3rd Grade Social Studies

Describe the lives, contributions, and character traits of historical figures in Georgia history (James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, Sequoyah, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, Jimmy Carter)

Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures and geography

Locate Georgia’s topographical features (Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau Rivers: Flint, Savannah, and Chattahoochee Rivers)

Use a compass rose to identify directions, use a letter and number grid to determine location, and use a map key.

Define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws 

Identify the following elected officials of the executive branch and where they work (president, governor, mayor)

Explain scarcity and opportunity cost

Identify the allocation of goods and services 

Explain that money is used to obtain goods and services

Describe the costs and benefits of spending and saving

Interview an older family member or friend to find out what life was like when they were a child. Write a summary to compare and contrast your lives.  Click HERE for sample questions, or make up your own.

Research one of the famous Georgians and the Creek or Cherokee. Create a song or presentation to share about this person/ group's culture and impact on the country. Present it to a friend or family member.

Create a map of your room, home, or neighborhood. Provide a map key and compass rose. Practice writing directions to various locations. Give the directions to a family member to see if they can find their destination.

Create a map of Georgia. Divide it into regions and identify the rivers. Add details to your map to show the land features of each region. Create a key and compass rose for your map. (Regions: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau Rivers: Flint, Savannah, and Chattahoochee)

Explore Ben’s Guide to the US Government

Create a chart to identify the president, governor, and mayor. Draw a picture of where they work. 

Interview an adult in your life to find out more about making economic choices. Use the suggested questions (HERE), or add in some of your own.

Complete the Piggy Bank Primer Activities from the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

Using a store ad, plan a trip to the grocery store. Set a budget and plan how your money will be spent to get the things you need and the things that you want.

Watch these videos on Scarcity, Spending, and Saving,