3rd Grade Social Studies/Science 2025-2026 Assignments

Ch.9: Our Solar System

Students will present their Intergalactic Space Agency brochure and poster.
Review for test.

Ch. 9 TEST will be TOMORROW!

Ch.9: Our Solar System
- Students will take a practice test.
-Students will continue working on Planet banners if time allows.

Intergalactic Space Agency brochure and poster are due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Ch. 9 TEST will be Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Ch.9: Our Solar System
- Students will review vocabulary words and order of planets.
-Students will begin Planet banners if time allows.

Intergalactic Space Agency brochure and poster are due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Ch. 9 will be Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Interactive activity on the Solar System

Students will take an Open book test.

Ch. 9 will continue to be discussed.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments.

Homework is due tomorrow.

Solar System vocabulary quiz will be Thursday, April 23, 2026.

The Solar System project will be due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Solar System Unit
Ch. 9 will continue to be discussed.
Students will take important notes.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments.

Open book test on Ch.9 Lessons 1 and 2 will be tomorrow Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The Solar System project will be due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Solar System Unit

All planets will be introduced. Students must be able to list planets in order from location from the Sun.
Ch. 9 will be discussed.
Students will take important notes.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments.

The Solar System project will be due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Solar System Unit

Students will continue learning about the current Artemis II Mission.
New vocabulary words will be introduced.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments. Information regarding the at-home project was sent home last week with your student.

Solar System project is due Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Solar System Unit

Students will read and discuss Ch.9 Lesson 2.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments. Information regarding the at-home project will be sent home with your student.

The solar system project will be due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Solar System Unit
Vocabulary words will be introduced.
Students will read and discuss Ch.9 Lesson 1. 

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments. Information regarding the at-home project will be sent home with your student.

The solar system project will be due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Solar System Unit

Students will continue learning about the current Artemis II Mission.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments. Information regarding the at-home project will be sent home with your student.

The solar system project will be due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Solar System Unit

Students will learn about the current Artemis II Mission.

Our unit on the Solar System will include  a variety of homework, memory work, classwork, quiz, in-class projects, an at-home project, and test grades. Please refer to your student's planner for dates and assignments. Information regarding the at-home project will be sent home with your student.

The solar system project will be due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Easter Monday! Enjoy your day!

GOOD FRIDAY! Enjoy!

No school today or Monday, April 6, 2026

No Science today!
Half day!

SPRING FLING! LET'S  GO GREEN! LET'S GO GOLD!

EASTER PARTY DAY! 
Half day!

No science today!

Students will take an OPEN BOOK CHAPTER TEST on Chapter 5.

Homework
none

Students will take a vocabulary quiz on Chapter 5 vocabulary words.


Homework
Review Chapter 5 to prepare for tomorrow's open book test. Page numbers for answers will not be provided this time. 

Unit B: Living Things in Their Environment
Chapter 5: Food Chains


Complete interactive activity about food chains.
Homework
Review vocabulary words.
Ch. 5 Test prep and review worksheet due Friday, March 27, 2026. 

Vocabulary quiz will be Monday, March 30, 2026.
Open Book Chapter 5 Test will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Unit B: Living Things in Their Environment
Chapter 5: Food Chains


Complete interactive activity about food chains.
Homework
Review vocabulary words for Monday's quiz.


Vocabulary quiz will be Monday, March 30, 2026.
Open Book Chapter 5 Test will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Unit B: Living Things in Their Environment
Chapter 5: Food Chains

Lesson 3: Food Chains in Environments
*Read and discuss pages B60-64.
*Review vocabulary.
Homework
Review vocabulary words.
Ch. 5 Test prep and review worksheet due Friday, March 27, 2026. 

Vocabulary quiz will be Monday, March 30, 2026.
Open Book Chapter 5 Test will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Unit B: Living Things in Their Environment
Chapter 5: Food Chains
Lesson 2: What is a food chain?
*Review vocabulary words by making notecards.
 *Discuss pages B48-B55.

Homework
Review vocabulary words.

Vocabulary quiz will be Monday, March 30, 2026.
Open Book Chapter 5 Test will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Unit B: Living Things in Their Environment
Chapter 5: Food Chains
Lesson 1: How Do Living Things Get Energy?

