Vermilion Parish Curriculum Map

Grade __3___ Subject __Social Studies_

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Type of Resource

Unit 5

Louisiana’s Riches

5 Weeks

Unit Description

This unit focuses on the wealth of natural, human, and capital resources found in Louisiana. The rich cultural resources of the state will be recognized as contributing to the well being of the state.

Student Understandings

Students recognize the natural, human, and capital resources of Louisiana, and how these resources are exported to other places. They understand that cultural resources can be shared and can enrich the state.

Guiding Questions

Can students

· identify natural resources in Louisiana and their uses and importance?

· identify various resources in the production of goods and provision of services?

· identify goods produced in the local community and Louisiana and how these goods are shipped elsewhere for sale?

· understand the concepts of scarcity and abundance?

Physical and Human Systems

17. Identify the relationship between geography and economic activities in Louisiana

Environment and Society

21. Identify natural resources in Louisiana and describe their uses and importance

Civics

Structure and Purposes of Government

23. Identify the necessity of state government and how it helps meet the basic needs of society

Foundations of the American Political Systems

28. Explain the responsibilities of individuals in making a community and state a better place to live

29.

Economics

Fundamental Economic Concepts

31. Define scarcity and abundance and give examples of both for individuals and society

32. Compare benefits and costs when making choices (e.g., comparative shopping)

33. Explain reasons why people save money

34. Identify examples of making an economic choice and explain the idea of opportunity cost (i.e., what is given up when making a choice)

35. Describe ways in which people are producers and consumers and why they depend on one another (e.g., in the school and/or in the community)

36. Identify examples of natural, human, and capital resources used to produce goods and services

37. Identify the concepts of specialization (i.e., being an expert in one job, product, or service) and interdependence (i.e., depending on others) in the production of goods and services

38. Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well-performed

39. Identify goods that are produced within the local community and Louisiana and describe how they are shipped elsewhere for sale

40. Identify various types of economic institutions that make up the economy (e.g., households, businesses, banks, government)

41. Discuss trade in the local community and explain how trade benefits both parties

Individuals, Households, Businesses, and Governments

42. Describe the basic principles of supply and demand and how competition can affect prices of goods

43. Explain the effect of increase/decrease in price upon the consumer and producer

44. Identify major goods and services produced in Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for Kids

Informational Resource

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