Grade 3 Curriculum
Grade 3 Curriculum Overview
Grade 3 Curriculum Overview
Religion
Religion
- The Apostle’s Creed
- Sacraments of Christian initiation
- Introduction to the Saints
- Feasts and seasons of the church calendar
- The Holy Trinity
- Being an active member of the church
Reading
Reading
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of key words
- Inferencing
- Read , discuss, and identify various types of literature; ex. Folk Tales, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, Biographies, Informational Text
- Oral language activities, including speaking and listening
Writing/Language Arts
Writing/Language Arts
- Writing process
- Book reports, research papers
- Grammar
- Produce various works of writing which are comprised of at least 3 paragraphs with five or more sentences
- Cursive handwriting
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Addition and subtraction of whole numbers (3 or more digits, with and without regrouping)
- Multiplication through the number 12 (memorized)
- Introduction of division and an understanding of how it relates to multiplication
- Money (making change)
- Time (elapsed and telling time to the minute)
- Customary and metric linear measurement to the quarter inch
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
- Plants (parts of a plant, various types, process of making glucose)
- Animals (life cycles, habitats, vertebrates)
- Weather
- The Water Cycle
- Forms of Energy
- Ecosystems
- Use technology to conduct research on various topics
Science
Science
Students will investigate and explore a variety of science concepts.
- Physical Science – classify objects by color, flexibility, texture, and hardness.
- Life Science - Develop and use models to compare animal and plants life through ornithology study
- Earth and Space - Learn about landforms and how wind and water can transform the Earth.
Social Studies
Social Studies
In 3rd grade, the focus is on Massachusetts as well as New England.
- Massachusetts cities and towns, geographical features
- New England (identify the 6 states and locate on a map)
- State symbols (bird, tree, dessert, nicknames, etc.)
- Historical sites and significance
- Wampanoags
- Pilgrims and Puritans
- The American Revolution