CURRICULUM MAP INTRODUCTION

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1 CURRICULUM MAP INTRODUCTION The Archdiocese of Cincinnati s 3rd grade curriculum serves as a basis for what all students should know and be able to do in order to become literate and equipped with knowledge for the 21 st century. The 3rd grade Curriculum Map provides a framework to guide teachers with information and support for developing, implementing, and evaluating instruction directly aligned to The New Ohio Learning Standards. 1

2 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 1 Finding your Location EQ: How do we use maps to learn about the world around us? EQ: How do we find our way when things are tough? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Lines of latitude and longitude Location characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Map title Intermediate directions a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Map key Latitude cardinal directions. Cardinal directions / Longitude SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Intermediate directions Globe SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Physical and Political maps 2

3 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 2 Maps and Globes EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: What tools can we use to find out more about our faith? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Compare and contrast globes Two dimensional characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on and maps Three dimensional a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Uses of maps and globes Hemispheres cardinal directions. Political map Equator SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Physical map Sphere Political and Physical maps. Alphanumeric grid G.P.S. SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Global Information System SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Digital tools SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions 3

4 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 3 Reading Maps EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: Why is it important to read about the lives of our saints? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Interpreting information on a Pinpoint characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on map Imaginary line a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Using intermediate direction True to life cardinal directions. Using the map legend Created equal SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Using a map scale Mountains Political and Physical maps. Purpose of different kinds of Compass rose SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. maps: Scale SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Political Legend SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Physical Title SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it Community Map key indicates on a map. Relative location SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local Alphanumeric grid community: -Map title Elevation -Key Landforms -Alphanumeric grid Absolute location -Cardinal directions 4

5 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 4 Dividing the Earth EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: Discuss the different religious cultures around the world. SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Identifying the equator, Prime Hemispheres characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Meridian, lines of latitude and Prime Meridian a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and longitude Equator cardinal directions. Identifying specific location Degrees SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Measuring in degrees Relative / Absolute location Political and Physical maps. Using the equator and Prime SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Meridian to label hemispheres SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Relative and absolute location SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions 5

6 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 5 The World is Not Flat EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: Compare and contrast Christian vs non-christian religions. SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Compare/contrast three Cardinal direction characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on common world map projections Elevation a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Mercator projection Land forms cardinal directions. Distorted Physical features SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Mollweide Projection Interpret maps Political and Physical maps. Robinson comparison Interpret directions SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Projections SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions 6

7 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 6 More Maps EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: Why is reading, interpreting and researching lives of the saints like a road map of Catholic faith? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Various types of maps Shading characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Analyze maps Population a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Interpret maps Density cardinal directions. Population per square miles Features on maps SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Hills Political and Physical maps. Desert SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Rivers SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Lakes SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Roads SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. Cities Capitals SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local Topography community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions Legend 7

8 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 7 The Known World EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: How can we learn more about where Jesus was born, lived and died? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Primary source Coordinates characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Secondary source Astronomy a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Astronomy Cartographers cardinal directions. Claudius Ptolemy Math SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Gerardus Mercator Clocks Political and Physical maps. Compass Telescopes SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Telescopes SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Movement of the Earth SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. James Cook SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions 8

9 Theme Unit I Mapping Our World Lesson 8 High-Tech Mapping EQ: How do we use maps and globes to learn about the world around us? EQ: What would be a benefit of researching information about your faith on-line? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive High-Tech Global Positioning System characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Imagery Satellites a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and G.P.S. High-Tech cardinal directions. Satellites Map makers SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Technological tools Political and Physical maps. SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions 9

10 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 1 What is a Community? EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: What factors shape Catholic communities to be different from each other? SS H 3.3 Local communities change over time. Community Population Population Housing Compare/contrast communities Businesses Factors Churches Schools 10

11 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 2 Geography Shapes Communities EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: Describe why churches are important in communities. SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Compare and Contrast Landforms characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Climates Cardinal direction a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Landforms Intermediate directions cardinal directions. Physical maps Physical maps SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Natural resources Natural boundaries SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Boundaries SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. 11

12 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 3 Resources Shape Communities EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: What resources do community churches bring to the community? SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Natural resources used for Fossil fuel natural resources in different communities. employment Jobs in communities SS G Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can be Natural boundaries Natural resources used to understand life in your local community. Nonrenewable fuel SS G Give examples of how artifacts and photographs make Primary sources of energy inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. Categorize and Classify SS G Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural Rural communities resources on daily life. Urban communities SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. Cause and effect with natural resources SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. SS H 3.3 Local communities change over time. SS H Using Primary Sources, research, analyze, and organize present historical information about a characteristic of your community that has changed over the years. 12

