Social Studies Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Biography Cube
Research and create an interactive biography for a historical figure.
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Memory Matcher Interactive Game (International Foods Theme)
An interactive match-up activity exploring foods of different cultures.
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The Election Process – Classroom Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when teaching about the election process and voting.
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Map of Japan
A map of Japan featuring the names of the main islands and well-known landmarks.
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Mosaic Poppy Art Activity
Use this creative art activity when commemorating Memorial Day or Veterans Day in the classroom.
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First But Not Last – Comprehension Task
An article about historic women paired with a comprehension task.
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Leisure Land - Map Skills Worksheet
Practice using cardinal directions with this carnival map and worksheet.
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Treasure Island - Mapping Skills Worksheet
Put mapping skills into practice by creating a map of a treasure island!
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Latitude and Longitude Banners
Latitude and longitude banners to display in the classroom when studying geography.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. - Comprehension Task
Apply a range of reading comprehension strategies to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Chinese New Year - Rat Puppet Template
A fun template for students to make their own rat puppet.
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Timeline Display and Activity
Use this timeline display in a variety of ways in the classroom.
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MLK Day Crossword
Identify and write vocabulary words relating to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in our MLK crossword puzzle.
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All About My Culture - Paper Fortune Teller
A paper fortune teller template for students to learn about the different cultures in their classroom.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Craft an illustrated timeline for students to visually explore the major events in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life.
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Money – Word Wall Template
A set of money-themed word wall cards.
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Color Posters with Images – Bilingual
A set of 9 posters exploring color.
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Year of the Ox – String Puppet Craft Template
A Lunar New Year-themed ‘Year of the Ox’ string puppet template.
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Year of the Ox – Paper Lantern Craft
A Year of the Ox craft activity to help celebrate Lunar New Year!
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Conversation Hearts - Template
Turn this set of 18 conversation heart templates into a variety of teaching resources leading up to Valentine's Day.
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Black History Profile Poster Pack for the Classroom
Print a Black History poster pack for the classroom, to introduce your students to revered Black icons and the impacts their contributions have made to American history.
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Black History Profile - Picture Match Activity
Review and complete the defining details of 6 revered Black icons and match their images with each completed biography.
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Labeled Map of the United States
Teach your students about the geography of the United States of America with this detailed map.
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Map of Antarctica
A map showing the layout and major features of Antarctica.
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Family Tree Template
A template to assist when building a family tree.
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Doctors Fact File and Report Writing Scaffold
Support your students in writing a report about doctors with this fact file and writing scaffold.
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Desert Page Border
A page border with a desert theme.
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The Egyptian Pyramids - Comprehension Task
A 2 page comprehension task for students to use in the classroom when learning about the Egyptian pyramids.
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African Flags - BW
Eight black and white flags from Africa.
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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Poster
Display this cardinal and intermediate directions poster when exploring the compass rose with your students.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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World Map - Continents, Oceans, and Countries
Teach your students about the continents, oceans, and countries of the world with this highly detailed map.