The lessons below are aligned to current Idaho content standards as documented in the course map for this class.
While IDLA can no longer facilitate Social Studies 3 following the 2026 legislative funding cuts, we remain committed to supporting Idaho educators. We are providing our full course materials here for districts to use in their own programs or to create remixed lessons.
Note: This content is unmaintained and will be removed from the Open Content Catalog on June 30, 2027.
Lesson 1: Where You Live
Lesson 2: What is Location?
Lesson 3: How to Read and Use a Map
Lesson 4: Identifying Map Symbols
Lesson 5: Grid Maps
Lesson 6: Settlements
Lesson 7: Where and Why People Settle
Lesson 8: Types of Communities
Lesson 9: The United States of America
Lesson 10: Idaho History
Lesson 11: Culture & Tradition
Lesson 12: A Place to Belong
Lesson 13: The People I Live With
Lesson 14: Migration and Immigration
Lesson 15: Why People Move
Lesson 1: Simple Economics
Lesson 2: Property
Lesson 3: What Affects Idaho’s Economy?
Lesson 4: Technology and Idaho
Lesson 5: The Purpose of Banks
Lesson 6: Communities and Laws
Lesson 7: Laws have Benefits and Consequences
Lesson 8: People who Keep the Community Safe
Lesson 9: Local Government
Lesson 10: Government Services
Lesson 11: Elected and Appointed
Lesson 12: You and the Community
Lesson 13: Community Connections
Lesson 14: Cultures and Contributions that Shape Idaho