| Reading and Language
Arts |
| Reading is the foundation
upon which much of the third grade curriculum rests. Third grade uses
curriculum published by A Beka Book, Inc. This curriculum utilizes
the phonetic approach in teaching children to read. Incorporated in
the curriculum is the review of phonics rules, oral reading, reading
comprehension, and vocabulary building activities. |
| Spelling |
| The third grade test for spelling is
Spelling and Poetry 3. Spelling lists are based upon the special phonics
sounds given at the top of the list. This text includes activities
that emphasize the spelling lists and correlates spelling with other
areas of the curriculum. Dictionary and writing skills, as well as
word usage skills, are emphasized throughout the book. |
| English/Language |
| The text used in third grade is A Beka
Book, Language 3. Students learn sentence structure including capitalization
and punctuation, paragraph composition, creative expression (written
and oral, parts of speech, and reference skills. Grammar includes
forming plurals and common contractions, and recognizing antonyms,
homonyms and synonyms. |
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| Math |
| Saxon’s primary mathematics series
is a “hands-on,” success-oriented program that emphasizes
manipulatives and mental math. The series addresses the multi-sensory
approach to teaching and is designed for heterogeneously grouped children.
Its use will enable all children to develop a solid foundation in
the language and basic concepts of mathematics. |
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| Bible |
| Third grade will be using the ACSI Elementary
Series entitled Christ and His Church. They study the life
of Christ, the book of Acts and missions. As students are personally
guided through the Gospels, they learn and apply principles from the
messages, parables, miracles and life events of Jesus. Moving into
Acts, students see the building of God's Church as the Gospel spreads
through the missionary journeys of Paul and through famous missionaries
of history. Students get a glimpse of famous Christians through the
"Portraits of Faith" biographies. Through "Sword Searches,"
they have opportunities to consider the teachings of Scripture in
relation to real life problems. And finally, Jonathan, Amiee and Arf
provide delightful interactive opportunities for students to make
application of the Word and works of God. |
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| Social Studies |
Our
text book is Scott Foresman's Communities . In third grade
students learn basic geography skills and terms as well as map skills.
Topics include: Our Community, People in Communities, Where Are
Communities, History of Communities, Communities at Work, and Community
Government. Each content area covers the key social studies strands.
They are: citizenship, culture, economics, geography, government,
history, and science/technology.
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| Science |
| Our science text is Science Discovery
Works (Concordia Edition). It is a science program that engages
students in active investigations of science concepts from a Biblical
perspective. Units include: Life Cycles (Animals and Plants), Sun,
Moon, and Earth, Earth’s Water, Forms of Energy, Roles of Living
Things, and Environments. |
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| Art and Music |
| Art and music are vital parts of the
curriculum. SCA is fortunate to have special art and music teachers
who work with every class in the primary grades each week. |
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| Spanish |
Our
third grade classes take several field trips throughout the year.
These may include: Arizona State Capitol, a theatre performance,
an overnight trip to the Phoenix Zoo, and a farming community.
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| Physical Education |
| Our P.E. teacher works with each class.
In the third grade students go to P.E. twice each week. |
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| Computer |
| Students are scheduled for classes in
the computer lab once a week. They will be instructed on individual
computers. |
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| Field Trips and
Special Activities |
Our
third grade classes take several field trips throughout the year.
These may include: Arizona State Capitol, a theatre performance,
an overnight trip to the Phoenix Zoo, and a farming community.
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Library |
Students visit the library once per week to check out books, have storytime and receive practice and instruction in a variety of areas including library skills, research skills and the use of reference materials, elements of different genre and author studies. The librarian also partners with the classroom teacher to support and enhance the academic instruction in the classroom. |
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July 19, 2007
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