Social Studies
Social Studies
Our focus in third grade is local, regional and world studies. Students need to know important historical figures that shaped our world, as well as the name of all seven of the continents, our state, county and town. We will also study the three branches of government, economics and entrepreneurship. As always, current events are important and we will discuss those on an as needed basis.
Geography
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/circumcode.htm
(excellent site with interactive maps)
(type in a location and get thousands of pics from that location)
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/3rdSocSt.htm
(Tons of info on many different SS areas)
National Geo. for Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world
[Link]http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/
http://sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries.html
World
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/copycat/
(continents game)
Our Seven Continents (maps, info, pictures)
http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/people-and-places/our-7-continents
United States
http://www.factmonster.com/us.html
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108121.html
Famous Americans
http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/SocialStudies/FamousAmericans/FamousAmericans.htm
http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Famous_Historical_People.htm
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/bio2.htm
Light Show
http://sorisomail.com/email/74120/mais-uma-projecao-3d-sensacional.html
(Excellent site!)
Presidents
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/uspresidentsdropdown.htm
Geography
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/geography.htm
Ancient Civilizations
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientcivilizations.htm
Native Americans/Stone Fox
http://www.bigorrin.org/cherokee_kids.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/shoshone_kids.htm
Government
http://www.slideshare.net/johnastanley/three-branches-of-government-4159202
(Branches of government readers' theater)
http://knollwoodelem.edu.glogster.com/branches-of-government-webquest
(Glogster about branches of government)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bz2eoHspp_F8X3h3ZWVYNndmbWM/edit?pli=1
(Graphic organizer to go with Glogster above)
(Kids guide to government- Great site!
Gold Rush/Boom Town
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/
(Virtual Lewis and Clark journey)
https://kidskonnect.com/history/pioneers/
(general info on pioneers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkZyejHU5Aw
(a day in the life of a pioneer child)
http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/education-kids-trail.php
(a kid's life on the Oregon Trail)
http://www.ndstudies.org/resources/activites/es/pioneer.html
(games pioneer children played)
http://www.factsfornow.scholastic.com/article?product_id=nbk&type=0ta&uid=10676833&id=a2023250-h
(Great article for gathering facts/info about pioneers)
Underground Railroad
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/the-underground-railroad/?ar_a=1 (virtual journey)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/ (another virtual journey)
Economics
(sort the goods and services)
(trading game/making choices)
http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/money
(money flashcards)
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/games/off-site/youarehere/index.html
(Great consumer education site for kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4eVvk3xeH8
(Supply and demand in Frozen)
https://www.cha-chingusa.org/videos
Explorers
http://mrnussbaum.com/explorersflash/
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Explorers/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm
https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/3rd-grade/columbus-day-L94222
Native Americans