3rd Grade

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Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Map

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MAPS

Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading

Making maps will help students to use scale and compasses.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Native-American History (American Indians)

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WORKSHEETS

Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers

Assign one of six journal topics for students on the subject of Exceptional Explorers.

Subjects:

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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Mount Everest Timeline

Review the chronology of attempts to ascend Mount Everest with this printable word fill. Pupils will learn about the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

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ACTIVITIES

Pedro's Journal Literature Guide

The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Discovery and Exploration

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The Great Space Race

Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Christopher Columbus's voyage.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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Early Astronomers

Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Science

Space Exploration

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Explorer Research Project

Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.

Subjects:

Explorers

Discovery and Exploration

Social Studies and History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Exploring Explorers Vocabulary

Vocabulary associated with the "Exploring Explorers" lesson.

Subjects:

Explorers

Vocabulary

Discovery and Exploration

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Eye Wonder: Explorer

This action-packed book charts the journeys of brave travelers, looking at the challenges they faced and the discoveries…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Daniel Boone Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

Teach your students about American history while improving their reading skills. This printable reading warm-up includes…

Subjects:

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Reading Comprehension

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Learn About Lewis and Clark

Trace the route followed by Lewis and Clark to and from the Pacific Ocean. Through which states do you pass?

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Explorers

American History/U.S. History

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Myths About Explorers

An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Explorers

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Sacajawea

Learn more about the life of Sacajawea, an important member of the Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Pacific Ocean.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Native Americans

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William Bradford Biography

A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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The History of Columbus Day

A brief article about Columbus Day.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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Just Where Was Columbus?

An article discussing the voyages of Christopher Columbus and what he really discovered.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

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MAPS

Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Maps and Mapping Teacher's Guide

Develop students' geography and social studies skills with the activities and discussion questions in this printable…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reference Materials

Geography

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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. History

U.S. Government

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

Columbus Day - Four Voyages

Sharpen logic and learn about Christopher Columbus with this activity.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Logic and Problem Solving

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Searching for Bigfoot

Try a printable science activity that focuses on planning an expedition.

Subjects:

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers

Social Studies and History

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Samuel de Champlain Word-Fill

Children use the words in this worksheet to complete a passage about French explorer Samuel de Champlain, founder of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Explorers

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