13 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 4 History Shapes Communities EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: What are the historical factors of the Catholic Church in your community? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Primary sources Urban can be observed in the local community. Secondary sources Suburban SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in History of transportation Primary/secondary sources the community. Influence of natural resources in Influences on shaping SS G Describe examples of human modification to the a community communities environment in your local community. Population growth in a SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move community people, products and ideas from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation move Development of suburbs people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. SS H 3.1 Events in local history can be shown on timelines organized by years, decades and centuries. SS H SS H SS H SS H Define the following units of time: -Years -Decades -Centuries -Chronological order -Time line -Sequential order Explain the difference between FACT and OPINION. Create a timeline of your school from its establishment to present. Create an accurate chronological timeline sequencing significant events in your life by years, decades, and centuries. 13

14 SS H 3.2 SS H SS H SS H Primary sources, such as artifacts, maps and photographs, can be used to show change over time. Explain the difference between Primary and Secondary sources. Give examples of Primary Sources including records of events, original documents, diaries, photographs, etc. Discuss the term Change over Time and apply it to your life. 14

15 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 5 A Community s History Comes Alive EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: How can people in a community influence Christ like behavior? SS H 3.1 Events in local history can be shown on timelines History shaping communities Tourists SS H organized by years, decades and centuries. Restoring/Rebuilding Restorations Tourist attraction Historical landmarks Primary source Facts vs. Opinions Secondary source SS H SS H SS H Define the following units of time: -Years -Decades -Centuries -Chronological order -Time line -Sequential order Explain the difference between FACT and OPINION. Create a timeline of your school from its establishment to present. Create an accurate chronological timeline sequencing significant events in your life by years, decades, and centuries. SS H 3.2 SS H SS H SS H SS H 3.3 SS H Primary sources, such as artifacts, maps and photographs, can be used to show change over time. Explain the difference between Primary and Secondary sources. Give examples of Primary Sources including records of events, original documents, diaries, photographs, etc. Discuss the term Change over Time and apply it to your life. Local communities change over time. Using Primary Sources, research, analyze, and organize present historical information about a characteristic of your community that has changed over the years. 15

16 SS G 3.3 SS G SS G Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. 16

17 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 6 Cultures Shape Communities EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: How do communities reflect the culture of its people? SS G 3.5 Communities may include diverse cultural groups. Compare / Contrast different Ethnic cultures Ethnicity SS G Explain the meaning of cultural group. Culture Cultural diversity SS G Describe one or more unique characteristics a cultural group Cultural diversity Artistic expression may share, i.e.: race, national origin, or ethnicity. Studying culture in your SS G Define the terms ethnic and ethnicity and explain the connections to a cultural group. community SS G Research cultural practices of various groups of people living Cultural influence in your community. SS G Investigate different forms of artistic expressions, religions, languages, holidays, holydays, and foods in your local community. SS G Explain the term diversity. SS G Describe and give examples of cultural diversity in your local community. SS G Construct a chart comparing cultural products and practices of different groups living in your local community. 17

18 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 7 Community Connections Around the World EQ: Describe different types of communities and explain how communities are alike and different. EQ: How do Catholics around the world stay connected? SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Dependent Import natural resources in different communities. Interdependent Export SS G Give examples of how artifacts and photographs make Manufactured goods Economy inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and Natural resources Labels natural resources on daily life. Products SS G Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. Manufactured products SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. SS G 3.5 Communities may include diverse cultural groups. SS G Explain the meaning of cultural group. SS G Describe one or more unique characteristics a cultural group may share, i.e.: race, national origin, or ethnicity. SS G Define the terms ethnic and ethnicity and explain the connections to a cultural group. SS G Research cultural practices of various groups of people living in your community. SS G Investigate different forms of artistic expressions, religions, languages, holidays, holydays, and foods in your local community. SS G Explain the term diversity. 18

19 SS G SS G SS E 3.2 SS E 3.3 Describe and give examples of cultural diversity in your local community. Construct a chart comparing cultural products and practices of different groups living in your local community. Both positive and negative incentives affect people s choices and behaviors. Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative given up when an economic choice is made. 19