*Introduce Chapter 5 with vocabulary words.
*Read and discuss pages B44-47

Homework
Review vocabulary words.

Vocabulary quiz will be Monday, March 30, 2026.
Open Book Chapter 5 Test will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Half day of school.
Have a great SPRING BREAK!!!

Review topics covered so far in Science.
Complete activities for notebook.

Homework
No homework, tests, or quizzes this week.

Review topics covered so far in Science.
Complete activities for notebook.

Homework
No homework, tests, or quizzes this week.

Review topics covered so far in Science.
Complete activities for notebook.

Homework
No homework, tests, or quizzes this week.

Review topics covered so far in Science.
Complete activities for notebook.

Homework
No homework, tests, or quizzes this week.

Watch videos of animal lifecycles.

Watch videos and complete interactive activities.

Students will take Ch. 3 Test.

1. Students will take Ch. 3 Vocabulary Test.

2. Review for tomorrow's Ch. 3 Test.

Review for tomorrow's Ch. 3 Vocabulary Test

Ch. 3 Open book Test
Homework due!



Upcoming Tests
Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Ch.3 TEST will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Unit A:How Things Function
Chapter 3: Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 3: How Can Living Things Vary?

Classwork
-Read and discuss pages A82-88.
-Complete study guide for lesson 3.

Homework
Review vocabulary words
Ch.3 Homework due TOMORROW!!!

Upcoming Tests
Open Book Test will be Friday, February 20, 2026.
Review vocabulary words. Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Ch.3 TEST will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Unit A:How Things Function
Chapter 3: Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson2: What are some animal life cycles?

Classwork
-Read and discuss pages A74-A79.
Complete study guide for lesson 2.
-Watch videos
Homework
Review vocabulary words
Ch.3 Homework due Friday, February 20, 2026.

Upcoming Tests
Open Book Test will be Friday, February 20, 2026.
Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Ch.3 TEST will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Unit A:How Things Function
Chapter 3: Living Things Grow and Reproduce
Lesson 1: What are Plant Life Cycles?
Classwork
-Discuss Ch. 3 vocabulary words
-Read and discuss pages A70-73.
- Complete study guide for lesson 1.

Homework
Review vocabulary words
Ch.3 Homework due Friday, February 20, 2026.

Upcoming Tests
Open Book Test will be Friday, February 20, 2026.
Review vocabulary words. Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Ch.3 TEST will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

PRESIDENT'S DA
NO SCHOOL TODAY!
Enjoy your day!

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
-Enhance  each student’s knowledge and understanding of endangered species with focus on endangered primates 
-Enhance ability to work in teams to complete tasks

Classwork
-Students will present information and posters of their endangered primate to class.  
               *This will be daily grade 


Homework
none

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
-Enhance  each student’s knowledge and understanding of endangered species with focus on endangered primates 
-Enhance ability to work in teams to complete tasks

Classwork
Review for Ch.2 Test.

Homework
Study for Ch. 2 Test

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
-Enhance  each student’s knowledge and understanding of endangered species with focus on endangered primates 
-Enhance ability to work in teams to complete tasks

Classwork
Ch.2 Classifying Animals TEST (wt. 2)
1. Use link
https://kidworldcitizen.org/endangered-species-primates-lesson-plan-kids/ to introduce 3 endangered primate species

2. Watch videos about the following endangered species.
Cotton-Top Tamarin
Roloway Monkey (also called “Diana guenon”!)
Silky Sifaka

Homework
none

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
To enhance understanding of classifying animals

Classwork
Students will take Ch.2 Vocabulary Quiz (wt.1)
Finish Design a Vertebrate project if not finished.
Review study guide for tomorrow's test

Homework
Review study guide and vocabulary words for Thursday's Ch. 2 TEST.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals
Objectives
Enhance understanding of vertebrates
Assist students in mastering understanding of how to classify animals

Classwork
-Review vertebrates and animal classifications
-Students will work independently to design a vertebrate animal. 
            *Students will complete an Design a Vertebrate Animal Report that includes identifying their animal’s classification, a picture of their animal, a picture of their animal’s habitat, and facts about their animal. This will count as a participation grade

Homework
Study vocabulary words for tomorrow's vocabulary QUIZ
Review study guide and vocabulary words for Ch. 2 TEST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
Enhance understanding of vertebrates
Assist students in mastering understanding of how to classify animals

Classwork
-Review vertebrates and animal classifications


Homework
Vocab Quiz (wt. 1) will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CH. 2 TEST (wt. 2) will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals

Objectives
-Enhance  each student’s knowledge and understanding of endangered species with focus on endangered primates 
-Enhance ability to work in teams to complete tasks

Classwork
-Turn in Homework
-Complete Vertebrate chart in the study guide. 

