Huntsville City Schools
Third Grade Social Studies Instructional Resources
2014-2015
*The “My World” Social Studies resources may offer minimum standards coverage.
It is highly recommended that supplemental resources are used to adequately address the standards.
Domain(s)
Economics (E)
Geography (G)
History (H)
Civics and Government
(CG)
G
CCRS Standard
3.1-Locate the prime meridian,
equator, Tropic of Capricorn,
Tropic of Cancer, International
Date Line, and lines of latitude
and longitude on maps and
globes.
3.1.a-Using cardinal and
intermediate directions to locate
on a map or globe an area in
Alabama or the world.
Learning Target(s)

I can locate
important
points on a
map.
My World Social
Studies Resources
Supplemental Resources*
(Books, apps, programs,
websites, etc.)
TEACHER EDITION,
PAGE(S) 76-78
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Kids Geo
NeoK12
Brainpop
Brainpop
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I can use cardinal and
intermediate
directions to locate
places on a map.
TEACHER EDITION,
PAGE(S) 76-78
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 Brainpop
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3.1.b-Using coordinates to locate
points on a grid.
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I can use coordinates
to locate points on a
grid.
TEACHER EDITION,
PAGE(S) 76-78
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 Brainpop
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3.1.c-Determining distance
between places on a map using a
scale.
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TEACHER EDITION,
I can determine
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distance between
places on a map using
a scale.
3.1.d-Locating physical and
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I can locate physical
TEACHER EDITION,
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NeoK12
Brainpop
Alex
Worksheet
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and cultural regions.
PAGE(S) 76-78
 National Geographic
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I can describe the use
of geospatial
technologies.
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 NeoK12
 Brainpop
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I can interpret
information on
thematic maps.
TEACHER EDITION,
PAGE(S) 76-78
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NeoK12
Brainpop
PPPST
National Geographic
Alex
3.1.g-Using vocabulary
associated with maps and globes,
including megalopolis,
landlocked, border, and
elevation.
3.2-Locating the continents on a
map or globe.
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I can use vocabulary
associated with maps
and globes.
TEACHER EDITION,
PAGE(S) 76-78
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NeoK12
Alex
Map Vocabulary Lesson
Quiz Activity
Chapter 1, Lesson 1
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NeoK12
Brainpop
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Alex
3.2.a-Using vocabulary
associated with geographical
features of Earth, including hill,
plateau, valley, peninsula,
island, isthmus, ice cap, and
glacier.
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I can use vocabulary
associated with
geographical features
of Earth.
Chapter 1, Lesson 1
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Brainpop
Studyjams
Kidsgeo
Super Teacher
Teacherspayteachers
3.2.b-Locating major mountain
ranges, oceans, rivers, and lakes
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I can locate major
mountain ranges,
Chapter 1, Lesson 3
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 Kidsgeo
cultural regions using labels,
symbols, and legends on an
Alabama or world map.
3.1.e-Describing the use of
geospatial technologies
Examples: Global Positioning
System (GPS), geographic
information system (GIS).
3.1.f-Interpreting information on
thematic maps
Examples: population,
vegetation, climate, growing
season, irrigation.
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I can locate
the continents
on a map or
globe.
throughout the world.
E, G
E, G, H
E, G
3.3-Describing ways the
environment is affected by
humans in Alabama and the
world.
Examples: crop rotation, oil
spills, landfills, clearing of
forests, replacement of cleared
lands, restocking of fish in
waterways
3.3.a-Using vocabulary
associated with human influence
on the environment, including
irrigation, aeration,
urbanization, reforestation,
erosion, and migration.
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3.4-Relate population dispersion
to geographic, economic, and
historic changes in Alabama and
the world.
Examples: geographic—flood,
hurricane, tsunami
economic—crop failure
historic—disease, war, migration
3.4.a-Identifying human and
physical criteria used to define
regions and boundaries.