20 Theme Unit 2 Community Lesson 8 Communities of the Future EQ: Why do people start communities? EQ: What do you think Catholic churches in the future will look like? SS GV 3.1 Members of local communities have social and Analyze communities Utopia political responsibilities. Causes and effects Collaboration SS GV Describe the meaning of social and political Failure of communities Cooperation responsibilities. Interdependence Biosphere SS GV Explain the purpose of social and political Research Photosynthesis responsibilities. Biosphere SS GV Explain why social and political responsibilities of citizens are important for the common good. SS GV 3.2 Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common good. SS GV Create a list for class discussion, of the variety of ways individuals help solve problems to make their community a better place for everyone. SS GV Create a chart indicating effective citizenship traits for a better community. SS GV List the five characteristics of the problem-solving process. SS GV Explain why it is very important to recognize and understand differences. 20

21 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 1 High, Low, Dry, Wet EQ: How does Geography help us understand the Earth and where we live? EQ: Why is it important to take care of God s Earth? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Defining geography Physical characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Identify the different factors Features a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and of geography Location cardinal directions. Identify Physical Features: Landscape Mountains Plain SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Valleys Plateau Political and Physical maps. Plains Island SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Plateaus Peninsula SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Deserts Sea-level SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Islands Elevation SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and SS G 3.2 natural resources in different communities. SS G Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can be used to understand life in your local community. 21

22 SS G SS G Give examples of how artifacts and photographs make inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. 22

23 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 2 The Shape of the Land EQ: What are natural causes for the shape of certain lands to change? EQ: What can the Old Testament teach us about God s love in the past? Noah and the Flood (Genesis 8:1-22, 9:1-17) SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Coastal Plain Erosion natural resources in different communities. Appalachian Mountains Storms SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment 5 Great Lakes Hurricanes can be observed in the local community. Compare/contrast physical Drought SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the features Volcanoes environment in the community. Great Rivers Basin Landforms SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Great Plains environment in your local community. Rocky Mountains SS H 3.2 Primary sources, such as artifacts, maps and Plateaus photographs, can be used to show change over time. Great Basin SS H Explain the difference between Primary and Secondary Sierra Nevada sources. Cascades Mountains SS H Give examples of Primary Sources including records of Pacific Coast events, original documents, diaries, photographs, etc. SS H Discuss the term Change over Time and apply it to your life. 23

24 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 3 Waterways EQ: Why are waterways important? EQ: What are some occasions when Holy Water is used in the Catholic Church? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive The Great Lakes Oceans characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Huron Atlantic Ocean a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Ontario Pacific Ocean cardinal directions. Michigan Lakes SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Erie Great Lakes Political and Physical maps. Superior Rivers SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. Gulf of Mexico Deltas SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. Mississippi River Estuaries SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Delta Canal SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it Estuary indicates on a map. SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions Erie Canal SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move people, products and ideas from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation move people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. 24

25 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 4 Grouping the States EQ: What are the five regions of the United States? How are regions defined? EQ: What are the seven Sacraments of the Catholic faith? SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive West Plains characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on Midwest Desert a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and Southwest Region cardinal directions. Southeast Characteristics SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Northeast Political and Physical maps. Map of U.S. SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. 50 states SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. U.S. natural landmarks: SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. Oceans SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it Rivers indicates on a map. Mountains SS G Use the following terms to locate places in your local Desert community: Characteristics of a region -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and SS G 3.2 natural resources in different communities. SS G Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can be used to understand life in your local community. 25

26 SS G SS G SS E 3.3 SS E Give examples of how artifacts and photographs make inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative given up when an economic choice is made. Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. 26

27 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 5 SAT-ISFACTION EQ: Why is satellite imagery of the Earth so valuable to scientists? EQ: Why is studying about the cultures of Catholicism so valuable? SS H 3.2 Primary sources, such as artifacts, maps and Satellite imagery Elevation photographs, can be used to show change over time. GPS Above/below sea level SS H Give examples of Primary Sources including records of events, Human-made satellites Rocky Mountains original documents, diaries, photographs, etc. Domain specific vocabulary Appalachian Mountains SS H 3.3 Local communities change over time. about satellite imagery Valleys SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive Compare/Contrast Regions of Reforestation characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on the U.S. Deforestation a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and cardinal directions. SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. 27

28 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 6 What s the Weather? EQ: What is the difference between weather and climate? EQ: What is the difference between faith and trust? SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Climate Stormy weather natural resources in different communities. Weather Hurricanes Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can SS G Differentiate weather and Thunderstorms be used to understand life in your local community. climate in the 5 regions Tornadoes Give examples of how artifacts and photographs Compare/Contrast weather in Seasons SS G make inferences about the influence of agriculture, the 5 regions Tilt of the Earth industry, and natural resources on daily life. Influences of climate and Temperatures Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural SS G weather resources on daily life. SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. 28

