Third Grade Resources

Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
20 Day Test Prep	LA (day 2&3)	1.2.5	Sentence and word context clues to define unknown word		Context clue hints Context clues 1 Context clues 2
	LA (day 4&5)	2.2.3; 2.2.4; 2.2.5	Main idea and details in expository text		Main idea Right There questions
	LA (day 6)		Fact, opinion, inference		Fact/opinion 1 Fact/opinion 2 Fact/opinion lesson Fact/opinion 3 Fact/opinion 4 Inference example
	LA (day 7-10)	2.2	Identify answers in text		Find the answers Locating specific information
	LA (day 7-10)		Genres of literature (mythology, biography, fairy tales, folktales, fiction, non-fiction)		Scrambled stories Fiction or non-fiction1 Fiction or non-fiction 2
	LA (day 7-10)		Compare and contrast stories		Compare and contrast stories about Katie and Zachary
	LA (day 11)	2.5.3	Friendly letter, envelope		Letter generator Friendly letter 1 Friendly letter 2 The envelope
	LA (day 12&13)	2.4	Writing process; graphic organizer; beginning, middle and end	12	Graphic organizers Beginning, middle, end 1 Beginning, middle, end 2 Beginning, middle, end 3
	LA (day 14)	2.1.7; 2.1.10	Multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms		Synonyms 1 Synonyms 2 Antonyms 1 Antonyms 2 Multiple meanings1 Multiple meanings 2 Alien Word Mine
	LA (day 15)	2.6.4	Subject/verb agreement, homophones, homographs		Subject/verb agreement 1 Subject/verb agreement 2 Homophones 1 Homographs 1 Supernova Sentence Puzzles
	LA (day 16)	1.6.5; 2.1.8;1.6.4; 1.1.6	Pronouns, compounds, contractions		Contractions 1 Contractions 2 Contractions 3 Pronouns 1 Pronoun Poppers Compounds 1 Compounds 2 Compounds 3 Alien Word Mine
	LA (day 17&18)	2.1.1; 2.1.9	Prefixes, suffixes, root/base words; Beginning, middle, ending and same vowel sounds	17	Prefixes 1 Suffixes 1 Root/base words 1 B/M/E sounds 1 B/M/E sounds 2 Same vowel sounds 1 Same vowel sounds 2
	LA (day 19)	2.6.5; 2.6.6; 2.6.7	Punctuation, capitalization, quotations		Punctuation 1 Capitalization 1 Grammar Blast Quotation marks 1 (choose 2nd grade folder, lesson named "Memo to Joy") Punctuation Paintball (easy level)
	MA (day 2&3)	1.1.2; 2.1.3; 2.1.7	Number sense-place value to 100; odd/even and rounding		Place value 1 Rounding 1 Odd/even numbers 1
	MA (day 4)	2.2.2	+ single/double digit w/o regrouping		Add w/o regrouping 1 Add w/o regrouping 2
	MA (day 5)	2.2.3	- single/double digit w/o regrouping		Subtract w/o regrouping 1
	MA (day 6)	2.1.12	Graphing read and create tables, tally charts and bar graphs		Graph reading 1 Graph reading 2 Picture graphs
	MA (day 7)	2.2.5	Problem solving estimates/exact answers		Estimating 1 Estimating 2 Estimating 3
	MA (day 8)	2.6.7	Problem solving relevant/irrelevant info		Too much information
	MA (day 9)	2.6.1	Problem solving break down problem into smaller parts		Leon Math Stories (addition and subtraction)
	MA (day 10)	2.5.9: 2.5.10: 2.5.11: 2.5.12	Problem solving money and time (tell time and elapsed time)		Time 1 Time 2 Time 3 Money 1 Elapsed time 1 Elapsed time 2
	MA (day 11)	2.3.3; 2.6.2	Multiplication create pictures for repeated addition		Sets 1
	MA (day 12&13)	2.2.2: 2.2.3	Computation double digit +/- with regrouping		Add w/regrouping 1 Add w/regrouping 2 Subtraction w/regrouping
	MA (day 14)	2.2.2; 2.2.3	Computation-double digit +/- with regrouping and across zeroes		Zero Hero
	MA (day 15)	2.3.3	Problem solving-patterns		Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5
	MA (day 16)	2.1.9	Fractions-name and compare, fractional parts [1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12]		3 fractional parts 4 fractional parts Fraction matching Comparing fractions
	MA (day 17)	2.6.3	Problem solving note method & explain answer		Story problems
	MA (day 18)	2.4.2; 2.4.4 2.5.2; 2.5.5	Geometry-vertices, shapes (2D & 3D) and congruency; Measurement (standard & metric) length and capacity		2D Shapes 3D Shapes Congruency (SIMILAR SHAPES) Measure and Capacity 1 Drip and Drag (metric capacity) Length 1
	MA (day 19)		Probability & Statistics		Probability 1 Probability 2 (fish tank)

