3rd Grade Curriculum

Science
Balance of Nature
Simple Machines
Landforms
Layers of the Earth
Rocks/Minerals
Vertebrates/Invertebrates
Light and Sound Energy

Social Studies
Michigan History
Maps-directions

Math
2-3 digit Addition
2-3 digit Subtraction
Place Value
Time
Money
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Problem Solving

Reading
Strategies for good readers (Daily 5)
Folktales
Fables
Realistic Fiction
Non-fiction
Poetry

Writing
Structuring Paragraphs (multiple)
Proper Grammar
Report Writing
Compare/Contrast Writing
Descriptive Writing
Letter Writing
Poetry
6+1 traits of writing