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

National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
Regular price $14.99 USD
Book
National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
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Photo rich reference book that introduces continents, habitats and cultures with big maps and short facts. A nice starting point for preschool and early elementary geography.
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This Day in June
This Day in June
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Book
This Day in June
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Rhyming picture book that follows a Pride parade with bright busy illustrations. Includes a parent guide in the back with explanations of terms and suggestions for talking about LGBTQ pride with kids.
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My Culture, My Gender, Me
My Culture, My Gender, Me
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Book
My Culture, My Gender, Me
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Activity style workbook that helps children reflect on their cultural background, gender identity and personal values. Prompts, drawing pages and scenarios invite thoughtful conversations between kids and trusted adults.
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Kind Like Marsha: Learning From LGBTQ+ Leaders
Kind Like Marsha: Learning From LGBTQ+ Leaders
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Book
Kind Like Marsha: Learning From LGBTQ+ Leaders
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A picture book that profiles LGBTQ+ leaders such as Marsha P. Johnson in short, inspiring snapshots, pairing each biography with a simple "be" statement kids can emulate, like be brave or be kind.
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The Fighting Infantryman
The Fighting Infantryman
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Book
The Fighting Infantryman
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A picture book biography telling the story of an infantry soldier in American history. Offers a child friendly entry point into discussion of war, courage and identity.
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Barefoot World Atlas
Barefoot World Atlas
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Book
Barefoot World Atlas
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An illustrated world atlas that introduces countries, cultures, and landmarks with maps and short snippets of information. Works nicely as a geography spine or browsing book for curious kids.
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Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture
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Online Program
Google Arts & Culture
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Online platform offering high resolution images videos and tours from museums and historic sites worldwide. Families can browse by theme artist or location and turn virtual visits into research projects.
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Mint and Bloom
Mint and Bloom
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Physical Curriculum
Mint and Bloom
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Mint and Bloom creates history and language arts curriculum with rich literature primary sources and thoughtful discussion prompts. It is designed for families who want meaningful open ended conversations rather than worksheets.
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Open Social Studies
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Workbook-Based Curriculum
Open Social Studies
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An inquiry‑based social studies curriculum that offers downloadable student workbooks and teacher guides, designed to make civics and history more discussion‑driven and inclusive.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab
Smithsonian Learning Lab
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Online Program
Smithsonian Learning Lab
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Smithsonian Learning Lab lets users search millions of Smithsonian resources and build custom collections with images videos and lesson ideas. Homeschoolers can curate themed galleries for unit studies or projects.
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Language Arts Around the World
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Workbook-Based Curriculum
Language Arts Around the World
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Free upper elementary language arts units that weave geography and culture into reading and writing activities. Printable pages make it easy to build cross curricular lessons without much prep.
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Michigan Open Book Project
Michigan Open Book Project
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Physical Curriculum
Michigan Open Book Project
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Michigan Open Book Project is a set of free open source social studies textbooks available as PDFs or print, organized by grade and packed with readings, maps, and activities.
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National Geographic Kids Countries
National Geographic Kids Countries
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Online Program
National Geographic Kids Countries
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National Geographic Kids Countries provides colorful country profiles with maps photos and fast facts. Homeschoolers can use it as a reference for geography projects or to enrich world history and culture studies.
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Wo Lakota
Wo Lakota
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Online Program
Wo Lakota
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Online collection of lesson plans and videos built around Lakota values and stories, developed with Native elders. Useful for bringing Indigenous perspectives into US history and social studies.
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PJ Library
PJ Library
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Subscription Kit
PJ Library
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A program that mails free Jewish children’s books and music to enrolled families each month, helping you build a home library that reflects Jewish holidays, values, and everyday life. 
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Forever Ago
Forever Ago
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Podcast
Forever Ago
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A history podcast for kids that looks at everyday things from long ago. Each episode explores how objects and ideas have changed over time in a playful, curious way.
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Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
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Online Program
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
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Government run site that explains how the United States government works using age leveled sections games and simple articles. Great support for civics units or preparing for visits to historic sites.
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Homeschool Pop
Homeschool Pop
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YouTube Channel
Homeschool Pop
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Animated and live action educational videos covering history, science, geography and more, designed specifically for homeschoolers and classroom use in the elementary grades.
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UEN Virtual Field Trips
UEN Virtual Field Trips
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Online Program
UEN Virtual Field Trips
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A virtual field trips website from UEN that links to museums, historic sites and natural locations. Provides descriptions and teacher guides to enrich social studies and science units.
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National Archives
National Archives
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Online Program
National Archives
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The U.S. National Archives website provides access to digitized primary sources, documents, and teaching activities. Great for bringing authentic historical letters, photos, and records into your history lessons.
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Florida Agriculture in the Classroom
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom
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Online Program
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom
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Organization that provides agriculture themed lessons maps and activity ideas aligned with state standards. Homeschool families can use these resources to connect food systems soil and farming with science and social studies.
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Flocabulary
Flocabulary
Regular price $11.50 USD
Online Program
Flocabulary
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Subscription program that uses catchy hip hop videos, vocabulary activities and quizzes to teach academic content, literacy skills and test prep across subjects.
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IXL
IXL
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Online Program
IXL
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Comprehensive online practice program covering math language arts science and social studies with adaptive questions and detailed reports. Works as daily skill practice or assessment alongside any core curriculum.
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Liberty’s Kids - WildBrain
Liberty’s Kids - WildBrain
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YouTube Channel
Liberty’s Kids - WildBrain
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Liberty’s Kids - WildBrain is a YouTube playlist of the Liberty’s Kids cartoon series about the American Revolution, perfect as an engaging visual supplement to elementary and middle school U.S. history.
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