Third Grade Social Studies

Course Content

Unit 1: Understanding Communities
6 Topics
Foundations of Community
Geography and History
The History Behind Communities
Communities Across the United States
Global Communities and Citizens
People Who Inspire Communities
Unit 2: Exploring Different Types of Communities
5 Topics
Rural Communities: Life in the Countryside
How Communities Change Over Time
Urban Communities and City Life
Comparing Communities Around the World
Unit 3: Moving to New Places: How People Build New Lives
5 Topics
Why People Move.
Settling in America as an Immigrant.
3 Famous People Who Helped New Americans.
Finding Home in New Places.
Celebrating New Americans.
Unit 4: Celebrations in Communities
5 Topics
Celebrating Cultures Across the World.
Remembering Our History.
Dance & Music Around the World
National Holidays and Traditions.
Using Maps to Explore Celebrations.
Unit 5: Exploring Our Environment
5 Topics
Understanding Earth’s Features.
Exploring Maps and Regions.
Weather and Climate.
People and Their Environment.
Natural Resources and Communities.
Unit 6: How Communities Begin
5 Topics
How Landforms Shape Communities.
Communities in Different Landforms.
Climate & Communities.
Transportation and Growth.
Pioneers and Pathmakers.
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