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
1A	LA	3.6.9	Arrange words in alphabetical order.		Alphabetizing 1 Alphabetizing 2
	MA	3.1.1	Count, read, and write whole numbers up to 1,000		Number names More ways to name numbers
		3.1.2	Identify and interpret place value in whole numbers up to 1,000		Place value digits More place value practice
		3.1.3	Use words, models, and expanded form to represent numbers up to 1,000		Number expanded
		3.1.4	Identify any number up to 1,000 in various combinations of hundreds, tens, and ones.		Expanded form practice
		3.1.5	Compare whole numbers up to 1,000 and arrange them in numerical order.		Compare numbers Arrange numbers
		3.1.7	Identify odd and even numbers up to 1,000 and describe their characteristics		Odd and even practice
		3.3.7	Plot and label whole numbers on a number line up to 10		Number line
	Science 1 A,B,C	3.3.1	Observe and describe the apparent motion of the sun and moon over a span of one day.	d	Kids ask a scientist about the moon As the Earth turns
d	d	3.3.2	Observe and describe that there are more stars in the sky than anyone can easily count, but they are not scattered easily.	d	Brainpop: Life cycle of a star Star Child: Stars Ask an astrophysicist: number of stars
d	d	3.3.3	Observe and describe that the sun can be seen only in the daytime.	d	Brainpop: the sun
d	d	3.3.4	Observe and describe that the moon looks a little different everyday, but looks the same again about every for weeks.	d	Phases of the moon Brainpop: the moon
d	d	3.6.3	Explain how a model of something is different from the real thing but can be used to learn something about the real thing.	dd	d
d	d	3.3.5	Give examples of how change, such as weather patterns, is a continual process occurring on Earth.	dd	Brainpop: Weather Weather simulator
d	dd	3.3.6	Describe ways human beings protect themselves from adverse weather conditions.	d	Severe Weather Safety 95-02 Thunderstorms 95-03 Tornado 1 95-04 Tornado 2 95-05 Tornado 3 95-06 Winter Weather 95-08 Winter Storms
d	dd	3.3.7	Identify and explain some effects human activities have on weather.	d	Brainpop: The Greenhouse Effect Global warming simulation Brainpop: Global Warming How to fight Global Warming

