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THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
BIBLE (Bob Jones) – The third grade Bible curriculum covers Sin and Salvation, The Mind of the Lord, Purity, Christ’s Birth, Evangelism, Putting God First, Christian Character, Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection, Christian Friends, and Christ’s Return.
Two novels are used in Bible class to reinforce the teachings of character traits and evangelism. There is a new character trait taught each month and each week the children memorize a Bible verse and explain its meaning as taught.
MATH (A Beka) – Third grade math includes oral drill, timed drills, daily worksheets and weekly tests. The worksheets give constant review so that the children are in continuous review of skills and concepts. By the end of the year the children will have covered addition and subtraction to the hundred thousands place; multiplying three-digit factors by two-digit factors; division with a two-digit divisor; writing remainders as fractions; fractions: equal fractions, reducing fractions, mixed numbers, adding and subtracting mixed numbers; measuring time to the nearest minute; measuring length to the quarter inch; measurements are done in metric and English methods.
READING (Bob Jones 3A & 3B) – The student texts, Once Upon An Open Book and Not So Very Long Ago, deepen reading skills and comprehension while reinforcing godly character. The student work-text offers comprehension emphasis and phonics practice. The stories build reading comprehension, phonics skills, and an understanding of different literary genre. The character building stories demonstrate biblical truth and timeless virtues.
LANGUAGE (Bob Jones) – English 3 for Christian Schools covers writing skills as well as grammar. The curriculum starts off with a grammar unit and then alternates to a writing unit. This procedure is followed throughout the year. Skills include writing complete sentences, identifying the four types of sentences, and parts of speech including nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs (irregular, linking, and helping), and verb tenses. Writing skills include letters, a persuasive essay, study and reference sources, how to use quotes, writing book reports, poetry, and research reports. Each grading period the children memorize a poem and recite it before the class.
CREATIVE WRITING – A variety of resources are used in creative writing. Creative writing includes daily journaling of at least one paragraph as well as weekly story writing of two or more paragraphs. Resources include McDonald Publishing Co., Evan-Moor Publishing, Frank Schaffer, and Instructional Fair.
SPELLING (ACSI Spelling Grade 3) – Spelling strategies include a phonetic approach to decoding and encoding words. Each lesson also contains two words that can not be learned phonetically. The curriculum considers spelling a critical literacy skill that strengthens reading and writing skills.
PENMANSHIP (A Beka) – The elements of proper slant, correct sizing and spacing, and smooth connecting strokes are emphasized in the third grade cursive handwriting curriculum.
SCIENCE (Bob Jones and Delta Science Modules) – Science is a hands-on class. The third grade class studies Rocks and Minerals, Solar System, Food Chains and Webs, Sound, and Plant and Animal Cells. Two field trips are included with the science program. The first trip is to the Planetarium and the second trip is to the Botanical Gardens.
HISTORY (A Beka) – Our American Heritage studies the history of America through the lives of men and women who have played an important part in the forming of our great country. The emphasis is on patriotism, character development, and the contributions of these famous Americans. Map Skills are taught throughout the semester.
TECHNOLOGY – Curriculum is used to continue the student’s knowledge of Microsoft Office Word 2007. During this year they are introduced to Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Third grade students learn about research and internet safety while continuing to practice keyboarding skills.
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