Social Studies
OUR DEMOCRATIC HERITAGE
In third grade, students conclude their introduction to United States history by studying the origins of American democracy. The historical strand compares ancient Greek democracy in Athens with that of the United States, and introduces selected Americans who have been important in ensuring our rights. The geography strand relates primarily to the people discussed in the history strand. In the government strand, students begin the study of the foundations of a republican form of government. The economics strand continues the introduction of basic economics concepts.
OUR DEMOCRATIC HERITAGE
In third grade, students conclude their introduction to United States history by studying the origins of American democracy. The historical strand compares ancient Greek democracy in Athens with that of the United States, and introduces selected Americans who have been important in ensuring our rights. The geography strand relates primarily to the people discussed in the history strand. In the government strand, students begin the study of the foundations of a republican form of government. The economics strand continues the introduction of basic economics concepts.
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Unit 1: Roots of Our Democracy
Overview: This unit is centered on the political roots of U.S. democracy. Students examine ancient Athens, Greece, as the source of influence on our modern republican form of government, and the influence of Greek architecture on major government buildings in Washington, D.C. Vocabulary:
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Unit 2 - Our Economy
Overview: The focus of this unit is how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about allocating limited productive resources and engaging in trade to provide goods and services that people want and the self-discipline required to make informed and reasoned decisions concerning wise spending and saving choices. Vocabulary:
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Unit 3 - Paul Revere
Overview: The focus of this unit is Paul Revere and his contributions to democracy, and his efforts in expanding our rights and freedoms. What students should know:
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Everyday Life
Economic Choices
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Unit 4 - Frederick Douglass
Overview: The focus of this unit is Frederick Douglass and his contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. What students should know:
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Everyday Life
Economic Choices
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Unit 5 - Susan B. Anthony
Overview: The focus of this unit is Susan B. Anthony and her contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Contributions
Everyday Life
Economic Choices
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Unit 6 - Mary Mcleod Bethune
Overview: This unit will focus on Mary McLeod Bethune and her contributions to expanding civil rights and equality in education, gender, religion, and race relations. Vocabulary:
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Unit 7 - Franklin Roosevelt
Overview: The focus of this unit is Franklin D. Roosevelt and his contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Vocabulary:
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Unit 8 - Eleanor Roosevelt
Overview: The focus of this unit is Eleanor Roosevelt and her contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Contributions
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Character
Vocabulary
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Unit 9 - Thurgood Marshall
Overview: The focus of this unit is Thurgood Marshall and his contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Contributions
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Everyday Life
Economic Choices
Vocabulary
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Unit 10 - Lyndon B. Johnson
Overview: The focus of this unit is Lyndon B. Johnson and his contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Contributions
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Everyday Life
Economic Choices
Vocabulary
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Unit 11 - Cesar Chavez
Overview: The focus of this unit is Cesar Chavez and his contributions to expanding our rights and freedoms. Contributions
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Character
Everyday Life
Economic Choices
Vocabulary
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