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
1B	LA	3.6.2	Write correctly complete sentences or commands with periods, senences with question marks, commands, and sentences with exclamation points; declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory.		Power Proofreading (choose 3rd grade folder, then either "Memo to Lou", "Mazy's Amazing Pet Show", or "Windy's Weather Report") Punctuation Paintball (easy level) Sentence Clubhouse
		3.6.7	Capitalize correctly geographical names, holidays, historical periods, special events, titles of books, and proper nouns.		Power Proofreading (choose 3rd grade folder, then "Quiz Show Questions") Capitalization practice (Open this document, Save as with a new title, then make corrections and print out your work)
	MA	3.1.6	Round numbers less than 1,000 to the nearest ten and nearest hundred.		Lesson on rounding Rounding practice Rounding practice #2 Rounding practice #3 Rounding practice #4 Half Court Rounding
		3.2.1	Add and subtract whole numbers up to 1,000 with or without regrouping, using relevant properties of the number system.		Addition Machine (set for Level 3: you'll need scrap paper) Arithmetic Four (set for no time limit, level hard, and either Whole Number Addition or Whole Number Subtraction. You may need scrap paper.) Circus Fun Adding Practice 1 Adding Practice 2 Adding Practice 3 Addition place value model iknowthat Place Value Addition Subtraction Practice 1 Subtraction Practice 2 Subtraction place value model Subtraction Practice w/zeros Commutative Property of Addition (lesson and practice) More practice with the commutative property of addition Associative Property of Addition (lesson and practice)
		3.6.1	Analyze problems by identifying relationships, telling relevant from irrelevant information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing patterns.		Lesson and Practice with using the relevant facts to solve a problem Choosing the operation Problem solving: extending patterns
		3.6.2	Decide when and how to break a problem into simpler parts.		Lesson on breaking a problem into simpler parts. Practice: breaking problems into simpler parts. Thinking blocks
		3.6.6	Know and use strategies for estimating results of whole number addition and subtraction.		Let's Go Shopping Front end estimation + Front end estimation -

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
1C	LA	3.4.1	Find ideas for writing stories and descriptions in conversations with others, and in books, magazines, school textbooks, or on the Internet.	ccc	Ideas for writers Expository writing prompts Monthly writing "bugs"
		3.1.5	Demonstrate knowledge of grade appropriate words to speak specifically about different issues.		Wacky Web Tales Third Grade Vocab lists Quia: Third Grade terms/Hangman game Jumble: try Easy level, in categories of Government, Compound Words, or Math
		3.1.6	Use sentence and word context to find the meaning of unknown words.		Alphabet Soup
	MA	3.5.9	Tell time to the nearest minute and find how much time has elapsed.		Tell time to the nearest minute Telling time practice Elapsed time Elapsed time 2 set to medium dificulty Elapsed time 3 Elapsed time 4
		3.5.10	Find the value of any collections of coins and bills.  Write amounts less than a dollar using the ¢ symbol and write larger amounts in decimal notation using the $ symbol.		Count coins Count coins and bills Money in virtual manipulatives
		3.5.11	Use play or real money to decide whether there is enough money to make a purchase.		Is there enough money?

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
cc2A	cccLA	3.1.9	Identify more difficult multiple-meaning words.		Max Found Two Sticks
ccc	ccc	3.2.5	Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text.		Read for Main Ideas Read for Main Ideas #2
x	MA	3.4.1	Identify quadrilaterals as four-sided shapes.		Quad Squad A Study of Quadrilaterals Quadrilaterals and Quiz
x	x	3.4.2	Identify right angles in shapes and objects and decide whether other angles are greater or less than a right angle.		Angelmania Math is Fun on Angles Geometry Workshop
ccc	ccc	3.4.6	Use the terms point, line, and line segment in describing two-dimensional shapes.
ccc	ccc	3.4.7	Draw line segments and lines.	ccc	Definitions and examples of point, line and line segment
x	x	3.4.10	Recognize geometric shapes and their properties in the environment and specify their locations.		Geometric shapes in life (click on the apple at the end of the lesson to do the practice)
cccd	Science 2 A,B,C	3.1.6	Give examples of how tools, such as automobiles, computers, and electric motors, have affected the way we live	cccd	BrainPop: The Internet BrainPop: Computers Transportation Timeline A simple electric motor Smithsonian Kids
d	d	3.1.7	Recognize that and explain how an invention can be used in different ways, such as a radio being used to get information and for entertainment.	d	Plastics and Safety Plastics in the Home
d	d	3.1.8	Describe how discarded products contribute to the problem of waste disposal and that recycling can help solve this problem.	d	Recycle City
d	d	3.3.8	Investigate and describe how moving air and water can be used to run machines like windmills and waterwheels.	d	Buffalo Mountain, TN windmills Electricity generating windmills How wind mills generate power Wind turbine energy BrainPop: Dams
d	d	3.4.6	Explain that people need water, food,air, waste removal, and a particular range of temperatures, just as other animals do.	d	Virtual tour of the human body How the body works
cccd	cccd	3.4.7	Explain that eating a variety of heathful foods and getting enough exercise and rest help people stay healthy.	ccdc	Body Systems #1
cccd	cccd	3.6.1	Investigate how and describe that when parts are put together, they can do things that they could not do by themselves.	cccd	Make Your Own Widget
cccd	cccd	3.6.2	Investigate how and describe that something may not work if some of its parts are missing.	cdcc	Make Your Own Widget

