The third grade Social Studies curriculum introduces the history, geography, government, and economy of Michigan. Students learn about people and events from the past that have influenced the state in which they live. They study the geography of MI including the physical and cultural characteristics of different areas of the state. Students explore human-environment interactions and their consequences. They will explore the regions of MI and discuss economic concepts and discover how their state is an interdependent part of both the national and global economies. The purposes, structure, and functions of state government are introduced. Throughout the year, students will locate, analyze, and present data pertaining to the state of Michigan,