Hawaii Content and Performance Standards 3rd Grade Social Studies Activities
Printable Third Grade Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides.
Goods and ServicesGoods are things that are made or grown and then sold. <br>Services are the jobs people do for others. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 Income and EarningIncome is money that people earn from working. It is also referred to as wages or salaries. Earning is receiving money for work done or services performed. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 Interdependence of Goods and ServicesWhat is interdependence? People in many communities depend on people in other communities for goods and services. Goods are products that are made or grown and then sold. Services are jobs that people do to serve one another. No one community has everything it needs to meet its basic needs. We need to transport goods and communicate our needs worldwide. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 Trade and TransportationTrade is the buying and selling or bartering of goods and services.<br> Transportation - People can walk, ride an animal, bicycle, and drive vehicles. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 Continents and OceansFreeThere are seven continents, large land masses on the Earth. The underwater part of each continent which extends miles into the oceans is called the continental shelf. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1 Geographic InformationGeography is the study of the earth and how people live on it. Geographic information will help you to know more about the earth. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1 Geographic RegionsA region is a large area that has special features that make it different from other areas. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1 LandmarksWhat is a Landmark? A landmark is any prominent object on land that can be used in
determining location or direction. A memorial is a special kind of landmark which was built to honor and remember a person, a group, or event. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1 Map & Compass SkillsMaps are pictures that show places from above, as if they were drawn by someone in an airplane. Maps have titles to tell what the map shows. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 World PopulationAll over the world there are many communities. They are alike because they are where people live, work, and have fun. They are different in many ways, especially in population. We classify communities as urban, suburban, and rural to better understand their needs. Read more...iWorksheets: 3Study Guides: 1 Early SettlementsStudents will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States. Read more...iWorksheets: 4Study Guides: 1 Famous AmericansFreeWho are some famous Americans we should know? Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Benjamin Banneker, Davy Crockett, Cesar Chavez, Florence Nightingale, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Susan B. Anthony, Paul Revere, Thomas Edison, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Sojourner Truth, Helen Keller, and John Glenn. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 1 World HolidaysFreeHolidays are special days to help us remember or honor people and events. The earliest holy days were to honor sacred events. Read more...iWorksheets: 5Study Guides: 9 Our Big World
Anchor Standard 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries
SS.3-5.1.1. Construct compelling questions and explain the importance of the questions to self and others
Famous ExplorersFrom Columbus’ discovery of the Americas to Hillary’s quest up Mount Everest, the names of these famous explorers will remain important for centuries. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Native People of the U.S.Native means the people who originally lived in this land. There are many Native American tribes, each with their own unique way of life. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
important events in history arranged in chronological order. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Famous ExplorersAn explorer is a person involved in exploration. Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Contributions of Ancient CivilizationsMesopotamia - In the Middle East, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is the earliest known civilization. Egypt - About 5000 BC, Egypt was ruled by pharaohs who had the Pyramids
built for their tombs. Rome - 100 B.C. Romans developed use of concrete
which could be poured into any shape. They developed the first paved roads. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 SS.3-5.1.2. Categorize questions according to the social studies disciplines
Famous ExplorersFrom Columbus’ discovery of the Americas to Hillary’s quest up Mount Everest, the names of these famous explorers will remain important for centuries. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Native People of the U.S.Native means the people who originally lived in this land. There are many Native American tribes, each with their own unique way of life. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
important events in history arranged in chronological order. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Famous ExplorersAn explorer is a person involved in exploration. Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Contributions of Ancient CivilizationsMesopotamia - In the Middle East, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is the earliest known civilization. Egypt - About 5000 BC, Egypt was ruled by pharaohs who had the Pyramids
built for their tombs. Rome - 100 B.C. Romans developed use of concrete
which could be poured into any shape. They developed the first paved roads. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 SS.3-5.1.3. Create supporting questions to help answer compelling questions
Famous ExplorersFrom Columbus’ discovery of the Americas to Hillary’s quest up Mount Everest, the names of these famous explorers will remain important for centuries. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Native People of the U.S.Native means the people who originally lived in this land. There are many Native American tribes, each with their own unique way of life. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
important events in history arranged in chronological order. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Famous ExplorersAn explorer is a person involved in exploration. Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Contributions of Ancient CivilizationsMesopotamia - In the Middle East, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is the earliest known civilization. Egypt - About 5000 BC, Egypt was ruled by pharaohs who had the Pyramids
built for their tombs. Rome - 100 B.C. Romans developed use of concrete
which could be poured into any shape. They developed the first paved roads. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 SS.3-5.1.4. Explain how supporting questions help answer compelling questions
