Online Class: Third Grade Curriculum

Name: Third Grade Curriculum
Price: 95.00 USD

Designed to transform third-grade classrooms, this course emphasizes modern teaching strategies that foster communication skills and active learning across key subjects, aligned with national standards. Educators gain tools to create adaptable curricula and a thriving, engaging atmosphere for their students.

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Lessons
18

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Assignments
452

Students
have taken this course
4

Hours
average time
0.4

CEUs

Course Description

Third grade marks a significant milestone in a child's academic journey. It's a transformative phase when young learners evolve from mere absorbers of information to articulate communicators. With refined vocabularies and burgeoning writing techniques, the canvas of communication unfurls before them, presenting a universe of possibilities. However, to truly tap into this potential, a robust and dynamic curriculum is essential. This course offers exactly that.

Course Highlights:

Building Master Communicators: Dive deep into the nuanced development of third graders' communication skills. Understand the importance of fostering a space where they can confidently convey their thoughts and feelings.
Leveraging Active Pedagogy: Modern research consistently cautions against passive lecturing. This course emphasizes the need to pivot towards an "active" or "interactive" teaching style. Not only does this approach encourage students to internalize information more deeply, but it also cultivates a culture of exploration and expression.
Holistic Academic Exploration: Covering eight essential academic arenas - reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music, and drama - this course presents innovative techniques and activities tailored for each subject. These resources are designed to keep learners engaged, curious, and ever-evolving.
Incorporating Common Core Standards: An overview of the national common core standards for each academic discipline ensures that your teaching is aligned with broader educational objectives, optimizing student outcomes.
Insightful Teaching Theories: Dive into contemporary curriculum and pedagogic theories that have been reshaping the educational landscape. Equip yourself with the knowledge to adapt and evolve in this ever-changing domain.
Customizable Framework: While this course offers a comprehensive overview of third grade curriculum essentials, it's designed with adaptability in mind. Recognizing that each state and school district possesses unique standards and mandates, our content is versatile, allowing you to tailor it to local requirements.

Why Choose This Course?

Third grade isn't just another academic year; it's the bedrock upon which future academic success is built. This course not only acknowledges this but provides educators with the tools, insights, and strategies to ensure their students don't just navigate this pivotal year but truly thrive. Through a blend of modern pedagogic principles, hands-on activities, and a holistic approach to subject areas, educators are empowered to create a vibrant, responsive, and inspiring learning environment.

Join us on this transformative journey. Whether you're a seasoned educator or someone stepping into the realm of third-grade teaching, this course promises insights that will reshape your classroom, making it a hub of curiosity, creativity, and cognitive growth. Let's nurture the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and doers.

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Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:

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Lesson 1. A Year of Academic Growth and Social Development
The third-grade curriculum, while not nationally standardized, builds on core knowledge standards and aims for continuity, focusing on the development of both academic and social skills through a transitional year promoting independence. Teachers are encouraged to adapt to local guidelines, utilize interactive morning meetings for social learning, and maintain strong communication with parents to support student growth.
Lesson 2. Diverse Learning Styles
The consensus on educational reform highlights the inadequacy of traditional lecturing and calls for an active, student-centered teaching approach. Understanding and responding to individual learning styles can enhance student retention and comprehension.
Lesson 3. Building Blocks of Literacy: A Journey Through Third Grade Reading and English
Third-grade grammar focuses on understanding the functions of basic parts of speech, forming regular and irregular plurals, and utilizing conventional punctuation and spelling rules. Students also learn to build a richer vocabulary by using context clues, affixes, and root words to infer meanings.
Lesson 4. Empowering Young Writers: Crafting Narratives and Informative Texts for Diverse Audiences
Through diverse writing activities, third graders enhance their narrative and non-fiction skills while incorporating digital literacy practices. Teachers use the Common Core Standards to ensure students meet developmental milestones, fostering a balance between formal conventions and modern expression.
Lesson 5. Math Practices in Primary Education
Teachers should use varied teaching methods tailored to different learning styles and cultural backgrounds, as well as employ alternative assessments to capture students’ capabilities beyond traditional tests. By recognizing personality influences, educators can foster environments where all students are comfortable expressing and developing their mathematical reasoning.
Lesson 6. Hands-On Science Learning for Third Graders
Preconceptions about scientific concepts are addressed by identifying common misconceptions, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to effectively correct misunderstandings.
Lesson 7. Community Connections in Social Studies
Social studies education aims to prepare informed citizens by focusing on critical engagement with democratic values, history, and economics, as recommended by the National Council; this approach counters the trend of memorization without context that limits student understanding. Activities like group work and discussions about historical scientific discoveries are employed to expand students' perspectives, enabling them to analyze societal impacts effectively.
Lesson 8. Visual Literacy: Enhancing Perception in Art Instruction
National standards for art education aim to integrate understanding of media, history, and cultural influences into the curriculum, encouraging students to explore various art disciplines. Through activities like drawing trees and digital animation, students develop skills to communicate meaning across multiple platforms.
Lesson 9. Beat Moves: Developing Rhythm through Movement
Observing children's playground activities can provide insights into effective movement-based music teaching, leveraging their natural inclinations towards rhythm to foster an engaging learning environment. Teachers should create rules and spaces that encourage safe, expressive movement in the classroom to support musical and motor skill development.
Lesson 10. A Dive into Dramatic Arts for Young Minds
Dramatic arts provide a structured yet playful pathway for children to connect with themselves and others, fostering a deeper understanding of art, culture, and personal emotions. Teachers can enrich their lessons by incorporating historical dramatizations, allowing students to explore motivations and relationships within historical contexts.

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to use reading and writing skills to analyze and communicate information effectively, transitioning from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn.'
Identify and describe two key social milestones third graders are expected to achieve, such as cooperation and empathy.
Demonstrate the ability to shift from passive lecturing to interactive teaching methods by employing diverse instructional techniques and engaging learning activities.
Identify and categorize students' individual learning styles to tailor instruction and improve student engagement and retention of information.
Apply reading comprehension strategies to summarize a story by identifying its main idea and key details.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and use prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Define a clear narrative structure by organizing events with logical sequence and strong transitions in a written narrative.
Identify and incorporate sensory details and dialogue to enhance character development and situational context in a writing piece.
Define and apply multiplicative reasoning through solving real-world word problems involving multiplication and division.
Demonstrate understanding of fractions as numbers by recognizing equivalence among fractions and representing them visually.
Identify and categorize objects as organic or human-made based on their decomposition potential.
Name and describe the characteristics and functions of the skeletal systems in humans and animals.
Define the roles and responsibilities of a citizen in a culturally diverse and democratic society, demonstrating understanding through specific examples.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Third Grade Curriculum

Course Number: 8900154

Lessons Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars (369 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Category:

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Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Last Updated: January 2024

CEU Value: 0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dr. Deirdre Mithaug

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars