Cultures and Communities
Grade 3 - Social Studies - Building Confidence

NameDate
Which tradition is connected to the Gullah Geechee community?
- reading a map scale
- sorting goods only
- weaving sweetgrass baskets
- freezing water
Why might the tradition "playing fiddle music" matter?
- it erases all history
- it removes all choices
- shares music connected to heritage
- it replaces local government
Which evidence shows the Haudenosaunee community sharing a tradition?
- a silent vowel
- a blank map with no key
- elders share stories at a gathering
- a random price tag
How should students compare the Japanese American community with another community?
- respectfully, using evidence instead of stereotypes
- by using only one object
- by avoiding sources
- by ranking people as better or worse
Which question helps learn about the Irish American community?
- How many inches on the map?
- Which service is sold?
- What tradition is shared and what does it mean?
- Which way is north?
Which tradition is connected to the Mexican American community?
- sorting goods only
- making papel picado banners
- testing magnet poles
- freezing water
Why might the tradition "telling clan stories" matter?
- it erases all history
- passes history and values to younger people
- it replaces local government
- it removes all choices
Which evidence shows the Japanese American community sharing a tradition?
- a silent vowel
- a weather pattern only
- families teach the folding steps at a festival
- a blank map with no key
How should students compare the Mexican American community with another community?
- by ignoring what people say
- respectfully, using evidence instead of stereotypes
- by ranking people as better or worse
- by avoiding sources
Which question helps learn about the Gullah Geechee community?
- What tradition is shared and what does it mean?
- Does it melt?
- How many inches on the map?
- Which way is north?