This teacher resource is designed to give students an understanding and appreciation of the topics in the Grade 3 Social Studies Alberta Curriculum.

The topics include Communities in the World as well as Global Citizenship.

The lessons involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.

The goal of social studies is to provide learning opportunities for students to gain understanding, validation, respect and dignity through the investigation of the many different perspectives that create and participate in the Canadian identity.

Students will explore the experiences and needs of a plurality of groups, demonstrating the diversity, cohesion, issues and opportunities that come with our histories, current affairs, local and regional geography, economic pursuits, resource management efforts, politics and cultures.

Parts of each unit of study are designed on the inquiry process. One of the main benefits of student inquiry is that the students take ownership of their own learning, which should increase engagement and interest. As well, it sets a solid basis for developing progressive research skills for all future education adventures.

The lessons focus on the big ideas in the Social Studies curriculum and has a mix of concrete and open-ended lessons so that the teacher has flexibility in planning. The inquiry process has been scaffolded for teachers and / or students new to the process. There are also suggestions for extensions and cross-curricular activities.

Teacher Notes Include:

• Unit Introduction

• Teacher Assessment Rubric

• Student Assessment Rubric

• Letter for Parents/Guardians

• List of Resources, including books and websites

Lesson Plans and Worksheets:

Each lesson includes teaching tips and notes under these headings:

1. Learning Intentions:

   1. Values, Attitudes, Knowledge and Understanding

   2. Skills and Processes

2. Success Criteria

3. Questions for Inquiry

4. Materials Needed

5. Procedure

Unit 1: Communities in the World

Lesson One: Quality of Life - People and Communities

Lesson Two: Communities Around the World

Lesson Three: A Community in India – Part 1

Lesson Four: A Community in India – Part 2

Lesson Five: A Community in India – Part 3

Lesson Six: A Community in Tunisia – Part 1

Lesson Seven: A Community in Tunisia – Part 2

Lesson Eight: A Community in Tunisia – Part 3

Lesson Nine: A Community in Ukraine – Part 1

Lesson Ten: A Community in Ukraine – Part 2

Lesson Eleven: A Community in Ukraine – Part 3

Lesson Twelve: A Community in Peru – Part 1

Lesson Thirteen: A Community in Peru – Part 2

Lesson Fourteen: A Community in Peru – Part 3

Unit 2: Global Citizenship

Lesson One: Citizenship - In Canada, In Other Countries, and Global Citizenship

Lesson Two: International Organizations – Part 1

Lesson Three: International Organizations – Part 2

Lesson Four: Exploring International Organizations – Starting the Inquiry Process

Lesson Five: Exploring International Organizations – Exploring and Researching

Lesson Six: Exploring International Organizations – Analyzing and Thinking Lesson Seven: Exploring International Organizations - Communicating by Talking and Listening

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