The standards for third grade students include an introduction to the heritage and contributions of the people of ancient Greece and Rome and the West African empire of Mali. Students should continue developing map skills and demonstrate an understanding of basic economic concepts. Students will explain the importance of the basic principles of democracy and identify the contributions of selected individuals. Students will recognize that Americans are a people who have diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions, who all contribute to American life, and who are united as Americans by common principles.

Ancient Greece: Contributions and Physical and Human Characteristics

Session 1: Geography and Physical Characteristics
Session 2: Human Characteristics and Adaptations to Environment
Session 3: Government
Session 4: Architecture and the Arts
Session 5: Sports
Session 6: Review and Test
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Ancient Rome: Contributions and Physical and Human Characteristics

Session 1: Geography and Physical Characteristics
Session 2: Human Characteristics and Adaptations to Environment
Session 3: Architecture and the Arts in Ancient Rome
Session 4: Government
Session 5: Sports
Session 6 Review and Test
Additional Activities
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The Early West African Empire of Mali: Trade, Rulers, Education, and Physical and Human Characteristics

Session 1: Geography and Physical Characteristics
Session 2: Human Characteristics and Adaptations to Environment
Session 3: Government and Trade in the West African Empire of Mali
Session 4: Oral Tradition and Architecture
Session 5: Review and Test
Additional Activities
Sample Assessment Items