Third Grade
Bible & Spiritual Life
- Dig deeper into the first 3 books of the Old Testament
- Learn strategies for being a peacemaker
- Weekly scripture memorization and daily prayer for each other, our families, & the school
- Learn the basic skills for inductive Bible study
Language Arts
- Hone strategies of a good reader in small guided reading groups
- Learn to read/discuss quality literature in a “book club” setting
- Continued practice with phonics skills by studying common spelling rules/patterns of the English language
- Practice the Six Traits of Good Writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, & conventions)
- Handwriting: Master letters in manuscript and become proficient in cursive
Math
- Multiplication & division
- Add and subtract greater (three digit) numbers
- Gather & interpret data (statistics & probability)
- Build on knowledge of geometry, measurement, and telling time
- Broaden understanding of fractions
- Apply problem solving skills to real-life situations
Science
- Study concepts of life science by researching animals and their habitats
- Experiment with physical science concepts (matter, force/motion, simple machines, and sound)
- Develop a deeper understanding earth science (materials of the Earth, solar system, clouds/storms)
- Explore the human body and its systems (muscles, bones, and joints)
- Observe & investigate using the scientific method
- Integrate Christian worldview
Social Studies
- Understand different types of communities, their geography, and natural resources
- Identify and U.S. regions as well as our neighbors (Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean)
- Analyze historical artifacts
- Become familiar with basic money and economic concepts
- Grasp a basic understanding of local/federal government and good citizenship
Special Projects/Trips
- "The Works" Science Museum
- Wargo Nature Center
- Planetarium & "Fly Over America" Experience at MOA