Less than $5 3rd Grade Social Studies & History Handouts (by date, latest first)

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month art project in your elementary classroom with this engaging and educational lesson plan! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a student-tested lesson plan that teaches about Asian door patterns, which are peculiar and important for Asian culture.

This resource is perfect for educators looking to incorporate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month multicultural perspectives into their curriculum while also celebrating the rich Asian Heritage.

In this lesson plan, students will delve into the fascinating world of Mongolian doors and their intricate patterns. Students will explore the significance of these traditional architectural elements through a series of worksheets.

Key Features:

1. Cultural Exploration: Introduce students to the cultural significance of Mongolian doors and their unique patterns. 
2. Visual Learning: Use the photos of Mongolian doors to help students visualize the architectural features and intricate patterns.
3. Worksheet Activities: Engage students with interactive worksheets that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Activities include pattern recognition exercises, and a coloring page featuring traditional Mongolian designs.
4. Cross-Curricular Connections: Extend the learning beyond social studies by incorporating elements of math (e.g., symmetry and geometry in patterns), and art (e.g., creating and interpreting visual art).

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 2- 45-minute lesson

- 6 slides - A presentation

- 2 worksheets

- 2 templates - DIY

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⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Silk Road Landscapes art lesson plan

⭐️Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: lesson plan for Asian culture art project

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Silk road art project

Transport your elementary students on a journey through time and culture with this captivating lesson plan designed to dive into the history and beauty of the Silk Road landscapes while engaging students in hands-on painting or coloring.

In this comprehensive Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Silk road art project, students will explore the significance of the Silk Road as a historical trade route that connected diverse cultures across Asia. They will learn about the landscapes, landmarks, and cultural exchanges that characterized this ancient network of trade routes.

Key Features:

1. Cultural Exploration: Introduce students to the rich history and cultural significance of the Silk Road. Discuss the diverse cultures and civilizations that flourished along this historic trade route, from China to the Mediterranean.
2. Landscape Painting: Guide students through the process of creating their own Silk Road-inspired landscape paintings. Provide step-by-step instructions for techniques such as blending colors to capture the vibrant hues of Asian landscapes.
3. Coloring Activity: Offer coloring pages featuring iconic Asian landscapes along the Silk Road. From the majestic mountains of Central Asia to the bustling marketplaces of the Middle East, these coloring pages will allow students to explore and appreciate the beauty of diverse Asian landscapes.
4. Cross-Curricular Connections: Connect the art activity to other subjects such as social studies and geography by discussing the geographical features and cultural landmarks along the Silk Road. Encourage students to research and learn more about specific regions and civilizations.
5. Discussion Prompts: Spark meaningful discussions about cultural diversity, historical connections, and the importance of preserving and celebrating Asian heritage. Encourage students to share their thoughts and reflections on the significance of the Silk Road in shaping the world we live in today.

By the end of this lesson, students will not only have created beautiful landscape paintings inspired by an Asian artist but will also have gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural diversity and historical significance of Asia. This lesson plan is perfect for Asian Heritage Month or any time of year when exploring cultural heritage and diversity in the classroom.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage your students in a memorable and meaningful learning experience! Download this comprehensive lesson plan today and embark on a journey along the Silk Road together.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 2- 45-minute lesson

- 11 slides - A presentation

- 1 worksheet about silk road and Mongolian art

- 1 painting or coloring landscape - 3 options

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This is a 47-page set of worksheets for the book "Who Was Gandhi?" by Meachen Rau. This includes a four-page story test. For each chapter, there are three worksheets: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are twenty-three worksheets at the end: * story review * language skills * story reflection * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * W questions * illustrations * biography * book design * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * transformation * word search * crossword puzzle * story test (four pages) There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series: * What Was Pearl Harbor? * What Was Pompeii? * What Was the Underground Railroad? * Where Are the Galapagos Islands? * Where Is the Amazon? * Where Is the Grand Canyon? * Where Is Mount Everest? * Who Is Barack Obama? * Who Was Albert Einstein? * Who Was Amelia Earhart? * Who Was Anne Frank? * Who Was Ben Franklin? * Who Was Charles Darwin? * Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? * Who Was Gandhi? * Who Was Harriet Tubman? * Who Was Helen Keller? * Who Was Isaac Newton? * Who Was Jackie Robinson? * Who Was Jacques Cousteau? * Who Was John F. Kennedy? * Who Was King Tut? * Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? * Who Was Louis Armstrong? * Who Was Marie Curie? * Who Was Mark Twain? * Who Was Nelson Mandela? * Who Was Roald Dahl? * Who Was Rosa Parks? * Who Was Sally Ride? * Who Was Seabiscuit? * Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? * Who Was William Shakespeare? * Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? * Who Were The Beatles?

