Social Studies

Michigan Social Studies Third Grade Content Expectations

3rd-- Michigan Studies Students explore the social studies disciplines of history, geography, civics and government, and economics through the context of Michigan studies.

3rd-4th Grade Social Studies Overview Chart History Geography Civics and Government Economics Public Discourse, Decision Making, and Citizen Involvement Living and Working Together Use historical thinking to understand the past in the local community. Michigan History Use historical thinking to understand the past in Michigan. The World in Spatial Terms Use geographic representations to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. Places and Regions Understand how regions are created from common physical and human characteristics. Human Systems Understand how human activities help shape the Earth’s surface. Environment and Society Understand the effects of human-environment interactions. Purposes of Government Explain why people create governments. Democratic Values and Principles of American Government Understand democratic values and constitutional principles of American government. Structure and Function of Government Describe the structure of government in the United States and how it functions to serve citizens. Civic Participation Explain important rights and how, when, and where American citizens demonstrate their responsibilities by participating in government. Market Economy Use fundamental principles and concepts of economics to understand economic activity in a market economy. National Economy Use fundamental principles and concepts of economics to understand economic activity in the United States. International Economy Use fundamental principles and concepts of economics to understand economic activity in the global economy. Identifying and Analyzing Public Issues Clearly state a problem as a public-policy issue, analyze various perspectives, and generate and evaluate possible alternative resolutions. Persuasive Communication Communicate a reasoned position on a public issue.