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We agree!!!
Agree on Middle East but we also need updated paper copies of maps, facts, map skills, geography and a newer list of literature for the countries.
We have an informational book on Middle East.

What do you believe to be your strongest social studies unit in third grade? What makes it strong?
Introducing the cultures, locations, and customs of different countries. Comparing other countries and their cultures to the USA.
and cultures. We do International dinner and International games.
Using think.com and photostory to create projects on each of the countries. Also our International Week at the end of the year. The students love to make and eat different foods from the diverse cultures.
We feel it is stronger when we can relate weekely stories to countries. Projects included within the unit of study. ie, animal projects (posters, dioramas and powerpoints)

What do you believe to be your strongest social studies unit in third grade? What makes it strong?
Introducing the cultures, locations, and customs of different countries. Comparing other countries and their cultures to the USA.
and cultures. We do International dinner and International games.
Using think.com and photostory to create projects on each of the countries. Also our International Week at the end of the year. The students love to make and eat different foods from the diverse cultures.
We feel it is stronger when we can relate weekely stories to countries. Projects included within the unit of study. ie, animal projects (posters, dioramas and powerpoints)

Using think.com and photostory to create projects on each of the countries. Also our International Week at the end of the year. The students love to make and eat different foods from the diverse cultures.
We feel it is stronger when we can relate weekely stories to countries. Projects included within the unit of study. ie, animal projects (posters, dioramas and powerpoints)
projects include student presentation for interaction

We use videos, United Streaming, google,
Like because the students are able to relate and they want to participate.
think.com
photostory
google
web quests
united streaming
power points

Read along books.
same as above
Many Faces Many Place SAME!

It is strong because it gives them more knoledge and information of other countries and cultures.
Using think.com and photostory to create projects on each of the countries. Also our International Week at the end of the year. The students love to make and eat different foods from the diverse cultures.
We feel it is stronger when we can relate weekely stories to countries. Projects included within the unit of study. ie, animal projects (posters, dioramas and powerpoints)

not enough content or resources
We agree!!!
Agree on Middle East but we also need updated paper copies of maps, facts, map skills, geography and a newer list of literature for the countries.

google
Like because students are able to apply knowldege and create "story" of thier own
We use videos, United Streaming, google,
Like because the students are able to relate and they want to participate.

yes, any programs that would allow students to create auditory projects. We would like interact maps, interaction with other kids in other countries, updated web quests on the countries, online books to match the countries.
Read along books.
same as above