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Curriculum Plan

Social Studies-MO 

3rd Grade

 

2019 – 2020

 

Resource:  Studies Weekly

 

 

Note:  The following is the key for “Teacher Time.”

B – below grade level

O – on grade level

A – above grade level

 

Week 1

Geography – 5.A.1Read and construct historical and current maps.

Read and construct historical and current maps.

Studies Weekly – Week 1-3 and 11

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Maps B- Identify a symbol on a simple map.

 

O: Use a map and map tools (e.g., legend) to locate familiar landmarks, streets and other features.

 

A: Identify north, south, east and west on the compass rose on a map

Pretend that you are totally lost! Write a story about how using a GPS helps you find your way back home! Be sure to use LOTS of descriptive language!

 

Make a map of the classroom, showing items such as desks, doors, bookshelves, etc. Next, have your students add grid.

 

Use letters on the bottom and numbers along the side lines over the top of their map.

Laminate a world map.  Students label the oceans and continents with dry erase marker.

 

Allow students to share out what they learned today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resource Books Resource Links
“Follow That Map! A First Book of Mapping Skills” by Scot Ritchie

 

“Mapping Penny’s World” by Loreen Leedy

 

“As the Crow Flies: A First Book of Maps” by Gail Hartmen

 

“Making and Using Maps KS1 and KS2” (Scholastic Teacher Bookshop) by John Corn

 

“There’s a Map on My Lap!: All About Maps” (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) by Tish Rabe

 

“Mapmaking With Children: Sense of Place Education for the Elementary Years” by David Sobel

https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3004

 

http://www.zooborns.com/zoobornscolumbus-zoo-and-aquarium/

 

http://www.totally3rdgrade.com/how_to_read_a_map.html

 

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/

 

http://www.proteacher.com/redirect.php?goto=1993

 

http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Social_Studies

 

 

 

Week 2 and 3

Geography – 5.B.1 Name and locate major cities, rivers, regions, and states which border Missouri.

Geography – 5.B.2 Describe and use absolute location using a grid system

Geography – 5.F.1 Identify regions in Missouri.

Geography – 5.F.2 Compare regions in Missouri.

Studies Weekly – Weeks 1-3

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Major cities, rivers and states that border MO and letter-number grid B:

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

 

Week 4

Geography – 5.C.1 Identify and compare physical geographic characteristics of Missouri.

Geography – 5.C.2 Describe human geographic characteristics of Missouri.

Studies Weekly – Weeks 1-3

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
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Week 5

Geography -5.D.1 Describe how people of Missouri are affected by, depend on, adapt to and change their physical environments in the past and in the present.

Geography – 5.E.1 Describe how changes in communication and transportation technologies affect people’s lives.

Geography – 5.G.1 Explain how geography affected important events in Missouri history.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
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Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

 

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Week 6

Institutions and Culture – 6.A.1 Compare the cultural characteristics of regions in Missouri

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Review purposes of the Missouri Constitution O:

 

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  Allow students to share out what they learned today.
Introduce the rights of citizens under the state’s laws and Bill of Rights B:

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

 

 

Week 7

Institutions and Culture – 6.B.1 Take part in a constructive process or method for resolving conflicts.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
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Week 8

Institutions and Culture – 6.C.1 Research stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of Missouri.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Being a responsible citizen B:

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

Week 9

Institutions and Culture – 6.D.1 Describe how people in Missouri preserve their cultural heritage.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Review importance of symbols (i.e. National Anthem, Gateway Arch, Great Seal of Missouri, etc.) B:

 

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Week 10

Institutions and Culture – 6.E.1 Examine the changing roles of Native Americans, Immigrants, African Americans, women and others in Missouri history.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 11

Review and Assess

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Using class games, review the geography and Institutions & Culture units.
Assessment of the geography and Institutions & Culture units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 12

History of Missouri and U.S.  – 3.A.1 Describe the migration of native Americans to Missouri prior to European settlement in the state.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 13

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.A.2 Describe the discovery, exploration and early settlement of Missouri by European immigrants.

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.A.3 Describe the reasons African peoples were enslaved and brought to Missouri.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 14

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.B.1 Examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, European immigrants and enslaved and free African-Americans in Missouri.

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.B.2 Examine changing cultural interactions and conflicts among Missourians after the Civil War.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 15

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.C.1 Identify and describe the historical significance of the individuals from Missouri who have made contributions to our state and nation.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 16

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.E.1 Discuss the causes and consequences of the Dred Scott decision on Missouri and the nation.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 17

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.F.1 Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 18

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.F.2 Evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.F.3 Discuss issues of Missouri statehood.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 19

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.G.1 Explain Missouri’s role in the Civil War, including the concept of a border state.

History of Missouri and U.S. – 3.G.2 Describe the consequences of the Civil War in Missouri including on education, transportation, and communication. Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
 

 

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Week 20

Review and Assess

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Using class games, review the geography, institutions & culture and history units.
Assessment of the geography, institutions & culture and history units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weeks 21 and 22

Economics – 4.A.1 Compare and contrast private and public goods and services.

Economics – 4.A.2 Define natural, capital and human resources.

Economics – 4.A.3 Define economy.

Economics – 4.A.4 Explain supply and demand.

Economics – 4.B.1 Conduct a personal cost-benefit analysis.

