Revised curriculum map: Grade 3 Social Studies

Lowell Public Schools is moving to a rotating schedule for Social Studies and Science instruction at the elementary level. Rather than alternate days or force teachers to choose one content area over the other due to time constraints, the revised curriculum map will allow for better planning and deeper exploration and project-based wor in both areas. month topics key vocabulary

parts of the map title, scale, compass, December map, ey oceans!continents

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January

February

'merican Revolution

March

" industrial

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factory loom boarding house weave canal carding

June: Civicspalooza! field trip will address local government, services, and taxation.