29 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 7 Ecosystems EQ: What is an ecosystem? Cite some examples. EQ: Why is it important to protect God s planet Earth? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Rain forests (2 types) Temperate Rain Forest can be observed in the local community. Grasslands Tropical Rain Forest SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the Forests Eastern forests environment in the community. Ecosystem Everglades SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Habitat Desert environment in your local community. Florida Everglades Joshua Tree SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move Species of plants and animals people, products and ideas from place to place. Wetlands SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation Ponds move people and products from place to place. Compare/Contrast rainfall, SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication temperatures, species move ideas and products from place to place. SS G 3.5 Communities may include diverse cultural groups. SS G Explain the meaning of cultural group. SS G Describe one or more unique characteristics a cultural group may share, i.e.: race, national origin, or ethnicity. SS G Define the terms ethnic and ethnicity and explain the connections to a cultural group. SS G Research cultural practices of various groups of people living in your community. 29

30 Theme Unit 3 Geography Lesson 8 Ground Control EQ: What are natural resources and what is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? EQ: How do you renew your faith? SS E 3.3 Individuals must make decisions because of the Resources Resources scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an Oil and natural gas Natural resources opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative Coal Renewable resources given up when an economic choice is made. Sun Nonrenewable resources SS E Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. Water Conserve SS E Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and Compare/contrast resources services desired when there is a scarcity. SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities. SS G Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can be used to understand life in your local community. Give examples of how artifacts and photographs SS G make inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. SS G Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. 30

31 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 1 The World Around You EQ: What are some physical and human features of the environment? EQ: How can humans preserve some physical features of the environment? SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Physical and human features Environment natural resources in different communities. of the environment Urban Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can SS G Ways people use resources in Suburban be used to understand life in your local community. the city Rural Give examples of how artifacts and photographs make Population map Navigable SS G inferences about the influence of agriculture, industry, and Explain relationship between Energy natural resources on daily life. location and their Physical features of an area Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural SS G characteristics or region resources on daily life. Landscape SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. SS E 3.1 Line graphs are used to show changes in data over time. SS E Explain why line graphs are used to display changes over time. SS E Explain the term variable when used in a line graph. SS E Describe the difference and purpose of the horizontal and vertical axis of a line graph. SS E Describe how change over time is reflected on a line graph. 31

32 SS E SS G 3.5 SS G SS G SS G SS G SS G SS G SS G SS G Construct line graphs showing change over time using data related to a specific topic. Communities may include diverse cultural groups. Explain the meaning of cultural group. Describe one or more unique characteristics a cultural group may share, i.e.: race, national origin, or ethnicity. Define the terms ethnic and ethnicity and explain the connections to a cultural group. Research cultural practices of various groups of people living in your community. Investigate different forms of artistic expressions, religions, languages, holidays, holydays, and foods in your local community. Explain the term diversity. Describe and give examples of cultural diversity in your local community. Construct a chart comparing cultural products and practices of different groups living in your local community. 32

33 Unit 4 Theme People and the Environment Lesson 2 Water Works EQ: What ways have people used water as a resource in the United States throughout history? Why is water so important for peoples needs? EQ: What is the symbolic meaning of water with some sacraments? SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move Henry Hudson Aqueduct people, products and ideas from place to place. Niagara Falls Resource SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation Gulf of Mexico Energy move people and products from place to place. New York Harbor Navigable SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication Adapt move ideas and products from place to place. Irrigation SS E 3.3 Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative given up when an economic choice is made. SS E Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. SS E Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and services desired when there is a scarcity. SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. 33

34 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 3 Building on Your Resources EQ: How did people in the Pacific Northwest use natural resources in the region? EQ: Why is it important to protect the natural environment God created for us? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Resource Map Resources can be observed in the local community. Compare resources to industry Natural resources SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the Logging/timber industry Adapting environment in the community. Lumber towns Employment SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Pacific Coast environment in your local community. SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move people, products and ideas from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation move people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. SS GV 3.2 Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common good. SS GV Create a list for class discussion, of the variety of ways individuals help solve problems to make their community a better place for everyone. SS E 3.1 Line graphs are used to show changes in data over time. SS E Explain why line graphs are used to display changes over time. SS E Explain the term variable when used in a line graph. 34

