SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies IPG: Second Nine Weeks
MAJOR CONCEPT #1: Government
GRADE LEVEL: 3
Overarching Idea
Guiding Questions
Overarching Idea
Guiding Questions
Overarching Idea
Citizens assuming civic responsibility ensure a free and democratic government.
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How do citizens ensure a free and democratic government?
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How do the values of a society influence their government and the leaders they elect?
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How does a country honor military sacrifices made by citizens to ensure a free and democratic government?
MAJOR CONCEPT #2: Culture
Diversity in a community is reflected by people’s culture.
Culture is handed down through the generations.
 How do holidays and celebrations reflect a people’s culture?
 How are a people’s culture reflected in its art, literature, and celebrations?
 How are a family’s traditions influenced by their culture?
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How has the past affected our culture?
MAJOR CONCEPT #3: Leadership
Responsible leaders may be characterized as heroes.
Leaders as heroes have various abilities and use different tools.
Guiding Questions
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What qualifies a leader as a hero?
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How does technology contribute to people becoming leaders?
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Why is leadership important to society?
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SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies IPG: Second Nine Weeks
MAJOR CONCEPT #4: Change
GRADE LEVEL: 3
Overarching Idea Technology has brought change to people’s lives.
Guiding Questions
Overarching Idea
 How has technology change affected people’s lives?
MAJOR CONCEPT #5: Location and Place
We use directions to find a location and place.
Guiding Questions
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How do directions on a map help us find a location and place?
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