Third Grade

Third grade students continue to grow into more independent learners. A high emphasis is placed on developing a sense of responsibility for both themselves and the academic expectations of the teacher. Organizational skills are taught and reinforced regularly. Sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others in the classroom is fostered with the expectation of appropriate behavior as a result.

Teacher- Mrs. Karla Ohmie

   

Communication with the home is an integral part of creating a successful learning experience. Notes and emails from the teacher keep parents keep parents well informed and up-to-date of classroom activities and accomplishments.

Curriculum

• Religion - Students are introduced and exposed to key concepts of the Lutheran Christian faith. They will be able to read from the Bible and have a concept of chapter and verse. They will understand that they are forgiven and not separated from God.
• Reading & Language Arts - A variety of different types of literature are encountered. Reading comprehension, decoding, and vocabulary skills are emphasized. Creative writing with content organization and with an awareness of grammatical mechanics is a high priority.
• Social Studies - Students understand that God created the world and therefore need to learn about landforms and natural resources. Skills in map reading, use of a globe, and other geographical skills are practiced. They will recognize that communities are places where people live, work, celebrate traditions and work with each other in order to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Handwriting - Continued practice in cursive is the emphasis of the first semester. During the second semester students will be expected to complete all written work in cursive.
• Mathematics - The third grade students' need to use mathematical concepts daily as implemented by developing skills such as problem solving, using basic operations, identifying patterns, and the skills of multiplying and an introduction to division. Decimals are introduced and geometric concepts expanded.
• Science - A major unit of study in this grade is the solar system. Another unit focuses on how the bones and muscles work together to support the body. Students also explore energy they hear as sound.
• Computer -Besides continuing with word processing skills used for classroom projects and multimedia presentations, students are introduced to Microsoft Excel and they complete their first spreadsheet project which generates a graph.
• Art, Music, P.E. & Choir - The concept that anyone can enjoy art is reinforced as students work in a variety of mediums and projects. Further muscular strength occurs as students participate in a variety of games and drills. Sportsmanship is also emphasized. Music education continues to have a high place in the weekly life of the students through choir activity.