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
2B	LA	3.6.3	Identify and use subjects and verbs that are in agreement.		Big Dog's lesson on S/V agreement Big dog's quiz on S/V agreement Alien Word Mine Choose Verbs 1-3 at the registration screen, choose "maybe later" SuperNova Sentence Puzzles Choose Verbs 1-3 Rocket Word Tag Choose Subjects & Predicates Subject/Verb Agreement #1 Subject/Verb Agreement #2
	MA	3.4.3	Identify, describe, and classify: cube, sphere, prism, pyramid, cone, cylinder		Geo Cleo ReviseWise Shapes Naming and tracing faces
		3.4.4	Identify common solid objects that are the parts needed to make a more complex solid object.		Solid Pattern Pieces Solids Making Complex Shapes
		3.4.5	Draw a shape that is congruent to another shape.		Congruent or not? Congruent Concentration Congruent and similar figures (lesson) Congruent and similar figures (practice)
		3.4.8	Identify and draw lines of symmetry in geometric shapes.		Symmetry 1 Symmetry 2 Symmetry 3
		3.4.9	Sketch the mirror image reflections of shapes.		Reflections of shapes #1 Reflections of shapes #2

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
2C	LA	3.2.6	Locate appropriate and significant information from the text, including problems and solutions.		Locating information in a text to solve a problem: lesson Practice print the story out and follow the directions Time for Kids read one of the  articles; print out the graphic organizer; fill in the parts Headline Deadline
		3.3.8	Identify the problems and solutions in a story.		Global warming article  Read this article, then open the graphic organizer.  Type what you learned about the problem and solutions into the graphic organizer.    Then print it out. Newsbank Problem/Solution graphic organizer
		3.6.6	Use commas in dates, locations, and addresses and for items in a series.		Power Proofreading (choose 3rd grade folder, then "Cooking with the Three Bears") Punctuation Paintball (medium level)
		3.7.15	Follow three and four step oral directions.		Skillswise directions Tina's directions
	MA	3.2.2	Represent the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.		Animal legs Harcourt demo Harcourt exploring multiplication Harcourt Multiplication facts as groups
		3.2.5	Show mastery of multiplication facts for 2,5, and 10.		Math Magician Leon's Math Dojo Math Blocks Table Mountain
		3.3.3	Choose appropriately symbols for operations and relations to make a number sentence true.		Arrange a math sentence
		3.3.5	Create, describe, and extend number patterns using multiplication.		Create and extend with hundreds chart and calculator Skip counting by 2 Skip counting by 5 Skip counting by 10 Sequence Square Ghostblasters

