3rd Grade Full-Year, Comprehensive Program

Recommended for ages 7-8.

Includes all of the following courses:

3rd Grade Science

Science Grade Three is an intermediate course with concepts across many types of sciences, including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Through asking questions, making predictions, making and comparing observations, making inferences, working with others to conduct investigations, explaining the results of investigations, developing models, constructing arguments, and making claims, students will learn about gravity, stars, forms of energy, motion, heat and light, properties and changes in matter, plant structures and functions, plant responses, plant and animal classification, and adaptations. (1 credit)

3rd Grade Social Studies

The third grade Social Studies curriculum consists of the following content area strands: American History, Geography, Economics, and Civics. Third grade students will learn about North America and the Caribbean. They will focus on the regions of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Their study will include physical and cultural characteristics as they learn about our country and its neighbors. (.5 credits)

3rd Grade Language Arts

In Language Arts Grade Three, students will engage in a variety of topics as they explore the world of reading and writing. Students will learn foundational skills, cursive writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process as they write narratives, expository, and opinion essays. In this course, students will participate in engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literature texts, graphic organizers, videos, and various practice activities. Topics range from healthy habits and overcoming obstacles to mysteries. (1 credit)

3rd Grade Mathematics

In Math Grade Three, students will use math strategies to explore four areas, including adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers, building an understanding of multiplication and division, developing an understanding of fractions, and extending geometric reasoning to lines and attributes of quadrilaterals. Students will see the relationship between multiplication and division as they learn to multiply and divide within 144 to solve real-world problems. Students will define attributes of quadrilaterals and develop an understanding of fractions and area. Other engaging activities include learning about data, time, and measurement. (1 credit)

3rd Grade Art

Learn how to create mixed media art or observe Chokwe masks from Africa! In this course, students will learn the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while they explore art from the past and present. From abstract art by Sonia Delaunay to the organic glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, students will learn art techniques that will fuel their creative spirit. (.5 credits)

Fees

The full-year 3rd grade program consists of 4 credits and is $3,750.

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