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Unit 3: Government

TEACHERS
Common Core State Standards and Social Studies Grade 3 Content Statements Addressed:

  • Activity 3.1: CS11, CS12 and CS13; CCSS-ELA: RI.3.4, W.3.2.b, W.3.4, SI.3.1
  • Activity 3.2: CS11 and CS13; CCSS-ELA: W.3.1
  • Activity 3.3: CS9; CCSS-ELA: RI.3.1, RI.3.4, W.3.7
  • Activity 3.4: CS10; CCSS-ELA: RI.3.1, RL.3.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.3
  • Activity 3.5: CS9 and CS10; CCSS-ELA: RL.3.1, L.3.4, W.3.1.b., RI.3.3
  • Video: City Government CS11, CS12 and CS13

Essential Question:

  • How can the government and community work together to make Cincinnati a better place?

I Can Statements:

  • I can describe how the Cincinnati government structure differs from other communities.
  • I can demonstrate how Cincinnati’s laws help to provide security, provide public services and protect the rights of individuals.
  • I can identify the social and political responsibilities I have as a citizen of Cincinnati.
  • I can discuss how individuals have made Cincinnati a better place.

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