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
3A	LA	3.4.3	Create single paragraphs with topic sentences and simple suporting facts and details.		Parts of a well-written paragraph Practice
		3.5.5	Write for different purposes and to a specific audience or person		Purpose for writing
		3.5.4	Use varied word choices to make writing interesting		BrainPop strengthening sentences Expressive word choice Thesaurus activity
		3.5.6	Write personal, persuasive, and formal letters, thank-you notes and invitations that: show awareness of the knowledge and interests of the audience; establish a purpose and context; include the date, proper salutation, body, closing, and signature.		Scholastic Writing Workshop: Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer for Persuasive Writing Persuasion Map Persuasive Strategies Time for Kids: Writing a Business Letter Time for Kids: Writing a Persuasive Essay BrainPop: Types of Writing BrainPop: Sending a Letter Harcourt: Persuasive Writing Ideas for Persuasive Writing
		3.1.4	Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meanings of words.		Complete the Sentence Fill in the synonym Fill in the homonym Inferring meaning from context clues Complete the sentence 2 Complete the sentence 3 Alien Word Mine: Synonyms (Primary) Alien Word Mine: Antonyms (Primary) SuperNova Sentence Puzzles: Homophones (Primary) SuperNova Sentence Puzzles: Homographs (Primary)
		3.2.1	Use titles, tables of contents, chapter headings, a glossary, or an index to locate information in text		Using an index Using a table of contents Parts of a book Parts of a book matching activity Parts of a book interactive game
	MA	3.3.4	Understand and use the commutative and associative rules of multiplication		Commutative Property Multiplication Properties Practice with Properties Commutative Property: Lesson Commutative Property: Practice Associative Property Matching Game Associative Property Practice
		3.6.3	Apply strategies and results from simpler problems to solve more complex problems		Leon's Math Problems
		3.6.4	Express solutions clearly and logically by using the appropriate mathematical terms and notation.  Support solutions with evidence in both verbal and symbolic work.		Test Prep Problem Solving
		3.2.3	Represent the concept of division as repeated subtraction, equal sharing, and forming equal groups.		Elab Exploring Division Elab Division Facts Meaning of Division Division as Repeated Subtraction Powerpoint: Division as Repeated Subtraction
		3.2.4	Know and use the inverse relationship between multiplication and division facts.		BrainPop: Division Relationship of Multiplication and Division: Lesson Relationship of Multiplication and Division: Practice
	Science 3 A,B, and C	3.2.2	Measure and mix dry and liquid materials in prescribed amounts, following reasonable safety precautions.		Mixtures A scientific mixture: root beer
		3.2.5	Construct something used for performing a task out of paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, metal or existing objects.		Crafts from recycled materials Ecology Crafts for Kids
		3.2.6	Make sketches and write descriptions to aid in explaining procedures or ideas.		Kids Design Network
		3.3.9	Demonstrate that things that make sound do so by vibrating, such as vocal cords and musical instruments.		ReviseWise: Sound What is sound? Sound and hearing Changing Sounds: Musical Instruments BrainPop: Voice BrainPop: Stringed instruments Interactive piano keyboard
		3.4.8	Explain that some things people take into their bodies from the environment can hurt them and give examples of such things.		Alcohol Drug Abuse Bonko's Body: quizzes about the effects of smoking and drugs
		3.4.9	Explain that some diseases are caused by germs and some are not.   Note that diseases caused by germs may be spread to other people.  Also understand that washing hands with soap and water reduces the number of germs that can get into the body or that can be passed on to other people.		Directions for Simulation: Tracking an Ebola Outbreak The Immune Platoon Clean Hands Statistics
		3.5.1	Select and use appropriate measuring units such as centimeters (cm) and meters (m), grams (g) and kilograms (kg), and degrees Celsius (ºC).		Practice with centimeters More practice with centimeters Relating g and kg C° thermometer

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
3B	LA	3.3.7	Compare and contrast versions of the same story from different cultures.		Baba Yaga Mi'kmaq Cinderella The Wicked Stepmother Tattercoats
		3.1.7	Use a dictionary to learn the meaning and pronunciation of unknown words, use guide words and locate parts of speech.		Using a Dictionary Pt. 1 Dictionary Quiz Dictionaries and Thesauruses Rags to Riches: Guide Word Game on Quia Word Central Dictionary activity in Little Explorer's
		3.6.4	Identify and use past, present, and future verb tenses properly in writing.		Verb Tense Past Tense Verb Present Tense Verb Future Tense Verb Harcourt: Present Tense Verbs Go for the Gold Harcount: Past and Future Tense Verbs Go for the Gold Proofreading Makes Perfect (click the purple oval called "Usage")
	MA	3.1.13	Interpret data displayed in a circle graph and answer questions about the situation.		Circle graphs Create your own circle graph Online circle graph creator Pie chart creator
		3.5.1	Measure line segments to the nearest half-inch		Length Strength Fish Story (set to Level One, and Inches) Funbrain Measuring (start with easy inches)
		3.5.2	Add units of length that may require regrouping of inches to feet or centimenters to meters.		Printable worksheet
		3.5.3	Find the perimeter of a polygon		Bucky's Blue Prints (click on One Story House) Fence Me In Perimeter Practice Perimeter of a Rectangle Perimeter of a Square Finding the area and perimeter of rectangles Shape Surveyor
		3.5.4	Estimate or find the area of shapes by covering them with squares.		Area how-to Area Area 2 Area 3 (set problem type: area, and click hint button to reveal grid system) Geometry Workshop Finding the area and perimeter of rectangles