Examples: human-city
boundaries, school district lines
Physical – hemispheres, regions
within continents or countries.
3.5-Compare trading patterns
between countries and regions.
oceans, rivers, and
lakes throughout the
world.
I can describe ways
the environment is
affected by humans
in Alabama and the
world.
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 PPPST
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 Brainpop
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 NeoK12
I can use vocabulary
associated with
human influence on
the environment.
Chapter 1, Lesson 4
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 Alex
 NeoK12
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I can relate
population dispersion
to geographic,
economic, and
historic changes.
TEACHER ADDITION,
PAGE(S)13
 World Events
 Population Map
 Alabama Cities by
Population
 U.S. States and their
Populations
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I can identify human Not available in My Social
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and physical criteria
used to define regions Country
and boundaries.
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I can compare trading
patterns between
Chapter 4, Lesson 2
 Regions
 Regions Research
 Regions of the U.S. Fold
Up
 Regions of the World ($)
 Sources for
Teacher/Students
 Money and Trade in Our
World ($)
 Why Nations Trade
 Trading Between
Countries
 Triangular Trade
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countries and regions.
3.5.a-Differentiating between
producers and consumers.
3.5.b-Differentiating between
imports and exports
Examples: imports—coffee,
crude oil
exports—corn, wheat,
automobiles
E, G, H, CG
3.6-Identify conflicts within and
between geographic areas
involving use of land, economic
competition for scarce resources,
opposing political views,
boundary disputes, and cultural
differences.
3.6.a-Identifying examples of
cooperation among
governmental agencies within
and between different
geographic areas.
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I can
differentiate
between
producers
and
consumers.
I can differentiate
between imports and
exports.
I can identify
causes of
conflict
between
within
geographic
areas.
I can identify ways
government agencies
work together.
Chapter 4, Lesson 4
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($)
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 K12Reader
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 FlipChart
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rnmental Agencies
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 FEMA for Kids
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FEMA for Kids
Governmental Agencies
FlipChart
Alex
E, G, H, CG
E, G
Examples: American Red Cross,
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), World Health
Organization (WHO)
3.6.b-Locating areas of political
conflict on maps and globes.
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I can locate areas of
political conflict on
maps and globes.
 Conflict in Nigeria
 Conflict in Sudan and
South Sudan
 Boundaries,
Borders and Disputes
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 Information
 Fun Trivia
 United Nations Article
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3.6.c-Explaining the role of the
United Nations (UN) and the
United States in resolving
conflict within and between
geographic areas.
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I can explain the role
of the UN and USA
in solving problems
in different places in
world.
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3.7-Describe the relationship
between locations of resources
and patterns of population
distribution.
Examples: presence of trees for
building homes, availability of
natural gas supply for heating,
availability of water supply for
drinking and for irrigating crops
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I can describe the
connection between
locations of resources
and where people
settle.
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3.7.a-Locating major natural
resources and deposits
throughout the world on
topographical maps.
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I can locate major
natural resources and
deposits throughout
the world on
topographical maps.
Chapter 1, Lesson 3 (U.S.
only)
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 lesson
 powerpoint
Alex
Lesson
Population Pattern
National Geographic
E, G, CG
3.7.b-Comparing present-day
mechanization of labor with the
historical use of human labor for
harvesting natural resources.
Example: present-day practices
of using machinery versus
human labor to mine coal and
harvest cotton and pecans.
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I can compare
harvesting natural
resources using
machinery and
human labor.
Chapter 1, Lesson 3 (loose)
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 Machinery versus
Human Labor
 Mining Coal Images
 Harvesting Pecans
Images
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3.7.c-Explaining the geographic
impact of using petroleum, coal,
nuclear power, and solar power
as major energy sources in the
twenty-first century.
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I can explain how
energy resources
affect geography.
Chapter 1, Lesson 4 (loose)
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3.8-Identify geographic links of
land regions, river systems, and
interstate highways between
Alabama and other states.
