GOODNESS - Clover Sites

G O O D N E S Sthird grade
central’s Academic Content Objectives

Goodness Announced Goodness Accepted

Goodness Advances Goodness Abounds

goodness fruit stand

First Quarter Curriculum Map

Focus: Charlotte’s Web

“It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.”

― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web Goodness Announced

Spiritually Socially Academically

God’s Word My Life History Attempts To Writing to Nature & Math
Announces Announces Announce Announce
Goodness Goodness Announce Goodness Goodness Goodness

(626 B.C. to 538 B.C.)

Attending Church, Aesop & Buddah Confucius
Bible Study Aesop’s
Fables Temple of
Jesus: Nebuchadnezzar, Diana Investigate, Predict, Draw
The Jerusalem taken Cyrus the Conclusions, & Analyze
captive by Babylon Great
Beginning, Mapping Pythagoras
The End Skills
Sources
Habakkuk, Daniel, Problem Cause First Person of Water, Estimation
Huldah Shadrach, and and Narrative Water Cycle
Meshach, Effect Writing
Abednego Solution Predicting Patterns of
Weather Day & Night,

Noun, Predicate, Predicting Subject, Verb Multisyllabic Seasons,
Verb Subject Outcomes Cycles

Agreement Words

Types of Commas Contractions Expanding Comparing Rounding Addition & Place
Sentences Vocabulary Numbers Numbers Subtraction Value

God is good and all goodness exists because of Him. During the first quarter in the Goodness
Fruit Stand, the saints learn to announce goodness through their spiritual, social, and academic
lives. They discover that our world is influenced by historical figures who announced their beliefs and
whose actions led to life changing announcements. As Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
announced a belief in God, entire nations were influenced socially. Christ was even announced in the
Old Testament prior to His birth. As they read Charlotte’s Web, they learn how the written word can
be used to announce and persuade beliefs. Charlotte used her web writings to announce Wilbur’s
goodness. Goodness is not only announced in history and writings; it can be declared through God’s
creation and announced through academics in science and math. The ACOs are observed during
whole group instruction, cooperative learning activities, independent work, small group time, and
project based learning.

B.ACO 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 Jesus in the beginning, Habakkuk, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Daniel
LA.ACO 3.1-3.3, 3.4-3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12 oral language, reading, and writing
M.ACO 3.1-3.4 number sense, place value, addition & subtraction

S.ACO 3.1, 3.8,3.9 scientific investigation, interrelationships in earth/space, patterns, cycles, change
SS.ACO 3.1-3.10 (626 B.C. to 538 B.C.), 3.39 mapping

PE.ACO 3.1 a,b, 3.2 a,b, 3.4 a,b,c, 3.5 a,b movement, personal fitness, responsible behaviors, active lifestyle
MC.ACO 3.1-3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, 3.12, 3.14 performance, production, music theory, judgement,criticism

A.ACO 3.4-3.5, 3.8, 3.10, 3.13, 3.17-3.2, 3.23-3.28 colors, shapes, foreground, feelings, culture, aesthetics

goodness fruit stand

Second Quarter Curriculum Map

Focus: The Whipping Boy

“What was he looking for, a prince in fine velvets and a crown cocked on his head?

Was it clothes that made a prince, Goodness Accepted
Jemmy wondered,

just as rags made a street boy?”

― Sid Fleischman, Spiritually Socially Academically

The Whipping Boy

Accepting Accepting Historical Events Accepting Accepting
a Part in Christ as that Accepted & Challenges Challenges
God’s Plan Rejected Goodness in Science in Reading
Savior (522 B.C. to 404 B.C) & Writing
& Math

Haggai & Xerxes I
Zechariah, & Queen
Rebuilding
the Temple Esther

Forms of Complete Fixing Subject & Plurals
Government, Sentences Errors Predicate
Battle of the Golden Age Democracy
Darius I Marathon of Athens

Roman Herodotus and Socrates & Peloponnesian Simple & Compound Subject &
Republic Compound Predicate Compound
His Writings Hippocrates War Sentences
Subject

Multiplication Multiplication & Physical Simple and Add & Character Persuasive
Facts Division: Area, Set, Properties Compound Subtract
of Objects Machines Fractions Development Writing
Through 12 & Number Line,
Corresponding Factor 1 = <100
Division Facts
Factor 2 = <6

Throughout the second quarter in the Goodness Fruit Stand, the saints learn they must

accept the goodness of God. They will study the Biblical account of Esther and learn how Esther
had to first accept her role in God’s redemption plan before she was able to be used by Him. In The
Whipping Boy, the saints will read about a boy named Jemmy who accepts the punishment for the

wrongs committed by Prince Brat. They will make a spiritual connection of how Jesus accepted the

punishment for their sins on the cross and now offers salvation to those who accept Him as their

savior. They will study social history from 522 B.C. to 404 B.C. and learn about kings and forms

of government that accepted and rejected goodness. Acceptance of goodness is demonstrated in

academics, too. The saints’ knowledge and skills will be challenged in science, reading, writing,

and math. The ACOs are observed during whole group instruction, cooperative learning activities,

independent work, small group time, and project based learning.

B.ACO 3.5, 3.6 - Haggai, Esther
LA.ACO 3.1-3.3, 3.4-3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12 oral language, reading, and writing

M.ACO 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 multiplication, division, fractions
S.ACO 3.2, 3.3 force, motion, energy, and matter

SS.ACO 3.11-3.19 (522 B.C. to 404 B.C.), 3.37 civics, 3.39 mapping skills
PE.ACO 3.1 a,b,c, 3.2 a,b, 3.3, 3.4 a,b,c, 3.5 a,b movement, personal fitness, active behaviors & lifestyle

MC.ACO 3.1-3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10-3.12, 3.14 performance, production, music theory, judgement,criticism
A.ACO 3.3-3.4, 3.7, 3.9-3.10, 3.13, 3.17, 3.19-3.21, 3.22, 3.25-3.28 production, history, judgement, aesthetics

goodness fruit stand

Third Quarter Curriculum Map

Focus: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Goodness Advances

Spiritually Socially Academically

Advancing Advancing Advancement Advancement Advancements in
God’s Word, a Personal in Ecosystems Reading & Writing Skills
Relationship in History
Malachi, With Christ
The Septuagint (427 B.C-165 B.C.)