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
3C	LA	3.5.1	Write narratives; provide a context within which an action takes place; include details to develop the plot.		Ideas for beginning narratives The personal narrative Narrative writing prompts 3 column newspaper article template
		3.2.7	Follow simple multi-step written instructions.		Read and follow the bookworm's instructions
		3.2.9	Identify text that uses sequence or other logical order (alphabetical, time, categorical).		Retelling in sequence Sequence of events Logical sequence:money Logical sequence: time Logical sequence: weight Logical sequence: size Logical sequence: age Sentence sequencing Make your own Garfield comic strip ================= Name That Category Category Challenge Category Fun Grades K-3 Name the Category Game #1 Category Fun Grades 2-4 #5 Category Jeopardy Category Naming Categories Challenge I Categories Challenge III Word bank for category activities above
	MA	3.5.5	Estimate or find the volume of objects by counting the number of   cubes that would fill them.		Volume of a rectangular prism Transferring volume
		3.5.6	Estimate and measure capacity using quarts, gallons, and liters.		Count us in Reading volume Can you fill it? Practice filling a cylinder and measuring the contents Capacity puzzle Capacity lesson Capacity interactive quiz Comparing capacity lesson Comparing capacity interactive quiz
		3.5.7	Estimate and measure weight using pounds and kilograms.		Weighing mass Weigh it up Scales reader Weighing (lesson) Weighing (practice) Real Weights
		3.5.8	Compare temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit.		Temperature Celsius whiteboard thermometer online worksheet Reading a thermometer Comparing three ºC thermometers
		3.5.12	Carry out simple unit conversions within a measurement system.		Reminders Everyday estimates and equivalents Metric measures Weeks to days Days to hours Math Measurement quiz (pick Measurement from the quiz list)

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
4A	LA	3.4.7	Proofread writing including that of other writers.		Grade Three Proofreading Makes Perfect
		3.4.6	Review and evaluate writing using a revision checklist.		Ideas to help with revision
		3.4.8	Revise writing for others to read, improving the focus and progression of ideas.		Sentence sequencing Story sequencing
		3.4.9	Organize related ideas together within a paragraph to maintain a consistent focus.		The Bing, The Bang and the Bongo
		3.2.8	Distinguish between cause and effect and between fact and opinion in informational text.		Fact and opinion #1 Fact and opinion #2 If..then completions
		3.3.6	Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.		Brainpop clip and Quiz: Point of View Point of View lesson: Click on pink flower at the bottom of the page to go to the practice section
		3.6.8	Spell correctly one-syllable words that have blends, contractions, compounds, common spelling patterns, and common homophones.		Spelling 1 Spelling 2 Spelling 3 Spelling 4 (use the Level 1 "B" lists) Spelling 5 (choose from Compound Words, Homophones, Contractions or any of the 3rd grade spelling patterns) Look, Cover, Write & Check SpellARoo (beginner level)
	MA	3.1.8	Show equivalent fractions using equal parts.		Harcourt elab
		3.1.9	Identify and use correct names for denominators and numerators.		Circle fractions Fractions with line segments NLVM Fractions
		3.1.10	Given a pair of fractions, decide which is larger or smaller by using objects or pictures.		Comparing fractions Concentration fractions Fishy Fractions (choose Fraction, Name and Picture or Fraction and Picture button)
		3.1.11	Given a set of objects or a picture, name and write a decimal to represent tenths and hundredths.		Tenths as Decimals Hundredths as Decimals Decimal Squares Beat the Clock Decimals Concentration Decimal Darts Rope Tug (set difficulty level 1)
		3.1.12	Given a decimal for tenths, show it as a fraction using a place-value model.		Equivalent fractions and decimals Match game Tenths as decimals Whole numbers and decimals in tenths Hundredths as decimals Whole numbers and decimals in hundredths
		3.2.6	Add and subtract simple fractions with the same denominator.		AAA Math Adding Fractions AAA Math Subtraction of Fractions Harcourt adding like fractions
	Science 4 A, B and C	3.4.1	Demonstrate that a great variety of living things can be sorted into groups in many ways using various features, such as how they look, where they live, and how they act, to decide which things belong to which group.		Brainpopjr. animals Classifying critters Quia mixed up animals Rags to riches: animals Animal characteristics
		3.4.2	Explain that features used for grouping depend on the purpose of the grouping.		Animal characteristics Grouping quiz
		3.4.3	Observe that and describe how offspring are very much, but not exactly, like their parents and like one another.		Animal life cycles Animal names
		3.4.4	Describe that almost all kinds of animals' food can be traced back to plants.		Brainpopjr plants Brainpop food chains Harcourt fun with food webs Revisewise food chains Set up a food chain Sunny Meadows Food chain quiz Ecokids
		3.4.5	Give examples of some kinds of organisms that have completely disappeared and explain how these organisms were similar to some organisms living today.		Extinct animals Enchanted learning extinct animals
		3.6.4	Take, records, and display counts and simple measurements of things over time, such as plant or student growth.		Indianapolis Peregrine Falcon--Egg Watch
		3.6.5	Observe that and describe how some changes are very slow and some are very fast and that some of these changes may be hard to see and/or record.

