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Description
Grade 3 components include the consumable student textbook, teacher guide, and the combined homeschool curriculum lesson plans for science and health. The colorfully illustrated textbook includes student readings, comprehension checks and application questions. Homeschool curriculum lesson plans include the expanded daily lessons for science and health. Lessons include objectives, materials and visual aids needed, and lesson instruction. Enrichment activities, a teaching overview and progress reports are also included. You will also find a bonus schedule for art (Art Projects 3) and music (Songs We Enjoy 3), for families wishing to include these subjects (books sold separately). The spiral bound teacher edition includes the student reader with oral reading and discussion suggestions, comprehension questions (with answers) and answers for the comprehension checks and application questions. Optional enrichment/hands-on activities are provided in the back of the TE. Also available is the text answer key with answers to the text questions.
Additional resources include the quiz, tests and worksheet book; the separate quiz, test and worksheet answer key, and the homeschool science and health teaching charts. Consumable and not reproducible, the quiz, tests and worksheet book includes a variety of worksheet activities to reinforce and assess an understanding of the lessons. Quizzes, tests, and worksheets are scheduled in the lesson plans. Answers are not included. The separate quiz, test and worksheet answer key includes the answers to these pages.
Colorfully illustrated, the optional but highly recommended cardstock homeschool science and health teaching charts measure 8 ½"x 11". The scientific method, animal characteristics, the solar system, body systems, nutrition, place setting, and much more are part of the 36 teaching charts. It also includes numerous perforated cutouts for learning activities.
Also available are the Grade 3 Science and Health Child Kit and the Science and Health Parent Kit for grade 3. (See science for the description of the companion science course) The child kit includes the Exploring God's World Student Text, Quiz/Test and Worksheet Book, My Animal Notebook, and the Health, Safety and Manners 3 Student Book, and the Health, Safety and Manners 3 Quiz, Test and Worksheet Book. The parent kit includes the Homeschool Science and Health 3 Curriculum Lesson Plans, Exploring God's World Answer Key, Exploring God's World Quiz/Test and Worksheet Key, the Health, Safety and Manners 3 Answer Key and Health, Safety, and Manners Quiz/Test/Worksheet Key, and the Homeschool Science and Health Teaching Charts. The teacher guide is sold separately for those in a co-op or classroom setting.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.