Standards

//**Social Studies-**// 3.1.1 Identify geographical features in their local region (e.g., deserts, mountains, valleys, hills, coastal areas, oceans, lakes)

//**Math-**// 2.3 Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning.

//**Science-**// 3.a. Students know plants and animals have structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction.

3.b. Students know examples of diverse life forms in different environments, such as oceans, deserts, tundra, forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

3.d. Students know when the environment changes, some plants and animals survive and reproduce; others die or move to new locations.

3.e. Students know that some kinds of organisms that once lived on Earth have completely disappeared and that some of those resembled others that are alive today.

//**Language Arts-**// 3.1. Structural Features of Literature: Distinguish common forms of literature (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction).

GR3 - CA.1.0.Writing: Writing Strategies: Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing successive versions). 1.1. Organization and Focus: Create a single paragraph. 1.1.a. Develop a topic sentence. 1.1.b. Include simple supporting facts and details. 1.3 Research: Understand the structure and organization of various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, encyclopedia). 1.4. Evaluation and Revision: Revise drafts to improve the coherence and logical progression of ideas by using an established rubric.

1.9. Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication: Read prose and poetry aloud with fluency, rhythm, and pace, using appropriate intonation and vocal patterns to emphasize important passages of the text being read.

//**Art**// CA.1.0. Theatre: Artistic Perception: Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to Theatre: Students observe their environment and respond, using the elements of theatre. They also observe formal and informal works of theatre, film/video, and electronic media and respond, using the vocabulary of theatre.

//**Technology (NETS)-**//
 * 1) Technology productivity tools
 * Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
 * Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
 * 1) Technology communications tools
 * Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
 * Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
 * 1) Technology research tools
 * Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
 * Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
 * Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.