Advancements in Math Skills

Plato & Lighthouse Colossus Hanukkah Behavioral Research Context
Aristotle of of Rhodes and Physical Writing Clues
Opportunity Adaptations
Phillip II of Alexandria Economic Cost Homophones
Macedonia Choice
Archimedes & The Punic Wars, Food Contractions
Alexander His Inventions & Maccabean Hannibal & His Chain
the Great Contributions to Revolt War Elephants

Mathematics Prefix &
Suffix
Mausoleum of The Qin Dynasty, Advancements
Halicarnassus Emperor Asoka, The Great Wall of China, Measured Pronoun
India to Buddhism
The Han Dynasty

Periods of Time, Celsius, Area & Counting Money, Comparing Possessive
& Ordering Nouns
Elapsed Time Fahrenheit Perimeter Making Change Fractions

Length: Volume: Weight, Mass: Points, Line Congruent, Adjective
Foot, Yard, Cups, Pints, Ounces, Segments, Non congruent Angles, Vertices, Simile
Centimeter, Plane Figures Edges, Faces
Quarts, Pounds, Grams, Rays,
Meter Liters Kilograms Angles

After Goodness is announced and accepted, it can advance during the third quarter in the
Goodness Fruit Stand. In Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Mr. Popper and his family must learn about

economics and how to work together for a common goal. When they work together to save the

penguins, they are connected on a deeper level. Goodness advances when we work together in the

Spirit of Christ. Saints grow spiritually as they advance goodness and share their unique gifts and

talents with each other as 1 Corinthians 12 explains. This quarter they study social advancements

in history and learn how the Bible withstood the test of time. They discover how God designed

ecosystems to be balanced so goodness could advance in nature also. Finally, the saints further

advance their reading and writing, and measurement skills. The ACOs are observed during whole

group instruction, cooperative learning activities, independent work, small group time, and project

based learning.

B.ACO 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 Malachi, Jesus (birth, childhood, and ministry)

LA.ACO 3.1-3.3, 3.4-3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 oral language, reading, and writing

M.ACO 3.8-3.16 measurement, money, length, weight, mass, time, temperature, calendar

S.ACO 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 living processes and living systems

SS.ACO 3.20-3.29 (427 B.C. to 165 B.C.), 3.38 opportunity costs, 3.39 mapping skills

PE.ACO 3.1 b,c, 3.2 a,b, 3.3, 3.4 a,b,c, 3.5 a,b movement, personal fitness, active behaviors & lifestyle

MC.ACO 3.1-3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10-3.12, 3.14 performance, production, music theory, judgement,criticism

A.ACO 3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.10, 3.12-3.15, 3.17, 3.19-3.21, 3.25-3.28 communication, production, aesthetics

goodness fruit stand

Fourth Quarter’s Curriculum Map

Focus: Shiloh

". . . and I’m thinking how nothing is as simple as you

guess-not right or wrong, not Judd Travers, not even me Goodness Abounds
or this dog I got here. But the good part is I saved Shiloh

and opened my eyes some."

-Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Spiritually Socially Academically
Shiloh

In The Life of Christ In History In In Nature: In Math In Reading
Relationships Survival of Species & Writing
John the The Birth (71 B.C. to 33 A.D.) & The Effects of Sin
Baptist of Christ with Family Multi-paragraph
Writing
and Friends
Nouns
Tiberius Pilate Herod Rock, Clay, Sources Verbs
Caesar Fertile Soil, of Energy: Adjectives
Conserving Renewable & Adverbs
Resources Nonrenewable

The 12 Jesus’ Probability Observations,
Disciples Death and & Chance Measurements,
Resurrection
Surveys

The Gladiators & The Roman Pattern Commutative Setting,
Forms Properties of Characters,
Sparticus Empire Compare &
Addition & Contrast & Events
Multiplication

1st & 2nd Cleopatra Battle of
Triumvirate Actium

Julius Herod the Augustus Homophones Contractions Pronouns Singular
Caesar Great Caesar & Plural
Possessives

Goodness abounds spiritually, socially, and academically during the final quarter in the
Goodness Fruit Stand. The students read Shiloh and discover how goodness abounds even while
Marty chooses to tell lies. The saints spend time this quarter understanding the difference between
lies and Truth. They analyze their own actions and see that God can work all things for our good,
even when situations are at their worst. This is further illustrated as they learn how goodness
abounded while Rome and Julius Caesar held political control of the world. They work hard to see
that goodness abounds in their own abilities as they finish the school year creating multi-paragraph
writings, making observations, taking surveys, and determining probability. The ACOs are observed
during whole group instruction, cooperative learning activities, independent work, small group time,
and project based learning.

B.ACO 3.11-3.15 Jesus’ disciples, parables, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection
LA.ACO 3.1-3.3, 3.4-3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12 oral language, reading, and writing
M.ACO 3.17-3.20 probability, statistics, patterns, algebra
S.ACO 3.7, 3.10, 3.11 components in soil, survival of species, energy, resources
SS.ACO 3.30-3.36 (71 B.C. to 33 A.D.), 3.39 mapping skills

PE.ACO 3.1a-d, 3.2a,b, 3.3, 3.4a-c, 3.5 movement, personal fitness, responsible behaviors, active lifestyle
MC.ACO 3.1-3.15 performance, production, music theory, judgement,criticism

A.ACO 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.10-3.11, 3.13, 3.15 - 3.17, 3.19-3.21, 3.25-3.28 visual production, history, aesthetics

Bible

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Bible because it is the inspired Word of God and the means to
which the Holy Spirit can instruct us. Everything in the Bible is written to teach us. Through endurance and the
encouragement of the Scriptures, we have hope. (Romans 15:4) Through studying the Bible, saints will believe
that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). While the third grade saint will take a daily Bible course, the content
of this book is woven into all areas of instruction and life at our school.
The Bible course for third grade focuses on the fruit of the Spirit and its quality of goodness. The saints
will discover that everything good exists because of Him. The course requires saints to study Bible characters
and books in the end of the Old Testament during the f irst semester. The f inal semester, the saints will dive into
the life of Christ. The studies parallel their history course. As they study, they will focus on their own character
and discover ways the Holy Spirit can show goodness in their own lives today.

First Quarter - Bible
Goodness Announced

B.ACO 3.1 Jesus in the Beginning Habakkuk, Daniel B.ACO 3.3
The saint will learn that God’s good Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
plan of redemption through Christ B.ACO.3.2 Habakkuk The saint will learn about the courage
existed before the fall of man. They The saint will learn about the these men had to stand up for what
will understand that Christ and the prophet: Habakkuk. His name was good. Truly believing in God’s
goodness of God was prophesized in means to “embrace” or “wrestle.” goodness, means going through
the beginning It relates to the fact that he was a“fi re” (f iguratively) while knowing
Genesis, John 1:1-14 wrestling with a diff icult issue. God will be there.
If God is good, then why is there
evil in the world? And if there has B.ACO 3.4 Daniel
to be evil, then why do the evil The saint will study Daniel, learn
prosper? What is God doing in how his confi dence and faithfulness
the world? The saint will discover demonstrated God’s goodness in all
the progression Habakkuk makes circumstances. The saint will learn
from questioning God to trusting that having conf idence and faith in
God, allows him to prophesize God is what makes every situation
Goodness. good.

