Third Grade Curriculum

Religion
Books/Resources

  • Jesus Our Life (Faith and Life Series)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Old Testament scripture
  • Catholic teaching
  • Liturgy and feasts
  • Sacraments
  • Morals and virtues
  • Church hierarchy

    Reading
    Books/Resources

  • Phonics D (Modern Curriculum Press)
  • Chapter books
  • Beka Book Readers
  • Worldy Wise 3000B (Educators Publishing Service)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Listening/speaking skills
  • Word recognition and vocabulary
  • Comprehension skills
  • Literature appreciation
  • Reading skills

    Writing
    Books/Resources

  • Word Study D (MCP)
  • Voyages in English (Loyola Press)
  • Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Punctuation/capitalization
  • Sentence structure
  • Parts of speech
  • Writing process
  • Research skills

    Mathematics
    Books/Resources

  • Saxon 54

    Scope and Sequence

  • Multiple-digit addition and subtraction
  • Word problems
  • Multiplication/division
  • Data analysis
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Measurement and time
  • Geometry
  • Probability and statisitics

    Science
    Books/Resources

  • Science Horizons (Silver Burdett and Ginn)
  • Teacher resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Scientific reasoning
  • Experiments/Scientific process
  • Solar system
  • Habitats and food chain
  • Simple machines
  • Light and sound energy

    Health
    Books/Resources

  • Teacher resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Body systems
  • Vision and hearing

    Social Studies
    Books/Resources

  • Weekly Reader Map Skills
  • Teacher resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Native Americans
  • Early explorers
  • Southern colonies
  • Civil War
  • Ancient Rome
  • Civics and patriotism
  • Economics

    Art
    Books/Resources

  • Classroom art supplies

    Scope and Sequence

  • Creative expression
  • Perceptual awareness
  • Artistic heritage
  • Art appreciation

    Music
    Books/Resources

  • Musical instruments

    Scope and Sequence

  • Creative expression
  • Artistic perception
  • Historical and cultural music
  • Music appreciation

    Spanish
    Books/Resources

  • Classroom resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Building vocabulary
  • Simple sentences
  • Beginning reading
  • Cultural appreciation