3rd Grade History Resources : Page 2

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Sail back in time to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, with this fun, fact-filled worksheet.

Introduce your elementary student to the history of ancient Egypt with this fun activity worksheet, complete with a word search, quiz and word scramble.

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

This worksheet, which reads like riddles, will expose your learners to important abolitionists in the African American community.

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Children are introduced to four inspiring members of the civil rights movement in this engaging social studies worksheet.

Get geared up for the Olympics with this fun reading worksheet about the first modern Olympic games, held in -- where else? -- Greece in 1896.

Students will read a short biography of Keller, then answer a thoughtful prompt designed to help them reflect on what they have read.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the "shot heard around the world" and began the American Revolution.

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

Learn more about this amazing artist in this printable biography when studying the fine arts or Black History Month.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

Explore history with famous female navigator Sacagawea. Sacagawea was a Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark find their way across the west.

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

Ride along with the Lakota tribe with this history worksheet. These Native Americans were part of the horse culture of the Dakotas.

Meet Harriet Tubman, a true American hero who devoted her whole life to caring for and protecting others.

The Siege of the Alamo was an important point in the Texas Revolution. Your youngster can learn the story of the siege in this worksheet.

See how electoral votes work in the United States presidential election.

Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. the Lincoln Memorial honors our 16th president.

Young readers can discover the history of the Choctaw Native American tribe with this history worksheet.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

This worksheet introduces students to Jesse Owens, whose successes in the 1938 Olympics made history and paved the way for African-Americans in all sports and fields.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early battles of the American Revolution. Discover the important features of the battle with this worksheet.

Children learn about Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner, a record-breaking silver and gold medalist in track and field, in this sports biography worksheet.