3rd Grade U.S. History Resources (by date, oldest first)
Presidential Election 2020 - Distance Learning & Paper Based
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP resource!
This is both a digital and paper based resource.
This download includes:
- 8 different reading pages
- 3 activity pages with 20 questions
- Activity pages also available in Google Slides
- Google Slide vocabulary matching page
- 2 Google Forms with 25 questions. These Google Forms are self-grading helping you to collect data and save time.
- Link to Kahoot game with 24 slides/ questions
- Optional follow up activities
With the upcoming election growing closer students are seeing coverage of it everywhere they turn. This resource is designed as an introductory lesson to the election, political parties and candidates. Students will learn about the presidential and vice presidential candidates, eight key election vocabulary terms, and the political parties. Students will apply learned information with fill in the blank worksheets, differentiate between Democratic and Republican worksheet, a sorting activity and Google Forms.
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Alaska Research Project with Reading Comprehension and Time Line
By Jennifer Connett
Learn about the history of Alaska and its state symbols with this state research project. This Alaska research project contains cards with real pictures, reading passages with comprehension questions, and two forms of research recording activities. Students can use the passages, posters and cards to answer the research questions in the two books, or conduct their own research through books or the internet. The preview shows a sampling of each part of this packet.
What is included?
Basic State Poster
State Symbol Cards with real photographs where available
History Time Line Cards with real photographs where available
Reading Comprehension Passages
- Alaska History
- Weather and Climate
- Agriculture and Industry
Fun Facts and Information Pages
Writing Activities
State Research Flip Book Pages
- Basic Facts
- Where is this State?
- Major Landmarks
- Flag
- State Symbols
- Interesting Facts
State Report Book Pages (Choose the pages according to what your focus is.)
- Basic Facts
- Location
- Flag
- State Map
- State Symbols
- Major Landmarks
- Weather and Climate
- Industry and Agriculture
- Famous Person
- Fun Facts
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Today in History: January 4, 1809 Louis Braille Born
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about Louis Braille who was born on this day. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 2, 1863 Battle of Stones River
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 5, 1925 Nellie Talhoe Ross
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first female US Governor, Nellie Ralhoe Ross. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
Related Links
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Today in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska Becomes A State
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
Related Links
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Jamestown, Powhatan, First People (Native Americans)
By Reading Club Fun
Children will enjoy learning about the Jamestown Settlement and the lives of Native Americans with this fun, educational puzzle set. It includes:
- Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Tribe Two-Page Activity Set
- Jamestown, Virginia Word Search, which reinforces vocabulary from the Activity Set
- Native American Tribes Word Search with 40 tribe names
- Reading Log and Certificate set
NEW: Exclusive Photos from Historic Jamestown
- 11 dynamic photo collages, ready for display
- 30 photos with brief, descriptive captions
- James Fort re-creation – overview, buildings, armory, weapons and armor, governor’s home, blacksmith’s forge, ships, more
- Powhatan Village re-creation – homes and buildings, tools and crafts, re-enactors working in traditional Native American dress
- National historical site – archeological dig sites, statues of Pocahontas and John Smith, local flora and fauna, glass blower using traditional methods
Concepts explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language | first people | tribes | Navajo | Cherokee | American tribes | indian
Thanksgiving Puzzle Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom
By Reading Club Fun
Thanksgiving is almost here. Students will enjoy learning about the Pilgrims' journey to Freedom in America and the Native Americans (First People) who already lived there with this Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and two Word Search Puzzles! Includes:
- Two-Page Activity Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom (Thanksgiving)
- Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
- Word Search Puzzle: What Are You Thankful For? (Thanksgiving)
Topics Explored: Thanksgiving | Pilgrims | Samoset | Mayflower | Wampanoag | Native American | Plymouth | Massachusetts | Cape Cod | Plymouth Rock | Massasoit | thankful | family | community
Thanksgiving : History, Traditions, Parades, Cranberry Harvest
By Reading Club Fun
This Thanksgiving puzzle packet is a cornucopia of good times and sound lessons for children. This packet includes:
- Activity Set: crossword puzzle about history of the holiday; second crossword about family traditions for Thanksgiving; color-in about the holiday's nickname.
- Words to Know: word search puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary from the Activity Set.
- Thanksgiving Day Parades: Crossword that discusses the history of major Thanksgiving parades in the U.S., with special emphasis on the evolution of the Macy's parade in NYC.
