| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 3
Social Studies core concepts covered in third grade include state and national history, local, state, and national government, economics, and elements of early civilizations. Studies of civics focus on rights and responsibilities in the context of American democracy. Students should be learning about public service and leadership, while being exposed to personal opportunities for voluntarism, leadership, and service. Third graders continue to develop historical analysis and awareness skills introduced in earlier grades. Geography studies should expand to include discussions of regions and populations. Topics covered in economics range from competition in a free-market economic system to an introduction of the world of work.
Ancient Era (1000 BCE - 300 CE)
The Ancient Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies and civilizations that existed from 1000 BCE to 300 CE.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
United States History
The United States History unit includes events and issues pertaining to the founding, development, and expansion of our nation from its inception to present day.
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