California State Standards Addressed in this ProjectGrade 3
History-Social Science Continuity and Change 1.0 Students describe the physical and human geography and use maps, tables, graphs, photographs, and charts to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.. 1.2 Trace the ways in which people have used the resources of the local region and modified the physical environment (e.g., a dam constructed upstream changed a river or coastline). 2.0 Students describe the American Indian nations in their local region long ago and in the recent past.. 2.1 Describe national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions. 2.2 Discuss the ways in which physical geography, including climate, influenced how the local Indian nations adapted to their natural environment (e.g., how they obtained food, clothing, tools). |
National Educational Technology Standards for Students Addressed in this Project3.0 Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. 3.b Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 3.c Students evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 4.0 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 4.b Students plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. |