35 SS E SS E SS E 3.3 SS E SS E Describe the difference and purpose of the horizontal and vertical axis of a line graph. Describe how change over time is reflected on a line graph. Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative given up when an economic choice is made. Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and services desired when there is a scarcity. 35

36 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 4 Adaptable You EQ: How do people adapt to different environments? EQ: How do we adapt to the Church s teachings? SS G 3.2 Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and Adapt to the environment Adapt natural resources in different communities. Artic Modify Describe how studying artifacts and photographs can SS G Antarctic Conserve be used to understand life in your local community. Adapt to climate Environment/climate Give examples of how artifacts and photographs Compare/Contrast environment SS G make inferences about the influence of agriculture, to climate industry, and natural resources on daily life. SS G Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community. SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the environment in the community. SS G Describe examples of human modification to the environment in your local community. 36

37 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 5 Bright Light, Big Cities EQ: Explain how lights indicate how people modify their environments? EQ: Why do you think Jesus is referred to as The Light? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Analyzing light patterns Patterns can be observed in the local community. Thomas Edison Inferences SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the East Coast cities Urban environment in the community. West Coast cities Population SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Structures environment in your local community. SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move people, products and ideas from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation move people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. SS G 3.5 Communities may include diverse cultural groups. SS G Describe one or more unique characteristics a cultural group may share, i.e.: race, national origin, or ethnicity. SS G Define the terms ethnic and ethnicity and explain the connections to a cultural group. SS G Research cultural practices of various groups of people living in your community. SS G Investigate different forms of artistic expressions, religions, languages, holidays, holydays, and foods in your local community. 37

38 SS G 3.1 SS G SS G Physical and political maps have distinctive characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and cardinal directions. Describe the difference between and the purpose of Political and Physical maps. Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. 38

39 Unit 4 Theme People and the Environment Lesson 6 Life on the Edge EQ: What are some risks in living in a harsh environment? Do you think people should live in a harsh environment? EQ: What are some risks to your faith by living a harsh life? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Tornado Alley Harsh can be observed in the local community. Earthquake Isolated SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the Population growth Risky environment in the community. Natural resources Scarce SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Population line graph Faults environment in your local community. Line graph SS GV 3.2 Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common good. SS GV Create a list for class discussion, of the variety of ways individuals help solve problems to make their community a better place for everyone. SS GV Create a chart indicating effective citizenship traits for a better community. SS GV List the five characteristics of the problem-solving process. SS GV Explain why it is very important to recognize and understand differences. SS E 3.1 Line graphs are used to show changes in data over time. SS E Explain why line graphs are used to display changes over time. SS E Explain the term variable when used in a line graph. 39

40 SS E SS E SS E Describe the difference and purpose of the horizontal and vertical axis of a line graph. Describe how change over time is reflected on a line graph. Construct line graphs showing change over time using data related to a specific topic. 40

41 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 7 Time for a Change EQ: How do human-made modifications affect the environment? EQ: Why is it necessary to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Panama Canal Man made can be observed in the local community. Golden Gate Bridge Terracing SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the Inca Indians Aqueducts environment in the community. Human-made modifications Mining SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Using maps for natural location Locations environment in your local community. Compare/contrast natural SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move landmarks/ man-made people, products and ideas from place to place. landmarks SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation move people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. SS G 3.1 Physical and political maps have distinctive characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and cardinal directions. SS G Describe the difference between and the purpose of Political and Physical maps. SS G Explain how boundaries are indicated on a physical map. SS G Indicate on a map the four Cardinal Directions. SS G Indicate on a map the Intermediate Directions. SS G Explain the meaning of an Alphanumeric Grid and what it indicates on a map. 41

42 SS G SS E 3.1 SS E SS E SS E SS E SS E Use the following terms to locate places in your local community: -Map title -Key -Alphanumeric grid -Cardinal directions Line graphs are used to show changes in data over time. Explain why line graphs are used to display changes over time. Explain the term variable when used in a line graph. Describe the difference and purpose of the horizontal and vertical axis of a line graph. Describe how change over time is reflected on a line graph. Construct line graphs showing change over time using data related to a specific topic. 42