SS.ACO.3.5 Haggai Second Quarter - Bible B.ACO 3.6 Esther
Buildings protect us. The saint will Goodness Accepted The saint will study the life and
learn about the prophet, Haggai and story of Esther and the characters
his push to have the Isrealites rebuild Esther, Haggai in this amazing book. They will see
the Temple. They will discover that how she listened to advice and acted
God has a specif ic plan and wants to unselfi shly. This unit allows them
use each of their lives to accomplish to embark into a world of princes
that plan. They will begin to grasp the and princesses through this Biblical
idea that they are God’s temple today story and in their literature book: The
and the message of Haggai to be busy Whipping Boy. Goodness requires us
building the house of God! They to put others f irst. Royalty must listen
must protect their hearts and make protect the needs of others before their
themselves a temple worthy for Christ own. We are children of God and that
to live inside of. makes us princes and princesses of the
King of Kings.

B.ACO 3.7 Malachi Third Quarter - Bible B.ACO 3.10
After the temple is rebuilt, the Goodness Advances Jesus Prepares for Ministry
priests become corrupt. The saint The saint will learn that God has
will learn how Malachi helps them Malachi, The Gospels chosen to reveal Himself and His
to look back to the beginning of good plan through His special
the covenant and forward to the B.ACO 3.9 revelation, the Bible, will express
promise of its fulf illment, when Jesus’ Childhood confi dence and gratefulness that God
Christ comes. The saint will learn that Jesus was chose a good plan whereby all can be
entirely good. He was fully God redeemed, and will worship God for
B.ACO 3.8 Jesus is Born and fully man. They will learn that His Person, His perfect plan, and His
The saint will review the Christmas growing up involves developing Word.
story and understand the message that physically, intellectually, spiritually, Matthew 3:13-4:11
it brings. In doing so, he/she will see and socially.
Jesus as merciful, compassionate, and Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 B.ACO 3.14
our true provider of goodness. Jesus’ Miracles
The saint will understand that Jesus
B.ACO 3.11 Fourth Quarter - Bible performed miracles to show his
Jesus’ Disciples Goodness Abound sovereignty and to increase the faith
The saint will learn that Jesus called of His followers (John 2:11). They
His Apostles individually, transformed Matthew, Mark, Luke, John will study different miracles in the
them, and equipped them so they Bible and learn how Christ overcame:
could become messengers of the good B.ACO 3.13 a) Nature
news. Students will demonstrate this Jesus’ Teachings
knowledge by realizing that God does The saint will learn different places John 2:1-11
the same for them today. in scripture where Jesus teaches us b) The Enemy
Mark 1:16-20 about His goodness and how we can
John 1:35-42 show goodness through building our Mark 5:1-20; Ephesians 6:10-18
Mark 2:13-17 lives, praying, loving, and receiving c) Hunger
Matthew 10:1-8 His gift of salvation. Saints will do
Mark 3:13-19 this through studying the following Matthew 14:13-21
Scriptures: d) Blindness
B.ACO 3.12 a) The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-16
Jesus’ Parables b) The wise and foolish builder John 9:1-11; 24-38
The saint will def ine parable and e) Death
explain the symbolism used in several Matthew 7:24-27
parables. Saints will discover and c) Jesus’ attributes John 11:1-44
be able to apply further teachings of
Jesus’ goodness through the following John 6:35; 9:5; 10:9; 10:11-14: B.ACO 3.15
parables: 11:25; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1 Jesus’ Death, Burial,
a) The Parable of the Sower d) The Lord’s Prayer Resurrection, and Ascension
Matthew 6:5-13 The saint will learn the events leading
Luke 8:4-8; 11-15 e) The Love Chapter to Jesus’ death on the cross ...
b) The Parable of the Lost 1 Corinthians 13
f) Defi ning salvation, being “born (John 12:12-19; Matthew 26:17-
Luke 8:4-8; 11-15 again”, and learn ways to present the 30; John 17: 1-5; Mark 14:43-52;
c) The Parable of the Unmerciful Gospel such as “Romans Road” 15:1-41)
John 3:1-21 and affi rm the faithfulness of God by
Servant Matthew 18:21-35 relating Christ’s own predictions of
d) The Parable of the Talents His Resurrection and Ascension.
(Luke 24:1-49; 1 Corinthians
Matthew 25:14-30 15:21-22, 44-54; Mark 16:12-18;
e) The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 24:13-35; John 20:24-29;
John 21:1-25; Matthew 28:16-20;
Luke 10:25-37 Mark 16:14-18)

language arts

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Language Arts because through speaking, reading, and writing,
students will be able to better understand God’s Word and communicate its message to others (2 Timothy
2:15).
Reading and the use of literature continues to be a priority in third grade. Saints will be immersed
in four examples of award winning literature. “The Whipping Boy”, “Charlotte’s Web”, “Mr. Popper’s
Penguins”, and “Shiloh” serve as the primary text for students to develop their Language Arts skills. They
will be asked to evaluate the literature from a Biblical perspective and compare story events to the goodness of
God. The f irst two books fall within a typical third grade level text. The fi nal two books are above grade level.
Saints whose reading scores indicate they are below the text level will be provided additional support while
those above range will be given additional, more challenging reading material. In addition to these four main
resources, third graders will learn comprehension strategies for other f iction and nonf iction literature, which
relates to all areas of the curriculum. The saint will use effective communication skills in group activities and
will present brief oral reports. Reading comprehension strategies will be applied in all subjects, with emphasis
on materials that ref lect CCA’s academic content objectives in mathematics, science, and history and social
science. The saint will plan, draft, revise, and edit stories, simple explanations, and short reports. In addition,
the student will gather and use information from print and electronic sources. The saint also will write legibly
in cursive. All Language Arts lessons and topics will be approached from the perspective that God’s Word is
the ultimate authority for Truth. Whenever possible, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art,
music, and/or physical education objectives will be integrated into combined lessons.
The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade English Virginia Standards of Learning,
have been adjusted to ref lect Biblical Truth and the specif ic curriculum used at Central Christian Academy.

