04/04/2022 - 04/08/2022

MATH STANDARD(S): NC.3.MD.1: Tell and write time to the nearest minute.

OBJECTIVE(S):

  • Use an analog clock to tell and write time to the nearest minute.

  • Relate time on analog and digital clocks.

  • Express time as the number of minutes before the hour.

VOCABULARY: hour, minute, hour hand, minute hand, AM, PM

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What time is it?

I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can tell what time it is.

MONDAY: Students will review for and quiz on Lesson 20: Tell and Write Time.

MATH STANDARD(S): NC.3.MD.2: Solve problems involving customary measurement.

OBJECTIVE(S):

  • Identify items that have a measurable capacity.

  • Understand the relative sizes of 1 cup, 1 pint, 1 quart, and 1 gallon.

  • Use unit size to estimate capacity.

  • Solve one-step word problems involving capacity.

VOCABULARY: capacity, cup (c), pint (pt), quart (qt), gallon (gal)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): How do I measure capacity?

I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can explain how I measure capacity.

TUESDAY: Students will read a word problem that involves measuring capacity. They will explore measuring tools to solve the problem.

WEDNESDAY: Students will explore ways to estimate the amount of liquid a container holds.

THURSDAY: Students will explore ways to use models to think about how to solve a word problem involving capacity.

FRIDAY: Students will estimate and find exact answers to solve problems involving capacity. Students will also review for and test on Capacity. Students will (also) complete mock Reading EOG (End-of-Grade) test!!

SCIENCE STANDARD(S): 3.P.1.: Understand motion and forces that affect motion.

OBJECTIVE(S): 3.P.1.1: Infer changes in speed or direction resulting from forces acting on an object.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What causes objects to change speed and/or direction?

I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can explain what causes objects to change speed and/or direction.

VOCABULARY: motion, position, speed, constant speed, variable speed, force, constant forces, distance, weight friction, magnetism, gravity

MONDAY: Students will complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet on Force and Motion.

TUESDAY: Students will complete Force and Motion crossword puzzle.

WEDNESDAY: Students will review for and test on Force and Motion.

SCIENCE STANDARD(S): 3.L.2.: Understand how plants survive in their own environments.

OBJECTIVE(S): 3.L.2.1: Remember the functions of the following structures as it relates to the survival of plant in their environments:

  • Roots - absorb nutrients

  • Stems - provide support

  • Leaves - synthesizes food

  • Flowers - attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): How do plants survive in their own environments?

I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can explain how plants survive in their own environments.

VOCABULARY: roots, stems, leaves, flowers

THURSDAY: Students will begin lesson on Plants by reading and highlighting pertinent information in given Study Guide.

FRIDAY: Students will complete Vocabulary worksheet #1 on Plants.

POWER 45: Students will receive instruction on: Division Facts (Lesson 17 from Coach workbook).


INTERVENTION: Students will receive intervention on how to Solve Problems About Time.