Homework
Study vocabulary words for QUIZ (wt. 1) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
CH. 2 TEST (wt. 2) will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals
Lesson 3: Which Animals Lived Long Ago?

Objectives
-Enhance each student’s understanding of the different types of animals
-Students will be able to describe fossils and classify the living things that made them
-Students will be able to know that fossils provide information about extinct animals
-Students will be able to compare extinct animals to modern animals
-Students will be able to explain why some species of animals are endangered

Classwork
-Read and discuss pages A54-A61
-Finish Study Guide
-Review and discuss  Ch.2 vocabulary


Homework
Chapter 2 Review Homework will be due Thursday, February 5, 2026. This will count as a daily grade (wt.1).
OPEN BOOK TEST (wt. 1) will be Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Study vocabulary words for QUIZ (wt. 1) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
CH. 2 TEST (wt. 2) will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals
Lesson 2: Which Animals are Invertebrates?

Objectives
-Enhance each student’s understanding of the different types of animals
-Students will be able to identify and describe common invertebrates
-Students will be able to classify invertebrates by their physical characteristics

Classwork
-Finish partner project on vertebrates if not finished
-Read and discuss pages A44-A49
Complete lessons 1 and 2 of Study Guide
-Review and discuss  Ch.2 vocabulary

Homework
Chapter 2  Review Homework will be due Thursday, February 5, 2026.
OPEN BOOK TEST (wt. 1) will be Thursday, February 5, 2026
Study vocabulary words for QUIZ (wt. 1) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CH. 2 TEST (wt. 2) will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026

No school due to ICE STORM.

No school due to the ICE STORM.

No school due to ICE STORM

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals
Lesson 1: Which Animals are Vertebrates?

Objectives
1. Enhance each students understanding of the different types on animals
2. To assist each student in describing how vertebrates, or animals with backbones, can be classified into major groups, including fish, and mammals. 

Classwork
Continue working on in-class projects if time allows due to Senior play.

Homework
Begin studying your study guide for chapter 2

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 2: Classifying Animals
Lesson 1: Which Animals are Vertebrates?

Objectives
1. Enhance each students understanding of the different types on animals
2. To assist each student in describing how vertebrates, or animals with backbones, can be classified into major groups, including fish, and mammals. 

Classwork1. Read and discuss pages A36-43

1. Watch video
2. Introduce new vocabulary words 

     vertebrate-an animal that has a backbone

     amphibian- a vertebrate that starts life in the water and lives on land as an adult

     backbone- a series of bones that runs down the back of some animals

     bird-a vertebrate that has feathers, lungs, wings, and two legs

     fish- a vertebrate that lives in the water and has scales, fins, and gills

     mammal- a vertebrate that has hair or fur and produces milk for its young

      reptile- a vertebrate that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land

    
3. Begin IN CLASS PROJECT on Vertebrates

Homework
None

CHAPTER ONE TEST (wt. of 2)

homework: none

Chapter One Open Book Test 
(wt. of 1) 

Homework
Study Chapter 1 Study Guide and vocabulary words for tomorrow's TEST!

MLK Holiday
No School

Ch. 1 Open Book Test TOMORROW, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

Unit A: Chapter 1 Parts of Plants
Plants That Hunt

Objective
To introduce students to a group of plants that have developed special structures and functions that help them survive in poor soils by trapping and digesting insects

Classwork
1. Watch a video about carnivorous plants.
2. Watch videos about Venus Flytraps
3. Observe a Venus Flytrap in the classroom.

Homework 
Study Chapter 1 vocabulary words.
Review study guide.

* Chapter 1 Open Book Test will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
* Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Functions
Chapter 1: Parts of Plants

Objective
Enhance each student's understanding of the parts of plants

Classwork
Students will complete an interactive notebook activity. 
Students will examine leaves and plants in class to enhance understanding. 

Homework 
Study Chapter 1 vocabulary words.
Review study guide.

