Grade 3 Social Studies
5 units matched to the Nova Scotia Curriculum. Kids see this subject as “Our World”.
Learning focus
- Investigate the location of Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada. Learners will investigate the location of Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada.
- Investigate various groups through their expressions of culture. Learners will investigate various groups including Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, and Mi’ kmaq, through their expressions of culture.
- Implement strategies that promote positive interactions in the community. Learners will implement strategies that promote positive interactions in the community.
- Investigate the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Learners will investigate the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.
Units
Unit 1
Maps & Globes
Naming continents and oceans, using north, south, east and west on a simple town map, and reading map features such as a legend (key), compass rose and scale.
Learning outcome: Investigate the location of Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada · using maps and globes to find places
Unit 2
Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada
Practises where Nova Scotia is in Atlantic Canada: the four provinces and capitals, nearby waters, directions and why the ocean matters. It follows the Grade 3 Nova Scotia social studies outcome on the location of Nova Scotia.
Learning outcome: Investigate the location of Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada · Atlantic provinces, capitals, waters and map directions
Unit 3
Cultures of Nova Scotia
Practises how groups in Nova Scotia, including the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, African Nova Scotians and Gaels, share their cultures. It follows the Grade 3 Nova Scotia social studies outcome on expressions of culture. Content about First Nations is light and written for partner review.
Learning outcome: Investigate various groups through their expressions of culture · language, music, art and celebrations of cultures in Nova Scotia
Unit 4
Groups, Leaders & Getting Along
Practises formal and informal leadership, fair group decisions, peaceful ways of solving conflicts and what to do about bullying, including respect for the teachings of Elders and community members.
Learning outcome: Implement strategies that promote positive interactions in the community · groups, leaders and getting along
Unit 5
Rights & Responsibilities
Practises the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy: voting, fair rules, local and national leaders, and solving problems together. It follows the Grade 3 Nova Scotia social studies outcome on citizenship.
Learning outcome: Investigate the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy · rights, responsibilities, leaders, rules and voting
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