Essential Questions:
- What are the critical attributes of culture (cultural universals)?
- To what extent are cultures similar and different?
- To what extent can we learn about ourselves by studying cultures in other places?
- People, Places, and the Environment
- Culture
- Civic Ideals and Practices
3rd grade Social Studies Standards:
History
GLE 4.2.2: Understands how contributions made by various cultural groups have shaped the history of the community and world
Civics:
GLE: 1.1.1 Understands the key ideals of unity and diversity.
Geography:
GLE 3.2.2: Understands the cultural universals of place, time, family life, economics, communication, arts, recreation, food, clothing, shelter, transportation, government, and education.
Economics:
GLE: 2.2.1 Understands how the economic systems of groups are influenced by laws, values, and customs.