Third Grade Social Studies
Government
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will identify the concepts of reasonable citizenship (Example: respect for the
law, patriotism, civility).
Concepts
to be Taught:
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UNDERSTAND
THE PURPOSE OF RULES
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STATE
WHY PEOPLE NEED RULES
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RECOGNIZE
THAT INDIVIDUALS MAKE DECISIONS
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DESCRIBE
HOW CITIZENS OF A COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
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RECOGNIZE
THAT WASHINGTON D.C. IS THE CENTER OF GOVERNMENT AND THAT THE PRESIDENT, LAWMAKERS, AND
THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT WORK THERE
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Economics
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will understand how economic systems operate in exchange, production, and
distribution and consumption of goods and services.
Concepts
to be Taught:
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PEOPLE
HAVE BASIC NEEDS THAT MUST BE MET
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DESCRIBE
HOW A COMMUNITY PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE MEET THEIR NEEDS
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RECOGNIZE
THAT NATURAL RESOURCES IMPACT THE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY
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IDENTIFY
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN URBAN, SUBURBAN, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
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History
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will identify contributions of selected individuals and events in the history
of the community.
Concepts
to be Taught:
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RECOGNIZE
THE MANY CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN DIFFERENT AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
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RECOGNIZE
THE ROLE OF VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES IN HELPING A COMMUNITY GROW AND CHANGE
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DESCRIBE
WHAT LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF THE OLDEST COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. BY EUROPEANS
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Geography
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will define geography as the study of the landforms, bodies of water, climate,
and natural resources of a place, and as the study of the people and their activities.
Concepts
to be Taught:
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RECOGNIZE
A COMMUNITY'S LOCATION CLIMATE, AND RESOURCES AFFECT IT'S GROWTH
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EXPLAIN
THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY IN HELPING PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY CONCERNS
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RECOGNIZE
THAT GROWTH AFFECTS ENVIRONMENT
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THE
PROPER USE OF MAP SKILLS
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Social Systems
Grade Level Standard:
The learner will explore the people who make up their community and other communities.
Concepts to be Taught:
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IDENTIFY
ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE AND HISTORY THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS
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EXPLAIN
THAT THE CULTURE OF A COMMUNITY INCLUDES COMMON CUSTOMS, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORS
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IDENTIFY
THE ROLE OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND THE SCHOOL
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