3rd Grade Government and Civics Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include physical activities, writing, cooperative…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
WORKSHEETS
Citizenship Test
Give your students this sample citizenship test to see if they would pass. This printable includes a variety of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Make a pop-up book that reviews the origins of the Declaration of Independence. Students will enjoy coloring the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGovernment and Civics -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Immigration Reading Warm-Up: Ellis Island
Improve students' reading skills and their knowledge of immigration in American history. This printable contains a…Subjects:ReadingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Immigration Picture Prompts
Students view photographs of immigrants (included in this printable), pretend they are recent immigrants to America, and…Subjects:Creative WritingImmigrationVisual Arts -
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Immigration Word Bank
Use a printable that contains some important vocabulary related to immigration.Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
WORKSHEETS
Borrowed Words Game
Discover a game that will help students learn the origins of some words in the English language.Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Charlie Parkhurst Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
Improve students' reading comprehension skills while they learn about women's history in this printable warm-up.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWomen's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Writing a Police Report
If you are trying to get students to use more facts and details in their discussions and writing, this is the activity…Subjects:LawWritingGovernment and Civics -
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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride & Mercy Watson Fights Crime Teacher's Guide
Help young children learn about safety issues by reading Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Mercy Watson Fights Crime.…Subjects:LiteratureSafetyReading and Literature -
LESSON PLANS
Who Are My Representatives?
Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentU.S. ElectionsGovernment and Civics -
WORKSHEETS
My Representatives Worksheet
Ask students questions about the U.S. Representatives in your state, with this worksheet. An outline of a formal…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Voting!
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on elections and recognizing voting terms. This is a fun…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
LESSON PLANS
The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions
Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related questions.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Davy Crockett Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Davy Crockett and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryU.S. GovernmentSocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation
Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational text on segregation and reading…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyCivil Rights -
WORKSHEETS
Study Guide to Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories
Use this study guide to teach Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories by Aliki. This literature guide…Subjects:LiteratureImmigrationReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Strides for Women Posters
Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the information. This is a great lesson…Subjects:Creative WritingSuffrage and Women's RightsWriting -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
WORKSHEETS
Decorated Bowls
Students create a bowl that celebrates one of the cultures represented among immigrants in America.Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Peace Pledge
Students create a pledge for peace in honor of International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21. The theme for…Subjects:PeaceWritingCivil Rights -
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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights
