Week 1 Our Economy Week 2 Global Trade Week 3 Public Services Week 4 Working for Our City Week 5 Having a Voice in My Community Social Studies Standards Economics: Economic Concepts (a, b) Economics: Economic Interdependence (c, d, e, f) Political Science: Citizens and Our Government (a, b, c, d) I Can Statements Compare and contrast buyers and sellers with respect to their interest in price Explain the effects of supply and demand on prices Identify familiar items that are made or grown in other countries Explain why people might use or buy items from other countries Describe how global trade connects the world Identify examples of public services Describe how public services benefit the community Evaluate the importance of various public services Describe the main responsibilities of individuals and departments in a community government Identify the three main levels of government (local, state, federal) in the United States and the basic law that all of them must obey (The Constitution) Identify and describe some ways that people have a voice in their community (public meetings, peaceful demonstrations, support for candidates, and voting) Explain how a citizen can prepare to vote responsibly TCI Resources Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 8 Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 9 Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 10 Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 11 Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 12 Additional Resources Writing Integration Option(s) Writing 1: Opinion Writing Create a poster that encourages citizens to vote in the next election. Be sure to list reasons for your opinion. Junior Achievement Junior Achievement: Our City This program studies careers, the skills people need to work in specific careers, and how businesses contribute to a city. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Brenda Dryer, VP of Education, for Junior Achievement at Grade 3: Unit 5 Big Idea: Going Places
Week 1 Supporting the Global Community Week 2 Supporting the Global Community Week 3 Going Places! Exploring Our World Week 4 Going Places! Exploring Our World Week 5 Going Places! Exploring Our World Social Studies Standards Behavioral Sciences: Issues in Society (a, e, f) Behavioral Sciences: The Individual and Socialization (b, c, d) Political Science: Internationalism (e) I Can Statements Examine and understand perspectives and messages about global issues Identify ways the groups and individuals have taken action on issues affecting the global community Explain ways that people can contribute to the world by protecting the environment, helping animals, and helping others Explore a country (other than the United States) and describe its geography, government, and way of life. Explore a country (other than the United States) and describe its geography, government, and way of life. Explore a country (other than the United States) and describe its geography, government, and way of life. TCI Resources Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 14 Our Community And Beyond: Lesson 14 Culturegrams- Click Here *Required to login using your School Username/Password -Click on “Kids Edition” -Project ideas: “Where Should We Go on Vacation?” “A Kid’s Life” and “Race Around the World” Additional Resources Writing Integration Option(s) Writing 2: Informational/Explanatory Writing Use the information on the country you researched to create a research presentation (for example, PowerPoint) describing its geography, government, and way of life. Include definitions to words specific to that country. Grade 3: Unit 6