World Geography
Where Do Your Families Come From?
The 3rd graders discovered that their family heritage are from all over the world!
Social Studies Passport
NYC Social Studies Scope and Sequence
September-December
- Introduction to World Geography and World Communities
1. physical features/natural resources
2. cultures
3. comparing different world communities
January-March
- Case Study of a Community- As a whole group
1. Choose a community in Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Australia
April-June
- Studying 2-3 World Communities that reflect diverse regions of the world
1. Independent Research-Based Project
2. Primary vs. Secondary Resources
NYC Social Studies Scope and Sequence
September-December
- Introduction to World Geography and World Communities
1. physical features/natural resources
2. cultures
3. comparing different world communities
January-March
- Case Study of a Community- As a whole group
1. Choose a community in Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Australia
April-June
- Studying 2-3 World Communities that reflect diverse regions of the world
1. Independent Research-Based Project
2. Primary vs. Secondary Resources