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Skills available for Connecticut third-grade social studies standards

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3.Inq Inquiry

  • Dimension 1 - Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries

    • 3.Inq.1.a Explain why compelling questions about Connecticut and Local History are important to others (e.g., peers, adults).

    • 3.Inq.1.b Explain how supporting questions help answer compelling questions in an inquiry about Connecticut history.

    • 3.Inq.1.c Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration the different opinions people have about how to answer the question.

  • Dimension 2 - Apply Disciplinary Concepts and Tools

  • Dimension 3 - Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence

    • 3.Inq.3.a Gather relevant information about Connecticut history.

    • 3.Inq.3.b Identify evidence from multiple sources in response to a compelling question about Connecticut history.

    • 3.Inq.3.c Use evidence to develop claims in response to a compelling question about a significant person or event in Connecticut history.

  • Dimension 4 - Communicate Conclusions and Take Informed Action

    • 3.Inq.4.a Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources about Connecticut history.

    • 3.Inq.4.b Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data.

    • 3.Inq.4.c Critique arguments and explanations.

    • 3.Inq.4.d Present a summary of arguments and explanations to others using print, oral, and digital technologies.

    • 3.Inq.4.e Explain the challenges and opportunities, both present and past, in addressing local, regional, and global problems in Connecticut history.

    • 3.Inq.4.f Use a range of deliberative and democratic procedures to evaluate and implement strategies to address problems in classrooms and schools.

3-1 State Constitution and Government

3-2 Cultural Communities in Connecticut Present and Past

3-3 Innovation, Industry, and Economic Growth