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Grade 3 â Social Studies
U.S. or regional history (exploration, settlement); map skills; government; economics basics.
Goals for this unit
- Describe exploration and settlement in your region; use maps, keys, and scale.
- Explain local and state government; define basic economic terms (e.g., goods, services).
Activity 1: Map skills
Use a map. What does the scale or key show? How far is one place from another (if scale given)?
Activity 2: Government
Name one job of local or state government. Why is it important?
Activity 3: Goods and services
Give one example of a good and one of a service. How are they different?