Grade+3+Social+Studies

= Grade Three Social Studies (rev. 2006) = Using local historical sites, historical societies and museums, third graders learn about the history of Massachusetts from the time of the arrival of the Pilgrims.They also learn the history of their own cities and towns and about famous people and events in Massachusetts' history. In addition, they read biographies of prominent Massachusetts people in science, technology, the arts, business, education or political leadership in order to learn how they contributed to Massachusetts' history.

General Reference:
[|Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia] http://go.grolier.com/ See: Research starters for U.S. Constitution, Plymouth Colony--other U.S.History topics. [|Gale's Biography Resource Center] http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC?locID=mlin_n_billerhs Mass Minutes aligned with grade three curriculum: http://www.massmoments.org/teachers/grade3.cfm?uid=7

History and Geography
Civics and Government: [|Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids] http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html Contains, flag information, symbols, documents, interactive games, how laws are made, branches of government, Videos [|America at Its Best: The American Government] (TR) Discovery Video (15:00) This program begins with an introduction of how America began - Columbus's voyage to the New World, the establishment of the 13 colonies, and the colonies' struggle for independence - and then focuses on the make up of the American government. Our government has guides and rules such as the Constitution and the Bill of Rights that protect Americans’ freedoms and rights. Copyright: 2003 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?] (TR) Discovery Video (30:08) Jena Fritz's 1976 children's book comes to life in this iconographic version. A new idea always on his mind, Ben Franklin's joy of living, his humor, inventions, and dedication to his country capture children's attention and spark their interest in American history. This video provides instructional support for Benjamin Franklin, American history, predictions, cause and effect, inferences, sequencing events, main idea and supporting details. Copyright: 1976 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|Animated Hero Classics: General George Washington] (TR) Discovery Video (29:20) In this program, learn about George Washington. He was a great man who served his country as patriot, soldier, and the first President of the United States. This program is a lesson in leadership. Copyright: 1992 Grades: K - Gr. 5

Economics:

New England and Massachusetts: 3.1 - 3.7
3.1 New England Maps http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/newengland.shtml map of New England state and quiz about states 3.3 Plymouth Colony - activity exploring life on Plymouth Plantation - http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/plymouth/index.html 3.3 Mayflower Journey and First Thanksgiving http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/ 3.2 and 3.3 Life on Plymouth Plantation - actitivities for kids to learn about both Pilgrims and Wampanoag http://plimothplantation.com/education/olc/index_js2.html http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mosmd/index.htm Extensive resource for Pilgrims and Plymouth Colonly in 1620. Site contains maps, photos, drawings; time line; list of Mayflower passengers; Native American and Colonial leaders. Appropriate for teachers. 3.4 http://www.sail1620.org/discover_feature_pilgrims_and_puritans_in_17th_century_new_england.shtml Teacher resource for difference between Pilgrims and Puritans. 3.4 - easy reference - quick explanation of differeneces between Puritans and Pilgrims http://genealogy2.com/pilgrimsandpuritans/pilgrimsandpuritans.html 3.5 http://www.americanrevolution.com/Links.htm Numerous links to various aspects of the American Revolution 3.5 http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/amrevol.html American Revolution 3.5 http://curriculum.lexingtonma.org/FamousMAPeople/%20massbio.html Massachusetts biographies study, webquest, research historical figures, create a timeline **3.5** www.50states.com/bio/mass.htm 3.5 e.-3.7 www.e-referencedesk.com/resources/state-**famous**-**people**/**massachusetts** 3.5 e.-3.7 a,b,c,d,e http://www.carlisle.k12.ma.us/curriculum/student_resources/bio_webquest/bio.htm 3.7 http://www.thingstodo.com/states/MA/famous_people.htm Famous people from Massachusetts 3.10 http://www.reflector.com/opin/content/news/opinion/stories/2006/06/14ED_Flag_Day.html Flag care and display 3.11 http://www.billericanews.com/news/history.htm History of Billerica  3.6 Declaration of Independence [|www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/scan.htm] 3.6 Constitution [|www.usconstitution.net/const.html] 3.6 Charters of Freedom http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html
 * 3.5** [|www.shgresources.com/**ma**/**people**] Massachusetts state handbook and guide.

