Standard 3: Physical Systems

General Information
Number: SS.3.G.3
Title: Physical Systems
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Geography

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Independent

SS.3.G.3.In.0
Recognize differences in the climates and vegetation of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, such as temperature, humidity, tundra, and soil.
SS.3.G.3.In.1
Recognize major natural resources—such as water, arable land, oil, phosphate, and fish—in the United States and Canada, and Mexico and the Caribbean.

Supported

SS.3.G.3.Su.0
Recognize selected differences in the climates and vegetation of the United States, such as temperature, humidity, tundra, and soil.
SS.3.G.3.Su.1
Recognize selected natural resources—such as water, arable land, oil, phosphate, or fish—in the United States and Canada, and Mexico and the Caribbean.

Participatory

SS.3.G.3.Pa.0
Recognize differences in climates or vegetation.
SS.3.G.3.Pa.1
Recognize an example of a natural resource.

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