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Third Grade

Desert Lab
During this quarter the third graders will develop an understanding of how the Sun provides light and energy for the Earth systems.

Georgia O'Keffe(cactus)
Georgia O'Keeffe Lesson Plan- shape
Georgia O'Keffe Artwork
Georgia O'keeffe Biography

Jerry Jacka(desert landscape)
Jerry Jacka Biography
Jerry Jacka Artwork
Jerry Jacks Lesson Plan- color





Illumination Station
During this quarter the third graders are developing an understanding of the sources, properties and characteristics of energy along with the relationship between energy transfer and the human body.

Jodocus Hondius(Sir Francis Drake)
Jodocus Hondius Biography
Jodocus Hondius Artwork
Jodocus Hondius Lesson Plan- value

Hans Dahl(Leif Ericsson discovers America)
Hans Dahl Biography
Hans Dahl Artwork
Hans Dahl Lesson Plan- color

Ken Turner(Columbus landing in America) 
Ken Turner Biography
Ken Turner Artwork
Ken Turner Lesson Plan- lines
Plant Nursery
During this quarter the third graders are learning about the flow of energy in a system beginning with the Sun among other organisms. They also understand that plants and animals, including humans, have specialized internal and external structures and can respond to stimuli to increase survival.

Dan Bacich(fall leaves)
Dan Bacich Biography
Dan Bacich Artwork
Dan Bacich Lesson Plan

Eric Carle(plant life cycle)
Eric Carle Biography
Eric Carle Artwork
Eric Carle Lesson Plan-texture (2 day project)

Vincent Van Gogh(flowers)
Vincent Van Gogh Biography
Vincent Van Gogh Artwork
Vincent Van Gogh Lesson Plan- color







Arizona Highways
During this quarter third graders will study Arizona within an integrated approach considering the following:
~The contributions of various cultural/ethnic groups (including the 22 Indian Nations that reside in AZ)
~Economic, political and geographic elements
~Structure of the state/ local governments
~Roles and responsibilities as Arizona citiens