3rd Grade Standards
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BPS District Social Studies Standards Book
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SST-03.C.01
SST-03.C.01 Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government. | |
Proficiency ScaleSST-03.C.02SST-03.C.02 Describe the structure of government and how it functions to serve citizens/residents. | |
SST-03.C.03
SST-03.C.03 Describe the structure of governments in North Dakota and how they function to serve citizens & residents. | |
Proficiency ScaleSST-03.C.04
SST-03.C.04 Explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of the American system of government. (e.g. Amendments, Constitution, symbols, patriotic traditions, government leaders, etc.)Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.C.05
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-03.C.05 Describe procedures for making decisions in a variety of settings. | |
SST-03.C.06
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-03.C.06 Compare and contrast personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life. | |
SST-03.C.073rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-03.C.07 Develop and implement an action plan to address or inform others about an issue.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.E3rd Grade Social Studies | |
SST-03.E.01
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-03.E.01 Utilize fundamental principles and concepts of economics to understand economic activity. | |
SST-03.E.02
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-03.E.02 Describe how goods and services are produced and distributed. | |
SST-03.E.03
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-03.E.03 Identify factors that influence saving and spending choices. | |
SST-03.E.04
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-03.E.04 Describe the necessity and impact of community services. | |
SST-03.E.053rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain National Economy SST-03.E.05 Describe & analyze how North Dakota’s location, culture, and natural resources influence its economic decisions and development.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.E.063rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain National Economy SST-03.E.06 Compare and contrast the economic development of the geographical regions of the United States.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.E.073rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain National Economy SST-03.E.07 Explain how natural resources affect the economies of the geographical regions of the United States.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.E.083rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain National Economy SST-03.E.08 Describe how economics have changed over time.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G3rd Grade Social Studies | |
SST-03.G.01
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Geography Domain Geographical Representation SST-03.G.01 Construct maps, graphs, and other representations of both familiar and unfamiliar places. | |
SST-03.G.02
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Geography Domain Geographical Representation SST-03.G.02 Use geographic tools and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective. | |
SST-03.G.033rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Geographical Representation SST-03.G.03 Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions and their environmental characteristics.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G.043rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Human and Environment Interactions SST-03.G.04 Explain how North Dakota regions have been influenced by physical and human characteristics.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G.053rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Human and Environment Interactions SST-03.G.05 Compare and contrast the three geographical regions of North Dakota.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G.063rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Human and Environment Interactions SST-03.G.06 Explain how United States regions are created from common physical and human characteristics.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G.073rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Human Population SST-03.G.07 Analyze patterns of human settlement in North Dakota.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.G.083rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Human Population SST-03.G.08 Analyze patterns of human settlement in North America.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H3rd Grade Social Studies | |
SST-03.H.01
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
History Domain Perspectives SST-03.H.01 Compare and contrast multiple perspectives during the same time period, event, or historical period. | |
SST-03.H.02
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
History Domain Perspectives SST-03.H.02 Describe how people’s perspectives shape history. | |
SST-03.H.033rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Perspectives SST-03.H.03 Describe the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.04
3rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
History Domain Cause-Effect & Current Events SST-03.H.04 Analyze United States national holidays or days of observance and the impact on the culture of the United States. | |
SST-03.H.053rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Cause-Effect & Current Events SST-03.H.05 Describe multiple causes and effects of contemporary global events and developments in relation to North Dakota.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.063rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Cause-Effect & Current Events SST-03.H.06 Describe multiple causes and effects of contemporary global events and developments in relation to the United States.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.073rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Connections, Contributions, Historical Source & Evidence SST-03.H.07 Explain cause and effect relationships among historical events in the United States using primary and secondary sources.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.083rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Connections, Contributions, Historical Source & Evidence SST-03.H.08 Explain how individuals contributed to the United States throughout different historical eras using primary and secondary sources.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.093rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Connections, Contributions, Historical Source & Evidence SST-03.H.09 Explain how individuals and groups contributed to North Dakota.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-03.H.103rd Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard History Domain Connections, Contributions, Historical Source & Evidence SST-03.H.10 Describe the events and developments that led to the statehood of North Dakota.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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