THIRD GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT 4
Name: Fairfield Township School District / Date: MP 2-3Lesson Title: Citizenship
Subject: Social Studies / Grade Level/Course: 3
Overview of Unit: In this unit students will understand that rules and laws are developed to protect people’s rights and the security and welfare of society. The examination of individual experiences, historical narratives, and events promotes an understanding of individual and community responses to the violation of fundamental rights.
Interdisciplinary Connections: x Language Arts Math ____Science PE Art Technology Music World Language ___
Learning Targets
BIG IDEA (S): The United States democratic system requires active participation of its citizens.
Standard(s): 6.1.4.A1, 6.1.4.A9, 6.1.4.A10, 6.1.4.A11, 6.1.4.A13, 6.3.4.A1, 6.3.4.A2, 6.3.4.A3, 6.3.4.A4, 6.3.4.B1, 6.3.4C1, 6.3.4.D1
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS / ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS· What is government and how do citizens play an active role?
· Do rules, laws and government always preserve individual rights?
· How can citizens influence government? / · Societies require rules, laws and government.
· Governments can change based on the needs of people, their society and their culture.
· Citizens can influence government in many ways if they choose to participate.
UNIT LEARNING TARGETS:
Students will be able to…
· Describe examples of what “good” citizens do.
· Describe how an individual can make a difference
· Describe why there are rules, laws and civic duties.
ASSESSMENT
PERFORMANCE TASKS:
· written assessment
· oral assessment
· project (s)
· presentations
OTHER EVIDENCE:
· small group discussion
· whole group discussion
LEARNING PLAN
· Choose ways in the school that you can become an active citizen
· Volunteer to be a mentor
· Clean up days / Resources
· Read aloud books and poems
· Related videos
· Time for Kids
· Teacher created webquest
· Scott Foresman Communities