Third Grade Learning Expectations

The learning expectations listed below are for third grade. Students will be assessed based on their progress toward meeting these grade-level expectations. Promotion will be based on the mastery of the reading expectations.

Health Expectations

1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: recognizes patterns of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely.

• 1.1 Practices good oral hygiene
• 1.2 Follows the Food Guide Pyramid and how nutritional choices contributes to physical health
• 1.3 Plans for safety and prepares for emergencies
• 1.4 Determines how the bodyÕs internal systems operate and how diseases and drugs affect the body and mind
• 1.5 Utilizes decision making skills to promote good social behavior