3rd Grade Social Studies Lesson Plans

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Labor

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All About Communities

Students practice creative thinking by applying their knowledge of community to create a quiz.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Immigrants' Experiences

Students use a Web resource to share some of the experiences of immigrants who recently arrived at Ellis Island. Then,…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Immigration

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Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads

Students create reindeer heads by tracing their hands and feet. This arts & crafts activity makes a fun classroom…

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Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Arts and Crafts

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Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath

Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts activity for Christmas.…

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Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Arts and Crafts

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Women and World War II

Focus on the changes that occurred for women during World War II by presenting this lesson.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

World History

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Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)

Students will be able to identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the North America.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Pilgrims

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Presidential Trading Cards

Students will use the Internet to gather data about the presidents of the United States. They will use this information…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Flag Day Discussions

Through this cooperative learning lesson, students will learn various controversies and facts about U.S. flag.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Money

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Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)

After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling Plymouth. This lesson will take…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Colonial America

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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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Austrian Yodeling

Explore European Alpine culture through folk music and the yodel.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Israel

United States of America (USA)

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 34

Week 34: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 8

Week 7: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 7

Week 6: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 32

Week 32: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 31

Week 31: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 30

Week 30: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 29

Week 29: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 28

Week 28: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 20

Week 21: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 22

Week 20: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 19

Week 19: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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3rd Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans