Program of Studies

Grade Three Program of Studies

Social Studies

VALUES AND ATTITUDES

respect to humanity and world issues demonstrate a consciousness for the limits of the natural environment, stewardship for the land and an understanding of the principles of sustainability

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

understand their rights and responsibilities inorder to make informed decisions and participate fully in society
understand the role of social, political, economic and legal institutions as they relate to individual and collective well-being and a sustainable society
understand how opportunities and responsibilities change in an increasingly

Interdependent world

understand that humans exist in a dynamic relationship with the natural environment.

SKILLS AND PROCESSES

engage in active inquiry and critical and creative thinking
engage in problem solving and conflict resolution with an awareness of the ethical consequences of decision making
use and manage information and communication technologies critically
conduct research ethically using varied methods and sources; organize, interpret and present their findings; and defend their opinions
apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned and what they need to learn
recognize and responsibly address injustices as they occur in their schools, communities, Canada and the world
Communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized and persuasive manner.

3.1.3 Examine the geographic characteristics that shape communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry:

In what ways do the communities show concern for their natural environment? (GC, LPP)

3.2.1 Appreciate elements of global citizenship:

recognize how their actions might affect people elsewhere in the world and how the actions of others might affect them (C, GC)

3.2.2 Explore the concept of global citizenship by reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry:

What are some environmental concerns that Canada and communities around the world share? (ER, GC)
In what ways can individuals and groups contribute to positive change in the world? (C,GC, PADM)
How do international organizations support communities in need throughout the world (e.g., UNICEF, Red Cross, Development and Peace)? (C, GC)
What are examples of international organizations formed by individuals (e.g., Free the Children, Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders))? (C, GC)

Science - Topic E - Animal Life Cycles

General Learner Expectations
3–10 Describe the appearances and life cycles of some common animals, and identify their adaptations to different environments.
3–11 Identify requirements for animal care.

Specific Learner Expectations
Students will:
1. Classify a variety of animals, based on observable characteristics; e.g., limbs, teeth, body covering, overall shape, backbone.
4. Identify the food needs of at least one animal from each of the following groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects; and describe changes in how each animal obtains food through different stages
of its life.
5. Demonstrate awareness that parental care is a characteristic of some animals and not of others, and identify examples of different forms of parental care.
6. Demonstrate awareness that animals require different habitats in order to meet their basic needs of food, water, shelter and space.
7. Recognize adaptations of a young animal to its environment, and identify changes in its relationship to its environment as it goes through life; e.g., tadpoles are adapted for life in an aquatic environment; adult frogs show adaptations to both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
8. Identify examples of environmental conditions that may threaten animal survival, and identify examples of extinct animals.
9. Recognize that habitat preservation can help maintain animal populations, and identify ways that student actions can assist habitat preservation.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of animals studied, and demonstrate skills for their care.

Language Arts

1.1 Discover and Explore
Experiment with language and forms

choose appropriate forms of oral, print and other media texts for communicating and sharing ideas with others
discuss and compare the ways similar topics are developed in different forms of oral, print and other media texts

Express preferences

choose and share a variety of oral, print and other media texts in areas of particular interest
select preferred forms from a variety of oral print and other media texts

2.2 Respond to Texts
Experience various texts

choose a variety of oral, print and other media texts for shared and independent listening,reading and viewing experiences, using texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as nonfiction, chapter books, illustrated storybooks, drum dances, fables, CDROM programs and plays

2.4 Create Original Text
Generate ideas

experiment with ways of generating and organizing ideas prior to creating oral, print and

other media texts

use a variety of strategies for generating and organizing ideas and experiences in oral, printand other media texts

Elaborate on the expression of ideas

use sentence variety to link ideas and create impressions on familiar audiences

3.1 Plan and Focus
Focus attention

use self-questioning to identify information needed to supplement personal knowledge on a topic
identify facts and opinions, main ideas and details in oral, print and other media texts

3.2 Select and Process
Use a variety of sources

find information to answer research questions, using a variety of sources, such as children’s magazines, CDROMs, plays, folk tales, songs, stories and the environment

Access information

use text features, such as titles, pictures,

headings, labels, diagrams and dictionary guide words, to access information

locate answers to questions and extract

appropriate and significant information from oral, print and other media texts

use card or electronic catalogues to locate information

Evaluate sources

review information to determine its usefulness in answering research questions

3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate
Organize information

organize ideas and information, using a variety of strategies, such as clustering, categorizing and sequencing
draft ideas and information into short paragraphs, with topic and supporting sentences

Evaluate information

determine if gathered information is sufficient to

answer research questions
3.4 Share and Review
Share ideas and information

organize and share ideas and information on topics to engage familiar audiences
use titles, headings and visuals to add interest and highlight important points of presentation

4.1 Enhance and Improve
Appraise own and others’ work

share own oral, print and other media texts with others to identify strengths and ideas for

improvement

identify the general impression and main idea communicated by own and peers’ oral, print and other media texts
use pre-established criteria to provide support and feedback to peers on their oral, print and other media texts

Revise and edit

combine and rearrange existing information to

accommodate new ideas and information

edit for complete and incomplete sentences
use keyboarding skills to compose, revise and print text

Enhance legibility

write legibly, using a style that is consistent in alignment, shape and slant

apply word processing skills, and use publishing

programs to organize information