3rd Grade Discovery and Exploration Worksheets Resources
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DAILY WARM-UPS
The Mayflower Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about Colonial times through a historical fiction passage about the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and TravelColonial America -
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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 HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers -
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Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers
Assign one of six journal topics for students on the subject of Exceptional Explorers.Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
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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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Postcards: Student Planning Page
Make school breaks educational with this postcard planning activity -- it's perfect for back to school! Students will…Subjects:Explorers' Voyages and TravelDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
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Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Patrick Henry's Influence
In this printable warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Patrick Henry and answer comprehension…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Explorer Research Project
Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
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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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Exploring Explorers Worksheet
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into unexplored places to discover new lands.Subjects:ExplorersDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
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Daily Journal Topics: Early American Life
Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American Life.Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsColonial AmericaLetters, Journals and Diaries -
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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. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension -
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Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: George Washington
Students will read a historical fiction passage about George Washington and answer multiple-choice questions to check…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionColonial America -
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By Air and By Sea
Challenge your class with a creative writing activity that has students imagine they are travelling by sea and by air.Subjects:Explorers' Voyages and TravelAviation & FlightDiscovery and Exploration -
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Boy Pattern
Use this boy pattern with the Places Bulletin Board.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorers' Voyages and TravelDiscovery and Exploration -
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Learn About the Growth of the USA
The borders of the United States changed drastically between 1783 and 1959. Learn how the nation expanded.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Storytelling
After reading Justin Trudeau's eulogy for his father, Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, students will write a short…Subjects:WritingExplorers' Voyages and TravelCanadian History -
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Plymouth Puzzle
Teach children about the Pilgrims with this printable wordsearch. This is a great activity to use during the…Subjects:ColonizationDiscovery and ExplorationSocial Studies and History -
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Searching for Bigfoot
Try a printable science activity that focuses on planning an expedition.Subjects:Discovery and ExplorationExplorersSocial Studies and History -
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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 -
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Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Welcome Home
Build students' reading skills with a passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions in this printable…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingExplorers' Voyages and TravelDiscovery and Exploration