Rome Comes to Third Grade

Students study the similarities and differences between Canada and the United State in this unit. They examine geography, government and culture as they "travel" through Canada.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students learn facts about Valentine's Day by reading a one page story. Students then answer 6 questions.

Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...

Students investigate countries by identifying their national landmarks.  In this World Geography lesson, students utilize the Internet to research a historic landmark in a foreign country and complete a landmark survey worksheet....

Thirds graders reinforce that a map is a drawing that shows what a place looks like from above. They use a map key and symbols to create a map of the school and its neighborhood.

Third graders explain the difference between Petroglyphs and Pictographs from Ancient Native American peoples. They create symbols that are representative of a story about their world.

Third graders explore the multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens and examine the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. In this Molly's Pilgrim instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss the poem "The New Colossus," examine...

Students research Christopher Columbus. In this world history lesson, students complete a WebQuest by using suggested website links. Students click on each link and answer questions about Columbus based upon the website.

Students investigate the concept of a hero. They write in journals to find definitions and create hero symbols. Also students conduct research to create a banner of quotations made by famous heroes who fall under the definition generated...

Third graders discuss how humans breathe and how plants help us to stay alive. In groups, they identify and label the different parts of plants and describe their functions. They compare and contrast the ways plants and animals breathe...