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3rd grade social studies rubrics

Preview of Poster Rubric (General)

Poster Rubric (General)

A great rubric to use for any assigned poster project!
Preview of Abraham Lincoln Informative Writing Prompt with two Passages/Articles

Abraham Lincoln Informative Writing Prompt with two Passages/Articles

With this resource, students must use information from two unique & engaging passages to write an evidence-based informative essay explaining three major things that Abraham Lincoln did during his lifetime. This writing prompt is perfect for Lincoln's birthday or for around President's Day. Many extras are included to help you along the way. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have!*Please
Preview of North Carolina Lighthouse Project

North Carolina Lighthouse Project

This project has students research one lighthouse in North Carolina. Their goal of the project is to write a research paper and create a poster giving details about one lighthouse in North Carolina. It can be completed in one to two weeks and can be done in partners or independently. Students can choose one of the lighthouses in North Carolina and began researching on the first day. They used http://www.lighthousefriends.com/nc.html to get a lot of their information. If every group cannot have s
Preview of Group Project Rubric Editable Version Included | Group Work Rubric

Group Project Rubric Editable Version Included | Group Work Rubric

Are you looking for a way to grade group projects? This is a rubric that can be used for grading or giving feedback. It works great for things like Social Studies and Science projects. The rubric includes a score between 1 - 4 in these areas: group work behaviorpresentationfacts included neatnessgroup participationThere is even an editable text version included so you can customize the rubric text for your needs. (Note: The text inside the rubric is the only editable part of the resource.) Inclu
Preview of Map Skills - Grid, Scale, Map Keys and Map Flip Book

Map Skills - Grid, Scale, Map Keys and Map Flip Book

Are you looking for a map skills resource? This resource is packed with map skills: map keys, grid maps, and scale maps. Your students will also create a map of their classroom and their bedroom. There is a home project with a parent letter. Plus, a template for making a tab map booklet with writing templates is included. Your students will learn so much with these map activities!How it Works:►Students will learn about map keys, grid maps, and map scale.►There are practice pages along with hands
Preview of Brochure Rubric

Brochure Rubric

This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :) Enjoy!
Preview of Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

Project Rubric / Group Work Rubric / Team Collaboration Rubric

This is a rubric that can be used when students are working in groups on projects. Being able to work collaboratively with other students is a skill that we want students to learn. This rubric tells students what you as the teacher will be looking for as they are working with their group and contributing to the project at hand. I've included an editable (excel) .xls rubric and a pdf version. The editable version is nice for including the project name and the teacher name as well as changing
Preview of Biography Book Report: Pop Bottle

Biography Book Report: Pop Bottle

Are you looking for a fun filled biography book report? This pop bottle biography book report is a fun and creative way to showcase knowledge learned about famous people in our world. This report is broken into two different parts: the reading/research and the pop bottle craftivity. The craftivity requires students to create their famous person out of a 2-Liter pop bottle. You will be amazed with the level of creativity students will bring to this project! Included in this download: -Biogr
Preview of Debate Graphic Organizers

Debate Graphic Organizers

Created by
Kelly Heyen
Includes five different resources for classroom debates... Two graphic organizers for students to use during the research and preparation process. These include sections for the group to write down their argument and supporting reasons/facts, organize how they want to present their argument, and write down notes during the debate for their rebuttal. (One is a little more detailed and complex, and one is simpler, for younger students or shorter debates!) Two student scoring rubrics to help keep
Preview of Student Self Assessment Rubric Poster Presentation Social Studies Science Math

Student Self Assessment Rubric Poster Presentation Social Studies Science Math

You will download poster presentation rubric packet including a student self assessment rubric and a teacher version for creating a poster in social studies, science, math, art, and more. The first poster rubric may be used by the teacher to assess the students' skills in use of time, pictures/graphics, required elements, readability/attractiveness, and grammar/mechanics. The assessment is on a four point scale. The second assessment is the student version of the first assessment and uses "I
Preview of Social Studies Report Card Comments - Ontario, Alberta and BC Grade 4 - EDITABLE

Social Studies Report Card Comments - Ontario, Alberta and BC Grade 4 - EDITABLE

SAVE TIME and write your best Social Studies report card comments for Early Societies and Political and Physical Regions of Canada units. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 4, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resource can be used for Progress reports, Term reports as well as End of Year reports!LOCK IN THIS PRICE!  **You will have FREE UPDATES for an
Preview of Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments

Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
***NOW UPDATED WITH 2023 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM*** Completing the Social Studies subject area portion of the Grade 3 Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources: · Social Studies (Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada 1780-1850; People and Environments: Living and Working in Ontario) Report Card Rubric & Next Steps· Repor
Preview of Personal Timeline Project Handout and Rubric *NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTION!

Personal Timeline Project Handout and Rubric *NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTION!

