Social Studies 3 Year Plan
Anderson
Topic
Unit #1​​ - Mapping/Directions
and Quality of Life/Culture
1
Mrs.
September 17, 2018
Dates Major Objectives Materials/Resources Evaluation/Assessment
September - Dimensions of Thinking: Me on the Map - TPT Formative
October Geographical Thinking Map Skills - TPT Class discussions
3.S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking: BrainPop Jr. One-on-one interactions
• ​create and use a simple map to locate Online resources Assignments/Projects
communities studied in the world Mapping Quiz Summative
• use cardinal and intermediate directions to Quality of Life - Fly Away Quizzes/Tests
locate places on maps and globes Home Culminating projects
• apply the concept of relative location to Textbook
determine locations of people and places Culture Home Activity
• apply the terms hemisphere, poles, equator
Communities in the World
General Outcome 3.1: Students will
demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality
of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.
3.1.2 examine the social, cultural and linguistic
characteristics that affect quality of life in
communities in other parts of the world by
exploring and reflecting upon the following
questions for inquiry:
• What determines quality of life? (CC)
• How does daily life reflect quality of life in the
communities (e.g., employment, transportation,
roles of family members)? (CC, ER, GC)
• What are the traditions, celebrations, stories
and practices in the communities that connect
the people to the past and to each other (e.g.,
language spoken, traditions, customs)? (CC,
GC, TCC)
• How is identity reflected in traditions,
celebrations, stories and customs in the
communities? (CC, I, TCC)
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Unit #2 ​- Peru November - Dimensions of Thinking Textbook Formative

December 3.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and Online resource/videos Class discussions
creative thinking: Peru Booklet One-on-one interactions
•e​ valuate ideas and information from different Peru Articfacts Partner/group work and
points of view Peru Quiz assignments
• choose and justify a course of action Summative
• generate original ideas and strategies in Quizzes/Tests
individual and group activities Culminating Projects

Social Participation (Democratic Process)

3.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation,
conflict resolution and consensus building:
• demonstrate cooperative behaviour to ensure
that all members of the group have an
opportunity to participate
• demonstrate willingness to seek consensus
among members of a work group
• consider the needs and points of view of
others
• work and play in harmony with others to create
a safe and caring environment

Communities in the World

General Outcome 3.1: Students will
demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality
of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.

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Social Studies 3 Year Plan Mrs. Anderson September 17, 2018

Unit #3​​ - India January - Dimensions of Thinking Textbook Formative

February 3.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and Online resource/videos Class discussions
creative thinking: India Booklet One-on-one interactions
•e​ valuate ideas and information from different VR Goggles Partner/group work and
points of view India Quiz assignments
• choose and justify a course of action Summative
• generate original ideas and strategies in Quizzes/Tests
individual and group activities Culminating Projects

Social Participation (Democratic Process)

3.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation,
conflict resolution and consensus building:
• demonstrate cooperative behaviour to ensure
that all members of the group have an
opportunity to participate
• demonstrate willingness to seek consensus
among members of a work group
• consider the needs and points of view of
others
• work and play in harmony with others to create
a safe and caring environment

Communities in the World

General Outcome 3.1: Students will
demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality
of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.

3
Social Studies 3 Year Plan Mrs. Anderson September 17, 2018

Unit #4​​ - Ukraine March - April Dimensions of Thinking Textbook Formative

3.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and Online resource/videos Class discussions
creative thinking: Ukraine Booklet One-on-one interactions
•e​ valuate ideas and information from different Pysanky Activity Partner/group work and
points of view Ukraine Quiz assignments
• choose and justify a course of action Summative
• generate original ideas and strategies in Quizzes/Tests
individual and group activities Culminating Projects

Social Participation (Democratic Process)

3.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation,
conflict resolution and consensus building:
• demonstrate cooperative behaviour to ensure
that all members of the group have an
opportunity to participate
• demonstrate willingness to seek consensus
among members of a work group
• consider the needs and points of view of
others
• work and play in harmony with others to create
a safe and caring environment

Communities in the World

General Outcome 3.1: Students will
demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality
of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.

4
Social Studies 3 Year Plan Mrs. Anderson September 17, 2018

Unit #5​​ - Tunisia May - June Dimensions of Thinking Textbook Formative

3.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and Online resource/videos Class discussions
creative thinking: Tunisia Booklet One-on-one interactions
•e​ valuate ideas and information from different Tunisia Quiz Partner/group work and
points of view assignments
• choose and justify a course of action Summative
• generate original ideas and strategies in Quizzes/Tests
individual and group activities Culminating Projects

Social Participation (Democratic Process)

3.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation,
conflict resolution and consensus building:
• demonstrate cooperative behaviour to ensure
that all members of the group have an
opportunity to participate
• demonstrate willingness to seek consensus
among members of a work group
• consider the needs and points of view of
others
• work and play in harmony with others to create
a safe and caring environment

Communities in the World

General Outcome 3.1: Students will
demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality
of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.