Oral Language Reading

LA.ACO 3.1 The saint will use LA.ACO 3.2 The saint will LA.ACO 3.3 The saint will apply
word-analysis skills when reading.
effective communication skills in present brief oral reports using a) Use knowledge of all vowel
patterns.
group activities. visual media. b) Decode regular multisyllabic
words.
a) Listen attentively by making a) Speak clearly.

eye contact, facing the speaker, b) Use appropriate volume and

asking questions, and summarizing pitch.

what is said. c) Speak at an understandable rate.

b) Ask and respond to questions d) Organize ideas sequentially

from teachers and other group or around major points of

members. information.

c) Explain what has been learned. e) Use contextually appropriate

d) Use language appropriate for language and specif ic vocabulary

context. to communicate ideas.

e) Increase listening and speaking

vocabularies.

LA.ACO 3.4 The saint will LA.ACO 3.6 The saint will LA.ACO 3.9 The saint will write

expand vocabulary when reading. continue to read and demonstrate for a variety of purposes.

a) Use knowledge of homophones. comprehension of nonf iction texts. a) Identify the intended audience.

b) Use knowledge of roots, aff ixes, a) Identify the author’s purpose. b) Use a variety of prewriting

synonyms, and antonyms. b) Use prior and background strategies.

c) Apply meaning clues, language knowledge as context for new c) Write a clear topic sentence

structure, and phonetic strategies. learning. focusing on the main idea.

d) Use context to clarify meaning c) Preview and use text features. d) Write a paragraph on the same

of unfamiliar words. d) Ask and answer questions about topic.

e) Discuss meanings of words and what is read. e) Use strategies for organization

develop vocabulary by listening e) Draw conclusions based on text. of information and elaboration

and reading a variety of texts. f) Summarize major points found according to the type of writing.

f) Use vocabulary from other in nonf iction texts. f) Include details that elaborate the

content areas. g) Identify the main idea. main idea.

g) Use word reference resources h) Identify supporting details. g) Revise writing for clarity of

including the glossary, dictionary, i) Compare and contrast the content using specif ic vocabulary

and thesaurus. characteristics of biographies and and information.
LA.ACO 3.10 The saint will
LA.ACO 3.5 The saint will read autobiographies. edit writing for correct grammar,
and demonstrate comprehension of j) Use reading strategies to monitor capitalization, punctuation, and
the Bible, f ictional text, and poetry. comprehension throughout the spelling.
a) Set a purpose for reading. reading process. a) Use complete sentences.
b) Make connections between k) Identify new information gained b) Use transition words to vary
previous experiences and reading from reading. sentence structure.
selections. l) Read with f luency and accuracy. c) Use the word I in compound
c) Make, confi rm, or revise subjects.
predictions. LA.ACO 3.7 The saint will d) Use past and present verb tense.
d) Compare and contrast settings, demonstrate comprehension of e) Use singular possessives.
characters, and events. information from a variety of print f) Use commas in a simple series.
e) Identify the author’s purpose. and electronic resources. g) Use simple abbreviations.
f) Ask and answer questions about a) Use encyclopedias and other h) Use apostrophes in contractions
what is read. reference books, including online with pronouns and in possessives.
g) Draw conclusions about text. reference materials. i) Use the articles a, an, and the
h) Identify the problem and b) Use table of contents, indices, correctly.
solution. and charts. j) Use correct spelling for
i) Identify the main idea. frequently used sight words,
j) Identify supporting details. including irregular plurals.
k) Use reading strategies to LA.ACO 3.11 The saint will write

monitor comprehension throughout a short report.

the reading process. a) Construct questions about the

l) Differentiate between f iction and topic.

nonfi ction. b) Identify appropriate resources.

m) Read with f luency and c) Collect and organize

accuracy. information about the topic into a

short report.

d) Understand the difference

between plagiarism and using own

Writing words.
LA.ACO 3.12 The saint will use
LA.ACO 3.8 The saint will write available technology for reading
legibly in cursive.
and writing.

math

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Mathematics because God designed our world with precision. The

study of Mathematics at Central Christian Academy is more than the study of numbers alone. It is the study

of how math reflects the perfection of God’s creation. Through this course, saints will discover a relationship

between creation and mathematics. It will help saints gain a greater understanding of who God is.

Through daily calendar and literature unit activities, third grade saints will see that math skills are

essential to their everyday lives. They will see that mathematical concepts are a part of God’s design and

perfect plan for His creation.

The third grade academic content objectives in math place emphasis on learning multiplication and

division facts through the twelve’s table. Saints will be fluent in the addition facts and the corresponding

subtraction facts. Concrete materials and two-dimensional representations will be used to introduce addition

and subtraction with fractions and the concept of probability as chance. Saints will use standard units (U.S.

Customary and metric) to measure temperature, length, liquid volume, and weight and identify relevant

properties of shapes, points, line segments, rays, angles, vertices, and lines. Saints will investigate and describe

the identity and commutative properties for addition and multiplication.

While learning mathematics, saints will be actively engaged, using concrete materials and appropriate

technologies such as calculators and computers. However, facility in the use of technology shall not be

regarded as a substitute for a student’s understanding of quantitative concepts and relationships for proficiency

in basic computations.

Mathematics has its own language, and the acquisition of specialized vocabulary and language patterns

is crucial to a saint’s understanding and appreciation of the subject. Saints should be encouraged to correctly

use the concepts, skills, symbols, and vocabulary identified in the following set of objectives.

Problem solving has been integrated throughout the six content strands. The development of problem-solving

skills should be a major goal of the mathematics program at every grade level. Instruction in the process of

problem solving will need to be integrated early and continuously into each student’s mathematics education.

Saints must be helped to develop a wide range of skills and strategies for solving a variety of problem types.

The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade Mathematics Virginia Standards of

Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central

Christian Academy. First Quarter - Math
Goodness Announced

Number, Number Sense, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction

M.ACO 3.1 The saint will M.ACO 3.2 The saint will M.ACO 3.3 The saint will

a) read and write six-digit recognize and use the inverse a) name and write fractions

numerals and identify the place relationships between addition/ (including mixed numbers)

value and value of each digit; subtraction and multiplication/ represented by a model;

b) round whole numbers, 9,999 or division to complete basic fact b) model fractions (including

less, to the nearest ten, hundred, sentences. The saint will use these mixed numbers) and write the

and thousand; and relationships to solve problems. fractions’ names; and

c) compare two whole numbers M.ACO 3.4 The saint will c) compare fractions having like
between 0 and 9,999, using estimate solutions to and solve and unlike denominators, using
symbols (>, <, or = ) and words single-step and multistep problems words and symbols
(greater than, less than, or equal involving the sum or difference of (>, <, or =).
to). two whole numbers, each 9,999 or

less, with or without regrouping.

