THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM 2015-16
QUARTER / SCIENCE THEME/BIG IDEA / SOCIAL STUDIES THEME/BIG IDEA
1ST / Prop. Of Matter (Unit 3) / Geography
2nd / Weather/Earth & Stars (Unit 2) / Cultures
3rd / Forms of Energy (Unit 4 & 5) / Government
4th / Plants/Animals & Environment
(Units 6 & 7) / Economics
*FIRST QUARTER*
SCIENCE
PROPERTIES OF MATTER
FLORIDA STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS: SC.3.P.8.1 / SC.3.P.8.2 / SC.3.P.8.3 / SC.3.P.9.1
BASAL TEXTS:SCIENCE FUSION >Unit 3 > p. 81 – 117
SCIENCESAURUS>Physical Science >p. 236-253
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE p. 81H)
Lesson 1 - What are Some Physical Properties? P. 83
Lesson 4 – What Are the States of Matter? P. 101
Week 2- Lesson 2 – How are Mass and Volume Measured? p. 97
Week 3- Lesson 3 – How is Temperature Measured? p. 99
Week 4- Lesson 5 – How can the State of Matter Change? **Matter observation / Ice Cube worksheet
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
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FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS:
DISCOVERY EDUCATION VIDEOS:Properties of Matters, Part I (20min)
Properties of Matter, Part 2 – Solids, Liquids and Gases (16min)
Changes in Properties/Physical & Chemical (29min)
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT: Make Ice Cream (Hi Tech/Hi Touch)
SOCIAL STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
FLORIDA STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS: SS.3.G.1.1 / SS.3.G.1.2 / SS.3.G.1.3 / SS.3.G.1.4 / SS.3.G.1.5. / SS.3.G.1.6 / SS.3.G.2.1 / SS.3.G.2.2 / SS.3.G.2.3. / SS.3.G.2.4.
BASAL TEXT:The United States, Its Regions and Neighbors >Unit 1 > p. 81 - 117
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE & Student book p. 6-9)
Introduce > micro to macro: community/state/country/continent/world
**My Place in Our World Project
Week 2- Unit 1 p. 2 – 53 (covering landmarks and natural resources is at teacher discretion)
AND general map skills *not fully covered in Unit 1 – procure individual resources in resource rooms
Week 3- Continuation of Week 2
Week 4- Continuation of Week 2 & 3
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Pop’s Bridge – U1/L4LAFS.3.RL.1.1 >Understanding text
Sarah Plain and Tall – U5/L21LAFS.3.RL.3.7>Story Structure
Oliver K. Woodman – U5/L23LAFS.3.RL.1.3>Sequence of Events
Foot Race Across America – U6/L26LAFS.3.RI.1.2>Main Idea and Details
Becoming Anything – U6/L28LAFS.3.RI.4.10>Comprehend Informational Text
LAFS.3.RI.2.6 > Distinguish point of view from that of author
LAFS.3.RI.3.9 > Compare/Contrast on same topic (Surv.Mt.Everest)
DISCOVERY EDUCATION VIDEOS:N. America / Learn Young or Die (42min.)
U.S. Geography from Sea to Shining Sea (series of 6 by region)
(approx. 20 minutes each)
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT: Construct a U.S. map by regions / label each state and research landmark in each state.
