Third grade is an exciting year. Over the nine months that we’re in school, our students take their first steps along the path that will turn them into life-long learners. In grade three we explore the geography, culture, and history of Massachusetts. We cover many important math topics including fractions and MULTIPLICATION (!). We experiment with habitats, structures, and the skeletal system. We also undertake many thought provoking research and writing projects. Have you ever wondered what it might be like to become Paul Revere…if only for a little while? In grade three, you could have this experience. Third graders work hard in school…and they also work hard after school hours. That’s right, third graders are assigned homework EVERY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night! If you’re a third grader you can count on doing 30 to 45 minutes of homework every night. You should also count on READING every night. Yes, you’ll work hard, but it’s definitely worth the effort!
Units Covered: Social Studies: New England Geography & Mapping Skills, Biographies (Famous New Englanders), Massachusetts History including Pilgrims and Wampanoags, Boston and Brookline History through the American Revolution Science: Habitat, Structures and Skeletal System Math In Math, we will cover many units including a review of addition and subtraction strategies. Students will develop strategies to solve more challenging multiplication and division problems. Most importantly, third graders will become strategic problem solvers with the ability to explain their thinking. Language Arts: Reading: Our hope is that third graders continue to develop a love for reading. Third graders will explore new genres of literature including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Students will develop their ability to respond to reading in a variety of ways through literature discussions and written responses. Writing: Students will develop their writing skills by using the writing process- brainstorming, writing drafts, revising, editing, conferring with peers and teachers, and publishing. Third graders can count on learning to write concise, clear paragraphs as well as personal narratives, poems, and other genres of writing. Field Trips: Fairsted, Plimoth Plantation, Brookline Department of Public Works, Walk of the Freedom Trail including Old South Meeting House and Granary Burying Ground Link To: |
