Common Core Standards Science Grade 3 Students should be able to:(as per Common Core Standards)
S No.TargetsChapters1.Reading: LiteratureKey Ideas and DetailsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.Most chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.Digging Ants2.Craft and StructureCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language. All chapters cover3.Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting).Most chapters cover4.Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.All chapters cover5.Reading: Informational TextKey Ideas and Details:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.Most chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.2 Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details, and explain how they support the main idea.Most chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.Flying Robot6.Craft and Structure:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.5 Use text features and search tools (e.g., keywords, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.Most chapters cover7.Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.7 Use the information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).Solar SystemCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.9 Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.Future Toys Turning trash into toys8. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.All chapters cover9.Reading: WritingText Types and Purposes:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.All chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.All chapters cover10.Research to Build and Present Knowledge:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.All chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.All chapters cover11.Reading: Speaking & ListeningComprehension and Collaboration:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.All chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.A Come to discussions prepared having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.All chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C Ask questions to check to understand of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.All chapters coverCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.All chapters cover12.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.All chapters cover