*SECOND QUARTER*
SCIENCE
WEATHER /EARTH & STARS
FLORIDA STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS: SC.3.E.5.1 / SC.3.E.5.3 / SC.3.E.5.4 / SC.3.E.5.5
BASAL TEXTS:SCIENCE FUSION UNIT 2 > p. 49-80
SCIENCESAURUS TEXT > EARTH SCIENCE UNIT > SPACE P. 202-233
SCIENCESAURUS TEXT > EARTH SCIENCE UNIT>WEATHER & CLIMATE P. 188-201
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE p. 49H)
Lesson 1 – What Are the Sun and Stars p. 51
Lesson 2 – How Many Stars Do you See p. 63
Week 2- Lesson 4 – What is Gravity p. 69
Week 3- Literature study Compare and Contrast two of the “I Survived….” Chapter books
Week 4- Literature study Compare and Contrast two of the “I Survived….” Chapter books
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Judy Moody Saves the World – U4/L16LAFS.3.RL.3.7 > Story Structure (setting/characters mood)
LAFS.3.RL.3.9>Compare Similar Themes and Characters
Surviving Mt. Everest – U5/L25LAFS.3.RI.2.5 > Text Features
LAFS.3.RI.3.9 > Compare/Contrast on same topic (Becoming Anything)
FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS: Planetarium / Meteorologist
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT:
SOCIAL STUDIES
CULTURES
FLORIDA STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS: SS.3.G.4.2 / SS.3.G.4.3 / SS.3.G.4.4
BASAL TEXT:The United States, Its Regions and Neighbors >Unit2 > p. 62-98
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE & Student book p. 58 - 61)
Lesson 1 - All About Culture p. 62-69
Lesson 2 – Life in the United States p. 70-79
Week 2- Lesson 3 & 4 – Life in Canada and Mexico
Week 3- Lesson 5 – Life in the Caribbean
Week 4- Holidays Around the World
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Roberto Clemente – U1/L5LAFS.3.RI.3.8 > cause and effect (logical connections)
Kamishibai Man – U2/L9LAFS.3.RL.4.10 > complex text
FIELD TRIPS/SPEAKERS:
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT: Countries and their holiday customs / traditions / origins
**Mexico **Canada (Boxing Day)**Germany**Italy**Caribbean (junkanoo)
*THIRD QUARTER*
SCIENCE
ENERGY
FLORIDA STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS: SC.3.E.5.2 / SC.3.E.6.1 / SC.3.P.10.1 / SC.3.P.10.2 / SC.3.P.10.3 / SC.3.P.10.4 / SC.3.P.11.1 / SC.3.P.11.2
BASAL TEXTS:
SCIENCE FUSION UNIT 4 -FORMS OF ENERGY & UNIT 5 – HEAT SOURCES > p. 121 – 172
SCIENCESAURUS TEXT > Physical Science >ENERGY > p. 254 - 279
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE p. 121H)
Unit 4 / Lesson 1 – What Are Some Forms of Energy? P. 123
Unit 4 / Lesson 2 – How Does Light Move? P. 135
Week 2- Unit 4 / Lesson 3 – What Surfaces Reflect Light Best? P. 147
Unit 5 Lessons 1 – What Are Some Heat Sources? P. 155
Week 3 –Unit 2 / Earth & Stars – How Does the Sun Heat Earth? P. 65
Unit 5 Lesson 2 – Where Can Heat Come From? P. 167
Week 4-
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Young Thomas Edison – U2/L10LAFS.3.RI.1.2 > Main Topic of Text
Technology Wins The Game – U3/L11LAFS.3.RI.1.3 > Connection between scientific ideas
Ramona Quimby – U3/L15LAFS.3.RL.1.3 > Character descriptions and how actions determine
Events AND
LAFS.3.RL.2.6 > Distinguish point of view from that of characters.
