3rd Grade

The third grade curriculum is designed with specific emphasis on components within each of the core subject areas which consist of: Religion, Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Each teacher aims to infuse every subject area with the love of Christ and will approach each lesson with the needs of every student in mind.

Religion

Students will grow in their faith by attending Mass weekly. They will also focus on learning the lives of saints and of Mary. They will learn about the Apostles Creed, the Sacraments, Acts of the Apostles and they will participate in Stewardship Fridays.

Language Arts

Students will have reading class 90 minutes per day. They will also cover the following topics: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehensions, ability grouped instruction, literary genres, literature circles, and writing.

Math

Students will focus on covering the following topics: number sense, place value, addition and subtraction with regrouping, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra, fractions, decimals, graphing coordinates and charts, and problem solving.

Science

Students will do hands-on experiments in all areas of science where predictions are formulated and outcomes are discussed. A close look at earth science is covered, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, minerals, and erosion and weathering. Life Science focuses on the ecosystems, plants, and animals. Lastly, magnetism and electricity are covered in physical science.

Social Studies

Students will focus on types of communities near and faraway, such as urban, suburban, and rural communities. They will also study Native American Indians, the Lewis and Clark expedition, Early American settlements, inventions, map skills, continents, immigration, and world cultures.

Technology

Students will focus on keyboarding skills, applied digital skills, digital citizenship and internet safety, computer components, and coding.

Music

Students will learn about intermediate rhythms, intermediate note values, and both clef notes. They will be introduced harmony. They will practice singing, drumming, and purposeful movement (marching, swaying, stomping, and clapping) combined for music events.

Art

Students will focus on art elements, vocabulary, art appreciation, unique creations, faith-based holiday projects, and cross-curricular projects.

Physical Education

Indiana State Standards are incorporated into games and exercises. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship and teamwork, respecting others, trying many types of sports, and making healthy life choices.