Social Studies Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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All About My Family - Family Tree Project
A set of 4 worksheets to use in the classroom when learning about families.
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Deciduous Forest Biome Slide Deck
An 11-slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about deciduous forests.
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13 Colonies Reading Passages - New England, Southern, and Middle Colonies
Build reading comprehension skills and knowledge of the New England, Southern, and Middle colonies with printable comprehension worksheets.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Activity Pack
Apply a range of reading comprehension strategies to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Three Branches of Government Mini Workbook
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government, each branch's responsibilities, and those involved in each branch using a printable government workbook for kids.
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Independence Day Reading Comprehension Pack
Enhance your students' comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills with this nonfiction Independence Day reading passage and accompanying activities.
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The American Flag Poster Project
Use this printable worksheet to make American flags with your students and learn about this important American symbol in social studies.
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50 States and Capitals Word Wall Cards
Display the 50 states and capitals with 50 states map and word wall display.
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Geography Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Print a set of 100 geography-related vocabulary word cards for a word wall.
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George Washington Comprehension Worksheet - Primary Grades
Read and learn about the father of our country, George Washington, with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Native Americans of the Plains Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Plains with a printable mini-book.
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Three Branches of Government Sort
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government, each branch's responsibilities and those that are involved in each branch using a sorting activity.
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Financial Literacy for Kids - Instructional Slide Deck
Teach your students the ins and outs of financial literacy with an instructional slide deck.
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Christmas Gnome Craft Template - Sweden
Introduce your students to one of Sweden’s most popular Christmas figures with a printable “tomte” or gnome craft template.
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Christmas Gingerbread House Craft Template
Introduce your students to one of Germany’s most popular Christmas traditions with a printable gingerbread house craft template.
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John Cabot Reading Passage - Comprehension
Discover famous explorers like John Cabot with printable reading comprehension activities.
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Roles and Responsibilities of Good Citizens Flip Book
Discover what good citizens do with citizenship roles and responsibilities flip book activity.
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Helen Keller Comprehension Passage - Tasks
Uncover facts about Helen Keller with a reading passage and worksheet pack to practice comprehension, character analysis, and sequencing.
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The Middle Colonies Instructional Slide Deck
Guide your students on a trip through American history with an instructional slide deck depicting life in the Middle Colonies.
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Continents and Oceans Board Game
Make world geography fun by using our Continents and Oceans Board Game!
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What I Know About Soldiers Activity Sheets
Celebrate Veterans Day with this soldier coloring sheet and Veterans Day activity for elementary school.
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The Intolerable Acts Worksheets
Practice close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with an Intolerable Acts worksheet and writing prompt.
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Boston Tea Party Reading and Writing Pack
Enhance your students' close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with a Boston Tea Party reading passage and accompanying activities.
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Navajo Code Talkers Constructed Response Worksheet
Discover the impact of the Navajo Code Talkers on the outcome of World War II with a cross-curricular constructed response worksheet.
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U.S. Landforms Brochure
Research and present knowledge of famous landforms in the United States with a brochure project.
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Continents and Oceans Interactive Clip Card Center
Turn geography into a digital learning experience with a Google Slides Interactive Continents and Oceans activity!
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Westward Expansion Word Search
Increase academic vocabulary with a Westward Expansion word search.
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Me on the Map - Map Elements Presentation
Teach the components of a map with a map elements teaching presentation.
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Labeling the Continents and Oceans Worksheets
Turn geography into a fun and educational learning experience by using our free Continents and Oceans worksheets!
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Elements of a Map Match-up Activity
Answer the question "What are the key elements of a map?" with a map element matching activity.
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Traits of Good Citizens Matching Activity
Identify and match characteristics of good citizens with a vocabulary-building exercise.
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Benjamin Franklin Social Studies Reader and Activity Booklet
Read and learn about Benjamin Franklin with an informational reader and activity booklet.