Social Studies By Katie Stack, April Black and Angela Keyes
World Geography Third Grade
Students will… Explore many other cultures around the world through geography. Create their own maps. Learn how to make and maintain budgets. Compare and contrast different cultures. Discover American democratic culture.
Strand One: American Heritage
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Activities! Trip to the mall! Kil ‘N Times. Students will create their own 19 th century pottery. Create a new Millennium Constitution. Create a Martin Luther King Jr. picture timeline. Journal entries exploring migration experiences to the New World. Map-making! Map your journey from your homeland to the New World.
Strand Two: People in Societies
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Activities! Internet Key-Pals! Students will make new e- mail buddies from around the world! Explore Japanese games! Write a persuasive paper to interest classmates in your Japanese game! Compare and contrast a different culture’s school system with America’s. Pick and describe a favorite French portrait! Take a trip to Canada! Explain your adventure to your classmates!
Strand Three: World Interactions
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Activities! Choose an expedition and create a travel guide for classmates! Become a classmate compass tour guide! Create and design your own country and flag! Around the world in 80 days! Be your own travel guide! Illustrate a map.
Strand Four: Decision Making and Resources
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Activities! Cost of Living! Compare and contrast since birth. Pictograph America’s currency with other countries! Survey and chart classmates’ favorite cafeteria food! Send a postcard to Theodore and ask him about his economic ventures! Budget a toy store shopping spree on line.
Strand Five: Democratic Processes
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Activities! Follow a current trial focusing on the judicial processes! Visit the White House! Follow a bill and its committee reports! Critique how the House of Representatives operates! Mock bill presentation to the Senate!
Strand Six: Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities
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Activities! a local official! Explore the responsibilities of your local community! Meet amazing Americans who fought for citizens’ rights! Take a trip inside a voting booth! Check out election results and discover five contributions the new official will bring to society!
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