Third grade is a magical time as students continue developing their individual voices and their ability to express themselves. An integrated and engaging curriculum encourages students to deepen their understanding of the interconnectedness of the world and their place in it.

From People in Profile to the study of food and how it gets to our table, third graders enjoy exploring people and places and the connections we all share. People In Profile, a joint biographical research project with the fourth grade, challenges students to understand how the lives and actions of individuals affect the lives of others over time.

Third graders' study of communities, both past and present, local and distant, further develops an understanding of the interconnectedness of our world. In language arts, comprehension is the focus as students develop the ability to recognize personal connections to the text. Third graders are also introduced to editing and cursive handwriting.

Students explore geology, weather, and our solar system as part of Earth science. A special unit on food involves students in a quest to find from where exactly their food comes. From field trips to farmer's markets to taking part in a school-wide food drive, students utilize a variety of resources to learn, and more importantly experience how their lives and the lives of others are affected by their food choices. Read more about the "Where Does Our Food Come From?" project.