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Skills available for Connecticut third-grade social studies standards

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Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Cultural Communities in Connecticut Present and Past Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Cultural Communities in Connecticut Present and Past
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Innovation, Industry, and Economic Growth Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Innovation, Industry, and Economic Growth
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Inquiry Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Inquiry
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): State Constitution and Government Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): State Constitution and Government
Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks

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3.Inq Inquiry

Dimension 1 - Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries
- 3.Inq.1.a Explain why compelling questions about Connecticut and Local History are important to others (e.g., peers, adults).
- 3.Inq.1.b Explain how supporting questions help answer compelling questions in an inquiry about Connecticut history.
- 3.Inq.1.c Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration the different opinions people have about how to answer the question.
  - Identify facts and opinions (3-L.1)
Dimension 2 - Apply Disciplinary Concepts and Tools
- 3.Inq.2.a Apply disciplinary knowledge and practices to demonstrate an understanding of social studies content.
  - Read a map: cardinal directions (3-A.3)
  - Identify facts and opinions (3-L.1)
Dimension 3 - Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence
- 3.Inq.3.a Gather relevant information about Connecticut history.
  - Identify facts and opinions (3-L.1)
- 3.Inq.3.b Identify evidence from multiple sources in response to a compelling question about Connecticut history.
  - Identify facts and opinions (3-L.1)
- 3.Inq.3.c Use evidence to develop claims in response to a compelling question about a significant person or event in Connecticut history.
Dimension 4 - Communicate Conclusions and Take Informed Action
- 3.Inq.4.a Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources about Connecticut history.
  - Identify facts and opinions (3-L.1)
- 3.Inq.4.b Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data.

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3.Inq Inquiry

Dimension 1 - Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries

3.Inq.1.a Explain why compelling questions about Connecticut and Local History are important to others (e.g., peers, adults).

3.Inq.1.b Explain how supporting questions help answer compelling questions in an inquiry about Connecticut history.

3.Inq.1.c Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration the different opinions people have about how to answer the question.

Dimension 2 - Apply Disciplinary Concepts and Tools

3.Inq.2.a Apply disciplinary knowledge and practices to demonstrate an understanding of social studies content.

Dimension 3 - Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence

3.Inq.3.a Gather relevant information about Connecticut history.

3.Inq.3.b Identify evidence from multiple sources in response to a compelling question about Connecticut history.

3.Inq.3.c Use evidence to develop claims in response to a compelling question about a significant person or event in Connecticut history.

Dimension 4 - Communicate Conclusions and Take Informed Action

3.Inq.4.a Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources about Connecticut history.

3.Inq.4.b Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data.