Third Grade Social Studies
Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. Students use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| History | 1 | Use a variety of sources to distinguish historical fact from fiction | 2 | People in the past influenced the development and interaction of different communities and regions | Geography | 1 | Use various types of geographic tools to develop spatial thinking | 2 | The concept of regions is developed through an understanding of similarities and differences in places |
| Economics | 1 | Describe producers and consumers and how goods and services are exchanged | 2 | Describe how to meet short-term financial goals (PFL) |
| Civics | 1 | Respecting the views and rights of others as components of a democratic society | 2 | The origin, structure and function of local government |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills Third Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- Third Grade Social Studies Placemats
