GRADE LEVEL
Third Grade
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#10010 Independent Bible Course
Suggested Grade Level:
K - 12
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
Christian Liberty understands that Christians hold various theological views, not all of which are in agreement with our own. Therefore, we allow families to construct their own independent Bible course if the choices we offer do not meet their needs.
Course Materials:
Families choosing to take our Independent Bible course must use the Holy Bible as their primary text, regardless of what other materials are used. Those selecting this course will receive course instructions stating what CLASS requires, as well as what must be submitted in order for a final grade (determined by CLASS) to be awarded.
The Independent Bible course may be assigned at each grade level throughout the CLASS program.
#19535 Studying God's Word: Book D
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course examines the life of Jesus Christ from His birth to His ascension. Comprehension is evaluated through lesson questions and passage-related activities.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Studying God’s Word: Book D | ©1993 Christian Liberty Press | 139 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©1993 Christian Liberty Press | 30 pages
#39635 Building Spelling Skills 3
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course builds on the phonics rules and instructs students how to spell words with beginning consonant sounds, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs, diphthongs “ou” and “ow”; words with “ar” and “or”; word endings; words with “ar,” “ir,” and “ur”; and diphthongs “oi” and “oy.”
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Building Spelling Skills: Book 3, 2nd edition | ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 131 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 42 pages
#42430 English 3: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Chapters range from learning about sentences and the parts of speech to writing poems, instructions for a game, book reviews, persuasive essays, friendly letters, and research reports.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 3: Writing and Grammar, 3rd edition | ©2021 Bob Jones University Press | 386 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 60 pages
• Test Packet – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 14 tests
#40235 Language 3
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course focuses on writing complete sentences; learning basic grammar (e.g., punctuation, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms); writing creatively; and using a dictionary.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Writing and Grammar Work-text Language 3, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 201 pages
• Answer Key – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 77 pages
• Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 15 tests
#39910 Writing with Grace
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course continues to develop cursive writing skills (modified Zaner-Bloser method) by focusing on the most difficult capital and lower-case letters. In addition to repetition, games, practice sentences, and activities are used to reinforce these skills. Manuscript handwriting is also reviewed through practical applications, such as filling out various registration forms.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Writing with Grace, 2nd edition | ©2004 Christian Liberty Press | 60 pages
• Instructions – Guidelines for Teaching Handwriting | ©2005 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 7 pages
• Practice Pad – Christian Liberty Press | 35 sheets
#29735 History Stories for Children
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course presents a collection of poetry and stories based upon famous historical events and personalities from the Bible, America, and around the world. Vocabulary building, comprehension questions, and extension activities are used to improve reading skills.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – History Stories for Children, 3rd edition | ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 265 pages
• Student Exercises Workbook – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 17 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2023 Christian Liberty Press | 37 pages
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests
#29640 The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sister
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course builds reading and vocabulary skills through a story about the special relationship between the Wright brothers and their sister, Katharine.
Course Materials:
The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sister | ©1995 Christian Liberty Press | 147 pages
#28715 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 3
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course exposes students to the daily routines of many creatures within God’s creation with stories about ants, flies, beetles, barnacles, jellyfish, sea stars, and dragonflies. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and review questions are found at the end of each chapter to promote comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 3, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 188 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 17 pages
#20415 From Shore to Shore
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of seafaring stories and poems.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – From Shore to Shore | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 122 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 8 pages
#20420 Heroes and Helpers
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories and poems about modern and historical heroes and community helpers.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Heroes and Helpers | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 138 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 11 pages
#56335 MCP Mathematics: Level C
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses a traditional drill and practice format with predictable, easy-to-use lessons. The material begins by reviewing facts regarding addition, subtraction, and place value. Then it presents topics such as time, measurement, fractions, geometry, and graphing, as well as multiplication and division facts through nine and an introduction to decimals. A number of word problem sets are also included.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – MCP Mathematics: Level C | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 314 pages
• Teacher Edition – MCP Mathematics: Level C Teacher’s Edition | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 346 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 15 exams
#50530 Arithmetic 3
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course provides extensive work in multiplication and division; story problems up to four steps; Roman numerals; averaging numbers; standard measures; equations; and adding, subtracting, and reducing fractions. Numerous review problems and supplemental exercises are included to instill comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Arithmetic 3 Work-text, 6th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 380 pages
• Teacher Edition – Arithmetic 3 Work-text Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 381 pages
• Practice Tests – Arithmetic 3 Quizzes, Tests & Speed Drills, 6th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 16 quizzes; 17 tests
• Practice Tests Key – Arithmetic 3 Quiz, Tests & Speed Drill Key, 6th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 130 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 10 exams
#69920 Exploring God's Creation
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course exposes students to basic science concepts in the fields of physics and chemistry, geology and botany, astronomy and weather, and biology and health, often utilizing hands-on experiments.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Exploring God’s Creation, 2nd edition | ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 193 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 30 pages
• Test Packet – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
#60330 Exploring God's World
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
With material presented in the order of the days of creation, this course presents a study on energy, atmosphere, the earth’s surface, plants, the solar system, animals, and the human body. The scientific method is also taught through hands-on experiments.
Course Materials:
• Textbook– Exploring God’s World, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 344 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
#79835 American Pioneers and Patriots
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course presents fictional but realistic adventure stories of seventeenth-to-nineteenth century pioneer children in America. The material is presented in first-person narratives from the perspective of children who were living during that time. Units conclude with interesting facts on how things were done in the past (e.g., how pioneers made cloth, or how the blacksmith worked), review questions, and suggested projects.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – American Pioneers and Patriots, 2nd edition | ©2002 Christian Liberty Press | 165 pages
• Answer Key – ©2002 Christian Liberty Press | 6 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests