3rd Grade Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
6 subjects · 30 units · 92 topics
Ages 8-9
Visual & Performing Arts
A comprehensive survey of the arts where students develop technical skills in visual media, music, dance, and theater. Students explore how artists use diverse tools to communicate complex emotions and cultural narratives through creative problem solving.
English Language Arts
This curriculum develops foundational literacy skills through deep engagement with diverse texts and creative expression. Students transition from learning to read to reading to learn while building a sophisticated toolkit for narrative and informational writing.
Mathematics
This curriculum transitions students from basic arithmetic to a deeper understanding of multiplication, division, and fractions. It emphasizes the relationship between operations and the application of mathematical properties to solve real world problems.
PE & Health
A comprehensive physical education and health curriculum focusing on developing motor competence, social responsibility, and foundational health literacy. Students explore how movement patterns, nutritional choices, and emotional regulation contribute to a lifetime of personal wellness.
Science
Third grade students investigate the physical and biological world through evidence based reasoning and hands on inquiry. This curriculum integrates forces and motion, life cycles, and weather patterns to build a foundational understanding of scientific systems.
Communities & Regions
An introduction to local government, regional geography, basic economics, and cultural heritage for 3rd graders. Students explore how communities work, how geography shapes daily life, and how diverse cultures contribute to American society.