Art - Grade 3
Art - Grade 3 (1 of 1) explores the tools, elements, and principles of visual art from different cultures. The course explores interpreting messages in art forms such as drawing, sketching, architecture, painting, illustration, sculpture, photography, and textile art. Topics include lines, shapes, patterns, balance, movement, rhythm, mood, repetition, expression, emphasis, theme, and solving design issues. The course projects and portfolio encourage evaluation of personal, professional, and community art.
Health Education - Grade 3
Health Education - Grade 3 (1 of 1) explores physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being through the exploration of health and safety behaviors. Topics include human growth and development; disease prevention; good hygiene; healthy habits; food and nutrition; physical activity; general health; health care; health effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; interpersonal communication; and personal safety. The course includes two projects: “Make Decisions about Your Health” and “Set Short-Term Health Goals.”
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Computers (1 of 1) provides essential background knowledge and practical instruction in the use of computers. Topics include how technology has shaped people and the world, how to be a safe and responsible digital citizen, and how to communicate and collaborate using digital tools. The course targets beginner-level skills in computer troubleshooting, keyboard use, word processing, slideshow software, spreadsheets, and basic internet skills.
Physical Education - Grade 3
Physical Education - Grade 3 (1 of 2) provides instruction on a variety of movements and physical activities. The course covers running, skipping, hopping, and leaping, with an emphasis on good form, balance and gymnastic sequences. Topics include the effects of physical activity on the body, as well as the importance of good nutrition, quality food, reading nutrition labels, ways to strengthen specific muscle groups, the importance of warming up and cooling down, as well as instruction in basketball.
Physical Education - Grade 3
Physical Education - Grade 3 (2 of 2) explores health-related and skill-related activities to help improve fitness level and performance in sports such as table tennis, baseball, volleyball, and soccer, as well as different types of dances. Topics include a review of good sportsmanship, following rules, and how physical activity with others can create positive social interactions.