic melodies. -Name the notes on a scale. Timbre Students will be able to: -Recognize by sound the four families of instruments. -Demonstrate proper keyboard technique (if keyboards are available). Form Students will be able to: -Demonstrate understanding of rondo, D.C. al Fine, question-answer, call-response. Harmony Students will be able to: -Perform crossover Bordun Expression Students will be able to: -Perform mf, mp, ff, pp, staccato-legato. Vocal technique Students will be able to: -Sing partner songs. -Sing vocal ostinati. History and Culture Students will be able to: -Experience Native American music. -Experience symphonic music. Science Goals: Life Christian students will develop and use: 1) scientific investigation to construct science topics; 2) an understanding of the nature of science through experimental settings; 3) science process skills; 4) a positive attitude toward the process of science and its application to society; and 5) science manipulative skills. Key Topics: - Animal Classification - Water Cycle - Solar System - Sound Key Concept: - Scientific Method 1. Scientific Concepts Students will be able to: 1a. Explain the differences between invertebrates and vertebrates. 1b. Explain the differences between the five classes of vertebrates. 1c. Demonstrate how the water cycle works. 1d. Describe the parts of the body involved in the sense of hearing and how they function. 1e. Identify the nine planets of our solar system in order. 1f. Explain what a solar system is and each of its parts. 1g. Demonstrate the differences between rotate and revolve. 1h. Explain what the orbit of a planet is. 2. Nature of Science Students will be able to: 2a. Cite examples of how everyday life has been changed by scientific discoveries. 2b. Repeat simple experiments and compare the results. 2c. State that conclusions based on experimentation can change as new data is collected. 2d. Share results of scientific experimentation. 3. Scientific Process Skills Students will be able to: 3a. Observe rocks, salmon, static and current electricity, and body systems, using the senses and scientific tools. 3b. Classify objects and events according to characteristics and or properties. 3c. Communicate observations through spoken word, writing, graphs, and mathematics. 3d. Interpret data from observations. 3e. Make predictions of what might occur during experiments. 3f. Define and use scientific terminology. 3g. Formulate hypotheses that are testable. 3h. Conduct an to test a hypotheses. 3i. Introducing the concept of controlling variables. 4. Attitudes and Application Students will be able to: 4a. Exhibit positive attitudes toward participation in science activities. 4b. Exhibit ways to conserve, preserve and use natural resources. 4c. Exhibit a positive attitude toward the use of scientific inquiry as a way of thinking and problem solving. 5. Manipulative Skills Students will be able to: 5a. Use safe procedures when conducting experiments. 5b. Choose and use appropriate equipment for experiments. Social Studies Goals: Life Christian students will be able to (1) understand basic social studies concepts; (2) gather and interpret information to solve problems, make decisions and plan solutions; (3) identify and exhibit the skills of a good citizen in a democracy; (4) identify basic tenets of citizenship and government; (5) define and apply basic geographic concepts; (6) explain how society uses its resources to meet the needs of its people; (7) understand the world involves interconnection and differences. Key Topics - Map Skills - Forming of our Government - The American Frontier - Pioneers and Westward Expansion - The Civil War - Transportation Major Goals - Developing a knowledge of God Creation tells us about God (Ps. 19:1; Rom. 1:20). By studying the history of the world and the features of the earth, we can see illustrations of God's wisdom, omnipotence, sovereignty, and benevolence. -Encouraging Christian growth What a student learns in Heritage Studies class can affect his or her spiritual growth and ministry. He or she should learn discipline in his approach to and execution of responsibilities. He or she should be prepared to evaluate and reject false philosophies. She or he should have a better testimony among unbelievers. -Promoting historic and geographic literacy The current trend in social studies education is to return to an emphasis on historical fact and geography. While we include many history concepts and geography skills, we also emphasize Christian philosophy, character, and attitudes, promoting a balanced approach to social studies instruction. Social Studies Concepts Students will be able to: -Identify patterns of change that occur in communities. -Examine what patterns of change occur in communities. -Examine similarities and differences between pioneer community life and community life. -Understand traditions in communities. -Understand cause and effect in war (revolutionary and civil). -Describe America's fight for freedom. -Examine the importance of our freedom in community -Understand and explain reasons for change and expansion across our country. Information Acquisition Skills Students will be able to: -Sequence events. -Summarize data. -Make predictions. -Infer relationships. -Make decisions. -Formulate opinions. -Work with time lines. -Identify sources of information. -Work with maps and globes. -Use cardinal directions. -Work with tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams. -Identify key documents. -Value the rights of citizenship. -Show respect for heritage. -Use information obtained through observation and books to identify problems, suggest solutions, and make decisions. -Locate specific information in primary dictionaries, atlases, and encyclopedias. -Use the computer to access information and as a writing tool. Participation In a Democratic Society Students will be able to: - Identify characteristics of a good citizen living in the community. -Evaluate procedures for dealing with problems in the community. -Identify important aspects of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Geography Concepts Students will be able to: -Identify and name a variety of land and water forms. -Locate and name the continents and oceans on a map. -Describe how the physical environment affects the way people live. -Describe how environment affected the lives of American pioneers. -Describe the 5 geographical sections of the United States. -Trace the westward movements on a map. -Identify the geographical locations of the Civil War. Heritage Studies & Citizenship Attitudes: Our Nation's Christian Heritage Students will be able to: - Identify time periods in history and describe lifestyles during that time. - Clarify the roles of children and adults in communities that differ from one's own in time and place. - Participate in cooperative learning groups, performing a variety of roles in the community. - Describe skills that are essential for survival and success in the community.
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