Here are just a few things I pulled from Michigan's third grade standards:
Social Studies:
E2.0.1 - Using a Michigan example, describe how specialization leads to increased interdependence.
P3.1.3 - Give examples of how conflicts over core democratic values lead people to differ on resolutions to a public policy issue in Michigan.
Science:
S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society.
S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation.
Reading:
R.CM.03.03 compare and contrast relationships among characters, events, and key ideas within and across texts to create a deeper understanding; including a narrative to an informational text, a literature selection to a subject area text, and an historical event to a current event.
R.NT.03.04 explain how authors use literary devices including prediction, personification, and point of view to develop a story level theme, depict the setting, and reveal how thoughts and actions convey important character traits.
Food for thought: I'd say around half of my students still believe in the Easter Bunny.
Brain development--those who write state standards might want to take a course.
4 comments:
Wow.
Guess I need to redo third grade.
Very interesting.
Our school is revising the curriculum over a two year period to match Illinois new standards.
My third grader believes. And I just told my sixth grader the news about EB; he said he knew, but I didn't have the heart to discuss Santa with him.
I couldn't even read the stuff. I don't know how teachers do it. Thank you.
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