* Chapter 1 Open Book Test will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
* Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 1: Parts of Plants
Lesson 3: How Do Their Parts Help Plants Survive?

Objectives
Enhance each student's understanding of plant structures.
Enhance each student's understanding of how plants survive in different environments.

Classwork
1. Introduce the lesson by discussing  Lesson 3 vocabulary words.
      environment- everything that surrounds and affects a living thing 
      reproduce-to make new living things of the same kind

2. Read Lesson 3 pages A22-A26 together as a class. 

3. Complete study guide as a class.
 
Homework 
Complete Ch.1 Review Worksheet. This is due tomorrow and will count as a daily grade.
Study Chapter 1 vocabulary words 
Review study guide.

* Chapter 1 Open Book Test will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
* Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 1: Parts of Plants
Lesson 2: How Do Plants Use Their Parts

Objective
Enhance each student's understanding of the functions of each part of plants.

Classwork
1. Introduce the lesson by discussing  Lesson 2 vocabulary words.
      vein-a tube that carries food, water, and nutrients
      parallel veins- veins that run in straight lines next to each other
      netted veins-veins that branch out from main veins

2. Read Lesson 2 pages A14-A19 together as a class. 

3. Work on study guide as a class.
 
Homework 
Study All of Chapter 1's vocabulary words that were provided in class. 
Review completed portion of study guide.

* Chapter 1 Open Book Test will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
* Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Unit A: How Living Things Function
Chapter 1: Parts of Plants
Lesson 1: How Do Plants Use Their Parts

Objectives
1. Enhance each student's understanding of the basic needs of plants.
2. Enhance each student's understanding of the functions of each part of plants.

Classwork
1. Introduce Lesson 1 by discussing vocabulary words.
plant- a living thing that grows on land or water, cannot move from place to place, and usually has green leaves.
nutrient-a substance that living things need to survive and grow.
cell- the smallest and most basic unit of a living thing.
root- takes in water and nutrients and provides support for the plant.
stem- holds up the leaves and carries water and nutrients through the plant.
leaf-collects sunlight and gases from the air and uses them to make food for the plant.

2. Read Lesson 1 together as a class.

3. Start on study guide.

Homework 
*Study All of Chapter 1's vocabulary words that were provided in class. 
* Chapter 1 Open Book Test will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
* Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Science Quiz #1 (wt. 1)

Classwork
-Student’s will learn about snowflakes by watching a video.
-Play a review game to assist students in preparing for tomorrow's quiz. 

Homework
Study all notes for tomorrow's quiz. Quiz will be matching and multiple choice. Students will be allowed to use notes on the quiz.

Science Safety and The Scientific Method


Objectives
-Students will be able to verbalize an understanding of following safety guidelines in Science

Classwork
1. Review and discuss page S16 from textbook regarding Science safety.
2. Watch The Scientific Method Song
3. Review all information presented in class to enhance understanding of the purpose of science. 

Homework
Study all notes for Friday's quiz. Students will be allowed to use notes to complete quiz.

The Purpose of Science 

Objectives
1. Students will define science as a process of asking questions and using evidence to understand the world.
2. Students will apply their Scientist Toolbox and The Three Pillars of Science in an experiment.
3. Students will begin memorizing important information and vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.

Classwork
Teacher will guide students through the following experiments. Students will make hypotheses about the experiments.
The Mystery Box: Use a sealed box with a bell or marble inside. Have students "observe" by shaking it before guessing.
Penny Power: Have students use droppers to see how many water drops fit on a penny. 
Homework
Study notes for Friday's quiz. Students will be allowed to use notes to complete quiz.(wt. 1).

Let's Start Learning Science!
The Nature of Science

Objectives
1. Enhance each student's understanding of the purpose of Science. 
2. Introduce methods related to the process of Science inquiry. 

Classwork
1. Introduce " The Scientist's Toolkit"important vocabulary used to expand understanding of how to use science 
                                 The Scientist’s Toolkit
Observation: To use your eyes, ears, and hands to learn.
Evidence: The clues that prove if your guess was right.
Hypothesis: A "smart guess" about what will happen.
Experiment: A test to find out the answer to a question
2. Introduce the Three Pillars of Science: To Wonder, To Discover, and To Solve.
3 . Discuss information from the Science textbook from pages T29-T36.  Students will be provided with notes highlighting important information.
Homework
Study The Scientist's Toolkit, the  Three Pillars of Science and notes for a quiz on Friday, January 9, 2026. Students will be allowed to use notes to complete the quiz.

