AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Third Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 3
MAJOR CONCEPT #1: Time and Place
Overarching
Idea
Guiding
Questions
One time period influences another time period.
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What impact did the early time period have on future time periods?
What are the major events in time that shaped early United States history?
MAJOR CONCEPT #2: Citizenship
Overarching
Idea
Good citizenship requires taking responsibilities in the community.
Guiding
Questions
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What are the responsibilities of an American citizen?
When a citizen makes choices, how does it affect the community?
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AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Third Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 3
MAJOR CONCEPT #3: Rules and Laws
Overarching
Idea
Rules and laws establish and maintain order.
Guiding
Questions
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Why do we have rules and laws?
How do rules and laws impact the organizational structure of a community?
MAJOR CONCEPT #4: Government
Overarching
Idea
Government provides the system for a community to rule itself.
Guiding
Questions
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How do citizens participate in the government process?
What services does a government provide for its citizens?
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AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Third Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 3
MAJOR CONCEPT #5: Change
Overarching
Idea
Guiding
Questions
People bring change through their discoveries and inventions.
People bring change to society and its communities through the exploration of new areas.
Actions of oppressed people in history cause changes in society.
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How do people bring change to society through their discoveries and inventions?
How do people through exploration bring change to society and its communities?
What changes to society are due to the impact from African Americans, women, and other people
who were oppressed at one time?
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