2007-2008 Curriculum for Third Grade

A list of the curriculum that Samuel is using this year for third grade.


Bible
Studying the book of Matthew using MFW ECC and Anne's School Place.
Window on the World (Weekly - M)
Hero Tales - Vol. 1 A Hive of Busy Bees - (Weekly - F)

Math
ABeka Arithmetic 3
Dr. Aardsma's Math Drill

Studied Dictation
Spelling Wisdom - Book 1 (1st half) (2x/wk)

Spelling/Poetry
ABeka Spelling and Poetry 3 (daily)

English
Rod and Staff English 3 (4x/wk)
Letter Writing - 1x/month

Handwriting
BJU Handwriting 3 (4x/wk)

Reading/Literature
ABeka 3
BJU Reading 3
ABeka Read and Think Skill Sheets 3
Doors to Discovery (CLP) (1x/wk)
McGuffey Eclectic First Reader (1x/wk)
History Stories for Children (CLP) (3x/wk)
The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sisters (CLP)

Various books for Literature
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Owls in the Family - current read

Geography
MFW ECC (daily)
A Child's Geography - Vol. 1 (3x/wk)
Rand McNally Schoolhouse Intermediate Geography and Map Activites
GTG for extra book suggestions and occasional worksheets

Science
ABeka Science 3 (daily - 1st semester)
BJU Science 3 (daily - 2nd semester)
Apologia Astronomy(haven't started this yet - need to figure out a schedule)

Natural History
1. CL Nature Reader 2 (3x/wk)
2. CL Nature Reader 3
3. Burgess Book of Animals
Nature Journal - as desired
Nature Walk - spontaneous at this point

American History
BJU Heritage Studies 3 (daily - 1st semester)
ABeka - History 3 (daily -2nd semester)
Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans - Edward Eggleston (2x/wk)
TruthQuest History AHYS I (reading commentary and putting books in basket for book basket time). Book Basket Time consists of 10-15 min. per day reading from books in basket related to the topic(s) of the week. It is the child's choice but it must come from the basket.

Music
Stories of the Great Composers
Stories of the Great Hymns
Wee Sing Around the World (MFW ECC)
Piano Lessons and Practice
Classical Music Listening
Music Book Basket (additional reading of bio's, etc.)

ART
Picture Study - *(to be scheduled)
Draw Write Now
How to Teach Art to Children

Electives
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 17