This is a 55-page set of worksheets for the book "Who Was Babe Ruth?" by Joan Holub.

This includes a four-page story test.

For each chapter, there are three worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary

* story analysis

Also, there are twenty-five worksheets at the end:

* story review

* language skills

* story reflection

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* W questions

* illustrations

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* transformation

* word search

* crossword puzzle

* story test (four pages)

There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series:

* What Is the Declaration of Independence?

* What Was the Boston Tea Party?

* What Was Pearl Harbor?

* What Was Pompeii?

* What Was the Underground Railroad?

* What Were the Twin Towers?

* Where Are the Galapagos Islands?

* Where Is the Amazon?

* Where Is the Grand Canyon?

* Where Is the Great Wall?

* Where Is Mount Everest?

* Who Is Barack Obama?

* Who Was Albert Einstein?

* Who Was Amelia Earhart?

* Who Was Anne Frank?

* Who Was Babe Ruth?

* Who Was Ben Franklin?

* Who Was Charles Darwin?

* Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?

* Who Was Gandhi?

* Who Was Harriet Tubman?

* Who Was Helen Keller?

* Who Was Isaac Newton?

* Who Was Jackie Robinson?

* Who Was Jacques Cousteau?

* Who Was John F. Kennedy?

* Who Was King Tut?

* Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

* Who Was Louis Armstrong?

* Who Was Marie Curie?

* Who Was Mark Twain?

* Who Was Nelson Mandela?

* Who Was Roald Dahl?

* Who Was Rosa Parks?

* Who Was Sally Ride?

* Who Was Seabiscuit?

* Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

* Who Was William Shakespeare?

* Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

* Who Were The Beatles?

This is a 25-page set of worksheets for the book "Martin Luther King Jr." by Rob Lloyd Jones.

For each chapter, there is one worksheet with comprehension questions.

In addition, this set includes a variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* vocabulary

* review questions

* review activity

* theme

* metaphors

* compare and contrast

* cause and effect

* w questions

* biography

* critical thinking

* inference

* summary writing

* crossword puzzle

* word search

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

This is a 45-page set of worksheets for the book "What Was the Boston Tea Party?" by Kathleen Krull. This includes a four-page story test. For each chapter, there are three worksheets: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are twenty-one worksheets at the end: * story review * language skills * story reflection * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * W questions * illustrations * book design * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * transformation * word search * crossword puzzle * story test (four pages) There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series: * What Was the Boston Tea Party? * What Was Pearl Harbor? * What Was Pompeii? * What Was the Underground Railroad? * Where Are the Galapagos Islands? * Where Is the Amazon? * Where Is the Grand Canyon? * Where Is Mount Everest? * Who Is Barack Obama? * Who Was Albert Einstein? * Who Was Amelia Earhart? * Who Was Anne Frank? * Who Was Ben Franklin? * Who Was Charles Darwin? * Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? * Who Was Gandhi? * Who Was Harriet Tubman? * Who Was Helen Keller? * Who Was Isaac Newton? * Who Was Jackie Robinson? * Who Was Jacques Cousteau? * Who Was John F. Kennedy? * Who Was King Tut? * Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? * Who Was Louis Armstrong? * Who Was Marie Curie? * Who Was Mark Twain? * Who Was Nelson Mandela? * Who Was Roald Dahl? * Who Was Rosa Parks? * Who Was Sally Ride? * Who Was Seabiscuit? * Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? * Who Was William Shakespeare? * Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? * Who Were The Beatles?

This is a 43-page set of worksheets for the book "Who Was King Tut?" by Roberta Edwards. This includes a four-page story test. For each set of two chapters (C1-C2, C3-C4, etc...), there are three worksheets: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are twenty-one worksheets at the end: * story review * language skills * story reflection * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * illustrations * book design * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * transformation * interviews * word search * crossword puzzle * story test (four pages) There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series: * What Was Pearl Harbor? * What Was Pompeii? * What Was the Underground Railroad? * Where Are the Galapagos Islands? * Where Is the Grand Canyon? * Who Is Barack Obama? * Who Was Albert Einstein? * Who Was Amelia Earhart? * Who Was Anne Frank? * Who Was Ben Franklin? * Who Was Charles Darwin? * Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? * Who Was Harriet Tubman? * Who Was Helen Keller? * Who Was Isaac Newton? * Who Was Jackie Robinson? * Who Was Jacques Cousteau? * Who Was John F. Kennedy? * Who Was King Tut? * Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? * Who Was Louis Armstrong? * Who Was Marie Curie? * Who Was Nelson Mandela? * Who Was Mark Twain? * Who Was Roald Dahl? * Who Was Rosa Parks? * Who Was Sally Ride? * Who Was Seabiscuit? * Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? * Who Was William Shakespeare? * Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? * Who Were The Beatles?

Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

June is Dairy Month, so get students learning about cows with these fourteen activities for group or individuals that use critical thinking skills. Includes: Coloring handouts (2) KWL chart Calendar to fill in with dates & dairy items; star the items Maze Poem or Story writing Milkman United States' map activity Cow or Dairy Facts Decorate the Cow Skull List as many dairy items as possible Graph to chart Cow Confusion true or false activity Thumbprint cows (to use with inkpad) Know and label the parts of a cow For use with science or social studies units. Can be used for assessment and with differentiated classes. Meets CCSS.

25 fun, fact-based, coloring and writing activities themed for Mardi Gras.

Includes:

History of Mardi Gras (Fact Based Timeline) with Timeline activity

Writing activities:

brochure, newspaper, poem, story with word bank, party invitation

Design and color your own:

float

brochure

newspaper

coin

crown

party invitation

mask

top hat

acrostic poem

King Cake

Krewe King & Queen

Mardi Gras images include:

beads,

coin,

crown,

fleur de lis,

King cake,

masks,

top hat,

shellfish, and more...

Meets CCSS and state writing guidelines and is fact based. Excellent for social studies/history lessons, shared curriculum ELA and social studies , flipped classrooms, introduction to Mardi Gras, state history assessment, genre studies for ELA, bulletin boards, writing centers, class displays, discussion starters, and arts and crafts fun for celebrating Mardi Gras in style!

20 Memorial Day themed, black and white, patriotic coloring images with captions for helping students understand and reflect on the importance of Memorial Day. Diverse and unique collection of 20 coloring handouts--unlike others! Use for bulletin boards, class decorations, centers, gifts to others, and many more uses!

Twitter-like page with tweets handouts for social media discussions and short responses, such as main ideas, paraphrasing and summarizing. Includes: Directions and Suggestions for Use ______'s Page for creating a social media page Top 5 Trending, Add Pic/Photo, Subjects to Share, Banner, @_________ new social media name Tweets boxes with 140 spaces for writing short responses Use with CCSS and other state aligned materials to help students with short answer responses. Fun way to include social media an discussions about appropriate online guidelines and posts!

Help students understand the difference between city and rural life with 10 activities. Includes: Easy to understand definitions of city and rural Matching (2 worksheets: symbols and words) Maps with city and rural activities to choose from Draw items found in a city and rural areas Letters for reflection (fill-in-the-blanks) Directions on each page Great for intro to geography or social studies unit, homework, or assessment. Meets CCSS.

Are you having problems finding the perfect State Report questions for your students to research for their project? Then make your own using this list of 90+ fully editable list of possible state questions. Then, students can use these beautiful United States research project templates for their final essays.

State Report Research Project Questions

This resource contains 90+ questions that you can use to guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports. Simply edit and delete the questions you do not want to be included! Questions are organized by topic and come in 3 different formats: listed, listed with lines, as a chart.

Topics Include:

• General Information
• Symbols, People, Culture, History
• Geography, Climate and Weather
• Animals and Plants
• Things To Do and Attractions, Industry and Natural Resources
• Reflection Questions

The 90+ questions also come in 3 different formats to suit your preference!

• Listed
• In a table (includes one ‘empty’ table in which you can cut/paste questions)
• Listed with lines
• Also includes a link to the Google Docs format!

State Report Templates

Now they have collected all the information on their state, they can use these beautiful United States research project templates for their final essays.

This resource includes several unique designs in color and black-and-white. Each design also comes with lined and unlined bordered paper.

Your students will be proud to show off their short essays - on a bulletin board or to take home - with these fun templates!

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Students can research their state and then write their reports on the template

• Students can use their research to write creative or narrative stories

• Students can use any of the unlined templates on which to draw state symbols

  • For example, after researching Alabama, students can use the template with the Alabama flag. In the space provided, they can draw the state bird, coat of arms, the state flower, etc.
  • Using their research, students can use any of the templates to write a poem about their state. They can write an ode, limerick, or acrostic poem. etc.