Economics – 4.C.1 Define taxes and explain how taxes are generated and used

Studies Weekly – Week 14

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
 

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
“Community Resources: The Land and the People in Communities” by Angela Catalano

 

“Community Plans: Making Choices about Money in a Community” by Angela Catalano

 

“Community Space: How Land and Weather Shape Communities” by Angela Catalano

 

“The Anasazi (A New True Book)” by David Peterson

 

“Real Kids Taking the Right Risks: Plus How You Can, Too” by Arlene Erlbach

 

“Bunny Money” by Rosemary Wells “Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids” by Gail Karlitz

 

“A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, and Spend It” by Nancy Holyoke

 

“The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money First Time Workbook” by Jane Vecchio

 

www.mcwdn.org/ECONOMICS/NeedWant.html

 

pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/index.html

 

http://pbskids.org/lions/printables/misc/money.html

 

 

 

 

Week 23

Economics – 4.D.1 Explain factors, past and present, that influence changes in our state’s economy.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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To help children learn how to make a budget, divide the class into teams of four students. Tell the students that they are going to be a family of four. Their job is to take an income of $500 per week ($2,000 per month) and make a budget that includes rent, lights, heat, food, water, car payment and telephone. You could use the following costs as needs for the family.

1. Rent…$200 weekly (monthly $800)

2. Heat…$50 per week (monthly $200)

3. Water…$10 per week (monthly $40)

4. Car payment…$100 per week (monthly $400)

5. Telephone…depends on phone plan

6. Food…depends on what is purchased

Students will need to research food costs, make a meal plan for a week and calculate the cost for food. They will need to do the same for telephone plans. Finally, teams should try to project what other expenses will come up such as school lunches for the kids, doctor’s appointments, etc. They may also want to think about saving for a large item the family would like to purchase. At first students may be thrilled to have $500 to spend. However after seeing all the expenses, the reality of the costs parents need to cover becomes apparent.

Allow students to share out what they learned today.

 

Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 24

Review and Assess

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Using class games, review the geography, institutions & culture, history and economics units.
Assessment of the geography, institutions & culture, history and economics units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 25

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.B.1 Explain and give examples of how laws are made and changed within the state.

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.B.2 Explain the major purposes of the Missouri Constitution.

Studies Weekly – Week 9

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Resource Books Resource Links
“Rules and Laws” (First Step Nonfction: Government) by Ann-Marie Kishel

 

“Community Rules: Making and Changing Rules and Laws in Communities” by Jake Miller

 

“Rules & Laws, What Are They For?” (Get Wise) by Heinemann

 

“Why Do We Have Laws?” (Know Your Government) by Jacqueline Laks Gorman

 

“The Bill of Rights: Protecting Our Freedom Then and Now” by Syl Sobel

 

“The U.S. Constitution and You” by Syl Sobel

 

“The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation” by Jonathan Hennessey, Aaron McConnell

 

“We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States” by David Catrow

 

http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit44/lesson1.html

 

http://www.congressforkids.net/games/billofrights/2_billofrights.htm

 

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html

 

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 26

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.C.1 Examine how individual rights are protected within our state

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.D.1 Explain how the State of Missouri relies on responsible citizens participation and draw implications for how people should participate.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 27

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.E.1 Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of influential Missourians.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 28

Social science inquiry – 7.A.1 Select and analyze primary and secondary social studies’ sources to determine importance with guidance and support.

Social science inquiry – 7.A.2 Create and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics.

Studies Weekly – Week

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
 

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
 “Primary and Secondary Sources” (Checkerboard Science Library Straight to the Source) by John Hamilton

 

“Get Up and Go! Time Lines” by Stuart J. Murphy

http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/view_lesson_plans?id=4355

 

 

 

 

Weeks 29 and 30

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.E.1 Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of influential Missourians.

Social science inquiry – 7.D.1 Present social studies’ research to an audience using appropriate sources.

Studies Weekly – Week

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Week 31

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.F.1 Explain how the National Anthem symbolizes our nation.

Documents shaping constitutional democracy – 1.F.2 Recognize and explain the significance of the Gateway Arch and the Great Seal of Missouri and other symbols of our state.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
 

 

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Resource Books Resource Links
   

 

 

 

Week 31

Review and Assess

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Using class games, review the geography, institutions & culture, history, economics and documents shaping constitutional democracy units.
Assessment of the geography, institutions & culture, history, economics and documents shaping constitutional democracy units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 32

Social science inquiry – 7.B.1 With guidance and support, use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas.

Studies Weekly – Week

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Week 33

Social science inquiry – 7.C.1 Identify facts and opinions in social studies’ topics.

Social science inquiry – 7.C.2 Identify point of view in social studies’ topics.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 34

Social science inquiry – 7.E.1 Generate supporting questions about social studies’ topics.

Social science inquiry – 7.E.2 Use steps in a process to investigate a social studies’ question.

Social science inquiry – 7.E.3 Use appropriate sources to investigate social studies’ questions

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 35

Social science inquiry – 7.F.1 Investigate an appropriate social studies’ question and share results with assistance, if needed.

Studies Weekly – Week N/A

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Week 36

Review and Assess

Mini Lesson Teacher Time * Learning Stations Ideas * Wrap Up
Using class games, review the geography, institutions & culture, history, economics, documents shaping constitutional democracy and social inquiry units.
Assessment of the geography, institutions & culture, history, economics, documents shaping constitutional democracy and social science inquiry units.