In social studies, we begin the year with lessons on friendship, citizenship, and community. We will introduce a year-long exploration of maps and globes, and start geography folders. In the spring we will launch our Flat Stanley project, and our unit on Native American Studies.
"The most important goal: a well-lived life."
In the third grade, students will explore the concept of community, learning about the development of cultures, systems of governance, how communities and cultures interconnect both locally and globally, and how the world around them has changed over time. Students will learn about individual rights and responsibilities as well as opportunities for active participation in the life of the community. While the primary focus is on the local community, students will also learn more about the larger world. Geographic skills development will result from comparisons of local communities with communities both near and far. Students will learn more about the geography and richness of indigenous communities and their cultures both in the Americas and around the world.