Students will learn about primary and secondary sources to compare multiple interpretations of historical events and the movement of goods and ideas and the impact they have on local communities. Students will also examine the government’s and leaders’ roles in these events while developing research and inquiry skills.
3.C&G.1.1 Compare the structure and function of both state and local government.
3.C&G.1.2 Classify the roles and responsibilities of leaders in state and local government.
3.G.1.3 Explain how movement of goods, people, and ideas is impacted by the geography of a place or region.
Ben's Guide to the Branches of Government
3.B.1 Understand how values and beliefs of individuals and groups influence communities.
3.B.1.1 Explain how the values, beliefs, and cultures of various Indigenous, religious, racial and other groups contribute to the development of local communities and the state
3.B.1.2 Compare values, beliefs, cultural practices and traditions of
various groups living in local and regional communities
3.H.1.1 Explain how the experiences and achievements of women, indigenous, religious, and racial groups have contributed to the development of the local community.
3.H.1.2 Explain the lasting impact historical events have had on local communities.
3.H.1.3 Use primary and secondary sources to compare multiple interpretations of various
historical symbols and events in local communities.
Videos about the Lost Colony -- These were made exclusively for Wake County Schools
Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone
The 13 Colonies -- History Channel
3.E.1 Understand how economic decisions and resources affect the local economy.
3.E.1.1 Explain how entrepreneurship develops local communities.
3.E.1.2 Explain how the natural resources of a region impact the production and consumption of goods in local communities.
3.E.1.3 Summarize the role supply and demand plays in local economies.
3.G.1 Understand how geography impacts the development of regions and communities.
3.G.1.1 Explain how the absolute and
relative location of places impacts the
development of communities
3.G.1.2 Explain how climate and
Physical characteristics affect the ways
in which people live in a place or region.
3.G.1.3 Explain how movement of goods, people, and ideas is impacted by the geography of a place or region.
3.C&G.1.1 Compare the structure and function of both state and local government.
3.C&G.1.2 Classify the roles and responsibilities of leaders in state and local government.
3.C&G.1.3 Compare how state, local, and tribal governments help solve problems within
communities.