3rd Grade American History/U.S. History Reference Resources
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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Learn About Susan B. Anthony
A perfect activity for younger children for Women's History Month! Students will create their own book about Susan B.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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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 HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians) -
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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…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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 -
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Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series One
This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…Subjects:PoetryLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Learn About Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed is an American folk legend who was also a real person.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAgriculture -
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Abraham Lincoln Biography & Mini-Book
Students read a biography of Abraham Lincoln, and then put together an illustrated book about him.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPresident Abraham Lincoln -
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Henry Ford Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Henry Ford and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series Two
This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…Subjects:PoetryCreative WritingSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Betsy Ross Little Book
Students read a brief biography of Betsy Ross, after which they put together a Betsy Ross book.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Benjamin Franklin Little Book
Put together a kite-shaped lift-tab book about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPolitical Figures -
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The Lincoln Memorial
Students read facts about the Lincoln Memorial and answer related questions.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMonuments and Landmarks -
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Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Christopher Columbus's voyage.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryScientists -
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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 HistoryExplorersAmerican History/U.S. History -
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George Washington: Father of Our Country
Create a pop-up book about George Washington that recounts his military service, presidency, and legacy.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Students…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Daily Journal Topics: The Father of Our Country
Assign one of seven journal topics for students on the subject of George Washington. These writing prompts are perfect…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
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My Book About George Washington
Create a mini-book about George Washington to celebrate his birthday (February 22).Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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My Book About Abraham Lincoln
Create a mini-book about Abraham Lincoln. This is a great activity for studying U.S. presidents or celebrating…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPresident Abraham Lincoln -
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Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography
Increase students' knowledge of baseball history with this printable biography on Babe Ruth and reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies
