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Free 3rd grade social studies homework

Preview of Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5

Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5

Students will need to correctly label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. This could be used as a quiz or homework. Social Studies SOL 3.5 Aligned
Preview of Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets

Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets

Created by
Lessons4Now
This updated download contains two (2) ready-to-use economics activities. * Each includes teaching suggestions and a full-sized answer key. Just print and copy! These fun and easy activities can be used to introduce, review, and/or assess understanding of GOODS and SERVICES. The lesson includes kid-friendly definitions of each term as well as clear, easy-to-understand directions, and graduated application. * This lesson is included in the following product: Economics Activity COMBO Pa
Preview of Graphic Organizer: Urban, Rural and Suburban Communities

Graphic Organizer: Urban, Rural and Suburban Communities

Social Studies / Community Studies Lesson that asks students to draw a picture of each community and describe what specific things you can find in each community. Responses should be somewhere along the lines of:Urban Communities have: big city buildings, lots of trains, buses, cars, people, etc. Rural Communities have: farms, animals, few people, lots of land, tractors, etc. Suburban Communities have: lots of houses, few big buildings, less people than urban communities, etc. Hope this helps =
Preview of Latitude & Longitude Homework Sheet

Latitude & Longitude Homework Sheet

Self contained reading and question sheet to help students understand the basics of latitude and longitude. Great review for homework or an introduction to an activity. Great for elementary and low middle school. Vocabulary covered: Latitude, Longitude, Equator, and Prime Meridian.If you enjoy my FREE product, please leave a review! If you like it, check out my other FREE homework handouts below:- Introduction to Economy Review Sheet- Types of Government
Preview of 4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!

4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!

Created by
JB Creations
Use this 6 practice page sampler as an opportunity to get an idea of how my complete YEARLONG Social Studies Stretcher Bundle will keep your students practicing and reinforcing key concepts, events, skills, and terms EVERY WEEK! The full set includes 30 review checks which spiral through the 4 main areas of the Ohio New Learning Standards for Social Studies found in 4th grade! Each and every sheet includes a question pulled from a standard in History, Geography/Map Skills, and Government/Econ
Preview of FREE Memorial Day Activity | Prior Knowledge Poppy

FREE Memorial Day Activity | Prior Knowledge Poppy

Clearly assess your students’ prior knowledge of Memorial Day with our FREE Prior Knowledge Poppy activity. The purpose of this resource is to provide an interactive and engaging way to discover and present your students’ prior knowledge about Memorial Day.This Free Memorial Day activity includes:Five poppy puzzle pieces A tips for use pageAdditional web links for students with a limited prior knowledge of Memorial Day Directions For Use:Students fill out the poppy puzzle pieces, answer the ques
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Saving Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Saving Money

This passage briefly describes saving money. 12 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 12 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Memorial Day Passage- Free!

Memorial Day Passage- Free!

This Memorial Day passage (Lexile: 880) includes a comprehension question page. The passage is a short history on Memorial Day and contains ideas on ways to honor our veterans. I am offering this passage for your classroom to use for free in honor of our vets including my husband and his work as a nurse at our local VA hospital. Thank you for downloading, and rating! I hope you find this helpful.
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Earning Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Earning Money

This passage briefly describes ways to earn money. 11 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 11 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Geography Vocabulary ~Basic Landforms Terms and definitions~ Matching Worksheet

Geography Vocabulary ~Basic Landforms Terms and definitions~ Matching Worksheet

Created by
Susan H
Want more??I offer a power point lesson to go with this activity!Matching worksheet for practicing geography vocabulary terms.The following terms are included:bayisthmusplateauislandmountain peninsulahillvolcanovalleycanyonriverdeltaplainoceanPlease let me know if you come across any typos or issues. I have read and reread items many times. But sometimes I miss something. If there is an error, I will promptly correct it!All images are free to use even commercially!Updated August 2019
Preview of Wants and Needs

Wants and Needs

This quick unit is perfect for introducing the concept of wants and needs. Like my store on Facebook for notifications of freebies and giveaways! The Learning Store Facebook Page RATINGS AND REVIEWS are greatly appreciated. Make sure to click the little green star at the top of the page to follow my store for updates on new products and freebies! Other products in my store you might like: Civics and Government Economics: Goods/Services, Wants/Needs, Making Choices, Saving/Spending Consona
Preview of FREE - Continents and Oceans: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (K-6)

FREE - Continents and Oceans: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (K-6)

FREE - Continents and Oceans: World Map Outline - Geography Bundle (K-6). In this freebees printables: "World Map Outline & Continent Map" (pdf). Continents and Oceans is part of the larger Geography Bundle: Maps, Questions, Labeling, which includes the following: Click links for full previews. A) 28 USA Maps• USA – 13 Colonies• USA – Civil War 1860• USA – Electoral Map• USA – Federal Land• USA – Goat Population• United States of America (abbreviations)• USA – Major Cities & Interst
Preview of George Washington Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Presidents