Second Quarter - Math
Goodness Accepted

Multiplication, Division, Fractions
M.ACO 3.6 The saint will
M.ACO 3.5 The saint will recall represent multiplication and M.ACO 3.7 The saint will add and
multiplication facts through division, using area, set, and subtract proper fractions having
the twelve’s table, and the number line models, and create like denominators of 12 or less.
corresponding division facts.
and solve problems that involve

multiplication of two whole

numbers, one factor 99 or less and

the second factor 5 or less.

Third Quarter - Math M.ACO 3.13 The saint will read
Goodness Advances temperature to the nearest degree
Geometry, Measurement:Area, Perimeter, Time, Money from a Celsius thermometer and
a Fahrenheit thermometer. Real

M.ACO 3.8 The saint will M.ACO 3.10 The saint will thermometers and physical models
determine, by counting, the value a) measure the distance around of thermometers will be used.
of a collection of bills and coins a polygon in order to determine
whose total value is $5.00 or less, perimeter; and M.ACO 3.14 The saint will
compare the value of the bills and b) count the number of square units identify, describe, compare, and
coins, and make change. needed to cover a given surface in contrast characteristics of plane
order to determine area. and solid geometric figures (circle,
M.ACO 3.9 The saint will square, rectangle, triangle, cube,
estimate and use U.S. Customary M.ACO 3.11 The saint will rectangular prism, square pyramid,
and metric units to measure a) tell time to the nearest minute, sphere, cone, and cylinder) by
a) length to the nearest 12-inch, in., using analog and digital clocks; identifying relevant characteristics,
foot, yard, centimeter, & meter; and including the number of angles,
b) liquid volume in cups, pints, b) determine elapsed time in one- vertices, and edges, and the
quarts, gallons, and liters; hour increments over a 12-hour number and shape of faces, using
c) weight/mass in ounces, pounds, period. concrete models.
grams, and kilograms; and
d) area and perimeter. M.ACO 3.12 The saint will M.ACO 3.15 The saint will
identify equivalent periods of time, identify and draw representations
including relationships among of points, line segments, rays,
days, months, and years, as well as angles, and lines.
minutes and hours.
M.ACO 3.16 The saint will
identify and describe congruent

and noncongruent plane figures.

Fourth Quarter - Math
Goodness Abounds

Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions, Algebra

M.ACO 3.17 The saint will M.ACO 3.18 The saint will

a) collect and organize data, using investigate and describe the

observations, measurements, concept of probability as chance

surveys, or experiments; and list possible results of a given M.ACO 3.20 The saint will
b) construct a line plot, a picture situation. a) investigate the identity and
graph, or a bar graph to represent M.ACO 3.19 The saint will the commutative properties for
the data; and recognize and describe a variety addition and multiplication; and
c) read and interpret the data of patterns formed using numbers, b) identify examples of the identity
represented in line plots, bar tables, and pictures, and extend and commutative properties for
graphs, and picture graphs and the patterns, using the same or addition and multiplication.
write a sentence analyzing the data. different forms.

science

Academic Content Objectives

Throughout the Year Central Christian Academy teaches Science because it is
important for saints to gain an understanding of the world God created.
Scientific Investigation, Science should open a child’s mind to the wonders of creation and see
Reasoning, and Logic how it reveals God’s glory. The scientific process and investigations help
our saints to think through God’s purpose and His expectations for how
S.ACO 3.1 The saint will we should take care of the earth.
demonstrate an understanding of The third grade academic content objectives for science place
science as it relates to Biblical increasing emphasis on conducting investigations. Saints are expected
Truth by planning and conducting to be able to develop questions, formulate simple hypotheses, make
investigations in which predictions, gather data, and use the metric system with greater precision.
a) observations are made and are Using information to make inferences and draw conclusions about
repeated to ensure accuracy; God’s creation becomes more important. In the area of physical science,
b) predictions are formulated using the objectives focus on simple and compound machines, energy, and a
Biblical knowledge along with a basic understanding of matter. Behavioral and physical adaptations are
variety of resources; examined in relation to the needs God provides for the animals. God’s
c) objects with similar creation is further explored in aquatic and terrestrial food chains and
characteristics or properties are the diversity within our ecosystems. Patterns are demonstrated in terms
classified into at least two sets and of the phases of the moon, tides, seasonal changes, the water cycle, and
two subsets; animal and plant life cycles. Geological concepts along with Biblical
d) God made events are sequenced accounts of the flood are introduced through the investigation of the
chronologically; components of soil.
e) length, volume, mass, and The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade
temperature are estimated and Science Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include
measured in metric and standard Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central Christian
English units using proper tools Academy.
and techniques;
f) time is measured to the nearest First Quarter - Science S.ACO 3.9 The saint will
minute using proper tools and Goodness Announced investigate and understand how
techniques; God designed the water cycle to
g) questions are developed to Interrelationships in provide for life on Earth. Key
formulate hypotheses; Earth/Space, Patterns, concepts include
h) data are gathered, charted, a) there are many sources of water
graphed, analyzed and compared to Cycles, and Change on Earth;
God’s Word; b) the energy from the sun drives
i) unexpected or unusual S.ACO 3.8 The saint will the water cycle;
quantitative data are recognized investigate and understand basic c) the water cycle involves several
and associated with the existence patterns and cycles occurring in processes;
of God; God’s creation. Key concepts d) water is essential for living
j) inferences are made and include things; and
conclusions are drawn; a) patterns of day and night, e) God expects humans to take
k) data are communicated; seasonal changes, simple phases of care of His creation and not be
l) models are designed and built; the moon, and tides; wasteful. Conserving the water
and b) animal life cycles; and God provides us with is important.
m) current applications are used to c) plant life cycles.
reinforce different concepts.

