Ontario Curriculum

Grade 3 Lesson Plans

All subjects available for this grade level.

Aligned to Ontario Curriculum Expectations

6 subjects · 30 units · 92 topics

Ages 8-9

The Arts

An integrated arts curriculum that encourages Grade 3 students to explore visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop technical skills while learning to interpret and critique various forms of artistic expression.

5 units·15 topics

Language Arts

Third grade students develop foundational literacy skills through deep engagement with diverse texts and creative expression. This course emphasizes the relationship between author intent and reader interpretation across various genres and media.

5 units·15 topics

Mathematics

This course focuses on developing deep conceptual understanding of numbers up to 1000 and the foundational logic of multiplication and division. Students engage with spatial reasoning and data analysis to solve real world problems through collaborative inquiry and mathematical modeling.

5 units·12 topics

PE & Health

This curriculum integrates physical literacy with holistic health education to support student development. Students explore movement patterns, social-emotional skills, and personal wellness through collaborative play and self-reflection.

5 units·15 topics

Science

Students investigate the interconnectedness of living things, the properties of physical matter, and the dynamic changes of the Earth. This curriculum emphasizes hands-on inquiry and scientific observation to understand how natural systems function and evolve.

5 units·15 topics

Social Studies

Grade 3 Social Studies exploring communities in Canada, including urban and rural communities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, and how people interact with their environments.

5 units·20 topics

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