This product is a home-based project designed to wrap up a unit on timelines. It includes a parent letter and kid-friendly rubric that can be copied back to back to provide guidelines for the project. The letter includes directions and a photo example of a completed project. The 24-point rubric covers three main areas: completion, content, and presentation. My 2nd graders completed this at the end of the first quarter and did an AMAZING job!! It's a great activity to kick-off the new school year
Preview of Three Branches of Government Brochure Project &  Rubric

Three Branches of Government Brochure Project & Rubric

Created by
Humble Heart
This resource is an engaging project for teaching the branches of our government. Students can create a brochure with a cover illustrating how the three branches are rooted to the Constitution and open the fist fold to read The Preamble. Inside the brochure the students will list characteristics of each branch as a trifold. As an extension students can use the illustration to observe and sketch the buildings ( The White House, The Capitol, and The Supreme Court) where each branch is housed. Sco
Preview of UPDATED 2023 Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments EDITABLE + BC

UPDATED 2023 Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments EDITABLE + BC

UPDATED to align with 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. SAVE TIME and write your best Social Studies REPORT CARDS for Living & Working in Ontario and Communities in Canada. We have also included a separate comment bank for British Columbia Social Studies teachers!Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 3, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resourc
Preview of State Research Writing Project & Other Activites Common Core Aligned

State Research Writing Project & Other Activites Common Core Aligned

Get your students writing.....the fun way! I love this project because there are so many different things you can do with it. It comes complete with project guidelines and graphic organizers. There is a sheet with approved websites for research and themed final draft paper. Your students will love taking all the information they have gathered and putting it into a trifold brochure. This makes a super cute classroom display. It can easily be turned into a large poster project. Set aside a day
Preview of Grade 3 SOCIAL STUDIES Ontario Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)

Grade 3 SOCIAL STUDIES Ontario Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)

These Grade 3 SOCIAL STUDIES Report Card Comments for the 2023 Ontario Curriculum will make completing the Social Studies portion of your report cards so easy! Comments are included for Strand A. Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, 1780–1850 and Strand B. People and Environments: Living and Working in Ontario. Comments are compatible with Google Docs™ and are fully editable for your convenience. Just copy and paste and replace "STUDENT" with your student's name and "THEY/THEIR/THEM" wi
Preview of Social Studies Project Rubric

Social Studies Project Rubric

A well-crafted universally designed social studies project rubric graded out of 32 points. Categories of the rubric are Historical Accuracy, Use of Details, Creativity, Neatness, Writing Style, and Timeliness.Created for and currently used to grade middle school level project; however, this rubric can be used for virtually any grade.
Preview of UPDATED 2023 Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments EDITABLE + BC

UPDATED 2023 Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments EDITABLE + BC

UPDATED to align with 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. SAVE TIME and write your best Social Studies REPORT CARDS for Global Communities and Changing Family & Community Traditions. We have also included a separate comment bank for British Columbia Social Studies teachers!Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 2, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this
Preview of Printable Wax Museum Research Project - Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 3-5

Printable Wax Museum Research Project - Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 3-5

Get your students excited about research reports with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. This resource is adaptable to use for black history, women's history, President's Day, inventors, or
Preview of {BUNDLE} Living and Working in Ontario - Grade 3 Social Studies Unit

{BUNDLE} Living and Working in Ontario - Grade 3 Social Studies Unit

Created by
Mrs Bacchus
This BUNDLE consists of 4 parts of a unit that is based on the new Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 3. Included are PowerPoint Presentations, worksheets, assessment tools, quiz, culminating activity and more. Please view each product separately before purchasing for full descriptions. Part 1: Municipalities in Ontario Part 2: Geographic Regions of Ontario Part 3: Land Use in Ontario Part 4: Culminating Task and Quiz Below are the descriptions of each product included in this bundle.
Preview of Learning Targets with success criteria - 3rd grade Social Studies standards

Learning Targets with success criteria - 3rd grade Social Studies standards

Created by
If The Shoe Fits
This resource is based on the SOCIAL STUDIES Georgia Standards of Excellence for third grade. Each learning target has a "Learning Intention" otherwise known as learning target or objective, and then clear achievable success criteria for the learning intention. These learning intentions and success criteria will act as rubrics for EVERY third grade Georgia standard. This particular package includes the SOCIAL STUDIES standards only. These learning targets and success criteria will also help
Preview of Social Studies/Science Research Project Rubric Upper Elementary

Social Studies/Science Research Project Rubric Upper Elementary

Created by
Teach in NYC
This is a free rubric that can be used for open-ended Social Studies and Science research projects. Recommended for grades 3-6. Let me know what you think if you download!
Preview of Living Wax Museum Rubric

Living Wax Museum Rubric

This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the rubric for grading), but you can grab the bundle HERE i
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.