SST-03.4
Narrative for the Government and CitizenshipThrough active learning experiences, third grade students gain knowledge and process information about their local community from a variety of resources. They identify important historical events, places, and persons from the past and make connections with their present community. Students explain what it means to be citizens of their community, state and nation; be able to identify the functions and major services provided by local governments; use a variety of resources to gather information about local, state and national governments; and demonstrate understanding of democratic principles and practices. Calculation Method for StandardsStandards are larger groups of related benchmarks. The Standard Grade is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. Click on the benchmark name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency rubrics for each standard's related benchmarks. | |
SST-03.4.01
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SST-03.4.023rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.4.02 Identify the three branches of local government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial).Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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SST-03.4.033rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.4.03 Explain the rule-making process and its purpose in the school.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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SST-03.5
Narrative for the Concepts of GeographyThrough active learning experiences, third grade students gain knowledge and process information about their local community from a variety of resources. They identify important historical events, places, and persons from the past and make connections with their present community. Third grade students explore their own community, including its geographic location. Students begin to understand other communities in the state and the world through simple comparative studies. Through group work and projects, students should increase communications and decision-making skills and build civic values relating to responsible community citizenship. Skills to receive special emphasis include: (1) using cardinal and intermediate directions and common map symbols; (2) locating their community, major land and water forms, and reference points on maps and globes. Calculation Method for StandardsStandards are larger groups of related benchmarks. The Standard Grade is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. Click on the benchmark name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency rubrics for each standard's related benchmarks. | |
SST-03.5.013rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.5.01 Identify the physical characteristics (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, vegetation, wildlife and climate) of the local community.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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SST-03.5.023rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.5.02 Identify the seven continents, four oceans, and major nations of the world (i.e. United States, Canada, Mexico; i.e. China, Brazil, Russia).Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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SST-03.5.033rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.5.03 Describe ways (e.g., the development of transportation, communication, industry, and land use) geography has affected the development of the local community over time.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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SST-03.6
Narrative for the Human Development and BehaviorThrough active learning experiences, third grade students gain knowledge and process information about their local community from a variety of resources. They identify important historical events, places, and persons from the past and make connections with their present community.Third grade students explore their own community, including its: human and material resources, major work and services, and basic beliefs and values. Calculation Method for StandardsStandards are larger groups of related benchmarks. The Standard Grade is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. Click on the benchmark name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency rubrics for each standard's related benchmarks. | |
SST-03.6.013rd Grade (SST) Social Studies Targeted Benchmarks SST-03.6.01 Identify the varying roles (e.g., parent, teacher, brother/sister, student, girl/boy scout, community volunteer) that individuals play in various groups (i.e., family, school, and communities).Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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