3rd Grade Social Studies

Third grade social studies helps kids see how communities, cultures, and places fit together. Our 3rd Grade Social Studies collection curates vetted, secular resources for homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers teaching learners around ages 8–9. You’ll find story-based curricula, early geography and map skills programs, local and global community studies, and gentle introductions to history and civics. Every resource is reviewed for developmental appropriateness, inclusive representation, and opportunities for hands-on exploration, such as projects, crafts, and simple research. Use the filters to sort by focus (communities, geography, U.S. history, world cultures, or civics), format (books, unit studies, online programs, or printable activities), and learning needs like ADHD, dyslexia, autism, giftedness, or 2e. Many families weave 3rd grade social studies into read-alouds and nature walks using materials from this collection. If you’re not sure how much structure to use at this stage, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can help you choose resources that match your child’s curiosity and attention span.

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195 products

KiwiCo subscription
KiwiCo subscription
Regular price $81.00 USD
Subscription Kit
KiwiCo subscription
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KiwiCo is popular because it offers convenient, all-in-one kits that are fun and educational, saving parents a trip to the store and engaging children in focused, creative play. The projects are age-appropriate, cover a wide range of interests, and are supported by additional online content.
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Concordia language villages
Concordia language villages
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Language Immersion Camps
Concordia language villages
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Immersion language camps in Minnesota where kids live “in” another language.
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Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society
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Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society
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State historical society with museums, sites, and online exhibits.
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Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
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US History Encyclopedia
Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
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Illustrated encyclopedia of US history arranged chronologically with photos, maps and short articles.
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Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
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Picture Book
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
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A picture book history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising linked to it. Introduces children to LGBTQ civil rights history in an age appropriate way.
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Smithsonian History Explorer
Smithsonian History Explorer
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Smithsonian History Resources
Smithsonian History Explorer
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Smithsonian History Explorer portal to artifacts, videos and lessons.
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Out of Left Field
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Girls’ Baseball MG Novel
Out of Left Field
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Middle grade historical novel about a girl pitcher challenging Little League rules.
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The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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Queer Civil War MG Novel
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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Middle grade novel about a history obsessed boy volunteering at a living history museum who uncovers stories of queer people in the Civil War era. Blends friendship, activism and heartfelt letters.
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Costa Rica Public Schools Immersion
Costa Rica Public Schools Immersion
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School Immersion Option
Costa Rica Public Schools Immersion
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Study-abroad or family-immersion programs that place students in Costa Rican public schools and homestays so they can practice Spanish and experience everyday local culture.
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National Council of Social Studies Annotated Trade Books
National Council of Social Studies Annotated Trade Books
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Social Studies Booklists
National Council of Social Studies Annotated Trade Books
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Annual list of notable children’s/YA books for social studies with classroom-ready annotations.
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Pulitzer Center
Pulitzer Center
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Global Journalism Education
Pulitzer Center
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Journalism nonprofit offering lesson plans and global reporting projects.
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Learning for Justice
Learning for Justice
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Anti-Bias Education Resources
Learning for Justice
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Formerly Teaching Tolerance—free anti-bias lesson plans and resources.
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Teaching Tolerance / Learning for Justice
Teaching Tolerance / Learning for Justice
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Justice & Inclusion Resources
Teaching Tolerance / Learning for Justice
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Formerly Teaching Tolerance—resources for confronting bias and inclusion.
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National Geographic Explorer Magazine
National Geographic Explorer Magazine
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Children's Classroom Magazine
National Geographic Explorer Magazine
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Classroom style magazine from National Geographic that brings real world science and social studies stories to elementary readers. Often available as PDFs teachers and homeschoolers can project or print.
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Curiosity Stream
Curiosity Stream
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Educational Streaming Service
Curiosity Stream
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Subscription service for documentaries and educational series.
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Ten Strands
Ten Strands
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Environmental Literacy Nonprofit
Ten Strands
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Environmental education nonprofit integrating climate/environmental literacy into schools.
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Little Pasifika Readers
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Pasifika Children's Book List / Shop
Little Pasifika Readers
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A bookstagram and booklist project highlighting Pacific Islander children’s books, especially #OwnVoices titles, helping families find Pasifika stories and authors. 
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Learner.org
Learner.org
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Annenberg Learning Videos
Learner.org
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Annenberg Learner portal offering free video courses and interactives across subjects.
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Nanook’s Great Hunt
Nanook’s Great Hunt
Regular price $32.00 USD
Film/Educational Video
Nanook’s Great Hunt
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Animated short from the National Film Board of Canada about an Inuit boy’s seal hunt that blends legend and everyday life. A gentle introduction to Arctic cultures for older kids.
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Strong Nations
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Palestinian Education Materials
Strong Nations
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Indigenous-owned bookstore & publisher offering children’s books & curricula.
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Ziibiwing Center
Ziibiwing Center
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Saginaw Chippewa Cultural Center
Ziibiwing Center
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Cultural center of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe with exhibits and programs.
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Redbud Resource Group
Redbud Resource Group
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Indigenous Health Nonprofit
Redbud Resource Group
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Indigenous women-led nonprofit offering curricula, trainings, and partnerships.
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Raven Tales
Raven Tales
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Indigenous Storytelling Series
Raven Tales
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Animated series based on First Nations and Native American stories featuring Raven.
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Narragunnawali
Narragunnawali
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Indigenous Education Platform
Narragunnawali
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Australian platform supporting Reconciliation Action Plans with Indigenous curriculum resources.
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