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Math -
3rd Grade Lesson Plan

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Math Lesson Plan
3rd Grade Curriculum
Total Activities: 190
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Chapter -"Number Theory and Systems"-Understand numeration, number theory, and number systems.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
5

Place Value Beyond a Thousand-Find place value beyond a thousand.

 

3B007

 

1

Expanded Form-Convert numbers containing two to six digits from standard form to expanded form and vice versa.

 

34066 34130 34131

 

2

Writing Numbers-Write numbers up to six digits using oral and written cues.

 

34132 34133 34134

 

6

Reading and Writing Whole Numbers-Read and write whole numbers up to six digits.

 

3B001

 

7

Standard, Expanded and Word Form-Write numbers in standard, expanded and word form and convert between forms for numbers containing two to six digits.

 

3B008

 

3

Comparing and Ordering Numbers-Order numbers up to six digits and compare numbers using the symbols <, >, and =.

 

34135 34136 34137 3B003 3B004 3B005

 

8

Number Lines and Inequalities-Introduction to number lines and inequalities < and > in the context of a number line.

 

3B006

 

4

Rounding Numbers-Round numbers to the nearest ten, to the nearest hundred, and to the nearest thousand.

 

34138 34139 34140 3B009 3B010 3B011

 

Chapter -"Addition and Subtraction"-Understand the meanings of operations and how they relate to one another. (+, -)

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Addition-Add three or more single digit addends. (grouping property) Add 2- and 3-digit numbers. (with and without regrouping)

 

34185 34186 34193 34205 3B013 3B014 3B012

 

2

Subtraction-Subtract 2-and 3-digit numbers. (with regrouping) Subtract 2- and 3-digit numbers when minuend has multiple zeros. (with regrouping)

34198 34199 34200 3B016 3B017 3B015

 

3

Estimate Sums and Differences-Estimate sums and differences using rounding.

 

34203 34204 3B018 3B019

 

Chapter -"Multiplication and Division"-Understand the meanings of operations and how they relate to one another.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
5

Introduction to Multiplication-An introduction to multiplication (0-12 x 0-12) including multiplication by 0 and 1, using arrays and tables.

 

3B020 3B022 3B023 3B024 3B021 3B025

 

1

Multiples and Arrays-Define and list multiples of a given number (1-10). Explore multiplication as repeated addition and arrays.

 

34070 34088 34089

 

6

Multiplying by 10 and 100-Multiply whole numbers by 10 and 100.

 

3B037

 

2

Multiply 2-digits by 1-digit-Multiply two whole numbers with and without regrouping in which one factor is a one-digit number and the other is a 2-digit number. Multiply mentally by 10, 100, and 1000.

 

34072 34096 34097 3B026 3B027

 

7

Introduction to Division-An introduction to simple division problems including divisions involving 0 and 1 and divisions involving remainders using tables and other manipulatives.

 

3B028 3B029 3B030 3B031 3B032 3B033

 

3

Division Facts-Recognize and use basic division facts to 100 ÷ 10, and identify dividend, divisor, and quotient. Describe these division properties: you cannot divide by 0, and any number divided by 1 equals that number.

 

34074 34098 34099

 

8

Dividing by 10 and 100-Divide whole numbers by 10 and 100.

 

3B038

 

4

Divide 2-digits by 1-digit-Divide two-digit dividends by one-digit divisors, with and without remainders.

 

34106 34107 34108 3B034 3B035 3B036

 

Chapter -"Fractions and Decimals"-Understand ways of representing fractional and decimal numbers.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Parts of a Set or Whole-Identify parts of a set and parts of a whole with equivalent fractions with denominators up to 10.

 

34162 34163 34164 3B039 3B041 3B040

 

2

Equivalent Fractions-Identify equivalent fractions. (1/2 = 2/4)

34165 34166 34167 3B045

 

7

Estimating Fractions-Estimate what fractional portion of a shape is highlighted.

 

3B042

 

3

Compare and Order Fractions-Order fractions with like denominators and compare fractions using the symbols <, >, and =.

 

34171 34172 3B043 3B044

 

8

The Meaning of Decimals-An introduction to decimals.

 

3B046

 

4

Relate Fractions and Decimals-Explore the relationship between fractions and decimals. (tenths and hundredths)

 

34174 34175

 

5

Write Decimals to Hundredths-Identify decimals to the hundredths place. Read and write decimals to the hundredths.

 

34187 34188 34189

 

9

Place Value with Decimals-Understand tenths, hundredths and thousandths.

 

3B047

 

6

Compare and Order Decimals-Order decimals to the hundredths place, and compare decimals using the symbols <, >, and =.

 

34190 34191 34192

 

Chapter -"Money"-Understand the concept of money.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Bills and Coins-Count collection of coins and bills up to $50. Add and subtract dollar amounts. (dollar and cents)

 

34148 34150 34149

 

2

Word Problems-Solve word problems that involve the value of coins, bills, and making change.

 

34151 34152 34153

 

3

Unit Price-Solve problems involving unit price of items.

