1st Marking Period Practical Living Standards Third Grade

1. Develop abilities in practical living.

A.  Higher thinking (analyze, evaluate, classify, predict, estimate, generalize, solve, decide, relate, interpret, simplify).

B.  Communications (present, demonstrate, persuade, collaborate, explain, defend, recommend).

C.  Goal setting/attainment (brainstorm, envision, research, plan, organize, persist).

D.  The quality process (plan, draft, analyze, and revise when producing products).

E.  Decision making process (determine decision, gather information, determine options, weigh options, select option, look at results).

2. Be able to apply practical living knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.

A.  Be able to work to be better at physical skills and to be in good shape.

B.  Know fitness capabilities according to standardized test.

C.  Be able to play safely and by the rules.

D.  Be able to develop positive relationships with yourself and others.

E.  Possess technical skills:

-read/write/present: instructions, table, chart, progress report, letters, manual, form,

checklist, brochure, summary

-technology: word processing, Internet, search tools, television

-Sports: kickball, pre-soccer, pre-softball, floor hockey, pre-basketball, pre-volleyball,

flag-football

HEALTH

**3. Know and understand that personal wellness embodies individual well-being, which

incorporates physical, social, mental, and emotional health.

**A. Identify effective social interaction skills (e.g., identifying emotions, listening, cooperation, etiquette,

politeness, communication, sharing, empathy, following directions, and making friends) that promote

responsible and respectful behavior. (PL-EP-1.1. 1 DOK 1) [PL-P-PW-S-SMEM1]

**B. Identify strategies for stress management, problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication

(e.g., self-control, work and play collaboration, caring, reconciling, asking for help, active listening).

(PL-EP-1.1. 2 DOK 1) [PL-P-PW-S-SMEM3]

**C. Identify ways that growth and development are unique to each person. (PL-EP-1.1. 3)

[PL-P-PW-S-PPH1] [PL-P-PW-S-PPH2]

**4. Know and understand that behavioral choices and habits contribute to the promotion of

an individual’s physical health, the prevention of illnesses and diseases, and the ability

to remain mentally and emotionally healthy.

**D. Describe social (e.g., getting along with others, serving as team members) and emotional (e.g.,

expressing feelings, self-concept) health. (PL-EP-1.1.9 DOK 1) [PL-P-PW-S-SMEM2]

1st Marking Period Practical Living Standards Third Grade

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

♦7. Know and understand that the development of psychomotor skills contributes to the

development of social and cognitive skills.

♦A. Apply fundamental motor skills:

- Locomotor: walking, running, skipping, hopping, galloping, sliding, leaping, jumping

- Nonlocomotor: turning, twisting, bending, stretching, swinging, swaying, balancing

- Fundamental manipulative skills: hitting, kicking, throwing, catching, striking, dribbling

(PL-EP-2.1. 1) [PL-P-PS-S-1, PL-P-PS-S-2, PL-P-PS-S-8]

♦B. Apply fundamental movement concepts:

-Body awareness – what the body is doing

-Space awareness – where the body moves

-Time – how quickly the body moves

-Effort – how the body moves

-Relationship – relationships that occur while the body moves (PL-EP-2.1. 2) [PL-P-PS-S-3,

PL-P-PS-S-4, PL-P-PS-S-5, PL-P-PS-S-6, PL-P-PS-S-7]

♦C. Identify physical and social benefits that result from regular and appropriate participation in physical

activities:

-Physical benefits: (e.g., weight management, muscular strength, muscular endurance,

flexibility, cardio-respiratory/cardiovascular endurance, control of body movements)

-Social benefits: (e.g., positive interaction with others, respect for self and others, enjoyment, self-

expression). (PL-EP-2.2.1 DOK 1) [PL-P-LPW-S-2, PL-P-LPW-S-3]

♦D. Explain the importance of practice for improving performance in games and sports. (PL-04-2.2. 2) [PL-P-LPW-S-5]

♦8. Demonstrate knowledge and skills that promote physical activities throughout their lives.

♦A. Identify the components of fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility,

body composition, cardio-respiratory/cardiovascular endurance) and the FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time). (PL-EP-2.2. 3 DOK 1) [PL-P-LPW-S-9]

♦B. Identify basic rules for participating in simple games and activities needed to make games fair.

(PL-04-2.2. 4) [PL-P-LPW-S-6]

♦C. Identify rules of play and sportsmanship for spectators and participants during games

and/or activities that make them safe and enjoyable. (PL-EP-2.2. 5) [PL-P-LPW-S-7,

PL-P-LPW-S-8]

** Indicates Enrichment teachers are accountable for teaching and assessing this standard.

♦Indicates P.E. Teachers are accountable for teaching and assessing this standard.

June 2009