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North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 3

• Goal 5: The learner will apply basic economic principles to the study of communities.
  • Objective 5.02: Explain the impact of scarcity on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
  • Objective 5.05: Distinguish and analyze the economic resources within communities.
  • Objective 5.06: Recognize and explain reasons for economic interdependence of communities.

Grade 4

• Goal 6: The learner will evaluate how North Carolinians apply basic economic principles within the community, state, and nation.
  • Objective 6.02: Analyze the choices and opportunity cost involved in economic decisions.
  • Objective 6.04: Assess how the state's natural resources are being used.

Grade 5

• Goal 5: The learner will evaluate ways the United States and other countries of North America make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.
  • Objective 5.06: Examine the different economic systems such as traditional, command, and market developed in selected countries of North America and assess their effectiveness in meeting basic needs.

Healthful Living Education (2006)

Grade 3

• Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
  • Objective 4.01: Compare and contrast the health effects of nutritious and non-nutritious beverages.
  • Objective 4.03: Identify foods low in sugar and high in calcium and describe the health benefits of each.
  • Objective 4.04: Demonstrate the ability to select a nutritious breakfast and describe the importance of eating breakfast daily.
  • Objective 4.05: Differentiate between a portion and a serving and explain how to plan meals and snacks using appropriate portion sizes.

Grade 4

• Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
  • Objective 4.04: Demonstrate the ability to plan healthy meals and snacks that emphasize the principles of My Pyramid.
  • Objective 4.05: Summarize the concept and the benefits of eating in moderation.
  • Objective 4.06: Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy eating patterns.

Grade 5

• Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
  • Objective 4.01: Demonstrate the ability to select healthful food and beverage choices from the food groups of My Pyramid.
  • Objective 4.02: Evaluate the benefits of limiting the consumption of foods and beverages high in fat and added sugar.