THIRD GRADE
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. - Joshua 24:15
Mrs. Elizabeth Masterson
Mrs. Masterson has a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. She has experience teaching 1st and 2nd grade as well as many fitness classes. She has two sons, one who is a student at St. Nicholas and one who attends Bellermine.
In her free time Mrs. Masterson loves adventure and travel with her family. She is very active and enjoys CrossFit and running.
CURRICULUM
Math
In third grade, children expand on concepts related to addition and subtraction, and solve problems involving multiplication and division. Students develop an understanding of fractions. Students also expand their studies in geometry, recognizing the perimeter as an attribute of place figures and distinguishing between linear and area measurements.
Science
Students work on their skills in measurement, in both metric and imperial units. Students measure mass in grams, liquid volume in liters and millimeters, and temperatures of liquids and gases in degrees Celsius. Students observe and explore the properties of water in liquid, solid, and gaseous states, and study evaporation and condensation. We learn how to utilize the steps of the Scientific Method, and acquire proper academic vocabulary associated with the scientific units of study.
Social studies
Children learn to identify different regions of the United States and recognize different land features and their natural resources. In studying our nation’s history, students learn to connect historical figures to current events. Students also learn to distinguish between the three branches of government.
Religion
In third grade, students deepen their commitment to portraying Christian values and morals through their actions. They learn to treat others with respect and accept people for their unique qualities. Students memorize their grade-level prayers: Prayer to the Holy Spirit and the Apostles Creed. Together we attend all school Masses and Holy Days of Obligation, and pray the rosary as a class.
Language arts
In third grade, students practice the art of reading and writing cursive. Students learn to write persuasive, narrative, and informational pieces. They learn concrete steps to the writing process, in order to provide a strong introduction, body, and conclusion to their works. Spelling and grammar practice help students produce simple and compound sentences. Students are also encouraged to engage in collaborate discussions, explain their ideas, and present their writing.
Reading
Children will continue to develop their accuracy to support comprehension, determine the main idea of a text, and describe characters in a story. Students will learn how to glean information from illustrations, and apply grade-appropriate phonics.
Technology
Students will learn to focus on expanding the knowledge of common programs and browsing techniques in order to focus on larger, interdisciplinary projects.