* * 3rd Grade * * *   Social Studies- Content Standards and Objectives   SS-03-01  SKILLS SS-03-01-01 The Compass Rose Compass Rose A model of a compass and the cardinal directions SS-03-01-02 States Map-USA Map of US with link to capital cities WYOMING MAP/QUIZ Students learn to read a map of Wyoming followed by a geography quiz.  SS-03-01-03 Use Map Grids MAPS-ROAD MAPS and GRIDS Information about maps, using road maps and grids SS-03-01-05 Read and Interpret a Road Map MAPQUEST An interactive atlas that allows you to find virtually any street address      SS-03-01-07 Characteristics of Continents and Oceans  AFRICA Learn about the continent of AFRICA A listing of internet resources  ANTARCTICA Learn about the continent of ANTARCTICA A listing of internet resources  ASIA Learn about the continent of ASIA A listing of internet resources  AUSTRALIA Learn about the continent of AUSTRALIA A listing of internet resources  EUROPE Learn about the continent of EUROPE A listing of internet resources  NORTH AMERICA Learn about the continent of NORTH AMERICA A listing of internet resources  SOUTH AMERICA Learn about the continent of SOUTH AMERICA A listing of internet resources CONTINENTS Label Me, information, crafts, printouts, and quizzes. From Enchanted Learning CONTINENT QUIZ Student will use Little Explorers to answer the questions in the print-out CREATURE WORLD Creatures of the Continents from PBS GRAPHIC MAPS Search "The List" for color maps of continents, lakes and rivers, mountains, and more! LET'S TRAVEL THE CONTINENTS Let's travel the continents and learn about their countries, animals and some very interesting facts. See CCSD's Standards-based lesson using this website! UNDER THE SEA Information about the ocean and the animals who live there. Created by 2nd graders  WONDERFUL WORLD What A Wonderful World! Oh yes it is and just to prove it Year 5 have been busy travelling the globe finding out about many of the most famous landmarks WORLD CONTINENT WEB GAMES World Continents and Oceans Games Learn the world's continents and oceans with these five games. Zoom School Earth's OCEANS Learn about the Earth's OCEANS. Basic information  SS-03-02-04 Communities - Past to Present CAMPBELL COUNTY KIDS PAGE There are many things that make our county a great place to live! Come and join the fun of learning about Campbell Counties' past, present and future! See CCSD's Standards-based lesson using this website!     GENERAL SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCES BEN'S GUIDE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT for KIDS Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government explains how the government works and how to use the primary resources of the Government Printing Office CURRENT EVENTS IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM Every month, the Social Studies Center at Education Place highlights an issue currently in the news. Flags and Maps of the World Flags and Maps of the World is a great place for students to see the flags of countries on all continents and get a map and location of those countries too. STATES OF THE U.S. From Enchanted Learning Each page has information about one state -- geography (with a map), state flag and motto, state symbols, state nickname, Presidential birthplaces, and more. MAMA LISA'S WORLD Children's songs and rhymes of all nations MEXICO PARA NINOS Cultural information on Mexican mythology, foods, games and music. Explore the states of Mexico, the government and history. Plants, wildlife, and the peoples of Mexico. PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES (IPL POTUS) This comprehensive site on the American presidency includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, and more. QUIA-GEOGRAPHY Top 20 activities from Quia! **Slow to download games, but once downloaded play is quick SEARCH THE STATES Test your knowledge of the United States! Requires Java WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR KIDS A tour of the White House for kids