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3.16 Apply criticalthinking<br />
skills<br />
to organize and use<br />
information,<br />
3.17 Communicate<br />
effectively,<br />
3.18 Use problemsolving<br />
and<br />
decision-making<br />
skills<br />
3.15 (B) Identify<br />
the impact <strong>of</strong> new<br />
technology<br />
on communities<br />
around the world<br />
Chapter 3: Making Connections through <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Figure 5: Individuals and Their Effect on Communities:<br />
Connections across the <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> (Grade 3)<br />
<strong>Social</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Skills<br />
Science,<br />
Technology,<br />
& Society<br />
3.1 Explain how<br />
individuals, events,<br />
and ideas have<br />
influenced various<br />
communities,<br />
3.2 Identify common<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />
communities past and<br />
present<br />
History<br />
3.13 Explain the role<br />
<strong>of</strong> real and mythical heroes<br />
in shaping the culture<br />
<strong>of</strong> communities,<br />
3.14 Explain the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> writers and artists<br />
to the cultural heritage<br />
<strong>of</strong> communities<br />
Culture<br />
3.4 (B) Compare how<br />
people in different<br />
communities adapt<br />
to or modify the<br />
physical environment<br />
<strong>Geography</strong><br />
Grade 3<br />
Individuals and Their Effect<br />
on Communities:<br />
Connections across the <strong>Social</strong><br />
<strong>Studies</strong><br />
Citizenship<br />
3.11 (A) Give examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> community changes<br />
that result from individual<br />
or group decisions,<br />
3.11 (B) Identify examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> actions individuals<br />
and groups can take<br />
to improve the community<br />
3.7 (C) Explain the<br />
interdependence<br />
within and among<br />
communities,<br />
3.8 (D) Identify<br />
historic figures and<br />
ordinary people in<br />
the community<br />
who have started<br />
new businesses<br />
Economics<br />
Government<br />
3.9 Explain the<br />
basic structure<br />
and functions<br />
<strong>of</strong> local<br />
government