Standards


 * 3rd Grade Standards**
 * Science: (Angela) **
 * GLE 0307.Inq.2** Select and use appropriate tools and simple equipment to conduct an investigation.
 * GLE 0307.Inq.3** Organize data into appropriate tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams.
 * GLE 0307.7.2** Recognize that rocks can be composed of one or more minerals.
 * Checks for Understanding 0307.7.2** Analyze the physical characteristics of different kinds of rocks.
 * SPI 0307.7.2** Describe how rocks can be classified according to their physical characteristics.
 * SPI 0307.7.3 I**dentify an object as natural or man-made.


 * Math: (Sarah) **
 * GLE 0306.1.2** Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to problem solving, including estimation, and reasonableness of the solution.
 * GLE 0306.1.8** Use technologies/manipulatives appropriately to develop understanding of mathematical algorithms, to facilitate problem solving, and to create accurate and reliable models of mathematical concepts.
 * SPI 0306.1.5** Represent problems mathematically using diagrams, numbers, and symbolic expressions.
 * GLE 0306.2.6** Use various strategies and models to compare and order fractions and identify equivalent fractions.
 * SPI 0306.2.1** Read and write numbers up to 10,000 in numerals and up to 1,000 in words.
 * GLE 0306.4.2** Understand and apply the concepts of congruence and symmetry.
 * SPI 0306.4.1** Recognize polygons and be able to identify examples based on geometric definitions.
 * SPI 0306.4.2** Determine if two figures are congruent based on size and shape.
 * SPI 0306.4.6** Measure length to the nearest centimeter or half inch.
 * SPI 0306.4.7** Solve problems requiring the addition and subtraction of lengths.
 * GLE 0306.5.1** Organize, display, and analyze data using various representations to solve problems.
 * SPI 0306.5.1** Interpret a frequency table, bar graph, pictograph, or line plot.
 * SPI 0306.5.2** Solve problems in which data is represented in tables or graph.
 * SPI 0306.5.3** Make predictions based on various representations of data.

There are many ways to use these math standards with rocks. We could use the class' pet rocks as manipulatives to do fractions and estimate how old the rocks may be. We can have them express their rocks age in numbers and in words. We can talk about if our rocks are congruent or symmetrical. More than likely they will not be congruent or symmetrical but it is a good way to throw that out there and see if the students remember what those words mean. We can have the students measure the rocks and see what measurement they think would be the best to use. They could pair up with someone and see how big their rocks would be together by adding the two rocks measurement. We could record this information on a chart and have the class do problems involving the whole class' rocks.


 * Social Studies: (Sarah) **
 * GLE 3.3.01** Understand how to use maps, globes, and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective.
 * GLE 3.3.03** Demonstrate how to identify and locate major physical and political features on globes and maps.
 * GLE 3.5.02** Understand the place of historical events in the context of past, present and future.
 * GLE 3.5.03** Explain how to use historical information acquired from a variety of sources.
 * a**. Create and interpret timeline
 * 3.3.tpi.8** Understand how natural environment influences human settlement.
 * 3.5.spi.2** Use a timeline to determine the order of a historical sequence of events.
 * 3.5.tpi.12** Identify structures where the use and appearance have been modified throughout time.

These standards could be used while we are teaching in many ways. One way could be by showing where the student thinks their rock is from on a map. They could also point out where the Grand Canyon is on the United States map or a map of Arizona since those are rocks. We could also let them think of how many years ago their pet rock may have formed. They could make a timeline of their rocks history. By using the timeline, you deal with the past, present, and future.

up questions for clarity. ␣ **0301.8.3** Check for understanding after reading (e.g., draw conclusions based on evidence gained while reading, identify the stated or implied main idea).
 * Language Arts/Writing: ( mariah) **
 * GLE 0301.2.1** Continue to develop basic listening skills necessary for communication.
 * 0301.2.1** Use established rules for polite conversation (e.g., take turns, ask questions) and attentive listening (e.g., do not interrupt, raise hands, face speaker).
 * 0301.2.3** Respond to questions from teachers and other group members and pose follow-
 * 0301.8.2** Demonstrate strategies for determining meaning while reading (e.g., formulate clarifying questions, predict outcomes, create a mental image).
 * 0301.3.2** Write for a variety of purposes: to entertain, persuade, inform, demonstrate knowledge, answer questions, tell a story, or respond to literature.

These standards can be incorporated into our lesson, because we will be doing a lot of writing making our posters and pet rocks. They also must practice their listening and communication skills while working with the teacher and their group. We will also be reading a book to them about rocks, so we must check for their understanding after we have read the book and determine meaning as we read the book. Lastly, as a student it is essential to answer questions, and of course all kids have their own questions in mind too.