2024-2025 School Year
3rd Grade Geography SPT
Course Description
Two Day Model:
Geography for 3rd grade will focus on an in-depth study of the 50 states of America using Notgrass Our 50 States. Students will learn geographic terms in relation to the topography of each state, all while practicing map skills. The curriculum includes two lessons per state, which includes facts about the history, physical features, population, and hands-on activities. Notgrass literature selections will also add to the depth of this comprehensive geography curriculum.
Homework will be 1 day per week. See the chart below for homework examples.
To be successful in this class:
Listen and participate in class; complete assigned work on time; and follow instructions.
Grades: 3rd Grade
Fees: Two Day Model: $900 for 3rd grade package of 4 classes
Plus the following fees:
-$140 enrollment fee per child
-$70 security fee per family
-$10 per student portrait/ID fee
Prerequisites:
Must be 8 by September 1st
Sections Offered: Blue Jays Red Cardinals
Required Materials
Textbooks:
- Our 50 States Atlas Workbook– (one per 3rd grade student)
- Recommended Literature- the following list of books will be read during the corresponding units. You may choose to purchase these books anywhere or check them out from the library when you need them:
- The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver by Thornton Burgess
- The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz
- Soft Rain by Cornelia Cornelissen
- The Story of George Washington Carver by Eva Moore
- Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson (Optional for home use)
Other Materials:
Each class has a supply list of required materials parents must purchase and send to class with their student. Find your student’s supply list by looking below for your student’s teacher and class section.
Homework Table Examples:
The following table is just an example meant to help you understand in class and homework assignments. The assignments listed below are a general representation and not from a specific teacher.
| Concepts | Tuesday at UHC | Day 1 HW | Thursday at UHC | Day 2 HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exploring the 50 States:The South-Unit 9 | North Carolina- taught from Lesson 33-34 in textbook; Hands-on activities and videos about North Carolina | Begin reading literature book for this unit: Soft Rain. You will have 5 weeks to read this chapter book.
Listen to the song to review states and capitals. |
South Carolina- taught from Lesson 35-36 in textbook; Hands-on activities and videos about South Carolina | No Homework |
Blue Jays
Meet Kristen Crispen
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Florida Southwestern
Teaching Experience:
- 4th Grade teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
- Resource Teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
- VipKid ESL teacher for 6 years
Certifications:
- Certified to teach in Florida
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
UHC Courses taught: 3rd Grade Geography, IEW 3rd Grade
Began teaching at UHC in 2023
Red Cardinals
Meet Kristen Crispen
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Florida Southwestern
Teaching Experience:
- 4th Grade teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
- Resource Teacher in Southwest Florida for 2 years
- VipKid ESL teacher for 6 years
Certifications:
- Certified to teach in Florida
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
UHC Courses taught: 3rd Grade Geography, IEW 3rd Grade
Began teaching at UHC in 2023