Famous ExplorersFrom Columbus’ discovery of the Americas to Hillary’s quest up Mount Everest, the names of these famous explorers will remain important for centuries. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Native People of the U.S.Native means the people who originally lived in this land. There are many Native American tribes, each with their own unique way of life. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
important events in history arranged in chronological order. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Famous ExplorersAn explorer is a person involved in exploration. Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Contributions of Ancient CivilizationsMesopotamia - In the Middle East, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is the earliest known civilization. Egypt - About 5000 BC, Egypt was ruled by pharaohs who had the Pyramids
built for their tombs. Rome - 100 B.C. Romans developed use of concrete
which could be poured into any shape. They developed the first paved roads. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Anchor Standard 2: Gathering and Evaluating Sources
SS.3-5.2.1. Determine whether a source is primarily fact or opinion
Anchor Standard 4: Communicating Conclusions
SS.3-5.4.1. Construct arguments and explanations about classroom, school, or community issues and use relevant reasons to support the arguments
Anchor Standard 5: Taking Informed Action
SS.3-5.5.1. Identify local, regional, or global problems or issues in various times and places
Election ProcessThe United States presidential election is an indirect election in which citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in one of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia cast ballots for members of the Electoral College, known as electors. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 SS.3-5.5.2. Explain different ways students could work individually or in collaboration with others (e.g., other students, teachers, community and/or global organizations) to address local, regional, or global problems or issues and predict possible results of their actions
SS.3-5.5.3. Use deliberative and democratic procedures (e.g., listening, consensus-building, voting) to identify ways to take action about local and/or regional problems or issues
Roles of the CitizensFreeA citizen is an official member of a community.<br> A citizen has rights and responsibilities. <br>There are some important way to show good citizenship. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 American CitizenshipA citizen is a person who lives in a community. Citizenship refers to the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of any community. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Election ProcessThe United States presidential election is an indirect election in which citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in one of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia cast ballots for members of the Electoral College, known as electors. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Government and Political SystemsA government is people who make decisions about a city, state, or
country. A democratic system exists when the people who run the government are selected by the citizens. An autocratic system has a ruler who came to power by strength or birth. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 SS.3-5.5.4. Show evidence of taking individual or group action on one or more problems or issues
Theme 1: Rules and Laws
History Anchor Standard 19: Causation and Argumentation
Causes and Effects in History
SS.3.1.19.3. Explain how groups have worked to effect change in American society
Native People of the U.S.Native means the people who originally lived in this land. There are many Native American tribes, each with their own unique way of life. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 African American HistoryAfrican-American history is the branch of American history that specifically discusses the African-American or Black American ethnic groups in the United States. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Theme 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
Civics Anchor Standard 7: Civic Virtues and Democratic Principles
Principles and Values of Democracy
SS.3.2.7.3. Explain how to be a responsible and active citizen in a democracy
Roles of the CitizensFreeA citizen is an official member of a community.<br> A citizen has rights and responsibilities. <br>There are some important way to show good citizenship. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 American CitizenshipA citizen is a person who lives in a community. Citizenship refers to the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of any community. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Election ProcessThe United States presidential election is an indirect election in which citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in one of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia cast ballots for members of the Electoral College, known as electors. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Government and Political SystemsA government is people who make decisions about a city, state, or
country. A democratic system exists when the people who run the government are selected by the citizens. An autocratic system has a ruler who came to power by strength or birth. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Civics Anchor Standard 6: Civic and Political Institutions
Governance, Power, and Authority
SS.3.2.6.5. Explain the purpose of various government functions
U.S. GovernmentU. S. GOVERNMENT The
Constitution was written in 1789 and is the basic design for how our government should work. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Theme 3: Migration
Geography Anchor Standard 14: Human-Environment Interactions: Place, Regions, and Culture
Interactions and Impact
SS.3.3.14.4. Analyze how cultural practices create and influence communities
Other Cultures Contribute to U.S. CultureThe United States has been called a melting pot because people from so
many other countries have come to live here. People from every country
have brought many of their customs and traditions with them. Their culture is remembered and shared by many of us today. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 History Anchor Standard 17: Change, Continuity, and Context
Chronological Thinking
SS.3.3.17.5. Analyze connections among historical events using a timeline
Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
important events in history arranged in chronological order. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1 Theme 4: Our Changing World
Economics Anchor Standard 9: Economic Decision Making
Limited Resources and Choice
SS.3.4.9.1. Compare ways that people are addressing the issue of limited natural resources
Natural ResourcesNatural resources are useful resources that come from the earth and sky and help humans live on Earth. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1 Standards
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