Examples: Appalachian
Mountains, TennesseeTombigbee Waterway, Interstate
Highway 65 (I-65), Natchez
Trace Parkway
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I can identify how
geography connects
Alabama and other
states.
Chapter 7, Lesson 1 (loose)
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 Appalachian Mountains
Image
 Appalachian Mountains
Information
 Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway Image
 Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway Information
 I-65 Image
 I-65 Image
 Natchez Trace Parkway
3.8.a-Locating the five
geographic regions of Alabama.
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I can locate the five
geographic regions of
Alabama.
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 Resource
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3.8.b-Locating state and national
parks on a map or globe.
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I can locate state and
national parks on a
map or globe.
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Alex
quizlet
brainpop
natural resources
Alex
National Park Services
Google Earth
Scholastic
E, G
H, CG
3.9-Identify ways to prepare for
natural disasters.
Examples:
Constructing houses
on stilts in floodprone areas, buying
earthquake and flood
insurance, providing
hurricane or tornado
shelters, establishing
emergency
evacuation routes
3.10-Recognize functions of the
Declaration of Independence and
the Constitution of the United
States.
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I can identify ways to
prepare for natural
disasters.
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 Preparing Natural
Disasters
 Picture Examples
 Worksheet
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I can explain the
purpose of the
Declaration of
Independence and the
Constitution of the
United States.
Chapter 3, Lesson 1
3.10.a-Describing the process by
which a bill becomes law.
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I can describe the
process by which a
bill becomes a law.
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Brainpop
Promethean Planet
History for Kids
Congress for Kids
American Revolution
Brainpop
Alex
Brainpop
Alex
lesson
Schoolhouse Rock- I'm
just a bill
3.10.b-Explaining the
relationship between the federal
government and state
governments, including the three
branches of government.
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I can explain how the
branches of
government work
together.
Chapter 3, Lesson 2
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Brainpop (free)
Alex
Lesson
Project ideas
3.10.c-Defining governmental
systems, including democracy,
monarchy, and dictatorship.
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I can define different
forms of government.
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 Brainpop
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 Promethean Planets
 Kids.Gov
 Presentations
3.11-Interpret various primary
sources for reconstructing the
past, including documents,
letters, diaries, maps, and
photographs.
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I can interpret various Student book, Pg. 84-85
primary sources.
3.11.a-Comparing maps of the
past to maps of the present.
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I can compare maps
of the past to maps of
the present.
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 Past and Present
 Past and Present Unit
($7)
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3.12-Explain the significance of
representations of American
values and beliefs, including the
Statue of Liberty, the statue of
Lady Justice, the United States
flag, and the national anthem.
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I can explain
meanings of
American symbols.
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 Thematic Unit ($5.99)
 Blog discussing books
and resources
The American Flag
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E, G, H, CG
3.13-Describe prehistoric and
historic American Indiana
cultures, governments, and
economics in Alabama.
Examples: prehistoric – PaleoIndian, Archaic, Woodland,
Mississippian
Historic-Choctaw, Chickasaw,
Cherokee, Creek
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I can describe
prehistoric and
historic American
Indian cultures,
governments, and
economics in
Alabama.
Chapter 5, Lesson 3, Chapter
6, Lesson 4
 Examining Past to Better
the Future
 Ideas for Discovering
the World of
Paleontology
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 American Indians
Lesson Plan
G, H
 Comparing
Primary and Secondary
Sources
 Historic
Archeology
 What Can a Picture Tell
You about Culture?
 Creating a Prehistoric
World
 Prehistoric Connection
E, G, H, CG
3.13.a-Identifying roles of
archaeologists and
paleontologists.
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I can identify roles of
archaeologists and
paleontologists.
Chapter 2, Lesson 1
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 Examining Past to Better
the Future
Ideas for Discovering
the World of
Paleontology