Christmas Party Day! Party will be at 8:15.

Half Day! Students dismiss at 11:30.

Half Day! Students dismiss at 11:30.

Christmas Around the World
1. What is Christmas?
2. Explore China and Australia and learn all about their different Christmas traditions.  
3. Take virtual field trips to each country to see some of their Christmas traditions.
4. Take a virtual tour of the White House at Christmastime and listen to a read aloud of "The Carpenter's Gift."

Christmas Around the World
1. What is Christmas?
2. Explore Mexico, Iceland, and Germany and learn all about their different Christmas traditions.  
3. Take virtual field trips to each country to see some of their Christmas traditions.

Christmas Around the World
1. What is Christmas?
2. Explore the USA and learn all about its different Christmas traditions.  
3. Take a virtual field trip to the country to see some of its Christmas traditions.

Take Ch. 5 Vocabulary/ Important People Test (wt.2)

Review Ch.5 Vocabulary and Important People Study Guide

No School today! Enjoy! :)

Students will take an OPEN BOOK TEST on Chapter 5: New Ideas Change Communities (wt. 1).

Homework
-Review vocabulary words and important people for test on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (wt. 2).

Ch.5: New Ideas Change Communities 

Objectives
-To enhance understanding comparing and contrasting
-To enhance each student's ability to write in complete sentences.
-To enhance understanding and success in taking open book tests. 

Classwork
-Complete Compare and Contrast activity as a class
-Read 132-133 as a class. Complete sheet on Alexander Graham Bell independently. This will count as a daily grade for English (wt. 1).
-Review for Ch. 5 OPEN BOOK Test.

Homework
-Review notes and Ch. 5 for tomorrow's OPEN BOOK TEST (wt. 1).

Ch.5: New Ideas Change Communities
Lesson 2: Making Communities Safer

Objectives
-Identify how individual actions can bring about community changes.
-Identify inventors and discuss how scientists have created new technologies to help improve the health and safety of communities.

Classwork
-Review Ch. 5 vocabulary and important people
-Read pages 136-141 together as a class.
-Complete Lesson 2 notes sheet on smart board as a class.

Homework
Review notes and Ch. 5 for an OPEN BOOK TEST on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (wt. 1)
Review vocabulary words /important people for a VOCABULARY/ Important People TEST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (wt. 2)

Ch.5: New Ideas Change Communities
Lesson 1: Inventions Shape Communities

Objectives
-Explain how the Great Chicago Fire changed a community.
-Identify inventors and discuss how their technologies affected communities.

Classwork
-Introduce Ch. 5 vocabulary .
-Read pages 122-131 together as a class.
-Complete Lesson 1 notes sheet on smart board as a class.

Homework
-Review notes and Ch. 5 for an OPEN BOOK TEST on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (wt. 1)
-Review vocabulary words /important people for a VOCABULARY/ Important People TEST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (wt. 2)

Attached is a quizlet to help review information.

Thanksgiving Lesson 5


Objective
To enhance each student's understanding and knowledge about Thanksgiving.
To enhance each student's ability to identify key information from reading passages. 

Classwork
Class will complete a reading passage on Thanksgiving and complete questions independently. 

Homework
None

Thanksgiving Lesson 4


Objective
To enhance each student's understanding and knowledge about Thanksgiving.

Classwork
Class will complete pages 10-15 in the Thanksgiving booklet.
Completed booklet will be counted as a daily grade (wt. 1)

Homework
None

Thanksgiving Lesson 3


Objective
To enhance each student's understanding and knowledge about Thanksgiving.

Classwork
Class will complete pages 4-9 in the Thanksgiving booklet.

Homework
None

Thanksgiving Lesson 2


Objective
To enhance each student's understanding and knowledge about Thanksgiving.

Classwork
Class will complete pages 1-3 in the Thanksgiving booklet.

Homework
None

Thanksgiving Lesson 1


Objective
Students will learn about the first Thanksgiving

Classwork
Students will watch a video about the first Thanksgiving.

Homework
None

Colonial America Unit

Let's create our very own colonies!

