Third Grade Basics
The following is a summation of what is to be taught in this grade.
 
Math

- addition and subtraction

- time (hour, half hour, quarter hour)

- money (add and subtract money)

- identify basic fractions

- place value to 999,999
 English/ Language Arts

- reading comprehension

- fluency

- read at least 114 words/minute

- punctuation
Science

- solar system
  (planets, dimensions, differences)

- earth's natural resources
  (water, oil, wood, houses)

- earth forces
  (wind, energy)

- matter
  (takes up space, solid, liquid, gas)

- animals
  (mammals, reptiles, amphibians)

- plants
  (growth cycle, bean to tree)

- ecosystems
  (interdependent, water, plants, humans)
  		Social Studies

- communities
  (people, jobs, hospital, resources)

- map skills
  (cardinal directions, reading a map)

- government
  (executive, legislative, govt branches)
 
Other

- cursive writing

- keyboarding skills/ write paper
  

Pearl S. Rucker Elementary School
5201 Vinett · Houston, Texas 77017  Phone: 713-845-7467 · Fax: 713-845-5083
Send questions or comments to:  acorenbl@houstonisd.org   Modified date:  07/30/02
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