Third Grade
Courses
Course Offerings
Whether adding to your home learner program, supplementing your school schedule, or using an ESA for courses, Optima Academy Online has Cognia-accredited, state-standards compliant courses for you and your family.
Language Arts
Live: Students will use Great Books focused on the Renaissance and Reformation time periods as the base for integrated experiences with reading fluency, comprehension, speaking, listening, and writing. Students will also engage in rigorous grammar development using mentor texts.
Mathematics
Live: We utilize the Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum which prioritizes the use of manipulatives, hands-on learning, and a progression from concrete to abstract (i.e., from a physical/demonstrable understanding of concepts to an applied, written application). Taught with a blend of group and individual learning opportunities, the course builds foundational number sense and logic skills.
Science
Live: Students will learn about the form and classification of living things, and about the systems they rely on to survive. They will also investigate the physical properties of the universe.
Social Studies
Live: Students will learn about geography and how physical environments shaped history. Also, students will begin to understand the foundations of American political structure and participation.
Art
Live: Students learn to recognize and interpret specific elements of music, apply their knowledge to forming technique, and finally to connect the subject of music to others across the curriculum in meaningful ways.
What is art like in VR? Teaching Art in VR opens so many new possibilities for scholars. A simple lesson about color theory becomes completely immersive in VR. By surrounding the scholars with an environment, they can engage with the content instead of just see it on a screen or book.
Physical Education
On-Demand: Students learn new and important physical skills, develop a habit of fitness activities, and learn to develop a healthy mindset of responsibility and self-respect.
Elementary Latin
Live:In this engaging program, students will embark on an exciting journey of language discovery. They will explore the foundations of Latin, delving into grammar, comprehension, and translation, which will lay a solid groundwork for advanced studies in the root language of modern romance languages. Additionally, students will dive into the vibrant Spanish language, mastering grammar rules, expanding vocabulary, and even practicing conversational phrases. Through learning about Spanish culture and history, they will gain valuable insights into the language's context.
Ready for a New Kind of Online Learning?
Whether adding to your home learner program, supplementing your school schedule, or using an ESA for courses, Optima Academy Online has worked hard to make the enrollment process as seamless as possible for your family.