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.H.1: Understand how various people and historical events have shaped local communities.

• 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.

3.C&G.1: Understand the structure and function of state and local government.

• 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: Understand how geography impacts the development of regions and communities.

• 3.G.1.3: Explain how movement of goods, people, and ideas is impacted by the geography of a place or region.

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.B.1: Understand how values and beliefs of individuals and groups influence communities.

3.H.1: Understand how various people and historical events have shaped local 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.

3.C&G.1: Understand the structure and function of state and local government.

• 3.C&G.1.3: Compare how state, local, and tribal governments help solve problems within communities.

3.G.1: Understand how geography impacts the development of regions and communities.

3.C&G.1: Understand the structure and function of state and local government.

• 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.