Thrilling Thinking Third Graders
In 3rd grade at WES students transition from primary to intermediate learners. They become readers that use deep level thinking skills. This is also othe year where they will experience the state mandated IREAD and ISTEP assessments. We work hard on independence, responsibility, and organizational skills.
Third Grade Content:
Math:
- Number Sense
- Computation
- Algebra, Geometry, & Measurement
- Problem Solving
Language Arts:- Word Recognition
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Literary Response and Analysis
- Writing Process and Application
- Conventions
- Spelling
Social Studies:- Economy
- Government
- Countries around the World
- Communities
Science:- Plants
- Animal Research Project
- Planets
- Water
- Rainforest
- Rocks and Minerals
Fun Learning Experiences Outside of School- Planetarium
- Wakarusa Historical Museum
- Circus
- Musical Theater
- Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center