This is the final week of our Colonial America Unit. Instead of a test, students will complete a project in class. The completed project will count as a TEST grade (wt.2). 

Objectives
Students will have an understanding of how people lived during colonial times.
Students will learn how to work as a team to create their own colonies.

Classwork
Students will work in teams on colony project.
Teams will present colonies on Friday, November 14, 2025. This will count as a TEST grade.

Homework
None

Colonial America Unit

Let's create our very own colonies!

This is the final week of our Colonial America Unit. Instead of a test, students will complete a project in class. The completed project will count as a TEST grade (wt.2). 

Objectives
Students will have an understanding of how people lived during colonial times.
Students will learn how to work as a team to create their own colonies.

Classwork
Students will continue to work in teams on colony project.
Teams will present colonies on Friday, November 14, 2025. This will count as a TEST grade.

Homework
None

Colonial America Unit

Let's create our very own colonies!

This is the final week of our Colonial America Unit. Instead of a test, students will complete a project in class. 
The completed project will count as a TEST grade (wt.2). 

All information related to the project will be provided to each student. It is also linked on  Google classroom. 
Objectives
Students will have an understanding of how people lived during colonial times.
Students will learn how to work as a team to create their own colonies.

Classwork
Information about the create your own colony class project will be provided
Students will be divided into teams.
Students will work in teams to brainstorm ideas about creating a colony.
Students will work on the "Create a Colony Worksheet". This will be due Wednesday, November 12, 2025 for a daily grade.
Teams will present colonies on Friday, November 14, 2025. This will count as a TEST grade.

Homework
None

Colonial America Unit

Objectives
Students will learn vocabulary associated with the 13 colonies in order to enhance understanding.

Classwork
Review Vocabulary words.
Watch video to review the original 13 colonies and the early European settlements
Complete p. 8 in packet on Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

Homework
Study vocabulary words for TOMORROW'S quiz!

 Colonial America Unit


Introduce the Southern Colonies.
Read page 10 in the packet and complete page 12.

Homework: none

Colonial America Unit

Objectives
Student will be able to list products associated with the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.
Students will learn vocabulary associated with the 13 colonies in order to enhance understanding.

Classwork
Discuss page 1 of The Colonial America packet.
Introduce vocabulary words. 
Students will make flashcards with vocabulary words.

Homework
Practice the 13 colonies song. Students must recite or sing this TOMORROW for a grade.
Finish vocabulary flashcards if not finished in class. This will be counted for a daily grade.
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Students will take a quiz on Colonial America vocabulary words (wt.1)

Objectives
Introduce the Middle Colonies

Classwork
Read page 9 in the packet and complete page 11.

Homework: none

Colonial America Unit

Objectives
Students will learn vocabulary associated with the 13 colonies in order to enhance understanding.

Classwork
Students will recite memory work for a grade (wt. 1)
Review vocabulary words.
Complete page 4 in the packet regarding finding the MAIN IDEA in passages.


Homework
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Colonial America Unit

Quiz on Early English Colonies (wt. 1)
Practice the 13 Colonies Song

Homework: Practice the 13 colonies song. Students must recite or sing this on or before Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Colonial America

Objectives:
1. Students will be prepared for tomorrow's quiz.
2. Students will begin memorizing the placement of the original 13 states.

Classwork:
1. Teacher will review information covered on Early English Colonies.
2. Students will practice identifying states on a map.

Homework: 
Study note sheet on Early English Settlements for a quiz (wt. 1) on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Study the 13 Colonies Song. Students must be able to recite or sing the 13 colonies song for a daily grade on or before Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Colonial America Unit

Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify the New England Colonies.
2. Students will learn more about what life was like for the Pilgrims.

Classwork:
1. Class will read a passage about the New England Colonies.
2. Class will work together to identify key components of the passage including the main ideas of the passage, as well as, those of each paragraph in order to improve reading comprehension skills. 

Homework: 
Study note sheet on Early English Settlements for a quiz (wt. 1) on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Study the 13 Colonies Song. Students must be able to recite or sing the 13 colonies song for a daily grade on or before Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 

Colonial America Unit

Early European Settlements in North America

Objectives:
1. Students will learn about the early French colonies, Dutch West India Company, and early English colonies including on Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth
2. Students will learn why these settlers wanted to move to America.

