3rd Grade NEW KCAS for S.S. BUNDLE Civics for Kentuckians

15 Interactive PowerPoint Slides

This presentation can be used for in-class instruction or easily uploaded and shared for remote learning.

• LOTS of Vocabulary Connections, including parts of speech, base/root words, Greek/Latin prefixes & suffixes.
• Vocabulary Variations slides leave a space to define each word. Students will need to utilize either an online search engine or dictionary. This could also be done via whole-group lesson.
• Slides 9-13 are the "content passages" that come directly from the KCAS Disciplinary Classifications
• The 8 Compelling Questions can be utilized in a multitude of ways, including a written response or as classroom discussion points.
• The Summative Task can also be utilized in a multitude of ways, including a written response or as classroom discussion points.

“This or That” Game - Civics Discussion Starters and/or persuasive writing prompts.

• Be sure to utilize the "Answer Key" so that students know

Graphic Organizer – What makes a country better off for its people?

• Use Text Evidence
• Key Vocabulary
• Beyond the Text
• Communicate Conclusions

Analyzing Sources with Test Prep

• Source 1 - The Preamble
• Source 2 - The Bill of Rights

3.C.CP.1 Explain the basic purposes and functions of differing governing bodies in the world.

3.C.CP.2 Compare how diverse societies govern themselves.

3.C.RR.1 Examine how the government maintains order, keeps people safe, and makes and enforces rules and laws in diverse world communities.

3.C.CV.1 Compare civic virtues and democratic principles within a variety of diverse world communities.

3.C.PR.1 Explain how processes, rules and laws influence how individuals are governed and how diverse world communities address problems.