43 Theme Unit 4 People and the Environment Lesson 8 Taking Care of Our Home Planet EQ: What are some major problems in our environment and how do people help solve them? EQ: Why do we have a moral and religious obligation to take care of our creator s planet? SS G 3.3 Evidence of human modification of the environment Identifying environmental On the grid can be observed in the local community. problems Off the grid SS G Cite various examples of human changes to the Identifying solutions to Turning green environment in the community. environmental problems Pollution SS G Describe examples of human modification to the Ways people use natural Natural resources environment in your local community. resources Fossil fuel SS G 3.4 Systems of transportation and communication move Charging station people, products and ideas from place to place. Problem SS G Identify and describe how systems of transportation Solution move people and products from place to place. SS G Identify and describe how systems of communication move ideas and products from place to place. SS GV 3.1 Members of local communities have social and political responsibilities. SS GV Describe the meaning of social and political responsibilities. SS GV Explain the purpose of social and political responsibilities. SS GV Explain why social and political responsibilities of citizens are important for the common good. SS GV 3.2 Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common good. 43

44 SS GV SS GV SS GV SS GV SS E 3.3 SS E SS E SS E SS E Create a list for class discussion, of the variety of ways individuals help solve problems to make their community a better place for everyone. Create a chart indicating effective citizenship traits for a better community. List the five characteristics of the problem-solving process. Explain why it is very important to recognize and understand differences. Individuals must make decisions because of the scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative given up when an economic choice is made. Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and services desired when there is a scarcity. Research opportunity cost and why every choice for something means giving up something else. Describe the opportunity cost of an individual economic decision. 44

45 Theme Unit 5 Protecting Resources Lesson 1 Our Valuable Natural Resources EQ: Why is the Earth in trouble? What are some threats to natural resources? EQ: What are some threats to our Creator s environment? SS GV 3.1 Members of local communities have social and political Identifying natural resources Atmosphere responsibilities. Threats to natural resources Alternative SS GV Describe the meaning of social and political responsibilities. Compare/contrast different Supply SS GV Explain the purpose of social and political responsibilities. natural resources and problems Essential SS GV Explain why social and political responsibilities of citizens Conservation are important for the common good. Air SS GV 3.2 Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common Water good. Topsoil SS GV Create a list for class discussion, of the variety of ways Trees individuals help solve problems to make their community a Pollutants better place for everyone. Survive SS GV Create a chart indicating effective citizenship traits for a better community. SS GV List the five characteristics of the problem-solving process. SS GV Explain why it is very important to recognize and understand differences. SS GV 3.3 Laws are rules which apply to all people in a community and describe ways people are expected to behave. Laws promote order and security, provide public services and protect the rights of individuals in the local community. SS GV Explain the meaning and purpose of laws. SS GV Explain who establishes laws and the expectation of laws. 45

46 SS G 3.2 SS G Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities. Evaluate the influence of agriculture, industry, and natural resources on daily life. 46

47 Theme Unit 5 Protecting Resources Lesson 2 Keeping Air Clean EQ: What causes air pollution and what are some solutions to reduce it? EQ: How can you make people realize they must help preserve our God created environment? SS E 3.3 Individuals must make decisions because of the Fossil fuels Ozone scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an Ethanol Ozone layer opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative Identifying air pollution Stratosphere given up when an economic choice is made. Ways to reduce oil and coal Fumes SS E Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. usage Burning fossil fuels SS E Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and Solutions to using fossil fuels Dangerous gases services desired when there is a scarcity. Making a T chart for possible Geothermal energy SS E Research opportunity cost and why every choice for solutions. something means giving up something else. SS E Describe the opportunity cost of an individual economic decision. SS E 3.2 Both positive and negative incentives affect people s choices and behaviors. SS E Explain and give examples of how positive economic incentives reward people financially for making certain choices. SS E Explain and give examples of how negative economic incentives penalize people financially for making certain choices. SS E Create a chart indicating examples of positive and negative incentives that affect people s choices and behaviors. 47

48 Unit 5 Theme Protecting Resources Lesson 3 Water Life s Liquid EQ: What is the percentage of Earth s water and why is it undrinkable? What is your personal water usage and how could you help conserve on usage? EQ: Why do you think water is a significant factor in early bible stories and parables? SS E 3.3 Individuals must make decisions because of the Water usage and gallons used Conservation scarcity of resources. Making a decision involves an Identify Earth s categories and Xeriscaping opportunity cost, the value of the next best alternative percentage of water Decompose given up when an economic choice is made. Personal water usage and ways Endangered SS E Explain the meaning of the economic term Scarcity. to conserve Extinct SS E Analyze why it is difficult to produce all the goods and Pictograph to compare amounts Salt water services desired when there is a scarcity. of water Fresh water SS E Research opportunity cost and why every choice for Conserve something means giving up something else. Gallons SS E Describe the opportunity cost of an individual economic decision. 48