- Harvesting Cranberries: Crossword puzzle that explains how the popular Thanksgiving treat is grown, harvested and brought to America's dinner tables.
- FREE – Puzzling Bookmarks: Children complete a small word search and maze relating to Thanksgiving, and then cut out the puzzles to use them as bookmarks in their favorite books.
US Constitution Day - Activity Set and Government Word Search
By Reading Club Fun
Enjoy a U.S. Constitution-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Government-themed Word Search Puzzle with this discounted bundle! Includes the following products:
• U.S. Constitution Two-Page Activity Set
• U.S. Government Word Search Puzzle
Concepts explored: George Washington | Capitol | branches of government | democracy | Constitution | U.S. Constitution | Declaration of Independence | government | Benjamin Franklin | Congress | Senate | House of Representatives | Washington D.C. | vote | voting | politics | political | president
Thanksgiving Then & Now Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
By Reading Club Fun
Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.
SAVE – Buy our Thanksgiving Then & Now Set with extra puzzles and bonuses!
Vocabulary Words:
America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter
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Ben Franklin - Benjamin Franklin VA SOL 2.4b
By 1st Grade Salt Life
This is a Benjamin Franklin - 2nd Grade mini-unit! This unit is designed to engage and educate young learners about the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. Aligned with the VA SOL 2.4b, this purchase includes a range of valuable resources such as an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (in color and b/w), make and take mini book, invention drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, All About Ben graphic organizer, and 2 writing papers. With this mini-unit, students will have a blast while deepening their understanding of this influential historical figure.
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Susan B. Anthony - This is a mini-unit all about Susan B. Anthony Included is:
anchor chart,
KWL chart,
Susan B. Anthony timeline (color and b/w),
make and take mini book,
Susan B. Anthony word search,
ABC order practice,
graphic organizer,
Susan B. Anthony 2 writing papers,
acrostic poem,
Susan B. Anthony describing words page,
coloring sheet!
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Long Ago and today - These activities can be used to add on to your unit about long ago and today. Activities included are: Pocket Chart Cards Long Ago and Today Concentration/Memory Game Cut and Glue Sort Long Ago and Today A make and take Book "All about long ago and today" Venn Diagram Writing about how life would be different Long Ago Coloring Page Please remember to rate and comment on this product to receive your TeachShare credits! 1st Grade Salt Life Keywords Long Ago and Today
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Enhance your students' understanding of the remarkable life of Helen Keller with this engaging mini unit. Designed to align with VA SOL 2.4e, this comprehensive resource includes an anchor chart, KWL chart, Helen Keller timeline in both color and black and white, a make and take mini book, a Helen Keller word search, ABC order practice, a Helen Keller graphic organizer, two writing papers, an acrostic poem activity, a Helen Keller describing words page, and a coloring sheet. With these diverse activities, your students will develop a deeper appreciation for the wonder of Helen Keller's journey.
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Martin Luther King Day Activities SOL 2.4j
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This is a mini-unit all about Martin Luther King Jr! Learn about his life an accomplishments with print and go activities! The product aligns with VA SOL 2.4j
Included in this pack is
anchor chart,
KWL chart,
timeline (color and b/w),
make and take mini book,
word search,
ABC order practice,
graphic organizer,
writing papers,
true/false fact/opinion sort,
coloring sheets!
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Jackie Robinson This is a mini-unit all about Jackie Robinson VA SOL 2.4h
Included is:
anchor chart,
Jackie Robinson KWL chart,
Timeline (color and b/w),
make and take mini book,
word search,
ABC order practice,
graphic organizer,
writing papers,
acrostic poem,
describing words page,
Coloring pages
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This is a mini-unit all about Franklin D Roosevelt! An interactive look at Franklin Roosevelt's life.
Included is an :
KWL chart,
fact/opinion sort,
true/false sort,
timeline (color and b/w),
make and take mini book,
leader drawing,
word search,
ABC order practice,
graphic organizer,
writing papers
coloring sheets
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This is a mini-unit all about Thurgood Marshall! Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice! VA SOL 2.4f
This is a mini unit about his accomplishments.
Included is an :
anchor chart,
KWL chart,
timeline (color and b/w),
reading passage,
quiz on Thurgood Mashall
word search,
ABC order practice,
graphic organizer,
writing papers (2)
coloring sheet
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