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School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Before school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After school care until 6:00 p.m.
Third grade is a year of tremendous growth and development with
additional responsibilities and expectations. The day is divided into seven 55
minute periods with teachers specialized in the areas they teach thereby allowing students the experiences of
faculty with a variety of teaching styles and methods. Each day's classes
include Reading, Language Arts (English, Spelling & Handwriting), Math, Social
Studies, Science, Enrichment Class (alternating between Fine Arts, Spanish,
Mythology and Latin), and Computers alternating with Physical Education.
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CURRICULUM
READING
3 Class Novel Units
2 Basal Textbooks
Vocabulary Textbook
Phonics Coding (Digraphs, Diphthlong, Trigraphs, Multisyllabic)
Following Directions
Main Idea
Reading for Details and Comprehension
Sequencing
Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
Predicting Outcomes
Recognizing Cause-Effect Relationships
Categorizing
Outside Book Reports Each Six Weeks
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH
3 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Listening and Recall
Sequencing
Predicting, Reasoning and Evaluating
Mechanics and Punctuation
Grammar (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Clauses)
Vocabulary and Sentence Building
Writing Processes, Composition (Informative, Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, How-To)
Vocabulary
Study Skills (Dictionary, Thesaurus, Organization)
Story Elements
Types of Literature
SPELLING AND HANDWRITING
Long and Short Vowels
Homophones and Homographs
VCV and VCCV Words
Compound Words
Prefixes, Suffixes
Abbreviations
Plurals, Endings
Blending Word Parts
Cursive Handwriting
MATH
Place Value Through Trillions
Missing Number Series
Addition/Subtraction of Whole Numbers with Multiple Regroupings
Multiplication with Three Digit Multiplier
Division of Whole Numbers with Four Digit Divisors
Fractions (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
Addition/Subtraction of Mixed Numbers
Money
Decimals
Time
Measurements
Geometry
Estimating
Parentheses
Missing Numbers is Equations
Word Problems
Development of Logic and Abstract Problem Solving Skills
SOCIAL STUDIES
American Indians
Early America Development
Climate and Geography of America
State and American Government
Texas History
Using Directions
Reading Maps
Using a Legend
Tracing Routes
Using a Grid
Reading Graphs and Diagrams
SCIENCE
5 Step Scientific Process; Annual Science Fair
Light, Optics and Matter
States of Matter
Light inc. Speed, Travel, Reflection, Refraction, Spectrum, Optics
Work and Energy
Machines and Robotics
Motion
Robotic Design
Space and Flight
Solar System, Universe, Galaxies
Comets, Stars, Constellations
Space Shuttle
Astronomy inc. Telescopes
Our Dynamic Earth
Resources inc. Renewable and Non-Renewable
Properties of Soil
Forces Within the Earth
Changes in the Earth's Surface inc. Earthquakes, Glaciers
Weather
The Human Body
Body Systems inc. Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous
Sound and Hearing
Vision
The Human Body and Health
Animal Kingdom-Life Cycles and Behavior
Introduction to Classification of Animals
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Ecology and Ecosystems
Habitats
Food Chains
Species inc. Survival, Adaptation, Reproduction
Inherited Traits of Animals and Plants
Adaptations to Surroundings
THEATRE AND THE ARTS
Vocal Performance
Body Movement
Plays
Variety of Media, Processes and Techniques in 2 and 3 Dimensional Form
Annual study of 18 Artists inc. Techniques, Style, Biography and Actual Example
Annual study of 18 World Landmarks including Name, Location and Associated Facts
MYTHOLOGY / LATIN
Reading Aloud and Class Discussion of Greek and Roman Myths and Plays
Study of the Epic Poem, The Odyssey by Homer
Roman Architecture, Art inc. Mosaics, Wall Paintings
Roman History
Roman Daily Life
Roman Numerals and Naming System
Sporting Events and "Olympic" Competitions
Comparison of Roman Life to Modern
Latin Prefixes and Suffixes
Greek Alphabet
SPANISH
Alphabet and Numbers
Introduction of Nouns and Adjectives
Calendar, Months, Days
Foods
Conversational Phrases and Terms
Thematic Cultural Projects
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming
Developing Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Ball Handling
Body Rhythm
Aerobics
Dance
Organized Games
Team Sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Kickball)
Sportsmanship
COMPUTER LAB
Develop Correct Keyboard Techniques
Correct Posture and Finger Placement
Use of Educational Software
Reinforcement of Classroom Activities (Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies)