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    Grade 3 Social Studies

    Discovering community, heritage, and civic life

    Explore the world around you! The Grade 3 Social Studies curriculum deepens understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics through inquiry into Caribbean communities and cultures.

    Cultural Heritage Civic Participation Geographic Thinking
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    Curriculum Strands
    20
    Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
    58
    Specific Outcomes
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    OECS Aligned

    Social Studies Curriculum Strands

    Explore history, geography, civics, and economics through Caribbean contexts

    Historical and Cultural Thinking

    Grade 3 · Social Studies

    6
    Learning Outcomes
    18
    Specific Outcomes

    Explore Caribbean history, the heritage of ancestors, and how diverse cultures have shaped Caribbean identity.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G3-HCT-ELO1

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Our Ancestors

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-HCT-ELO2

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Origin of our Island People

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-HCT-ELO3

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Culture and Heritage

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-HCT-ELO4

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Local Island Dialects

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-HCT-ELO5

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Cultural Contributions

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-HCT-ELO6

    To understand the ways in which our island’s peoples’ nurtures respect for diversity: Music Changes Over Time

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Investigating the contributions of Caribbean ancestors
    • •Exploring cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices
    • •Understanding how historical events shape present communities
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    Civic Particpation

    Grade 3 · Social Studies

    4
    Learning Outcomes
    10
    Specific Outcomes

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G3-CP-ELO1

    To appreciate that we shape and are influenced by national pride: National Symbols

    1 specific outcome
    SS-G3-CP-ELO2

    To appreciate that we shape and are influenced by national pride: Our National Anthem and Pledge

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-CP-ELO3

    To appreciate that we shape and are influenced by national pride: National bird and tree

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-CP-ELO4

    To appreciate that we shape and are influenced by national pride: Our National Heroes

    3 specific outcomes
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    Spatial Thinking

    Grade 3 · Social Studies

    6
    Learning Outcomes
    18
    Specific Outcomes

    Develop geographic literacy through map reading, spatial analysis, and understanding of the Caribbean region.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G3-ST-ELO1

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Relative Location

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-ST-ELO2

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Water Bodies

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-ST-ELO3

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Importance of Water Bodies

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-ST-ELO4

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Our Seasons

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-ST-ELO5

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Natural Hazards

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-ST-ELO6

    To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards: Preparing for Natural Hazards

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Reading and creating maps using symbols, scale, and compass direction
    • •Identifying physical and human features of the Caribbean
    • •Understanding how geography influences people and communities
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    Economic Decision Making

    Grade 3 · Social Studies

    4
    Learning Outcomes
    12
    Specific Outcomes

    Explore how individuals, families, and communities make economic decisions to meet their needs and wants.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G3-EDM-ELO1

    To understand how our natural and human resources shape our island identity: Economic Activities

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-EDM-ELO2

    To understand how our natural and human resources shape our island identity: Culture and Economy

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-EDM-ELO3

    To understand how our natural and human resources shape our island identity: Population

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G3-EDM-ELO4

    To understand how our natural and human resources shape our island identity: Impact of Migration

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Understanding scarcity and economic decision-making
    • •Exploring how goods and services are produced and exchanged
    • •Examining the role of natural resources in the Caribbean economy
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