Social Studies - 3rd Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 1: Types of Government and the United States and Utah Constitutions

Students will learn about and compare different types of government. They will identify significant ideas in the United States and Utah Constitutions, as well as compare similarities and differences between the documents.

Compelling Questions:

• How are the founding documents of the United States unique?
• How does the government protect individual rights?
• How does the Preamble reflect the Founding Fathers’ expectations for the role of government?
• How are checks and balances applied in government?

Standard 3.1.5

Explain how the Constitution balances power between the three branches of government at both the state and federal levels (checks and balances).

• American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness
  This is an optional program for use by Utah LEAs, schools, and teachers to observe Founders Month and Consitution Day. It aligns with and supports mastery of many Utah Core Social Studies Standards in grade K-5. Standards alignment is provided, along with resources for possible use.

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