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Kindergarten Syllabus     First Grade Syllabus   Second Grade Syllabus    

Third Grade Syllabus    Fourth Grade Syllabus    Fifth Grade Syllabus   Sixth Grade Syllabus

Third Grade Syllabus

1. Bible

    a. Bible stories

        1. Birth, crucifixion & resurrection of Jesus Christ

        2. Parables

    b. Character studies: survey of selected Old Testament characters

    c. Prayer

    d. Bible memory work (ex: Hebrews Chapter 11)

    e. Doctrinal drill: Sin, Grace, Trinity, Bible, Heaven, Satan, Salvation

    f. Songs

 

2. Reading

    a. Phonics instruction

        1. Review of basic phonics charts

        2. Reading vocabulary

    b.  Oral reading

    c.  Reading comprehension

    d.  Homework readers

 

3. Penmanship

    a. Cursive writing skills

    b. Character/States Notebook: gathering and recording information

 

4. Spelling

    a. Spelling lists

    b. Vocabulary

    c. Poetry

 

5. Language

    a. Language Basics

        1. Sentence writing and diagramming sentences

        2. Capitalization and punctuation

        3. Plurals, contractions and synonyms, antonyms and homonyms

        4. Friendly letters and thank-you notes

        5. Chronological writing

        6. Word usage

        7. Dictionary usage

        8. Parts of speech (ex: nouns, verbs, adjectives

        9. Subjects

        10. Proof-reading techniques

    b. Book reports

    c. Creative Writing

 

6. Math

    a. Place value

    b. Addition and subtraction facts

    c. Multiplication facts 1-12; multiplying problems with up to 4 digits in top factor and 2 in    bottom factor; prove fact in 6 ways

    d. Division tables 1-12; divide problems with up to 4 digits in dividend and 2 in divisor. A remainder may be present.

    e. Solve story problems using four step process

    f.  English & Metric measurements and conversion

    g.  Time: hour, half-hour, quarter-hour, 5 minute increments, minutes, seconds

    h. Roman numerals 1-1000

    i. Simple algebraic equations

    j. Evaluate using <, > or = signs

    k. Count money and solve problems with decimal points

    l.  Order of operations involving parenthesis’, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction

    m. Fraction terminology; whole, fraction, mixed numbers; add and subtract fractions; make equivalent fractions; reduce fractions; write remainder as a fraction

    n. Average numbers

    o. Read a thermometer

    p. Recognize & draw these shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezoid, and right angle

 

7. Science

    a. The human body

    b.  The plant world

    c. Vertebrates and invertebrates (science notebook)

    d.  Exploring the desert, ocean, pond, forest, farmer’s field, and weather

 

8. Health

    a. Posture, exercise, nutrients, and a balanced diet

    b. Keeping clean, fighting diseases, and first aid

    c. Spiritual health

 

9. Social Studies

    a. Character studies: 1400’s-1900

    b. Geography/ map skills

    c. Living biography

 

10. Physical Education

    a. Flexibility and condition

    b. Team and individual sports skills

    c. Team work and sportsmanship

    d. Basic rules and regulations for play

 

11. Art

    a. Develop creativity using variety of materials and techniques

    b. Improve motor skills

    c. Improve artistic abilities present in student

    d. Apply the elements and principles of art for the glory of God.

 

12. Computer

    1. Basic keyboarding skills

    2. Hands-on experience with computer

 

13. Music

    a. Rhythm patterns and dynamics

    b. Middle recorders

    c. Music history

 

14. Library

    a. Parts of a book

    b. Book care

    c. Dewey Decimal System