Classwork:
Teacher will read information about early European colonies in North America.
Teacher will complete note sheet on early English Colonies with students. 

Homework: Practice the 13 colonies song. Students must recite or sing this on or before Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Study notes for quiz on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Enjoy the afternoon with your grandparents!!!!

Homework:
Study the 13 Colonies Song. Students must memorize and recite (or sing) the 13 Colonies Song for a grade on or before Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

Colonial America 
Early Settlers & Reasons for Coming

Objective: 
--Explain why settlers came (religious freedom, land, opportunity).
-Complete Map activity if not finished.

Homework:
--Study the 13 Colonies Song. Students must memorize and recite (or sing) the 13 Colonies Song grade for a grade on or before Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

Colonial America


Objective: 
--Students will be able to identify the 13 colonies on a map

Classwork:
--The class will work together to label all 13 colonies on a map. 
--Map will be glued into notebooks.
--Map will count as a daily grade (wt.1)

Homework: 
--Study the 13 colonies song lyrics. Students must recite (or sing) this before or on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for a daily grade. 

Colonial America

Objectives: 
--Students will identify the 13 colonies and locate them by region (New England, Middle, Southern).

Classwork:
--Assign memory work and have students glue this into notebooks.
--Watch videos on Colonial America


Homework: Study the 13 Colonies Song. Students must memorize and recite (or sing) the 13 Colonies Song for a grade on or before Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

Review the Chapter 3 Open Book Test

FALL BREAK!!!


Ch. 3 Lesson 2 Vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)Thursday, October 16, 2025
Chapter 3 Open Book TEST (wt. 2) Friday, October 17, 2025

Chapter 3 Lesson 2: The Community of Jamestown 

Objectives 
1. To enhance each student's understanding of how the formation of colonies changed people's lives in early America
2. To assist students in recognizing the Native American and English leaders who shaped the community of Jamestown
3. To introduce new vobabulary words to enhance understanding of the events taking place in Jamestown 

Classwork
1. Introduce lesson by watching video on Jamestown
2.  Provide each student with a vocabulary word list and have them glue it in their notebooks.

Homework
Study Ch. 3 Lesson 2 vocabulary words for a quiz on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Students will have an open book Chapter 3 TEST on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Chapter 3 Lesson 2: The Community of Jamestown 

Objectives 
1. To enhance each student's understanding of how the formation of colonies changed people's lives in early America
2. To assist students in recognizing the Native American and English leaders who shaped the community of Jamestown
3. To provide tips on taking open book tests to enhance probability of success on tomorrow's test

Classwork
1. Lesson 2 vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)
2. Read and discuss pages 88-91
3. Provide tips on taking tomorrow's open book test

Homework
Review chapter to become familiar with information for tomorrow's open book test. 

FALL BREAK!!!


Ch. 3 Lesson 2 Vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)Thursday, October 16, 2025
Chapter 3 Open Book TEST (wt. 2) Friday, October 17, 2025

Chapter 3 Lesson 2: The Community of Jamestown 

Objectives 
1. To enhance each student's understanding of how the formation of colonies changed people's lives in early America
2. To assist students in recognizing the Native American and English leaders who shaped the community of Jamestown
3. To review vocabulary words to enhance understanding of the events taking place in Jamestown 


Classwork
1. Read and discuss pages 84-87
2. Review vocabulary words for tomorrow's quiz

Homework
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)
Open book Chapter 3 TEST Friday (wt. 2)

FALL BREAK!!!


Ch. 3 Lesson 2 Vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)Thursday, October 16, 2025
Chapter 3 Open Book TEST (wt. 2) Friday, October 17, 2025

Chapter 3 open book TEST (wt. 2)

Chapter 3: Early Communities In America 
Lesson 1: Native American Communities
Objectives: 
1. Students will learn about different cultures that made up some of the early communities of America
2. Students will learn vocabulary to enhance understanding of the life in the early communities of American

Classwork 
1. Introduce Chapter 3: Early Communities In America by reading and discussing pages 72-73 and watching the Native American History video
2. Read and discuss pages 74-77
3. Pass out Chapter 3: Lesson 1 vocabulary words and have students glue handout into their notebook


HOMEWORK: Study Chapter 3: Lesson 1 words for quiz (wt. 1) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Chapter 3: Early Communities In America 
Lesson 1: Native American Communities

Objectives: 
1. Students will learn about different cultures that made up some of the early communities of America
2. Students will learn vocabulary to enhance understanding of the lives of those in the early communities of America
3. Students will use critical thinking skills to explore what happened to the Anasazi tribe

Classwork 
1. Read and discuss pages 78-81.
2. Review vocabulary words
3. Facilitate a discussion that challenges each student to explore what he/she thinks happened to the Anasazi tribe. Use the smart board to record responses.