Dogs of the Sea Waves (Volcanoes) – U5/L24LAFS.3.RL.2.4 > Literal / non-literal language
LAFS.3.RL.4.10>Complex text
Power of Magnets – U6/L27LAFS.3.RI.1.3 > Relationship of scientific ideas
FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS:/ Solar Jeff on Solar Energy
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT: Sound Lab (Steehler)
SOCIAL STUDIES
GOVERNMENT
FLORIDA STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS: SS.3.C.1.1 / SS. 3.C.1.2 / SS.3.C.1.3 / SS.3.C.2.1 / SS.3.C.3.1 / SS.3.C.3.2 / SS.3.C.3.3 / SS.3.C.3.4
BASAL TEXT: The United States, Its Regions and NeighborsUNIT 4 > p. 132-166
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE & Student book p. 136-137)
Lesson 1 - Government p. 140
Week 2- Lesson 2 – Three Levels of Government p. 146
Week 3- Lesson 3 – Local Government in Florida p. 152
Week 4- Lesson 4 – Good Citizens p. 158
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
A Fine, Fine School – U1/L1LAFS.3.RL.2.6 > Distinguish point of view from that of characters
Trial of Cardigan Jones – U1/L2LAFS.3.RL.1.2 > Determine central message
Aero and Officer Mike – U3/L14LAFS.3.RI.3.7 > Use information gained from illustrations
FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS:/Mayor Bober from Local Government
CULMINATING PROJECT:LEVELS and BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT GROUP PROJECTS
*FOURTH QUARTER*
SCIENCE
PLANTS / ANIMALS AND ENVIRONMENT
FLORIDA STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS: SC.3.L.14.1 / SC.3.L.15.1 / SC.3.L.15.2 / SC.3.L.17.2 / SC.3.N.1.1
BASAL TEXTS:SCIENCE FUSIONUNITS 6 & 7 > p. 175-208
SCIENCESAURUS TEXT > LIVING THINGS > P. 80-155
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE p. 175H)
Unit 6 / Lesson 1 – What Are Some Plant Structures? P. 177
Unit 6 / Lesson 2 – How Do Plants Respond to Light p. 191
Week 2- Unit 6 / Lesson 3 – How Do Plants Respond to Their Environment? P. 193
Unit 7 / Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE p. 209H)
Unit 7 / Lesson 1 – How Can We Classify Plants? P. 211
Week 3- Unit 7 / Lesson 2 & 3 – How Can we Classify Vertebrates AND Invertebrates? P. 223-244
Week 4- Unit 7 /Lesson 4 – How Do You Classify Things? P. 245
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Bats Love the Night – U2/L6LAFS.RI.1.1 > Ask questions for understanding of text
Albertosaurus Mystery – U4/L17LAFS.3.RI.2.4 > Domain-specific words
A Tree is Growing – U4/L18LAFS.3.RI.2.5> Text Features
Life on the Ice – U4/L20LAFS.3.RI.3.7 > Use information gained from illustrations
The Journey: Stories of Migration – U5/L22LAFS.3.RI.1.3 > Scientific ideas or concepts
FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS: Reptile Underground (954) 428-8434 ($300)
CULMINATING EXPERIMENT: Vertebrate Animal Groups Flip Chart
SOCIAL STUDIES
ECONOMICS
FLORIDA STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS: SS.3.E.1.1 / SS.3.E.1.2 / SS.3.E.1.3 / SS.3.E.1.4
BASAL TEXT: The United States, Its Regions and NeighborsUNIT 3 > p. 102-130
Week 1- Introduce Vocabulary Words (TE & Student book p. 106-107)
Lesson 1 – Buyers and Sellers p. 110-115
Lesson 2 – Scarcity and Trade p. 116-121
Week 2- Lesson 3 – Currency in North America and the Caribbean p. 122-127
Week 3- Work on Culminating project
Week 4- Work on Culminating project
CORRESPONDING JOURNEY’S SELECTIONS WITH LANGUAGE ARTS FLORIDA STANDARDS:
Destiny’s Gift – U1/L3LAFS.3.RL.1.3 > Describe characters in story and motivations
Saving Buster – U6/L30LAFS.3.RL.1.3 > Describe characters in story and motivations
FIELD TRIPS / SPEAKERS: Financial Planner and/or Banker
CULMINATING PROJECT: “DEVELOP A PRODUCT”MARKETING PROJECT
MINI STUDIES
MYTHS/FOLK TALES/FABLES/TALL TALES
**Perhaps to be conducted during weeks of reduced days (i.e. early release/planning)
Corresponding Journey’s Selections:
Harvest Birds – U2/L8
Tops/Bottoms – U3/L12
Yonder Mountain – U3/L13
Two Bear Cubs – U4/L19LAFS.3.RL.2.5
Steven Kellogg Tall Tale/Legend Series
WRITING
What Do Illustrators Do? – U2/L8
POETRY
Use “Paired Selections” in the Journey’s Basal and Outside Resources