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Calendar Period	Math or Language	Standard and Indicator	Description	Plato	Technology Resources
4C	LA	3.5.3	Write personal and formal letters, thank-you notes, and invitations and addressing envelopes; show awareness of the knowledge and interests of the audience and establish a purpose and context, including the date, proper salutation, body, closing and signature.		Writing a formal letter Know your audience Practice analyzing the audience Persuasive letters Persuasive letters practice Envelopes Invitations Thank you notes Formal letter format
		3.5.7	Write responses to literature that: demonstrate an understanding of what is read; support statements with evidence from the text.		Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 3
		3.5.8	Write or deliver a research paper that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) that: uses a variety of sources (books, technology, charts, tables of contents, diagrams) and documents sources (titles and authors) and organizes information by categorizing it into more than one category (such as living andnon-living, hot and cold) or includes information gained through observation.		Writing Detective: Research Report Ideas for Research Reports| Organizing for Research using the Big 6 Investigating a Website
		3.1.8	Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.		Prefixes Suffixes More Suffixes Harcourt Test Tutor WordWorks Prefixes
		3.3.4	Determine the theme or author's message in fiction and nonfiction text.		Author's purpose #1: Click on the links for more practice at the bottom of each page Author's purpose #2
		3.6.5	Identify and correctly use pronouns, adjectives, compound nouns, and articles in writing.		SuperNova Sentence Puzzles Choose Adjectives, 1-3 Choose Pronouns, 1-3 Alien Word Mine Choose Adjectives, 1-3 Choose Pronouns, 1-3 Articles A or An? Compound Nouns Crazy Compound Words Adjectives #1 Adjectives #2 Adjectives #3 Pronouns #1 Pronouns #2
	MA	3.1.15	Record the possible outcomes for a simple probability experiment.		Chances Are Why Can't I Win? Heads I Win Lions and Tigers Spinners Fish Tank Harcourt elab: recording outcomes of probability experiments
		3.2.7	Use estimation to decide whether answers are reasonable in addition and subtraction problems.		Addition AAA Math Subtraction AAA Math
		3.3.1	Represent relationships of quantities in the form of a numeric expression or equation.		Baseball Math for One Subtraction equations Addition equations Addition machine Subtraction machine
		3.3.2	Solve problems involving numeric equations.		Speed Grid Subtraction Speed Grid Addition
		3.3.6	Solve simple problems involving a functional relationship between two quantities.		Function: Input and Output

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Revised and updated March 16, 2008 by D. Weber