2025-2026 School Year
3rd Grade Geography TR
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. A $5 supply fee for a binder, pre-labeled dividers, and map packet is included in this course.
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: $1,050 for 3rd grade package of 4 classes, plus a $5 Geography class supply fee. Plus other applicable fees as listed on the Tuition & Fees webpage such as: enrollment fee, security fee, portrait/ID fee, etc…
Prerequisites:
Must be 8 by September 1st
Sections Offered: Blue Ridge Red Rock
Required Materials
Textbooks:
- 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
Other Materials:
Each class has a supply list of required materials parents must purchase and send to class with their student. Supply lists will be available in early summer.
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 | Monday at UHC | Day 1 HW | Wednesday 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 Ridge
Meet Laurie Zweigle
Education:
- St. John Fisher College, Rochester NY
Teaching Experience:
- Teaching 4th grade in Gilead Christian School, Perry NY
UHC Courses Taught:
- 4th/5th History
- IEW 5th Grade
Homeschool Experience:
- 25 years of homeschooling my 5 children from Kindergarten through High school graduation.
Began teaching at UHC in 2023.
Red Rock
Meet Laurie Zweigle
Education:
- St. John Fisher College, Rochester NY
Teaching Experience:
- Teaching 4th grade in Gilead Christian School, Perry NY
UHC Courses Taught:
- 4th/5th History
- IEW 5th Grade
Homeschool Experience:
- 25 years of homeschooling my 5 children from Kindergarten through High school graduation.
Began teaching at UHC in 2023.