Free 3rd Grade Social Studies & History Centers
Hurricane and Galveston: The Great Storm of 1900
By Beth Hammett
On September 8, 1900, in Galveston, Texas, the deadliest natural disaster in the United States happened--the Great Storm of 1900. Learn basic details and facts about Galveston, the hurricane, Isaac Cline and his family, and the time period using this fun-to-learn coloring sheets and activities in comic book format. Use with ELA, history/social studies, and STEM. This 58 page, non-fiction comic book includes: 19 fact-based comic pages for coloring Fast Facts about Galveston Easy-to-read and understand basic knowledge facts 20 blank text comic pages for coloring & rewriting text (retell story) Cover (use for both) & The End pages for binding & publishing 16 ELA & STEM Activities: Galveston (Spelling/Vocabulary) What I know about hurricanes… (Brainstorming/Prior Knowledge) Ship Name and Flag Design (Symbolism) Pros and Cons of Living on an Island (Compare and Contrast) Persuasion Writing: Persuade a friend… Compare and Contrast/Informative: Transportation changes… Narrative Writing: Write about a time when… Poetry (any style): Hurricane Poem Acrostic Poem: Galveston Track the path of the hurricane (math/science) Track weather changes (math/science) Write a telegraph in Morse Code Hurricane evacuation: should you stay or leave? My Hurricane Evacuation Plan Infograph using hurricane information Timeline (make a creative timeline using symbols) What better way to learn historical facts than through comics and re-telling stories! Students will enjoy learning in this non-traditional format. These handouts can also be used for bulletin boards and class presentations. Great active learning strategies for at-risk, GT, and ELL/ESL!
Draw the Other Half Turkey Edition ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:
- Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
- Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
- Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
- Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!
Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.