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2016.17 Third Grade, Social Studies, Quarter 1
Geography: In order for students to understand that geography influences the development of a region as well as the interactions between
people and the environment, the geography content standards have been structured to be taught as an independent unit. Students will then
utilize their geographic content knowledge and apply the skills within their study of the continents.
On-Going Standards
On-Going “I Can” Statements
Honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its
I can honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its significance on Constitution Day.
significance and purpose.
Constitution Day-September 17th
Federal Mandate 36 U.S. Code § 106
Increase historical vocabulary knowledge and use
terms correctly.
I can improve my literacy skills by using historical vocabulary correctly.
Analyze primary sources to describe different cultures,
societies and people.
*correlates to 3.SS.14, 15, 16, 17, 47, 53, 56, 57, 64,
and 67.
I can interpret primary sources to describe the different cultures, societies and people
around the world.
Analyze charts, graphs, and maps accurately.
*correlates to 3.SS.24, 36, 44, 52, and 61.
I can identify the correct information on charts, graphs and maps.
Use technology effectively and appropriately to
enhance the learning and develop 21st century
learners.
I can use technology to communicate and collaborate, research and solve problems in
an appropriate manner to learn history and geography.
I can accurately create a timeline by hand or using a device.
Create and design accurate timelines.
*correlates to 3.SS.15, 16, 47, 54, 58, and 64.
3.SS.3 Use map tools and features to locate major
cities and countries in the world.
*correlates with Social Studies 3.SS.18, .19, 20, 33, 41,
48, and 59.
I can use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, titles, and longitude and latitude to
locate major cities and countries in the world.
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Tennessee State Standards
Geography Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
Geography
3.SS.1 Process and report information identifying,
locating, comparing, and contrasting the major
continents and oceans.
*correlates with music 3.MU.9.1.1 re: singing music
from around the world and identifying continent of
origin.
I can identify, locate, compare and contrast North America, South America, Europe,
Africa, Australia, Asia, Antarctica, Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern Oceans
using maps, globes and other technologies.
3.SS.2 Interpret maps and globes using common
terms.
*connects to Q4 math 3.NBT.1 re: rounding using
latitude and longitude.
I can read maps and globes accurately using geographical terms including country,
region, mountain, hemisphere, latitude, longitude, north pole, south pole, equator,
prime meridian, International Dateline, time zones, elevation, approximate distances in
miles, isthmus and strait.
3.WCE.SS.1 Identify the Prime Meridian and the
International Dateline on a map.
3.SS.3 Use cardinal directions, map scales, legends,
titles, and longitude and latitude to locate major cities
and countries in the world.
I can use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, titles, and longitude and latitude to
locate major cities and countries in the world.
3.SS.4 Examine major physical and political features
on globes and maps.
*correlates with science SPI 0307.7.1 and SPI 0307.7.2
re: classify landforms and geologic features.
I can examine major physical and political features on globes and maps, including
mountains, plains, plateaus, mesas, buttes deserts, deltas, islands, peninsulas, basins,
canyons, valleys, bays, streams, gulfs, straits, canals, seas, boundaries, cities, highways,
roads and railroads.
3.SS.5 Explain the difference between relative and
absolute location.
I can explain the difference between relative and absolute location.
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3.SS.6 Use different types of maps and globe skills to
interpret geographic information from a graph or
chart.
*connects to Q3 math 3.MD.3 re: key words,
information from graphs, scaled picture graphs.
I can read and explain information from a graph or chart.
3.SS.7 Explain how specific images contribute to and
clarify geographical information.
I can use different types of maps [political, physical, population, resource, polar
projection, and climate] and globe skills.
3.SS.8 Interpret digital sources and informational text
to describe how humans interact with their
environment.
I can explain how diagrams, landforms, satellite photos, GPS system, maps, and charts
contribute to and clarify geographical information.
I can interpret digital sources and informational text to describe how humans interact
with their environment.
3.SS.21 Locate the states that comprise the regions of
the United States.
I can identify which states are a part of the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, West, and
Southwest regions. Identify the states in the southeastern United States including AL,
AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
The northeastern region includes CT, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and
Washington, D.C.
The Midwest region includes ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, IL, WI, MI, OH, and IN.
The western region includes MT, WY, CO, UT, CA, NV, ID, WA, and OR.
The southwestern region includes TX, OK, NM, and AZ.
3.SS.20 Identify on a map major cities of the
continent.
*correlates with Social Studies 3.SS.3.
I can identify major North American cities on a map, including Charleston, Knoxville,
Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Montreal,
Seattle, and Washington D.C.
3.22 Identify major physical features on a map.
*correlates with art 3.WCE.ART.7 re:
Individually/collaboratively construct representations,
diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday
life.
I can identify the Cumberland, Mississippi, Ohio, St. Lawrence, Colorado, Missouri, Rio
Grande, and Tennessee Rivers on a map.
I can identify the Appalachian Mountains, Alaska Range, Cascade Mountains, and the
Rocky Mountains on a map.
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*correlates with ELA Writing Prompt 3B re: “Cactus
I can identify the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Great Lakes, Gulf of
Mexico, Great Salt Lake, Hudson Bay and Niagara Falls on a map.
Jam.”
I can identify the Mojave Desert, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon on a map.
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