George Washington Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Presidents

This passage gives an overview of the life of George Washington. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste in sequential order. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versions Key includedPart of my United States Presidents Reading Comprehension BundleGeorge WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames MadisonJohn Quincy AdamsAnd
Preview of Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Spending Money

Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Spending Money

This passage briefly describes spending money. 11 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 11 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Opportunity Cost - Economics

Opportunity Cost - Economics

This 1 page worksheet is a quick read with scenarios about opportunity cost. This would be great as homework, or as a supplement to a lesson on opportunity cost! **This freebie is a part of a larger packet for an Economics unit found here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Economics-Extravaganza-Econ-Supplemental-Packet-1348552 **
Preview of FREE - Map Skills | North America  (Gr. 3-7)

FREE - Map Skills | North America (Gr. 3-7)

FREE - Map Skills - Geography Bundle. In this free map skills sample: North America Map & Questions (pdf). Map Skills is part of the larger Geography Bundle: Maps, Questions, Labeling, which includes the following:Click links for full previews.A) 28 USA Maps• USA – 13 Colonies• USA – Civil War 1860• USA – Electoral Map• USA – Federal Land• USA – Goat Population• United States of America (abbreviations)• USA – Major Cities & Interstates• USA – Major Cities• USA – Major Cities• USA – Mani
Preview of Continents/Oceans Blank World Map

Continents/Oceans Blank World Map

A blank world map that students can use to name the continents and oceans. It also has lines for the Equator and Prime Meridian.Includes: 1-page PDFPart of the Continents and Oceans bundle (coming soon)----------------------------------------PLEASE NOTE:Files are designed for printing on A4 or A3 paper, so there may be very minor differences if printing on letter paper. Due to this being a digital download, refunds are not issued. Please contact me if you have any questions before purchasing.De
Preview of Holidays Around the World Suitcase

Holidays Around the World Suitcase

Our Holidays Around the World Suitcase includes a letter to send home requesting cereal boxes for creating suitcases to hold souvenirs from Christmas Around the World travels. (Correlates with our Christmas Around the World Unit at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Around-the-World-Unit-from-Teachers-Clubhouse). Includes letter, directions, souvenir suggestions, handle templates, and country stamps. ******************************************************************* Connect
Preview of Chinese Numbers 1-10: Word Work and Activity_FREE Sampler

Chinese Numbers 1-10: Word Work and Activity_FREE Sampler

Created by
Sue's Study Room
This Chinese Numbers 1-10 packet provides engaging and hands-on activities for learning numbers. Students can practice the basic strokes of Chinese characters by writing the numbers. It includes both traditional and simplified versions. It requires No preparation. Hope you enjoy it! This sampler packet includes: * Read, Trace and Write Chinese numbers in grids * I Can Write without Looking: trace and write numbers (2 pages) * Counting cut and paste These pages are taken from Numbers 1-10: Ch
Preview of Women's History Month: WWII Rosie the Riveter Close Reading Passage 1-3

Women's History Month: WWII Rosie the Riveter Close Reading Passage 1-3

Created by
Wonder Media
Celebrate Women's History Month with WonderGrove! To see our Women's History Month episodes, visit our website!WonderGrove Social Skills is a program of 250+ instructional animations and 2000+ extension lessons teaching social, life, and social-emotional skills as well as health, science, vocabulary, and more. WonderGrove SOAR also addresses the needs of students with exceptionalities.
Preview of Cinco De Mayo Article

Cinco De Mayo Article

This is a two paragraph article describing the importance of Cinco De Mayo written at a level suitable for 3rd-5th grade. It highlights how the French army, although thought to be more powerful, was defeated by the Mexican army. There are two questions that require students to recall basic facts and one question that requires students to explain in their own words why the holiday is important to the Mexican culture.
Preview of Technology Change Over Time, Old vs. New, Past vs. Present, Social Studies

Technology Change Over Time, Old vs. New, Past vs. Present, Social Studies

This Technology Changes activity shows students how certain tools or devices have evolved over time. A great activity for comparing old vs. new and past vs. present. Allow this activity to spark conversation about how inventions progress and change and how it helps us in our daily lives.
Preview of Branches of the US Government Reading Passage #kindnessnation

Branches of the US Government Reading Passage #kindnessnation

#kindnessnation #weholdthesetruths Students will learn about the different branches of the government in this comprehensive reading passage. Included is: -Reading passage -10 Common Core aligned reading comprehension questions (3.C&G.1.3, 4.C&G.1.2, 5.C&G.1.2) -Answer key Follow me and be the first to know about discounts, freebies and new resources! I am adding new products weekly! • Click the green star next to my store logo to become a follower. Get TPT credit to use on futu
Preview of Goods and Services Booklet

Goods and Services Booklet

Use this booklet during an economics unit in Social Studies. Students list goods and services that they use in their every day life. This would be great for homework, an in class assignment, or centers.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

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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.

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