Florida - Grade 3 Social Studies - FULL YEAR BUNDLE

Florida Social Studies Curriculum (TEKS 2022) Grade 3 Full Year Bundle – This bundle was created to cover the outcomes in all units of the Florida Social Studies 2023 Curriculum.

There are 500+ activity sheets that cover the learning standards in the social studies curriculum. This comprehensive bundle contains readings, hands-on activities, true/false, diagrams, reflections, word searches and more. We’ve presented the material in a variety of text forms, including reports, news articles, blog posts, and stories. There is also a unit test and answer pages for all activities!

American History Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Primary and Secondary Sources ​
• Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources ​
• Using News Articles as Secondary Sources ​
• Activity: Primary Source Detective: Analyzing Historical Photographs ​
• Activity - Analyze Speeches from Historical Figures ​
• Activity: Show and Tell – Personal Primary Sources ​
• Story - The Role of Diaries and Letters in History ​
• Activity: Primary Source Analysis: Old Newspapers ​
• Analyzing Historical Photographs Using Technology ​
• Activity - Explore the Impact of Hurricanes​
• Defining Key Social Studies Terms​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Geography Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Using Thematic Maps to Explore Population Density ​
• Climate Maps and Their Importance ​
• Mastering Map Symbols, Legends, and Titles ​
• Activity – Pictionary: Map Symbols and Features ​
• Activity - Map-Making with Symbols and Keys ​
• Story - Navigating with Cardinal and Intermediate Directions ​
• Activity - “Map My Day” Personal Map Activity ​
• Labeling Continents and Oceans ​
• Physical vs. Political Maps: Understanding Their Uses ​
• Memory Game – Physical and Political Map Elements ​
• Story - Comparing Maps and Globes: Understanding Distortion ​
• Blog Post: Measuring Distances with Map Scales ​
• Activity: Distance Measuring with Map Scales ​
• Exploring the Geography of Canada ​
• Mexico’s Geography and Cultural Traditions ​
• Caribbean Islands: Culture and Geography ​
• Story - The Five Regions of the United States ​
• Labeling States by Region ​
• Physical Features of North America​
• Story: Comparing U.S. and Canadian Natural Landscapes ​
• Blog Post: Famous Man-Made Landmarks in North America ​
• Story - Exploring Natural Landmarks Like Niagara Falls ​
• Activity Title: “What’s My Landmark?” Guessing Game ​
• Snowman: Guess the Landmark ​
• Legends from Indigenous Cultures in North America ​
• Caribbean Music and Regional Identity ​
• Folk Songs and Cultural Identity in the U.S​
• Show-and-Tell Items from Places We’ve Visited ​
• Climate Zones Across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ​
• Fact or Fiction - Climate and Landforms ​
• Role Play: Life in Different Climate Zones ​
• Exploring Natural Resources: Oil, Timber, and Water ​
• Story - How Geography Influences Settlement Patterns ​
• Four Corners Activity: Opinion Questions About Geography ​
• Indigenous Cultures of North America ​
• European Influence on North American Culture ​
• African Influence in the U.S. and Caribbean ​
• Comparing Regional Cultures in the U.S​
• Cultural Exchanges Between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico ​
• Blog Post: Contributions of Hispanic Americans​
• Recognizing the Contributions of Native Americans ​
• Jeopardy – Geography and Culture Review​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Civics and Government Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Why Do We Need a Government?
• How the U.S. Constitution Creates a Government
• Activity - Create a Class Constitution
• What is the "Consent of the Governed"
• Story - Representatives in a Republic: How People’s Voices Are Heard
• How Citizens Demonstrate Cooperation and Volunteerism
• Role Play: Acts of Civility and Cooperation
• Civility and Respect in the Community
• Four Corners Activity: Opinions about Civic Engagement
• Fact or Fiction - Civic Participation Myths
• Activity - Civility Challenge: Random Acts of Kindness
• Story - Why Voting Matters in a Democracy
• Role Play: Different Ways to Vote in a Democracy
• Blog Post: Patriotic Holidays and Their Meaning
• Memory Game – Match Holidays with Their Meanings
• Story - Celebrating Founders and Freedom
• Symbols of the United States
• National Symbols and Leaders Trivia Card
• Activity: Design Your Own National Symbol
• Pictionary: Drawing National Symbols and Flags
• Important Individuals Who Shaped the U.S
• Story: Events That Shaped the U.S. Constitution
• Blog Post: National Heroes and Their Impact
• Story - Florida’s Important Symbols and Leaders
• Understanding Florida’s Admission to the U.S.
• The Role of the Declaration of Rights in Florida
• How the U.S. and Florida Constitutions Work Together
• The Three Branches of Government
• Florida’s Government and Its Leaders
• Word Search – Florida Government Terms
• Story - Laws That Impact Daily Life
• Spelling Bee: Civics and Government
• Responsibilities of Local, State, and National Governments
• Comparing Government Services at Different Levels
• How Citizens Participate in Government at All Levels
• Unit Test
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Economics Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Economics: What is Economics? ​
• Word Search – Economics Vocabulary ​
• Understanding Scarcity: Why We Cannot Have Everything ​
• Real-Life Examples of Scarcity in Florida ​
• Story - Scarcity in Global Trade ​
• Role Play: Scarcity in a Marketplace ​
• Defining the Characteristics of Money ​
• Comparing Bartering and Money Systems ​
• Spelling Bee: Economics Vocabulary ​
• Story - What Makes Money Valuable? ​
• Blog Post: Recognizing Different Forms of Money ​
• Story - Goods vs. Services: What’s the Difference? ​
• Pictionary: Drawing Goods and Services ​
• Activity - Price-Tag Challenge: Goods vs. Services ​
• Understanding How Buyers and Sellers Interact ​
• Role Play: Buyer and Seller Negotiation ​
• The Role of Prices in Buyer-Seller Interactions ​
• Four Corners Activity: Opinions about Spending and Saving ​
• Story: Markets in Florida Communities ​
• Blog Post: How Online Markets Connect Buyers and Sellers ​
• Story - Learning About Trade and Bartering in History ​
• Exploring the U.S. Dollar: National Currency ​
• Learning About Canada’s Currency: The Canadian Dollar ​
• Mexico’s Currency: The Mexican Peso ​
• Activity: Currency Conversion Exploration​
• Caribbean Currencies: Exploring the Variety ​
• Activity: Show and Tell – Currency from Around the World​
• Story - Comparing Currency Symbols​
• Understanding Currency Exchange Rates ​
• Activity - Create Your Own Currency ​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities​

This is a comprehensive bundle that will save you hours of planning! It has been tested and found effective in helping students achieve the learning outcomes in the social studies curriculum.

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