 

34160 34161 34212

 

Chapter -"Patterns"-Understand patterns, relations, and functions.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Repeating Patterns-Identify and extend repeating patterns and apply pattern rules using shapes, colors and numbers.

 

34112 34113 34114

 

2

Numeric Patterns-Identify and extend patterns and apply pattern rules using a sequence of related numbers.

 

34115 34116 34117 3B002

 

3

Apply Pattern Rules -Apply the appropriate rule to complete a chart including input/output tables.

 

34118 34119 34120

 

Chapter -"Algebra"-Represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Numeric Expressions-Represent and evaluate written relationships as numeric expressions.

 

34145 34147

 

2

Equations-Solve for an unknown quantity in an equation. Example: 3 + __ = 7.(Example: missing addend or missing factor)

 

34154 34155 34156

 

3

Properties-Use the Order (Commutative) and Grouping (Associative) Properties of Addition and Multiplication to find equivalent expressions or equations containing an unknown quantity.

 

34157 34158 34159

 

Chapter -"Properties of Shapes"-Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional shapes.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Segments, Lines and Line Pairs-Describe line segments, lines and line pairs.

 

34045 34049 34050

 

6

Identifying Parts of Angles-Identify vertices and sides in angles.

 

3B052

 

2

Classifying Angles-Identify and classify angles as right, acute, or obtuse.

 

34046 34051 34052

 

3

Attributes of Polygons-Identify the attributes of polygons (sides and angles) and sort by particular characteristics of the plane figure.

 

34062 34076 34077 3B053

 

4

Attributes of Solid Figures-Identify the attributes of solid figures (edges, vertices, and faces) such as cubes, rectangular prisms, rectangular pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres and sort by particular characteristics.

 

34065 34078 34079

 

5

Nets-Identify and create a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional figure.

 

34069 34080 34081

 

Chapter -"Coordinate Geometry"-Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Distance Between Two Points-Find the horizontal or vertical distance between two points on a coordinate grid.

 

34053 34054

 

2

Ordered Pairs-Plot a point on a coordinate grid given an ordered pair and write the ordered pair of a point shown on a coordinate grid.

 

34042 34055 34056 34057

 

3

Follow Directions on a Grid-After being given navigational directions from the initial point, identify the ordered pair of the final point.

 

34082 34083

 

Chapter -"Transformations and Symmetry"-Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Congruent Shapes-Given a plane figure, identify the congruent shape and create a congruent shape using other plane figures.

 

34044 34058 34059

 

2

Slides, Flips, Turns-Apply a slide, flip, or turn to a plane figure and predict the result. Identify the image of a plane figure as a slide, flip, or turn.

 

34048 34060 34061 3B054

 

3

Line and Point Symmetry-Use line and point symmetry to identify and create symmetrical figures.

 

34047 34084 34085

 

Chapter -"Time"-Understand the attributes of time and apply tools.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Telling Time-Define, tell, and show time to the hour, half hour and quarter hour. Define, tell, and show time to the 5 and 1 minute intervals.

 

34064 34090 34091

 

2

Elapsed Time-Find elapsed time using minutes, hours, days, and weeks. Develop measuring skills and demonstrate understanding of concepts related measuring time.

 

34067 34100 34101 34109

 

3

Time Schedules-Interpret time schedules using minutes, hours, days, and weeks.

 

34111 34144 34214

 

Chapter -"Customary System"-Use the customary system of measurement to understand the attributes of length, weight, capacity, and temperature and apply appropriate measuring techniques.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Length-Define units of length. (inch, foot, yard, mile) Estimate and compare length. Measure to the nearest half-inch.

 

34121 34122 34123

 

2

Capacity-Define units of capacity. (cup, pint, quart, gallon) Estimate and compare capacity.

 

34124 34125 34126

 

3

Weight-Define units of weight. (ounce, pound) Estimate and compare weight.

 

34127 34128 34129

 

4

Temperature-Read thermometer to nearest 5-degree interval.

 

34141 34142 34143

 

Chapter -"Metric System"-Use the customary system of measurement to understand the attributes of length, mass, capacity, and temperature and apply appropriate measuring techniques.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Length-Define units of length. (centimeter, decimeter, meter) Estimate and compare length. Measure to the nearest centimeter.

 

34168 34169 34170

 

2

Capacity-Define units of capacity. (milliliters, liters) Estimate and compare capacity.

 

34194 34195

 

3

Mass-Define units of mass. (grams, kilograms) Estimate and compare mass.

 

34196 34197

 

4

Temperature-Read thermometer to nearest 5-degree interval.

 

34201 34202

 

Chapter -"Perimeter and Area"-Understand the attributes of perimeter, area, and volume and apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.

 

Lesson Code Lesson Title and Description LA Number
1

Perimeter-Find perimeter by counting units and by adding lengths. Measure to find the perimeter. Select appropriate label for measurement.

 

34177 34178 34179

 

2

Area-Find area by counting units. Multiply to find area. Select appropriate labels of measurement.

 

34180 34181 34182 3B055