3rd grade social studies activities

In third grade our first unit for social studies is a fun one.....geography. The kids get very excited and love to start exploring maps and globes. Take a peek at a few of my favorite classroom activities for geography. I start the year off by introducing interactive notebooks. I explain to my students that these are notebooks that will keep track of our ideas, discoveries and information to help us grow. These are unique in the fact that they are never truly complete, the students learn…

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Grab this FREE map of the thirteen colonies. 5th graders will love the map activities. Perfect for grades 3-5 social studies centers, homework, and substitute plans.

If you're searching for a simple and educational activity to engage young learners, look no further than the Printable Flag Worksheet. This worksheet is designed to help children recognize and identify different flags from around the world. With a clear focus on the subject of flags, this worksheet provides an excellent way for kids to learn about different countries and their national symbols.

Enhance geography skills with FREE printable 7 Continents and Oceans worksheets for elementary students: maps, facts & more!

Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. If you find yourself with a

In Texas, 3rd Grade Social Studies is ALL about communities. When I first started teaching 3rd, it seemed like every unit was another "Communities Unit"

Interactive Notebooks are a great way to engage students in class, use multiple learning styles and for students to take ownership in the learning process.

American Symbols is one of my favorite social studies units to teach to first and second graders. I've rounded up my favorite, activities, books, and videos for teaching about American Symbols in this post. ActivitiesAmerican Symbols Bingo GameTo play this game, the teacher reads off a clue such as: "This building is on the back of the penny," and the students find the matching American symbol on their game board. Multiple clues are provided for each symbol so that your class can play again…

If you’re an elementary school teacher, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the social...