North Carolina State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 3

NC.1. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social environments.

1.01. Identify and demonstrate characteristics of responsible citizenship and explain how citizen participation can impact changes within a community. 16
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.01.

1.02. Recognize diverse local, state, and national leaders, past and present, who demonstrate responsible citizenship. 52
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.02.

1.03. Identify and explain the importance of civic responsibility, including but not limited to, obeying laws and voting. 18
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.03.

1.04. Explain the need for leaders in communities and describe their roles and responsibilities. 21
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.04.

1.05. Suggest responsible courses of action in given situations and assess the consequences of irresponsible behavior. 7
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.05.

1.06. Identify selected personalities associated with major holidays and cultural celebrations. 77
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 1.06.

NC.2. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will analyze the multiple roles that individuals perform in families, workplaces, and communities.

2.01. Distinguish and compare economic and social roles of children and adults in the local community to selected communities around the world. 52
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 2.01.

2.02. Analyze similarities and differences among families in different times and in different places. 7
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 2.02.

2.03. Describe similarities and differences among communities in different times and in different places. 24
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 2.03.

NC.3. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will examine how individuals can initiate change in families, neighborhoods, and communities.

3.01. Analyze changes, which have occurred in communities past and present. 19
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 3.01.

3.02. Describe how individuals, events, and ideas change over time. 7
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 3.02.

3.03. Compare and contrast the family structure and the roles of its members over time. 21
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 3.03.

NC.4. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship between people and geography in real life situations.

4.01. Distinguish between various types of maps and globes. 19
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 4.01.

4.02. Use appropriate source maps to locate communities. 20
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 4.02.

4.03. Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the physical environment as communities. 21
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 4.03.

4.04. Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their needs. 46
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 4.04.

NC.5. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will apply basic economic principles to the study of communities.

5.01. Define and identify examples of scarcity. 1
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.01.

5.02. Explain the impact of scarcity on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. 21
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.02.

5.03. Apply concepts of specialization and division of labor to the local community. 13
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.03.

5.04. Compare and contrast the division of labor in local and global communities. 20
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.04.

5.05. Distinguish and analyze the economic resources within communities. 8
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.05.

5.06. Recognize and explain reasons for economic interdependence of communities. 28
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.06.

5.07. Identify historic figures and leaders who have influenced the economies of communities and evaluate the effectiveness of their contributions. 27
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 5.07.

NC.6. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will recognize how technology is used at home, school, and in the community.

6.01. Describe and assess ways in which technology is used in a community's economy. 47
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 6.01.

6.02. Identify and describe contributions made by community leaders in technology. 25
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 6.02.

6.03. Identify the impact of technological change on communities around the world. 78
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 6.03.

NC.7. Citizenship: People Making a Difference: The learner will analyze the role of real and fictional heroes in shaping the culture of communities.

7.01. Identify the deeds of local and global leaders. 15
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 7.01.

7.02. Assess the heroic deeds of characters from folktales and legends. 85
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 7.02.

7.03. Explore the role of selected fictional characters in creating new communities. 39
Suggested Titles for North Carolina Social Studies State Standard 7.03.