3rd

This is the computer curriculum page for Palmer River Elementary School's Grade 3 Computer Program. We complete tasks in chronological order from top to bottom.

Beginning of year presentation

(0.75) Class Intro and Expectations

Welcome to Computer Class. This presentation will run you through important safety and classroom expectations.

(0.25) Internet Safety Pledge

I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.

Teacher Resources

Tornado Chasers

Water Cycle

(2) Star Reading and Star Math

Star Assessments are computer-adaptive tests (CATs) for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students that measure reading, math, and early literacy skills. Testing is conducted in the Fall, Winter, and Spring to determine the academic needs of our students and also measure the academic growth of our student population.

(1) Accelerated Start

ClassLink

Google Classroom

Google Meet

Google Profiles

This will be a busy class where students will test their logins to the above programs. More advanced training will come in the following weeks.

(1) Lexia Core 5

Built on the science of reading, Lexia® Core5® Reading is a research-proven program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make the critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

(1) Freckle

Freckle helps K-4 teachers differentiate instruction and reach every student at their own level across Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science. It includes the entire grade level curriculum in each subject area and comes with practice questions, hints and videos to support learning and allow the student to move ahead.

(1) Fire Safety Class with Firefighter Randy

Smoke Detectives Checklist Handout ONLINE COMPETITION FORM Competition ends Tuesday November 1st

I SPY Fire Safety.mp4

I Spy Fire Safety

Rehoboth Fire Department

Fire Safety Games

Sparky's Fun House

Sparky's Fire House

Sparky's Matching Game

Fire Safety Minute.mp4

Fire Safety Minute

"Fire Prevention Month is October. Do at least one thing to make your HOME, WORK OR SCHOOL a little safer"

(7) Google Drive Review

Google Drive is a cloud based platform for writing in documents, presentations, spreadsheets and drawing. With constant auto save and the ability to share and work collaboratively, Google Drive is one of the most productive tools on the internet. In Grade 3 we deliver the most rigorous program possible. We practice using all of the buttons on the editing toolbar via a crazy letters class. In another class we practice inserting copyright free images. For a fun finish, students will practice using Google Drive tools and finish by doing THE TEST!.

(1) Crazy letters and Google Drive

In this class we will practice:

Logging in
Adding Mr. Pearse's classroom.
Finding the assignment.
Bold, Italicise and underline
Centering and aligning
Text color, size and style
Printing
Turn in assignment.
Logging out

(1) Inserting Images and Google Classroom

Find an image from a COPYRIGHT FREE SOURCE like Google Explore, pixabay, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons or Unsplash.
Practice dragging and dropping images into a document.
Centering images.
Cropping an image.
Resizing and moving an image.

6. Practice layering text on top of an image object in a document.

(5) Class B Google Driver's License

Practice the following concepts and then do the driver's test to see if you qualify!

(0.5) Xtra Math

XtraMath is a free web program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts which are critical to success in mathematics.

Intro Video

(0.25) Scholastic News

Every week, Scholastic News magazine brings curriculum-connected nonfiction into your class!

(0.25) Storyworks Jr.

Storyworks Jr. is the skill-building ELA magazine that inspires and empowers students in grades 2 and 3 with fascinating and authentic stories

(3) MLA Citation Machine

In this class, students will create MLA style citations as a way of saying thank you to the author for the use of their information.

Students will create a Google Document, find the information needed in a book or website, and then enter that data into a citation generator. The final product, the MLA citation, is then copy/pasted into the Google Doc. The goal in this activity is five citations in one class.

(2) Typing Practice

Learn touch typing online using TypingClub's free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.

(0.5) Brainpop Jr.

BrainPOP® creates animated, curricular content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.

(0.5) Privacy, Security and Safe Searching

Share Jumper

Students evaluate examples of online messages and decide what information is appropriate to share, and when. Students will:

Reflect on the benefits of sharing online, while acknowledging that information can spread fast and far.
Classify information that should be kept private online.
Predict the effect an online post or message might have on someone's reputation.

Password Protect

Students learn how to create safe and secure passwords when logging into Digital Passport and for all other accounts they create. Students will:

Learn what components make a password secure.
Identify ways they can create a memorable but secure password.
Create a secure password.

Search Shark

Students learn how to choose effective keywords for searching online. They practice selecting keywords that are most relevant to a search prompt. Along the way, they discover tips for narrowing their search results. Students will:

Learn how keywords can help them find information online.
Evaluate keywords for their relevance and helpfulness.
Practice identifying the most effective keywords for different search scenarios.

(1) Hour of Code

Hour of Code 2015 - WORLDWIDE.mp4

Change The World!

Computer science is a foundational field that opens doors for all boys and girls.

Hour of Code

It's a 45 minute introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator.

Starwars Activity

(1) Code.org

Code. org is a non-profit organization that aims to encourage students to learn computer science. This program is an accelerated Blockly style program to learn concepts such as code sequencing, conditions, looping and repeat functions.

The Grinch | Minecraft | Moana

MCAS Computer Based Testing

The Massachusetts Department of Education strongly recommends that schools have all their students view the student tutorial, even those who have previously participated in computer-based testing, and especially students who have not previously participated in computer-based testing. During the tutorial, students will click through different screens and review brief descriptions on how to navigate through the student testing platform. The tutorial shows students how to use different onscreen tools and accessibility features, as well as how to enter seal codes at the beginning of a session, and how to review responses before submitting a test. The tutorial contains no audio component, so educators may want to view the tutorial to become familiar with the tools and features before viewing it with students. The tutorial should take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete.

Click on the image above for the official MCAS website with ALL official links and test configurations.

2024 ELA

Computer BasedPaper Based Test

2024 Math

Session 1Session 2Paper Based Test

2023 ELAComputer BasedPaper Based Test

2023 Math

Session 1Session 2Paper Based Test

2022 ELA

Computer BasedPaper Based

2022 Math

Session 1Session 2Paper Based

2021 ELA

Computer BasedPaper Based

2021 Math

Session 1Session 2Paper Based

2019 ELA

2019 Math

2018 ELA

2018 Math

(1) Being A Good Digital Citizen!

Being a Good Digital Citizen! NetSmartz® Workshop is an educational program that teaches children Grades 3 - 5 about online safety and digital citizenship.

(6) Biographies Webquest

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District , Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

In our American history, there have been many amazing people whose contributions have shaped the land and laws in which we live. In this project, you will learn about some famous people from out state of Massachusetts. You will learn about what made them great and why it is important for us to honor their lifes work.

PROCEDURE

Step 1 - Form into groups of 3 (Mr. Pearse will organize).

Step 2 - Create a Google Presentation slideshow and label it "Biographies Webquest".

Step 3 - Share that Google Presentation with your partner.

Step 4 - Create 10 slides and label last slide "Bibliography"

Step 5 - Select 8 famous people and title slides.

Step 6 - Learn about your famous people by clicking on the Wikipedia links below.

Step 7 - Add at least 6 facts per slide.

Step 8 - Add at least 2 primary artifact images per slide.

Step 9 - Include at least 2 sources/websites in your bibliography.

Step 10 - Orally present your famous people to your class.

RESOURCES

see below

Evaluation

Click here to view the rubric.

CONCLUSION

In this project you have researched eight famous Massachusetts people in detail. Remember, biographies are not just about famous people. They tell the story of any persons life. You could even create your own biography. Wouldn't that be fun!