Missouri State Curriculum Standards – Third Grade
Social Studies:
Principles of Constitutional Democracy :
1. Knowledge of the principles expressed
in documents shaping constitutional
democracy in the US.
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B. Role of citizens and governments in
carrying out constitutional principles Discuss and apply responsibilities of
citizens including respect for the rights of
others and treating others fairly (justice).
Students learn about fair trade practices,
honesty and being a good neighbor at the
Farmer’s Market
B. Role of citizens and governments in
carrying out constitutional principles Discuss and apply responsibilities of
citizens including respect for the rights of
others and treating others fairly (justice).
Students will recite the Pledge of
Allegiance in the Schoolhouse. They will
participate in activities that teach them
team work in community.
E. Understanding relationships between
and among places - Describe how changes
in communication and transportation
technologies affect people’s lives.
Student will learn about different forms
of communication in the 1920s. They
will be asked to compare and contrast
these with today during the wrap-up Q &
A session.
A. Cultures meeting the needs of people –
Compare how people’s needs have been
met in different ways in different cultures
at various times. During the program,
students will hear about and experience
what it meant to live in a small rural
1920s farming community in the context
of preparing for a community
celebration. In the wrap-up Q & A, they
will compare and contrast this with their
own life experience.
Elements of Geographical Study and
Analysis:
5. Knowledge of major elements of
geographical studies and analysis (such as
location, place, movement and regions)
and their relationship to changes in society
and the environment.
Relationships of Individuals and Groups
to Institutions and Traditions:
6. Knowledge of relationships of the
individual and groups to institutions and
cultural traditions.
Mathematics:
Measurement:
1. Understand measurable attributes of
objects and the units, systems and
A. Determine unit of measurement –
Identify, justify and use the appropriate
unit of measure (linear, time, weight).
Students will use appropriate dry
Shawnee Town Program:
Goin’ to Town
A. Reading and constructing maps.
Students will label a map, add a compass
rose and physical features.
A. Determine unit of measurement –
Identify, justify and use the appropriate
unit of measure (linear, time, weight).
Students may use appropriate dry
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processes of measurements.
measuring tools including cups and
scales for weighing. They will be
introduced to pint, quart, peck and
bushel containers for produce at the
Farmers Market.
measuring tools including cups and
scales for weighing. They may be
introduced to pint, quart, peck and
bushel containers for produce at the
Farmers Market.
Shawnee Town Program:
To Market, to Market
Writing:
2. Compose well-developed text using
standard English conventions.
Reading:
1. Develop and apply skills and strategies
to the reading process.
Shawnee Town Program:
Red Letter Day
A. Handwriting – Create legible
composition with correct spacing between
words in a sentence and in margins.
During pre-activity, students can write a
letter to be picked up at Shawnee Town’s
Post Office on the day of their visit.
During post-activity, students can tell,
write or draw about their experience at
Shawnee Town or do a thank you letter
to Shawnee Town. Students may also
work together in a group to create a
banner to carry in their parade. The
students decide upon the words and their
placement for the banner.
D. Fluency – Read grade-level
instructional text with fluency, accuracy
and expression. Students may recite a
poem that includes grade level
appropriate words.
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Goin’ to Town