3rd Grade Social Studies Lesson Plans

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Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Pilgrims

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Who Are My Representatives?

Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…

Subjects

U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

Government and Civics

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Fantasy Vacation

Students do independent research about a vacation spot and then create a travel brochure describing this location.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Geography

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Influencing Others in Our World

Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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The Underground Railroad

Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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Inventions Plus

Students use an online resource to view and learn about inventions, both accidental ones and ones created to solve a…

Subjects

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Appalachian Riddle Song

Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

Subjects

Music

Multicultural Music

Music National Content Standard 1

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What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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If I Were the President Writing Activity

Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This printable activity includes a materials…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidency

Language Arts and Writing

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History of Automobiles

In this lesson, students will do independent research to learn more about the invention of the automobile and assembly…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Paper Weavings

Students learn to make weavings out of paper or cloth to mimic the activities of women from Colonial times. This is a…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Pilgrims

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Life on the Prairie

Prairie life in the 1800s will come alive for students as they visit historical websites with photographs and…

Subjects

Vocabulary

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest

Students learn about the Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest and their special relationship with the natural…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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Marie Curie's Discovery

Students learn about Marie Curie's research and amazing discoveries that led to the Nobel Prize in physics.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Scientists

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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative Writing

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Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)

Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by the Pilgrims and crew during their voyage…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Pilgrims

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 33

Week 33: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

KWL Chart - Moving and Working

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Society Development and Technology

Society and Anthropology

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When You Were Young... Worksheet

Have students interview a senior citizen to learn what schools, jobs, and community activities were like when they were…

Subjects:

Writing

Families

Language Arts and Writing

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Houses of the World

Create a class book of homes around the world.

Subjects:

Writing

Book Art

Architecture

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The Donkey and the Dog

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to compare and contrast by observing and analyzing…

Subjects

Literature

Ancient Civilizations

Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

Make a Dried Bouquet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Rocks in My Pocket

Deliver a lesson plan that will have your students collecting rocks so they can learn about the mining industry and…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Labor

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3rd Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans