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K–12 Standards

Grade 3

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K-12 Content Skills

  • 1.

    develop questionsSS.K12.1

  • 2.

    plan inquiriesSS.K12.2

  • 3.

    compare and evaluate sources for relevance, perspective, and accuracySS.K12.3

  • 4.

    use sources to gather evidence to develop and refine claimsSS.K12.4

  • 5.

    communicate conclusionsSS.K12.5

  • 6.

    take informed actionSS.K12.6

Civics and GovernmentSS.CG

  • 3.

    The civics and government content standards for third grade are that each student willSS.CG.3

    1. 1.

      describe and identify the basic functions of local government, including tribal governmentsSS.CG.3.1

    2. 2.

      recognize that civic participation involves remaining accurately informed about public issues, taking action, and voting in electionsSS.CG.3.2

    3. 3.

      identify key symbols of nationsSS.CG.3.3

EconomicsSS.E

  • 3.

    The economics content standards for third grade are that each student willSS.E.3

    1. 1.

      compare the benefits and costs of individual choicesSS.E.3.1

    2. 2.

      identify examples of human and natural resources that are used to produce goods and servicesSS.E.3.2

    3. 3.

      explain economic interdependence within historical and contemporary contextsSS.E.3.3

GeographySS.G

  • 3.

    The geography content standards for third grade are that each student willSS.G.3

    1. 1.

      examine maps and other representations to identify historical and contemporary political and cultural patterns in the AmericasSS.G.3.1

    2. 2.

      identify environmental and technological events and conditions and how humans and the environment impact each otherSS.G.3.2

    3. 3.

      identify landforms and other physical characteristics of the AmericasSS.G.3.3

HistorySS.H

  • 3.

    The history content standards for third grade are that each student willSS.H.3

    1. 1.

      identify tribes in Montana by their original and current namesSS.H.3.1

    2. 2.

      explain how perspective impacts the telling of historical eventsSS.H.3.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2021
Where can I read the official document?
Montana Content Standards for Social Studies

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