• Students can use the templates to write quizzes about their states. Then, they can share their quiz with a friend.

What’s Included?

• 90+ questions - fully editable - to guide state report research
• Templates of all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the USA
• Design #1: State flag in color
• Design #2: State flag in color with lines
• Design #3: State flag in black & white
• Design #4: State flag in black & white with lines
• Design #5: State flag and country outline in black & white
• Design #6: State flag and country outline in B&W with lines
• Line page (for additional writing)
• Unlined (bordered) page
• Credits
• Terms of Use
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• Editable State Report Research Questions

Are you looking for the perfect way to celebrate diversity in your classroom this Valentine's Day? Then download this Valentine's Day Handout How to Say I LOVE YOU in 50 Languages! Bring joy and love into your classroom by encouraging your students to learn how to say "I Love You" in 50 different languages. Great for classroom community or celebrating the diversity in your classroom.

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Encourage students to practice saying I Love You in a different language each day
• Encourage students to memorize a few different ways to say I Love You

➟ This Resource Includes:

• A handout of "I Love You" translated into 50 different languages

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Do you need a mindfulness activity to calm your students? Do you need to find something for an autumn themed bulletin board? Then download this Fall Mindfulness Coloring Activity with a Zentangle Inspirational Quote coloring pages! They can be used as a calm-down strategy, for self-care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring either the picture with a zentangle border or the sheet with the "I Be-leaf in You" (I believe in you) saying. Your upper elementary to middle school students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

➟How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟This product includes:

• 1 sheet with an "I Be-leaf in You" saying
• 1 sheet with a zentangle border
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for engaging coloring sheets for Valentine's Day? Then download this Valentine's Day Coloring Pages for Mindfulness Zentangles! This Valentines Day Coloring activity makes the perfect bulletin board, wall decor, or gift for your students to give.

It comes with 15 coloring sheets to choose from. You will also receive a handout of how to say "I Love You" in 50 different languages.

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟ This product includes:

• 13 designs
• 15 coloring sheets
• 1 handout of how to say "I Love You" in 50 languages
• Terms of Use

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Are you having problems finding the perfect State Report questions for your students to research for their project? Then make your own! This resource contains 90+ questions that you can use to guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports. Simply edit and delete the questions you do not want to be included! Questions are organized by topic and come in 3 different formats: listed, listed with lines, as a chart.

Topics Include:

• General Information
• Symbols
• People
• Culture
• History
• Geography
• Climate and Weather
• Animals and Plants
• Things To Do and Attractions
• Industry and Natural Resources
• Reflection Questions

The 90+ questions also come in 3 different formats to suit your preference!

• Listed
• In a table (includes one ‘empty’ table in which you can cut/paste questions)
• Listed with lines
• Also includes a link to the Google Docs format!

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER ACTIVITIES/RESOURCES FROM A WORLD to EXPLORE STORE:

• 50 Flags of the USA Bulletin Board with Coloring Sheets in Black & White
• Patriotic BULLETIN BOARD for Memorial, Independence, Flag, or Veteran's Day!
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• Memorial Day Activity Three TRIVIA Games for Middle School and High School
• Memorial Day 3 Trivia Games & WebQuest Bundle
• Memorial Day Activity Trivia Games WebQuest and Patriotic Bulletin Board BUNDLE!
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Do you need a calming yet engaging activity before Thanksgiving break? These mindfulness coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies, for self care, and for practicing fine motor skills. Your students will enjoy coloring these turkeys that come with either a fun saying or zentangle border. Your upper elementary students will enjoy relaxing while coloring these sheets.

How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

This product includes:

• 6 patterns with fun sayings
• The same 6 patterns with zentangle borders
• Terms of Use

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Do you need an engaging mindfulness activity for Pi Day? Do your students struggle to calm down? Then download this zentangle Pi Day Mindfulness Coloring Sheets Activity! These relaxing coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies or for self care. A more complicated version is included to support differentiating instruction!

➟ How to use this product:

• For early finishers
• As a bulletin board
• As a holiday gift for friends and loved ones
• As a way to relax and calm down after playtime

➟ Why Zentangles?

• For relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Team building
• Increase attention span
• Increase concentrate
• Make beautiful art!

➟ This product includes:

• 1 Happy Pi Day zentangle coloring sheet - more challenging
• 1 Happy Pi Day zentangle coloring sheet - simpler design
• Terms of Use

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