In Dublin City Schools, we believe that all students deserve a mathematical learning experience centered around communication, collaboration, thinking and problem solving.

Students work through a math routine each day, with an opener, minilesson, work time, and reflection.

A daily implementation of an authentic reading workshop is so important for students. The components of the workshop involve focus lessons, guided/shared/independent practice and reflection. This instructional model provides opportunity for teachers to differentiate instruction utilizing formative assessment information and to plan rigorous learning opportunities for all students in the classroom. Additional

The third grade writing workshop mimics the structure of reading workshop. Students focus on writing narratives, informational, and opinion writing throughout the year.

Our science focuses for the year are:

• Matter exists in different states, and everything is composed of matter
• Earth's resources can be used for energy
• Plant and animal life cycles, traits, and adaptations
• Properties of Earth's nonliving resources (soil and rocks)

Our social studies focuses for the year are:

• Local Government
• Economics
• Local History
• Physical and Political Maps