Third Grade

After reading books or websites about important African Americans, kids select six main events from that person's life to make a timeline, which is created

This is such an abstract concept for third graders and we REALLY struggle to keep things organized. No matter how many Brainpop videos and SchoolHouse Rock tunes we learn, it still just doesn't click for them. But we teach it anyway, and we are trying something new this year.

A box of craft materials is an unclaimed treasure for children. Last night we had to finish making the biography poster for Leah's project on Helen Keller. The poster is to look as much like the person as you can create. You have to cut a hole in the poster so that your face, the face of the presenter, can be the face of the person researched. Simple and easy.

Help your child learn about this important part of U.S. history and understand the rights he has as a citizen with this social studies worksheet.

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I believe in doing alot of shared writing. Writer's Workshop is great and I use that too but for some third graders, WW time is HARD! The...

If you ever have the privilege of sitting in a Preschool or Kindergarten classroom, you might see that some of the strongest advocates for equal rights are small children. Kids can spot unfairness a mile away. I dare you to pass out ice cream at a birthday party and leave someone out (speaking from experience here)!

Welcome to the Social Studies page on Teaching Resources! Here you'll find a collection of printables, games, and activities for upper elementary school.

Ever wanted to know where your family came from? Trace the history of your family with this fun geography activity.

Your budding historian can learn about the Navajo, the largest Native American tribe, with this worksheet.

Discover the history of the Cherokee tribe with this worksheet all about Native American culture.

How well do you know your country's flag? Now your child can learn about the history of the American flag with this great printable.

This one free page is just one of several that is included in my February Interactive Notebook, Grades 3-5. Feel free to use it anyway you wish. I created the February interactive notebook for upper grade students so they will have an opportunity to celebrate a holiday happening in February, even with the rigorous standard schedules. This page is simply a sample of the notebook.