Second Quarter - Science
Goodness Accepted

Interrelationships in Force, Motion, Energy, and Matter
Earth/Space, Patterns,
S.ACO 3.2 The saint will S.ACO 3.3 The saint will
Cycles, and Change
investigate and understand simple investigate and understand that
S.ACO 3.7 The saint will
investigate and understand the machines and their uses. Key objects are made of materials that
major components God created in
soil and its importance to plants concepts include can be described by their physical
and animals including humans.
Key concepts include a) purpose and function of simple properties. Key concepts include
a) soil provides the support and
nutrients necessary for plant machines; a) objects are made of one or more
growth;
b) soil did not form by sub aerial b) types of simple machines; materials;
weathering over a long time but
by in situ ‘weathering’ during and c) compound machines; and b) physical properties remain the
after a global f lood mentioned in
Genesis 7. d) examples of simple and same as the material is changed in
c) topsoil is a product of subsoil
and bedrock; compound machines found in the visible size; and
d) rock, clay, silt, sand, and humus
are components of soils; and school, home, church and work c) visible physical changes are
e) God expects humans to take
care of His creation and not environments. identif ied.
be wasteful. Conserving the
resources God provides us in soil Fourth Quarter - Science
is important. Goodness Abounds

Resources

S.ACO 3.10 The saint will S.ACO 3.11 The saint will

investigate and understand how investigate and understand God

God allows events in nature and provides different sources of

human infl uences to effect the energy for the earth. Key concepts

survival of species. Key concepts include

include a) energy from the sun;

a) the interdependency of plants b) sources of renewable energy;

and animals; and

b) the effects of human activity c) sources of nonrenewable energy.

on the quality of air, water, and

habitat;

c) the effects of fi re, fl ood, disease,

and erosion on organisms; and

d) God expects humans to take

care of His creation through

conservation and resource renewal.

Third Quarter - Science S.ACO 3.4 The saint will S.ACO 3.6 The saint will
Goodness Advances investigate and understand that investigate the different
Life Processes, God designed adaptations to allow ecosystems God created and the
Living Systems animals to respond and survive diversity of plants and animals
within the world He created. Key He placed in them. Key concepts
S.ACO 3.5 The saint will concepts include include
investigate and understand a) behavioral adaptations; and a) aquatic ecosystems;
relationships among God’s b) physical adaptations. b) terrestrial ecosystems;
creations in aquatic and terrestrial The saint will understand that c) populations and communities;
food chains. Key concepts include adaptations are ways people and and
a) producer, consumer, animals adjust to changes around d) God gave man dominion over
decomposer; them, but that beings do not the earth. (Genesis 1:24-31). We
b) herbivore, carnivore, omnivore; physically change as taught within are to conserve and protect these
c) predator and prey. the theory of evolution. resources.

social studies

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Social Studies because it is important for saints to gain an
understanding of their heritage as it relates to Biblical principles and the society in which we live. History is
considered to be “His stories” and therefore, the main textbook for this course is the Holy Bible.
The third grade saints will continue the study of history that began in second grade. They have already
covered 3,000 years of history spanning Creation to 629 B.C. They have learned about the rise of many
civilizations. This year they will learn about the next 600 years of history and the “Classical World”. Their
studies will include the roots of Buddhism and Confucianism, the fall of Nineveh, the rise of Babylonia and
Greece, and the life of Christ. Saints will study colorful characters like Daniel, Aesop, and Esther. Alexander
the Great, Hannibal, Shi Huang Ti, Spartacus, Julius Ceasar, Cleopatra, and Mark Anthony. The principles of
democracy and will be identified.
The saints will continue to develop map skills as they locate areas of study. They will demonstrate an
understanding of economic concepts. The following ideas will be taught using the second semester study of
The Mystery of History Volume I by Linda Lacour Hobar (2010), materials from Answers in Genesis, and the
ACSI Purposeful Design Bible Curriculum.

Second Quarter Third Quarter Throughout the Year
Civics Economics Geography

SS.ACO.3.37 The saint will SS.ACO.3.38 The saint will SS.ACO.3.39 The saint will
recognize the importance of identify examples of economic further develop map skills by
government in our lives and be choice and will explain the idea of locating places of study on a maps,
able to explain the foundations of opportunity cost. tables, graphs, and charts.
a republican form of government
and a democracy.

SS.ACO.3.1 The saint will learn First Quarter - History SS.ACO.3.8 The saint will learn
how Nineveh was destroyed (626 Goodness Announced about Pythagoras (547 B.C.) and
B.C.) 626 B.C. to 538 B.C. the Temple of Diana (550 B.C.)

SS.ACO.3.2 The saint will learn M. of H. Lessons 55-66 SS.ACO.3.9 The saint will learn
about the prophet: Habakkuk (609 about Confucius and his teachings
B.C.) and the prophetess: Huldah SS.ACO.3.5 The saint will about of life and government (547 B.C.).
(7th Century B.C.). Aesop and the stories he told They will recognize that his
known as Aesop’s Fables (600 wisdom was limited to what man
SS.ACO.3.3 The saint will learn B.C.) says is good and right.
about Nebuchadnezzar and the
years Jerusalem was taken captive SS.ACO.3.6 The saint will learn SS.ACO.3.10 The saint will learn
by Babylon. (605,599,588 B.C.) about Shadrach, Meshach, and about Belshazzar (539 B.C.) and
Abed-Nego (Mid-6th Century how Cyrus the Great released the
SS.ACO.3.4 The saint will learn B.C.) Jews from captivity (538 B.C.)
about Daniel (604 B.C.) and
Ezekial (595 B.C.) SS.ACO.3.7 The saint will learn
about Buddah (563 B.C.) and the
differences between Buddhists and
Christians today.

Second Quarter - History Third Quarter - History Fourth Quarter - History
Goodness Accepted Goodness Advances Goodness Abounds
522 B. C. - 404 B.C.
427 B.C. - 165 B.C. 71 B.C. - 33 A. D.
M. of H. Lessons 67-81
M. of H. Lessons 82-93 M. of H. Lessons 94-108
SS.ACO.3.11 The saint will learn
about Darius I (522 B.C.) SS.ACO.3.20 The saint will learn SS.ACO.3.30 The saint will learn
about Malachi (Mid-5th Century about the gladiators and Spartacus
SS.ACO.3.12 The saint will learn B.C.) (71 B.C.)
about Zerubbabel, the prophets:
Haggai and Zechariah, and the SS.ACO.3.21 The saint will learn SS.ACO.3.31 The saint will learn
rebuilding of the Temple (520
B.C.) about Plato (427-347 B.C.)and about the Roman Empire:

SS.ACO.3.13 The saint will Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) a) The 1st Triumvirate (60 B.C.)
learn about the Roman Republic
(510 B.C.) and compare it to our SS.ACO.3.22 The saint will learn b) Julius Caesar (49 B.C.)
government today. about Philip II of Macedonia (359- c) The 2nd Triumvirate (43 B.C.)
336 B.C.) and the Masoleum of d) Cleopatra (37 B.C.)
SS.ACO.3.14 The saint will learn Halicarnassus (353 B.C.) e) Herod the Great (37 B.C)
about the Battle of the Marathon f) The Battle of Actium (31 B.C.)
(490 B.C.). SS.ACO.3.23 The saint will g) Augustus Caesar (27 B.C)
learn about Alexander the Great
SS.ACO.3.15 The saint will learn (336 B.C.) and the division of his SS.ACO.3.32 The saint will learn
about Herodotus and his how empire (323 B.C.) about John the Baptist (5 B.C. - 32
his writings contributed to our A.D.)
understanding of world events SS.ACO.3.24 The saint will
(484 B.C.).
learn about Archimedes (287- SS.ACO.3.33 The saint will learn
SS.ACO.3.16 The saint will learn
about the reign of Xerxes I (484 212 B.C.) and his inventions and about the birth of Jesus Christ (4
B.C.) and the Biblical account of
his queen, Esther. contributions to mathematics. The B.C.)

