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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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

Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Course Introduction and Goals | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 5 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 50 points |