third grade social studies strand 3

Standards

Strand 3:
Civics/Government
Concept 1: Foundations of Government
PO 1. Describe national symbols and monuments that represent American democracy and values:
a. Statue of Liberty
b. Ellis Island
c. Lincoln Memorial
d. the U. S. Capitol
PO 2. Recognize that people in the United States have varied backgrounds but may share principles, goals, customs and traditions.
PO 3. Describe how people in the community and state work together to achieve common goals.
PO 4. Describe the significance of national holidays:
a. Presidents� Day
b. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day
c. Veterans� Day
d. Memorial Day
e. Constitution Day
f. Labor Day