SS.ACO.3.17 The saint will learn Lighthouse of Alexandria (285 SS.ACO.3.34 The saint will learn
about the Golden Age of Athens B.C.) will be studied. about Jesus’ teachings and miracles
(478-399 B.C.), a Greek statesman (30-33 A.D.), and the rulers during
named Pericles, and how this SS.ACO.3.25 The saint will learn his life:
period has infl uenced our lives about Emperor Asoka of India and Tiberius Caesar (ruled 14-37 A.D.)
today. the effort he made to convert India Pilate (ruled 26-36 A.D.)
to Buddahism (273-232 B.C.)
SS.ACO.3.18 The saint will learn
about Socrates (469-399 B.C.) and SS.ACO.3.26 The saint will learn Herod (ruled 4 B.C.-39 A.D.)
Hippocrates (377 B.C.) and their
teachings that are still used today. about the Septuagint and how our SS.ACO.3.35 The saint will learn
Bible has withstood the test of time about the twelve disciples of Christ
SS.ACO.3.19 The saint will study (277 B.C). The student will learn (30-33 A.D)
the Peloponnesian War (431-404 about the Colossus of Rhodes (292
B.C.).
B.C.). SS.ACO.3.36 The saint will learn

SS.ACO.3.27 The saint will learn about Jesus’ death and resurrection
about the inf luences of The Qin (33 A.D) and what that means for
Dynasty (221-206 B.C.), the Great us today.

Wall of China, his tomb, and The

Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.)

SS.ACO.3.28 The saint will learn
about the Punic Wars, Hannibal,
and his war elephants (218 B.C.)

SS.ACO.3.29 The saint will learn
about the Maccabean Revolt, the
start of Hannukah, and how God
always provided for His people
(165 B.C.)

physical education

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy believes that their saints need to be physically active to grow properly.
According to the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), elementary classes
should spend 150 minutes every week in physical education. Since God chooses our bodies for His temple
and dwelling place, it is important that we take care of them (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Therefore, CCA
places a priority on children being active at school and emphasizes a strong physical education program.
Saints in third grade refine, vary, and combine skills in complex situations and demonstrate more proficient
movement patterns in educational game, exercise, and gymnastic activities. Saints identify critical elements
(small, isolated parts of the whole skill or movement) and apply them in their movement. They develop
fitness knowledge and can relate regular physical activity to health benefits. They know safe practices, rules,
and procedures and apply them with little or no reinforcement. Saints work cooperatively with peers and
understand that there are many differences in movement skill and ability levels among members of their class.
The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade Physical Education Virginia Standards
of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum used at Central
Christian Academy.

Skilled Movement c) Demonstrate moving to a Movement Principles
rhythm (e.g., perform simple and Concepts
PE.ACO 3.1 The saint will apply movements in various formations,
locomotor, non-locomotor, and develop and refine a creative PE.ACO 3.2 The saint will
manipulative skills in increasingly educational exercise sequence). apply movement principles in
complex movement activities. d) Refine individual gymnastics increasingly complex movement
a) Demonstrate most of the critical skills, and perform educational activities.
elements (small, isolated parts of gymnastic sequences with balance, a) Apply the concept of
the whole skill or movement) for transfer of weight, travel, and relationships while moving in
manipulative skills (e.g., throw and change of direction. space and using non-locomotor
catch a variety of objects, kick to and manipulative skills.
stationary and moving partners/ b) Apply the principles of
objects, dribble with dominant relationships when working with a
hand/foot, pass a ball to a moving partner while moving (e.g., passing
partner). a ball in front of a moving partner).
b) Use manipulative skills in
movement combinations (e.g.,
perform manipulative tasks while
dodging and moving in different
pathways; catch a rolled ball while
moving, and throw it back to a
partner).

Personal Fitness Responsible Behaviors Physically Active Lifestyle

PE.ACO 3.3 The saint will PE.ACO 3.4 The saint will PE.ACO 3.5 The saint will
engage in a variety of moderate exhibit the fruit of the Spirit and identify and participate regularly in
and vigorous physical activities demonstrate an understanding of physical activities to improve skills
and describe how and why the the purpose for rules, procedures, and personal health.
body responds to the activities etiquette, and respectful behaviors a) Select and participate in physical
(e.g., physiological changes such while in various physical activity activities during unscheduled times
as sweating, increased heart rate, settings. at home, church, school, and in the
increased respiration). a) Demonstrate independence and community.
good use of time while engaging in b) Identify one physical activity
physical activity. that he/she participates in regularly
b) Provide input into establishing for fitness, enjoyment, and/or
rules and guidelines for behavior in social interaction.
physical activity settings.
c) Work cooperatively with peers.

music

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Music to extend our students abilities and talents. Music was
used throughout the Bible as a form of celebration and worship. Knowledge and skills that students acquire
through fine arts instruction include the abilities to think critically, solve problems creatively, make informed
judgments, work cooperatively within groups, appreciate different cultures, imagine, and create.
These requirements in the fine arts, set reasonable targets and expectations for what is taught in third
grade. The academic content objectives for music set clear, concise, measurable, and rigorous expectations
for young people. Central Christian Academy teachers may go beyond the prescribed standards to enrich the
curriculum and meet the needs of all students. The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade
Music Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific
curriculum used at Central Christian Academy.

Performance and
Production

MC.ACO 3.1 The saint will sing a MC.ACO 3.3 The saint will notate MC.ACO 3.5 The saint will perform
repertoire of praise and worship songs and perform melodies from the treble in a two-part ensemble, using pitched
in tune with a clear tone quality. staff, using traditional notation. and non-pitched instruments.
1. Sing melodies within the range of 1. Use voice or melodic instruments.
an octave. 2. Use a wide range of tempos and MC.ACO 3.6 The saint will perform
2. Perform in a two-part music dynamics. I and V (V7) chords to accompany a
ensemble. 3. Recognize that music is divided two-chord melody, using classroom
3. Accompany singing with rhythm into measures. instruments.
and/or melody instruments.
4. Use music terminology to interpret
a music selection.

