General Information
Number: SS.3.G.2
Title: Places and Regions
Type:
Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Geography
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Access Points
SS.3.G.2.AP.1
Recognize North America as Canada, the United States, and Mexico on a map.
SS.3.G.2.AP.2
Recognize north, south, east, and west as they relate to the regions of the United States.
SS.3.G.2.AP.3
Recognize selected states in each of the five regions of the United States.
SS.3.G.2.AP.4
Recognize major physical features of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
SS.3.G.2.AP.5
Recognize major natural and man-made landmarks of the United States.
SS.3.G.2.AP.6
Identify how people view places and regions differently by asking questions about a region.
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Landmarks of North America: Gateway Arch:
Explore the Gateway Arch and learn more about this important North American landmark in this interactive research page.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Landmarks of North America: Denali:
Explore Denali and learn more about this important North American landmark with this interactive research page.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Landmarks of North America: Niagara Falls:
Explore Niagara Falls and learn more about this important landmark in this interactive research page.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Landmarks of North America: Mount Rushmore:
Explore Mount Rushmore and learn more about this landmark in this interactive research page.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Landmarks of North America: The Grand Canyon:
Explore the Grand Canyon and learn more about the natural landmark in this interactive research page.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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