Social Studies Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Branches of Government Scoot
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government using an exciting game of Scoot!
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U.S. Government - Vocabulary Match
Build vocabulary of government concepts with a U.S. government vocabulary matching activity.
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Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Build reading comprehension skills with a Westward Expansion reading passage and assessment.
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Thomas Jefferson Printable Mini-Book
Read and learn about Thomas Jefferson with a printable informational reader and activity booklet.
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Industrial Revolution Worksheet - Constructed Response
Blend reading, writing, and history concepts surrounding the Industrial Revolution with a constructed response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Alexander Hamilton Printable Mini Book
A mini-book about a Founding Father is the perfect tool for your students to use when learning about Alexander Hamilton.
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Mexican Cession- Constructed Response Passage Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a good constructed response and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a Mexican Cession-based Constructed Response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Memorial Day Teaching Presentation
Reflect and show respect on Memorial Day with this informative teaching presentation.
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The Oregon Trail Board Game
Engage and excite your students to learn about traveling on the Oregon Trail with an eventful board game!
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Women's History Month Word Wall
Celebrate important terms, events, and people in women’s history with this set of 37 vocabulary cards for your classroom word wall.
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Black History Month – Teaching Presentation
Introduce your students to the origins of Black History Month with this 13-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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If I Were President ...
A Presidents' Day writing activity.
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A Historic Movement – Teaching Presentation
Introduce students to the people and events of the American civil rights movement with this 17-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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Biography Cube
Research and create an interactive biography for a historical figure.
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First But Not Last – Comprehension Task
An article about historic women paired with a comprehension task.
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'I Have a Dream' Mobile
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this ‘I Have a Dream’ craft.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Fakebook Worksheet
Design a social media profile for civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. in this creative writing activity.
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Chinese New Year – Mindful Coloring Sheet
A mindful coloring page to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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Black History Profile - Picture Match Activity
Review and complete the defining details of 6 revered Black icons and match their images with each completed biography.
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Doctors Fact File and Report Writing Scaffold
Support your students in writing a report about doctors with this fact file and writing scaffold.
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Field Journal Entry Worksheet
A journal entry worksheet to use during field work.
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World Map - Continents, Oceans, and Countries
Teach your students about the continents, oceans, and countries of the world with this highly detailed map.
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Celebrations Around The World - Inquiry Task
A four page inquiry task, assessing students' knowledge of cultural celebrations from around the world.
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Declaration of Independence - Comprehension Task
A comprehension task that encourages students to reflect on specific quotes from the Declaration of Independence.
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What is Independence Day? - Comprehension Task
A comprehension task that encourages students to apply a range of reading strategies when discovering interesting facts about Independence Day.
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Features of Maps Posters - B.O.L.T.S.S
Explore the features of maps using this set of colorful classroom posters.
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Blank Map of the World
Teach your students about the world’s seven continents and five oceans with this blank map of the world for labeling.
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Map of The United States - Labeling Activity
Discover the location and position of America's states with this labeling activity.
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Mathematical Operations Action Words - Spanish Version
Help your ELL and ESL students decipher math word problems using Spanish math keyword anchor charts.
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France & The Paralympic Games Brochure Template
Use this tri-fold brochure template to teach your kids to research and discover more facts about France and the Paralympics.
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The History of the Olympic Games Teaching Slides
Give your students a comprehensive overview of the history of the Olympic Games with an interactive teaching slide deck.
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Firefighter Coloring Sheets
Highlight the brave heroes that protect the community with printable Firefighter Coloring Pages.