Grade 3

Reading
Sharpening of phonetic strategies
Improved fluency
Practice in decoding skills
Practice in comprehension strategies
Exposure to various literary genres
Higher level usage of story elements
Introduction to plot and character analysis
Practice in critical thinking
Vocabulary development

Language Arts
Practice in cursive handwriting
Expansion and refinement of proper grammar usage and mechanics
Development of understanding parts of speech and sentence structure
Development of knowledge and application of spelling patterns (Words Their Way)
Application of the writing process in narrative, expository, and creative writing
Practice in speaking and listening

Math
Introduction to fractions
Practice of all four operations with whole numbers
Practice in mental math and logic
Development of concepts of perimeter, area, and volume
Practice in working with measurement, time, and graphs
Development of a systematic approach to problem-solving
Introduction to geometric concepts
Expansion of ability to collect and analyze data
Incorporation of technology

Social Studies / History
Exploration of Florida history and culture
Map and globe interpretation and application of skills
Use of timelines, graphs, and charts
Report writing
Development of familiarity with the first Floridians ( early tribes of Florida)
Focus on first European explorers who came to Florida
Focus on European control of Florida
Focus on statehood
Focus on Florida’s involvement in the Civil War Reconstruction
Focus on reconstruction
Focus on Florida in the 20th and 21st centuries

Science
Introduction to scientific tools (triple beam balance, spring scales)
Use of first-hand experience
Practice in note-taking
Introduction to bar graphs
Formation and discussion of conclusions
Application of customary and metric measurements
Focus on real-world connections
Exploration of weather and climate
Exploration of life cycles and traits
Exploration of adaptations and survival
Exploration of force and motion
Exploration of electricity and magnetism

Spanish
Exposure to geography and customs of Spanish-speaking countries
Continued emphasis on building writing and conversational skills
Development of awareness of language structure
Opportunities to build vocabulary

Art
Focus on composition, especially landscape and still life
Expansion of understanding of the elements and principles of design
Focus on expanding understanding of various art forms
Focus, in conjunction with the social studies curriculum, on the wide variety of cultures found in Florida
Introduction of art from different cultures from South America (i.e.; molas from Panama, Inca textiles from Peru, etc.)

Music
Development of previously learned skills
Introduction of the recorder
Practice in the use of Orff instruments
Introduction to reading music
Introduction to time signatures
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music

Technology
Practice and development of all previously introduced skills
Expansion and application of knowledge of Google Workspace (cut, paste, copy, margins, justification, tables, highlighting, text boxes, spellcheck, grammar check, thesaurus)
Introduction to Google Sheets and Slides
Introduction to search engines

Physical Education
Stress on understanding and application of rules, skills and strategies of team sports played in Middle School
Emphasis on locomotor skills, rhythmic activities and spatial awareness
Participation in a variety of games including tag, relay races, obstacle courses and other games involving throwing, catching, spatial awareness and teamwork
Emphasis on fair play, sportsmanship and safety
Expansion of lead-up games for team sports
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Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus

3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225   Fax: 561.276.7115

DBC: PK1, PK2 & PK3
Delray Beach Campus

2515 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.278.7735