Locate places on contemporary maps using cardinal and intermediate directions, map scales, legends, and t

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1 Subject Grade Level 3 Social Studies G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Define absolute location Describe how seasonal weather changes affect the environment Explain the purpose of a physical map Utilize the map key/legend to interpret physical maps Locate places on contemporary maps using cardinal and intermediate directions, map scales, legends, and t Label physical features on maps and globes: rivers, lakes, oceans, mountains, islands, desert, coast, penins Create a physical map that includes the following: title, compass rose, legend/key Name and locate the states that border Arkansas Discuss the characteristics that define a region: takes up area, has boundaries, has special features Identify on which continent and in which hemispheres the United States is located Identify the following using a globe or a map: Equator, Prime Meridian, North Pole, South Pole Divide the earth into the four hemispheres using a map or globe: northern, southern, eastern, western Identify the seven continents Locate mountain ranges in Arkansas: Ozark, Ouachita Locate major rivers in Arkansas: Arkansas, Mississippi, Red, White, Ouachita, St. Francis Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Page 197 of 253

2 G G G G Discuss several customs in the United States and tell how they originated (e.g. greetings, fireworks, parades Identify cultural traits of ethnic groups that live in Arkansas Identify reasons people live in rural, urban, and suburban areas Compare and contrast the human characteristics of early settlements and contemporary communities in Ark G G G G Discuss different types of transportation and communication links between communities Describe human settlements (e.g., cities, towns, communities, villages) Describe how people affect and alter their environment (e.g., farming, building dams, environmental lighting, Discuss ways in which the school and community can improve the physical environment by practicing conse C C C C Discuss why government is necessary at the local level Describe responsibilities and services of local government (e.g., law enforcement, fire protection, public park Identify the three levels of government: local, state, federal Identify the fundamental ideals of democracy (e.g., human rights, justice, common good, equal opportunity) C C Examine the significance of national symbols and the role they play in fostering effective citizenship (e.g., Na Describe how citizens contribute to the improvement of a community (e.g., service projects, volunteerism) Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Page 198 of 253

3 C C Describe the election process Discuss the proper etiquette for the American flag H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Research the history of the Arkansas state flag Examine land development and its impact on a community Identify Jamestown as the first permanent American settlement Discuss John Smith's role and influence in the establishment of a self-sufficient settlement in Jamestown Identify the causes for the establishment of the thirteen colonies (e.g., gold, tobacco, religion) Describe the early American Indian cultures in Arkansas Analyze a timeline that illustrates selected events Identify the following explorers: Hernando Desoto, LaSalle/De Tonti, Marquette/Joliet Identify the factors leading to the purchase of Louisiana Recognize that Arkansas was part of the Louisiana purchase Identify similarities and differences among the American Indians and Pilgrims: housing, clothing, foods, tradi Examine historical people and events of Arkansas (e.g., Maya Angelou, Civil War, Civil Rights Movement) Discuss that conflicts between countries can lead to war Discuss the meaning of revolution Discuss the meaning of civil war Recognize individuals who contributed to the common good of society (e.g., Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, Analyze a timeline that illustrates selected events Compare artifacts from events in various periods in history Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Page 199 of 253

4 H Identify ways in which technology has changed the world (e.g., computers, fax machines, cell phones) E E E Determine that people make trade offs to get the most benefit from scarce resources Evaluate examples from the local community that illustrate scarcity Recognize that stating the problem and listing the alternatives are part of the decision making model E E E E E E Discuss human capital Recognize ways people become more skillful in the workplace Recognize the product associated with the natural resources from which it is created Explain how capital resources are related to specific jobs Define and discuss characteristics of an entrepreneur Define profit E E E E E E Research items that represented money throughout time (e.g., shells, beads, pelts) List and explain the functions of money: medium of exchange, measure of value, store of value Discuss costs and benefits of saving in a financial institution Identify and explain the role of each productive resource in producing a good or service (e.g., school lunches Research goods and services provided by markets in the local community Describe the benefits of voluntary exchange (e.g., trade) Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Page 200 of 253

5 E E E Recognize the connection between specialization and interdependence Define supply and demand Define import and export Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Page 201 of 253

3 rd Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Arkansas Frameworks

3 rd Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Arkansas Frameworks 1st Nine Weeks Strand1: Geography Standard 1: Physical and Spatial Students shall develop an understanding of the physical and spatial characteristics