Videos [|American Geography Close-ups: New England States Volume I] (TR) Discovery Video (20:00) Examine the geography and early colonial history of the New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. See how the region's topography, which includes mountain chains and coastal lowlands and uplands, has influenced New England's climate and population. Then explore the region's history, from pilgrim settlements to the American Revolution and the industrial revolution. Copyright: 2005 [|Geography of the U.S.: The Geography of the New England States] (TR) Discovery Video (16:08) Learn about New England's major landforms and waterways, the states and major cities in the region, important regional historical sites and industries, and the cultural heritage in the area. [|Early Settlers: The Era of Colonization] (TR) Discovery Video (22:00) Students witness colonial life in a new land as Annabel Lee Sloan, with the help of her diary, reminisces about the wonderful homecomings she had with her father when he would return from his many travels and reveal to her the fascinating tales of a new and ever-growing nation. We travel from the ports of New England to the lush fields of the South-and everywhere in between-so that we may witness the politics, economy, and culture of a new people and a new land. Copyright: 2003 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|Plymouth Plantation] (TR) Discovery Video (15:00) Students blast back in time to the original Plymouth Plantation of 1620, the first colonial settlement in southern New England. Copyright: 2001 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|Elementary Video Adventures: Early America] (TR) Discovery Video (7:10) Paul Revere, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson were among the most influential individuals in early American history. Their contributions to the foundation of our nation were varied and significant. In New England, the sugar season begins in April as the sap begins to run. Sugaring is fun and exciting. Once the sap is collected a boiling and cleaning process allows sugar makers to create candy and syrup. The fun begins as sugar makers have to taste all the different candies they have created. The steam engine changed the course of American History. It was in 1835 that the first steam engine was built in America. By 1869, the Transpacific railroad was completed. Take a trip as the steam engine chugs along. Then move on to the newest and fastest of the high tech trains. Copyright: 1997 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|The Pilgrims of Plimoth] (TR) Discovery Video (25:24) The arrival of the Pilgrims in the New World is chronicled in this dramatic reenactment of their daily activities during those first trying years in the colony they called Plimoth. Marcia Sewall's stunning paintings embellish the adaptation. Copyright: 1990 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth] (TR) Discovery Video (20:13) This program takes a look at the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will find out who the colonists were, from where they came, why they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness. Copyright: 2000 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 5 [|Dear America: A Journey to the New World: The Story of Remember Patience Whipple, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620] (TR) Discovery Video (30:25) The story of a young girl's experiences with life, death, and friendship in the New World after the Mayflower voyage. Copyright: 1998 Grades: Gr. 4 - Gr. 9 [|Horrible Histories: Revolting Revolution] (TR) Discovery Video (24 :34) This is a cartoon history of the American Revolution. Stitch and Mo read between the lines in history textbooks, traveling back in time to reveal the dirty facts about the American Revolution! Copyright: 2000 Grades: Gr. 4 - Gr. 9 [|Field Trips to Yesterday: The Road to Revolution: Historical Boston] (TR) Discovery Video (24:00) This series explores the key events and the important people who helped begin the American Revolution. In "Historic Boston," students discover how events in that city set the colonies on the road to revolution and independence. Paul Revere never really did proclaim "The British are coming, the British are coming!" Students find out what he really said, and so much more, in this engaging, information-packed video. Archival material, re-enactment footage, and commentary from "Paul Revere" bring the events leading up to the Revolutionary War to life. Copyright: 2000 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 8 [|Animated Atlas: The Revolutionary War] (TR) Discovery Video (20:53) Using animated maps, the events of the American Revolution are depicted and explained. Copyright: 1999 Grades: Gr. 3 - Gr. 8

Cities and Towns of Massachusetts: 3.8 - 3.14 (Billerica)
3.8 http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cismap/mapidx.htm 3.8 http://www.billericalibrary.org/main/genealogy.htm http://www.kingsown.net/gall_billerica.htm 3.10 http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html Information about the American flag, stars and stripes.