Grade 3 ► Unit 1

Stories Worth Telling Again and AgainIn this first six-week unit of third grade, students read stories that are worth telling and retelling.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Why do we hand stories from one generation to another?

“Jump” – Van Dyke Parks

In 1984, American composer Van Dyke Parks produced a children's album, Jump!, based on the Brer Rabbit Tales.

http://www.soundunwound.com/music/van-dyke-parks/jump/2578666

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“Anansi” – Raffi -- The Singable Songs Collection

http://www.amazon.com/The-Singable-Songs-Collection/dp/B0010VHQ4G

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“Rabbit’s Song” -- S.J. Tucker

http://music.skinnywhitechick.com/track/rabbits-song

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Grade 3 ► Unit 2

Inspired by the SeaIn this second six-week unit of third grade, students read stories, poetry, and informational texts that are inspired by a love of or curiosity with the sea.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Why does the sea inspire writers?

“Splash Zone” – Linda Arnold

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/splash-zone-singable-sea-songs/id340049290

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Whale Songs

http://www.oceanmammalinst.com/songs/hmpback2.wav

http://www.oceanmammalinst.com/songs/hmpback3.wav

http://www.oceanmammalinst.com/songs/hmpback4.wav

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“Go Fish” – a musical from Music K-8

http://www.musick8.com/store/alphadetail.php?product_group=2092

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S.O.S. Songs Of The Sea- Book & CD – Lynn Kleiner

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The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea is the third of three original albums inspired by Disney's The Little Mermaid film. It is a concept album; listening to the tracks in order will present the story of a typical day in the life of the mermaid Ariel (set sometime before the events of the film).

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Creative, Inventive, and Notable PeopleIn this third six-week unit of third grade, students read biographies about musicians, artists, and inventors of the early twentieth century.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

How are the words “creative” and “inventive” similar? How are they different?

Classical Kids CDs –

Classical Kids Series

This famous series of CD’s is heard weekly on Public Radio and used by schools throughout the country. Now Sold With Teacher’s Guides including lesson plans, music, worksheets and CD’s

(These CDs are excellent ! Accurate, engaging, enjoyable, and simply the very best audio presentations of composers I have ever heard. JJ )

http://www.schoolhouseproductions.com/HTML/classicalkids.html

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Stories of the Great Composers (Book & CD) (Learning Link) [Paperback]Maurice Hinson (Author), June C. Montgomery (Author)++++++++++++++++++++++Grade 3 ► Unit 4

The People, The Preamble, and the PresidentsIn this fourth six-week unit of third grade, students read about the people, the Preamble (to the Constitution), and the presidents of the United States.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Why is it important to choose words carefully for government documents?

Videos about the presidents as well as several other topics—Teacher Tube

http://lamping3.webs.com/videosandsongs.htm

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U.S. Constitution: Reviver: Philadelphia

a musical play for elementary students

http://www.badwolfpress.com/plays/?by=curriculum&curriculum=history-social-studies&id=us-constitution

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Lincoln video gallery

http://www.biography.com/video.do?name=abrahamlincoln

Grade 3 ► Unit 5

A Feast of Words on a Planet Called Earth and BeyondIn this fifth six-week unit of third grade, students read stories, poems, and informational text full of rich language, a “feast of words.”

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

What makes a word or phrase the “right” word or phrase?

Grand Canyon Suite is a suite for orchestra by Ferde Grofé, composed during the period from 1929

to 1931.

The Grand Canyon Suite is featured in the Grand Canyon Diorama on the Disneyland Railroad.

Youtube link of “On the Trail” version conducted by Arturo Toscanini:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHckrMUGhGg&feature=related

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“Sunrise” from Grand Canyon Suite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCM8u-YlGQE&feature=related

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“Where Do the Children Play?” -- Cat Stevens youtube link with lyrics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a4DCxAi020&feature=related

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“Big Yellow Taxi” -- Joni Mitchell youtube link with lyrics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp2iGyl8Sek

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Breathtaking PPT of aerial photos of the planet:

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/dhpss-714564-fly-over-europe/

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“The Planets” – Gustav Holst

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Grade 3 ► Unit 6

Fantastic Adventures with Dragons, Gods, and GiantsIn this sixth six-week unit of third grade, students read fantasies, adventure poetry, mythology, and informational texts about Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Why is it important to know mythology?

“Puff, the Magic Dragon” --- Peter Yarrow—Peter, Paul & Mary

“Fantasia” – Walt Disney animated movie

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – Dukas

“Distant Worlds” music from Final Fantasy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc_AuejUnbI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY90HafKvcU&feature=related

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