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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The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art
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MoMA Kids’ Art Resources
The Museum of Modern Art
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MoMA’s collection and online resources for kids learning modern art.
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Anti-Racist Art Lessons
Anti-Racist Art Lessons
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Anti-Racism Art Lessons
Anti-Racist Art Lessons
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Detailed lesson plans for teaching anti-racism through visual arts.
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Coloring Pages & Maps
Coloring Pages & Maps
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Printables
Coloring Pages & Maps
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Simple printable coloring pages and maps can anchor unit studies in geography or history, giving younger kids a hands-on way to review countries, regions, and historical events.
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Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op
Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op
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Homeschool Co-Op
Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op
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Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op is a local homeschool cooperative that brings families together for shared classes, field trips, and culturally rich community events so kids can learn and socialize.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Traditional Curriculum Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Major educational publisher offering textbooks and supplemental materials across subjects.
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HMH K–12 Inquiries
HMH K–12 Inquiries
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HMH School Curriculum
HMH K–12 Inquiries
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HMH curriculum lines for K–12 including language arts, math, science and social studies.
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
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Online Program
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
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An animated show where kids travel back in time to meet historical figures as children, helping young viewers connect with diverse role models and bite-sized history lessons.
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True or False
True or False
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Book
True or False
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World Book’s question and answer series where each spread asks kids to guess whether a statement is true or false before revealing the explanation. Short facts make nice science or social studies warmups.
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Top Secret Adventures
Top Secret Adventures
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Subscription Kit
Top Secret Adventures
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A geography based mystery subscription from Highlights where kids solve cases in different countries. Packs include story books, puzzles and maps that make world cultures feel exciting.
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Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History
Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History
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Book
Rainbow Revolutionaries: 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History
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Illustrated collection profiling fifty LGBTQ+ figures from many eras, giving kids short, uplifting biographies that highlight courage, creativity and resistance.
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Global Village School
Global Village School
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Online Program
Global Village School
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Accredited distance learning school and curriculum provider offering individualized K–12 programs with a focus on peace, justice, diversity and sustainability for homeschooling families.
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People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans
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Book
People of Pride: 25 Great LGBTQ Americans
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Short illustrated biographies of twenty five LGBTQ Americans from many fields, including arts, sports and activism. Works well as a morning basket read aloud or for quick research projects.
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It’s Her Story: Billie Jean King
It’s Her Story: Billie Jean King
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Book
It’s Her Story: Billie Jean King
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A graphic novel biography of tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King that introduces tweens to her fight for gender equality in sports through accessible comic panels and short text sections. 
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A Child’s Introduction to Pride
A Child’s Introduction to Pride
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Book
A Child’s Introduction to Pride
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Illustrated nonfiction book introducing kids to LGBTQ identities, history and Pride celebrations through simple explanations, timelines and biographies. Suitable for upper elementary readers with lots of pictures and sidebars.
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The Big Book of Pride Flags
The Big Book of Pride Flags
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Book
The Big Book of Pride Flags
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Kid friendly reference book that explains the meanings and histories behind many Pride flags, including trans, bi, ace and more. Each spread pairs bright art with short affirming text.
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Gender Heroes
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Book
Gender Heroes
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An illustrated children’s book sharing short biographies of diverse gender-diverse role models from history and today. Encourages kids to see many ways to express gender and be themselves.
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A School Like Mine
A School Like Mine
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Book
A School Like Mine
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Nonfiction book from DK that profiles children around the world and their schools using photographs and short texts. Helps kids compare their own routines with classmates in different cultures.
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Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles
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Book
Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles
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Illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S plus symbols and codes used throughout history, from flowers and jewelry to flags. Written for children and families, it makes queer culture visible and sparks discussion.
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Dare to Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote
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Book
Dare to Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote
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Middle grade biography of suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt, tracing her journey from small town girl to organizer helping win US women the vote. Includes photos and accessible historical context.
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Ducksters
Ducksters
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Online Program
Ducksters
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Ad free educational website offering short articles, quizzes and simple games on history, geography, science, biographies and more written in accessible language for elementary and middle schoolers.
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TeachRock
TeachRock
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Online Program
TeachRock
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A free curriculum that uses popular music and culture to teach history, civics, language arts, and more. Includes ready-to-go lessons, playlists, and multimedia resources for upper elementary through high school.
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Teaching History
Teaching History
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Online Program
Teaching History
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A free website for history educators offering lesson plans, teaching strategies, and primary-source activities. Helpful for planning inquiry-based U.S. history and civics lessons at home with clear guidance.
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Learning First Peoples Classroom Resources
Learning First Peoples Classroom Resources
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Online Program
Learning First Peoples Classroom Resources
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Classroom resources developed with First Nations communities that provide lessons, texts and guidance for teaching about First Peoples’ histories, cultures and perspectives respectfully.
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Teach With Movies
Teach With Movies
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Online Program
Teach With Movies
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A website that pairs popular movies with discussion questions, background information, and lesson plans. Useful for turning family movie time into thoughtful conversations about history, literature, ethics, and character.
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