WELCOME
to
MRS. FORD'S
3RD GRADE
CLASS
Mathematics
  • Compute addition and subtraction problems up to 4 digits.
  • Review place value to the hundred thousands.
  • Review concepts of money and time.
  • Review standard and metric measurement.
  • Learn multiplication facts through twelve.
  • Learn division facts through twelve.
  • Identify geometric shapes ,lines, and figures.
  • Read and draw graphs.
  • Fractions: equivalent, add and subtract, mixed numbers.
  • Decimals to the tenth notation.

Language
  • Identify subject and predicate in sentence.
  • Identify parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb.
  • Write a paragraph with topic sentence and supporting details.
  • How to use an encyclopedia, thesaurus, dictionary.
  • Understand when to use proper punctuation marks.

Reading
  • Read various stories from basal series.
  • Read novels at appropriate grade level.
  • Take AR tests after completing books.
  • Look up weekly vocabulary words in dictionary.

Spelling
  • Complete weekly spelling lesson in workbook.
  • Pass weekly spelling tests.
  • Alphabetize weekly spelling words.

Social Studies
  • Understand how to read various types of maps.
  • Learn about the Native Americans from the Northwest, Plains, and Southwest.
  • Learn about the early pioneers (Oregon Trail).
  • Learn about the immigrants that came to America.
  • Learn about communities and their governments.

Science
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Space- stars and planets
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Religion
  • Old Testament Bible Stories.
  • New Testament Bible Stories.
  • Memorization of weekly bible verses.
  • Attend weekly chapel services.
  • Daily devotions each morning and prayer requests.

Field Trips
  • In the Fall, we spend a day at Old Stone School at Midway Village.
  • In the Winter, we go to have lunch at Imperial Palace for Chinese New Year.
  • In the Winter, we usually attend a play that is about a story or book we have read.
  • In the Spring, we attend “The Gathering @ Macktown”.