What We Do in 3rd Grade Math:
We use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help us understand math.
We use number sense and place value to understand math.
We use fractions to help us understand math.
We use measurement and data to understand math.
We use geometry to understand math.
What We Do in 3rd Grade ELA:
Writing
We write narrative pieces.
We write informational pieces.
We write opinion pieces.
We make our writing better and get it ready for others to read.
We use research to learn more about a topic and present it to others.
We use the conventions of standard English grammar when writing.
Reading
We read words by using what we know about letters and sounds.
We read books at our level well.
We read, understand, and tell about fiction stories.
We read, understand, and tell about nonfiction stories.
We figure out what words mean and use them in different situations.
Speaking & Listening
We share our ideas and what we have learned.
We use the conventions of standard English grammar when speaking.
What We Do in 3rd grade Science:
We learn that there are different kinds of scientists.
Plant Cycle
Electricity
The Water Cycle
Moth and Butterfly Life Cycle
What We Do in 3rd grade Social Studies:
Geography, Humans, and the Environment
Individual Development and Cultural Identity
Time, Continuity, and Change
Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
Civic Ideals and Practices
Development, Movement, and Interaction of Culture
*The countries we focus on the most are the Unites States, China, Kenya, and Brazil.