MC.ACO 3.2 The saint will notate MC.ACO 3.4 The saint will respond MC.ACO 3.7 The saint will create
and perform rhythmic patterns that to praise and worship music with praise and worship music through a
include sixteenth notes, single eighth movement. variety of experiences.
notes, paired eighth notes, quarter 1. Perform line and circle movements 1. Create accompaniments and
notes, quarter rests, half notes, dotted to music. ostinatos for songs and chants.
half notes, and whole notes, using 2. Perform praise and worship songs, 2. Create movement to illustrate meter
body percussion, melodic percussion movements and games from various and form.
instruments, or non-pitched cultures. 3. Create lyrics to familiar melodies.
percussion instruments. 3. Dramatize Biblical songs, stories,
and poems. 4. Create new verses to songs.
4. Perform choreographed and non-
choreographed movements.

Cultural Context Judgment and Criticism Aesthetics
and Music Theory

MC.ACO 3.8 The saint will identify MC.ACO 3.14 The saint will exhibit MC.ACO 3.15 The saint will
and perform sets of beats that are respect for the contributions of self describe the relationships between
grouped in twos and threes, using and others in a music setting. music and other disciplines.
descriptive terminology to identify 1. Contribute to a group effort of 1. Describe God’s aesthetic nature can
which beats are strong and which making music. be found throughout scripture.
beats are weak. 2. Contribute to a group effort of 2. Recognize that some have been
listening to music. given talent for music and we are all
MC.ACO 3.9 The saint will identify 3. Participate in music activities that expected to develop our talents for the
ABC form. involve sharing, taking turns, and
other ways of demonstrating the glorification of God.
MC.ACO 3.10 The saint will goodness of God and the fruit of the
recognize music symbols within
a musical score and use music Spirit.
terminology to explain their functions.

MC.ACO 3.11 The saint will
explore the music of world cultures
through song and movement.
1. Study folk tales and musical
settings of folk tales.
2. Listen to examples of instruments
not traditionally found in bands or
orchestras.
3. Interpret music through movement.
4. Participate in the ways other
countries perform praise and worship

during Missions Week.

MC.ACO 3.12 The saint will
identify the four orchestral families
(woodwind, string, brass, percussion),
using sight and sound.

MC.ACO 3.13 The saint will
demonstrate the melodic shape
(contour) of a musical phrase, using
music terminology to describe how
pitches may move upward, downward,
or stay the same.

art

Academic Content Objectives

Central Christian Academy teaches Art to extend our saints’ abilities and talents. Various forms of art
were used throughout the Bible. Knowledge and skills that saints acquire through fine arts instruction include
the abilities to think critically, solve problems creatively, make informed judgments, work cooperatively within
groups, appreciate different cultures, imagine, and create.
These requirements in the fine arts, set reasonable targets and expectations for what is taught in third
grade. These academic content objectives for grade three emphasize learning through inquiry. Saints will
examine aspects of the artistic process: idea generation, problem solving, and self-assessment. Saints will
investigate the integral role of art and architecture within the Bible and ancient cultures. They will combine
knowledge of the Bible, ancient art and architecture, effective artistic processes and skills, and a variety
of ideas to produce works of art. The following objectives, while aligned with the Third Grade Visual Arts
Virginia Standards of Learning, have been adjusted to include Biblical principles and the specific curriculum
used at Central Christian Academy.

Visual Communication
and Production

A.ACO 3.1 The saint will identify A.ACO 3.5 The saint will A.ACO 3.9 The saint will identify
innovative solutions used by artists compare, contrast, and use organic and use architectural forms (e.g.,
to solve visual problems. and geometric shapes in works of cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid,
art. cone).

A.ACO 3.2 The saint will A.ACO 3.6 The saint will create A.ACO 3.10 The saint will
use various art processes and a functional object that reflects produce a work of art that
techniques to produce works of art the contributions of Greco-Roman communicates feelings.
that demonstrate craftsmanship. civilizations, as found in artifacts.
A.ACO 3.11 The saint will create
A.ACO 3.3 The saint will develop A.ACO 3.7 The saint will create a work of art in clay, using the
art ideas from a variety of sources, the illusion of depth on a two- coil-building process.
including print, non-print, and dimensional surface, using
technology. overlapping, size variation, and
placement in the picture plane.
A.ACO 3.4 The saint will study
God’s creation and identify and use A.ACO 3.8 The saint will identify
1. intermediate colors; and use foreground, middle
2. warm and cool colors; ground, and background in two-
3. positive and negative space; dimensional works of art.
4. balance—symmetry and
asymmetry;
5. pattern—extend the sequential
structure, using motifs; and
6. contrast.

Cultural Context Judgment and Criticism Aesthetics
and Art History

A.ACO 3.12 The saint will A.ACO 3.19 The saint will A.ACO 3.25 The saint will
identify and discuss common examine and discuss why works examine the relationship between
characteristics in various art of art have been interpreted in form and function in the artifacts
careers (e.g., painter, sculptor, different ways throughout history. of a culture.
illustrator, visual art teacher).

A.ACO 3.13 The saint will discuss A.ACO 3.20 The saint will A.ACO 3.26 The saint will
how the Bible, history, culture, and describe the problem-solving identify common attributes in
the visual arts influence each other. process involved in producing works of art produced by artists
personal works of art, using within one culture.
appropriate art vocabulary.
A.ACO 3.27 The saint will
A.ACO 3.14 The saint A.ACO 3.21 The saint will determine why art has value to
will identify distinguishing discuss the difference between art God, people, the church, and the
characteristics of landscape, and other types of objects, using community.
seascape, and cityscape. appropriate art vocabulary.
A.ACO 3.28 The saint will
A.ACO 3.15 The saint will A.ACO 3.22 The saint will develop and describe personal
compare and contrast architectural analyze works of art by subject reasons for valuing works of art
styles of ancient cultures, including matter, including portrait, and using artistic talents and for
Greece and Rome. landscape, still life, and narrative. the glorification of God.

A.ACO 3.16 The saint will A.ACO 3.23 The saint will express
identify and examine objects of the informed judgments about works
early West African empire of Mali. of art.

A.ACO 3.17 The saint will A.ACO 3.24 The saint will
identify how works of art reflect analyze works of art for the use of
times, places, and cultures. 1. rhythm;
2. balance—symmetry and
A.ACO 3.18 The saint will explain asymmetry; and
the role of archaeology in learning 3. spatial relationships—
about the art from Bible times and overlapping, size, proportion, and
of past cultures. placement.

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