Revised April 2005

In Grade 3, students will …

RELIGION:

· Know that the Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

· Realize that they are part of the Toledo Diocese

· Know the meaning of the term “Trinity”

· Know the meaning of the term “Incarnation”

· Realize that Mary is the Mother of God and our model of faith

· Know the terms “Immaculate Conception” and “Annunciation”

· Know about saints and angels

· Name the three categories of Sacraments

· Know the two principal parts of the Mass

· Understand more about each part of the Mass and how to participate

· Be familiar with the various seasons and colors of the Liturgical Year

· Pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and the Apostles’ Creed; and experience praying the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross

LANGUAGE ARTS:

· Read text using fluid and automatic decoding skills

· Identify basic elements in fiction, such as main idea, supporting details, and characters

· Identify non-fiction structures such as table of contents and key words

· Spell multi-syllabic words correctly

· Write legibly in cursive

MATH:

· Identify and generate equivalent forms of whole numbers

· Compare and order commonly used fractions and mixed numbers using number lines

· Develop fluency with multiplication and division facts

· Extend multiplicative and growing patterns and describe the rule in words

· Collect and analyze data from an experiment, such as recording and classifying observations in response to a question posed

· Fluently translate data among charts, tables, line plots, picture graphs and bar graphs

· Analyze two- and three-dimensional geometric shape

SCIENCE:

· Describe different kinds of investigations that scientists use depending on the questions they are trying to answer

· Compare the life cycles of different animals

· Describe an object’s position by locating it relative to another object or background

· Describe how technology can extend human abilites

· Describe the layers of the earth: crust, mantle and core

SOCIAL STUDIES:

· Compare some of the customs and traditions of different groups of people who have lived in the local community including religion, food, language and art

· Define and measure time by years, decades and centuries

· Use political maps, physical maps and aerial photographs to explain ways people have affected the physical environment

· Compare cultural practices and products of people who have lived in the local community

· Explain and give examples of the opportunity costs of personal decisions

· Identify the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities that accompany citizenship

ART:

· Recognize art in secular and liturgical ceremonies

· Identify warm and cool colors

· Construct a collage

· Understand the concept of balance in a design

MUSIC:

· Understand music reading skills and terms

· Develop music performance skills

· Participate musically in the Liturgy

HEALTH:

· Learn that alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are drugs

· Understand the importance of making healthy choices about drugs and alcohol

· Identify and relate with the feelings of others

· Be introduced to the various body systems

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

· Develop motor skills

· Understand the importance of proper fitness and wellness

· Develop social/emotional skills including team play

· Understand the importance of safety considerations when taking part in physical activities

TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKS:

· Be introduced to keyboarding techniques

· Understand basic issues related to responsible use of technology

· Be introduced to various technology tools

· Use a variety of technology tools for writing, communication, and publishing

· Be introduced to the Internet as a research tool

Revised April 2005

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FORMATIVE OUTCOMES

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Toledo expect that students will learn much more than just the content shown in this Curriculum Guide. The goal of our schools is that the following "formative outcomes" will become evident in all our students.

FAITH-BASED DISCIPLESHIP:

Students will …

deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
actively experience a community of faith in the school and parish.
know and understand the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
be able to see the presence of God in the events and experiences of their lives.
make choices based on the Catholic faith.
appreciate and experience worship and prayer.

CHRISTIAN LIVING:

Through his/her Baptismal call to holiness, each student will strive to become…

a person of integrity.
a person of compassion and forgiveness.
a person of courage and justice willing to confront wrongs.
a person who respects self and others.
a person of service.
a person of collaboration.

INTRA-PERSONAL SKILLS:

Students will …

recognize how they learn.
know how to be reflective.
have personal care and respect for their body.
understand and appreciate their personal gifts.
demonstrate personal responsibility, understanding that choices have consequences.
be flexible.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE:

Students will…

demonstrate an understanding of the Catholic Social Principles.
understand how political systems work and their responsibility to participate in them.
recognize and challenge oppression and exploitation.
learn to contribute time, talent, and treasure for the good of others.
demonstrate an understanding of and respect for other cultures and languages.

CRITICAL THINKING:

Based on Christian values, students will…

evaluate and interpret what is seen, read, and heard.
make informed decisions.
develop and apply problem-solving strategies.
learn to question their world through higher-order thinking skills.
listen actively with the intent to understand.
clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.

CREATIVITY:

Students will…

exhibit an appreciation of the arts.
express ideas and talents in a variety of positive ways.
function in a variety of situations and environments.
recognize and respect others’ expressions of creativity.
be empowered to be creative.
recognize their creative gifts and talents.