3rd Year Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to NCCA Curriculum Specifications
9 subjects · 54 units · 156 topics
Ages 14-15
Active Citizenship and Democratic Action
This course prepares students for the final year of the Junior Cycle by focusing on the practical application of democratic principles. Students analyze the Irish political system, human rights frameworks, and the role of the individual in creating social change through informed action.
The Power of Words: Exploring Narrative and Information
This course develops Year 3 students as confident communicators through the exploration of diverse text types and oral language structures. Students engage in deep reading comprehension and creative writing while mastering the conventions of the English language within the Irish Primary Curriculum framework.
Exploring Our World: Landscapes and Livelihoods
This course introduces Year 3 students to the dynamic relationship between people and their environments. Students develop spatial awareness through map work while investigating physical processes and human settlements across Ireland and the wider world.
Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
This course introduces Year 3 students to the skills of the historian through the study of local history, early Irish settlers, and the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Students develop chronological awareness and learn to use evidence to reconstruct the lives of people in the past.
Communicative Irish: Mastery and Identity
A comprehensive Junior Cycle Year 3 course focused on achieving communicative proficiency and cultural awareness. Students engage with authentic texts and real world scenarios to prepare for the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement and lifelong language use.
Mathematical Foundations and Real World Reasoning
A comprehensive exploration of mathematical concepts for Year 3 students, focusing on the transition from concrete to abstract thinking. Students develop fluency in number operations, spatial reasoning, and data interpretation through collaborative problem solving.
Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 3 Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education program for Year 3 students focusing on fundamental movement skills, cooperative play, and holistic wellbeing. Students develop physical literacy through structured games, creative movement, and health education to foster a lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle.
Exploring Our World: Scientific Inquiry and Discovery
A comprehensive science program for Year 3 students that emphasizes hands-on investigation and critical thinking. Students explore the interconnectedness of living things, the properties of materials, and the physical forces that shape our environment.
Creative Explorations: The Artist's Journey
This course encourages Year 3 students to explore the visual world through hands-on experimentation with diverse media and critical reflection. Students develop their artistic voice by connecting personal experiences to the wider world of art history and contemporary practice.