Louisiana 3rd Grade Student Workbook

Louisiana 3rd Grade Student Workbook
ISBN-10
063506362X
ISBN-13
9780635063625
Category
Social sciences
Pages
128
Language
English
Published
2007-01-15
Author
Carole Marsh

Description

Opportunities are provided for integrated and interdisciplinary instruction, and for making real-world connections. Skill-building, comprehensive, relevant and developmentally appropriate materials help you provide your students with essential learning experiences-what they need to pass the test-and a whole lot more! The 3rd Grade Student Workbook covers the essential understandings, questions, knowledge and skills through interactive, engaging "small bite" lessons. It includes all this and more: Geography-Location, Places/Regions, Human Interaction and Movement o Map Characteristics-physical, political, topographical o Graphs-differentiate and interpret types of graphs o Louisiana Map-compass rose and cardinal directions o Construct a chart, line graph, or diagram to display geographical information o Sketch a simple map of Louisiana from memory o Grid system-show location on map o Physical characteristics in regions of Louisiana o Describe how people and the environment in Louisiana have changed over time o Use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how places in Louisiana are different Physical and Human Systems in Louisiana o Locate, describe, and compare urban, suburban, and rural o Identify and compare customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural groups o Relationship between geography and economic activities o Locate the town, parish, state, and country in which the student lives on a political map Environment and Society in Louisiana o Identify and explain ways in which people modify the physical environment and adapt to meet basic needs o Natural resources o State laws and the persons responsible for making and enforcing them o Necessity and responsibilities of state government and its key positions o State and national level elections o Difference between laws and rules Roles of the Citizens o Identify the qualities of people who were leaders and good citizens o Describe how good citizenship can help solve state issues Economics-Fundamental Economic Concepts o Scarcity o Compare benefits and costs when making choices (e.g., comparative shopping) o Explain reasons why people save money o Describe ways in which people are producers and consumers o Identify examples of natural, human, and capital resources used to produce goods and services o Concepts of specialization o Requirements of various jobs o Goods that are produced in Louisiana and how they are sold elsewhere o Identify various types of economic institutions o Discuss trade in the local community Families and Communities o Describe changes in family life and community life - past to the present Individuals, Households, Businesses, and Governments o Basic principles of supply, demand o Effect of increase/decrease in price upon the consumer and producer o Identify services provided by the state government Historical Thinking Skills o Complete a timeline based on given information o Use information in a map, table, or graph to describe the past o Identify ways different cultures record their histories (e.g., oral, visual, written) Louisiana and United States History o Identify and describe early Louisiana settlers o Describe the importance of events, ideas, and technology significant to Louisiana's development o Identify and describe the significance of various state and national landmarks and symbols o Identify the causes and effects of the major historical migrations to Louisiana o Identify cultural elements that have contributed to our state heritage World History o Describe aspects of family life, structures, and roles in cultures other than the United States You can view a FREE Evaluation Kit by clicking HERE. This Evaluation Kit is comprehensive and includes the entire Student Workbook page-by-page and select pages and screen shots from other resources in the program.

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