Third Grade Social Studies

Semester A

Social Studies 3 introduces students to the geography of the regions of the United States. They will access maps, interpret map elements, and summarize physical and human characteristics of a region. They will also analyze the impact that humans have on their environment. Students will then learn how state and federal governments operate. Finally, students will be able to connect the rights of a citizen to the responsibilities of citizenship.

Semester B

The second semester of Social Studies 3 begins with the students focusing on the principles of economics. Students will learn how the economy works through earning, spending, and saving money. Students will move into identifying heroic figures, both past and present, and interpreting timelines. Students will then assess American culture during the colonial times. They will also analyze immigration and the contributions made to the United States. Finally, they will relate landmarks to their historical significance.

Semester A

Module 1: Geographic Literacy
Module 2: Physical and Human Characteristics of Places
Module 3: Human-Environment Interaction (HEI)
Module 4: Regions of the United States
Module 5: Canada
Module 6: Mexico
Module 7: The Caribbean
Module 8: Comparing the US to Other Countries
Module 9: Principles and Documents of American Government
Module 10: Symbols and Holidays
Module 11: The Rights and Responsibilities of American Citizenship
Module 12: How Government Works
Module 13: The Three Branches of Government
Module 14: International Relationships and Diplomacy
Module 15: My State Government
Module 16: The Yurok Nation
Module 17: The Paiute Nation
Module 18: The Serrano Nation

Semester A Syllabus

Semester B

Module 19: Basic Economics
Module 20: Economic Systems
Module 21: Earning, Spending, and Saving Money
Module 22: Local Economy
Module 23: Business Practices
Module 24: Heroes in Our Communities
Module 25: Heroes of the Revolution
Module 26: S.T.E.M. Heroes
Module 27: Contribution to Literature and Art
Module 28: Timelines
Module 29: America’s Beginnings
Module 30: Westward Migration
Module 31: Changing Communities
Module 32: Coming to America
Module 33: What Is Culture?
Module 34: Cultural Celebrations in Our Community
Module 35: Landmarks of Our Country
Module 36: Songs about America

Semester B Syllabus