HOMEWORK: Study Chapter 3: Lesson 1 vocabulary words for quiz (wt.1) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

1. Chapter 3: Lesson 1 vocabulary quiz (wt. 1)
2. Finish Native American pottery rendition for a daily grade (wt. 1)

Homecoming - half day

Take Declaration of Independence and Constitution Test (wt. of 2)

Review for the test on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Take a practice test to make sure students are ready for the test tomorrow.

Homework: Study for the test tomorrow

Review for the test on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Take a practice test.

Students must recite the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence by this day. It counts for a daily grade.

Homework: Study for the test on Thursday, Oct. 2

Use the study guide to review for the test on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Students will take a practice test to prepare for Thursday's test. 

Homework:  Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence- Students must recite this by tomorrow for a daily grade.
Study the study guide for Test on Thursday, Oct. 2

If time permits, watch videos on The White House. 

Review study guide by asking questions by using a trivia style game 

Homework
Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Students must memorize and recite this for a daily grade (wt. 1) on or before Tuesday, September 30th.

Test on the Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution, and Government will be on Wednesday, October 1st.

U.S. Landmarks, memorials, and monuments in Washington, D.C.
1. Watch video showing landmarks, memorials, and monuments in Washington, D.C.
2. Facilitate a conversation about planning a pretend field trip to D.C. Ask students to discuss what he/she would like to see or visit
3. Finish study guide

Homework
Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Students must memorize and recite this for a daily grade (wt. 1) on or before Tuesday, September 30th.

Test on the Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution, and Government will be on Wednesday, October 1st.

Our Country's Government page 230
1. Discuss key vocabulary wordsPresident, Congress, Supreme Court, and monument
2. Learn about how the U.S. government works
3. Start on Part 2 of the study guide
Homework
Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Students must memorize and recite this for a daily grade (wt. 1) on or before Tuesday, September 30th.

Test on the Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution, and Government will be on Wednesday, October 1st.

U.S. Government


Objectives
-To assist each student in learning how the Constitution established the 3 branches of government
-To provide an overview of the 3 branches of government

Lesson
-Introduce topic by watching videos
-Complete Branches of Government worksheet and glue into notebook for a daily grade ( wt. 1).

Homework
Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Students must memorize and recite this for a daily grade (wt. 1) on or before Tuesday, September 30th.

Test on the Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution, and Government will be on Wednesday, October 1st.

Review vocabulary and important facts associated with the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
Complete part 1 study guide as a class

Homework
Study the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Students must memorize and recite this for a daily grade (wt. 1) on or before Tuesday, September 30th.

Test on the Declaration of Independence, U. S. Constitution, and Government will on Wednesday, October 1st.

Government Unit- The Constitution continued...


OBJECTIVES
-Assist students in learning and understanding who the Framers of the Constitution were  
-Review the importance of the US Constitution
-Complete interactive notebook activity about the Framers

Government Unit- The Constitution continued...

Objectives
-Provide a basic definition of unalienable rights and how our Constitution protects the rights of each American. 
-Guide students through an initial understanding of why we have laws and what different types of laws exist

Lesson
1. Discuss the Constitution
2. Discuss Rights
3. Discuss the purpose of laws
4. Discuss the main role of government
5. Complete matching activity to reinforce understanding. This will be completed as a class and will count as a daily grade. 

Homework:Memorize the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Recite on or before Tuesday, September 30th. This will count as a daily grade.

Government Unit- The Constitution----It's Constitution Day!!

OBJECTIVES
-To gauge students’ knowledge of the Constitution and events surrounding America’s founding 
-To provide a big picture perspective of why America needed a Constitution and what events led to its creation

1. Introduce lesson by watching the video
2. Discuss what a constitution is and why America needed a constitution.
3.  Discuss the different parts of the constitution
4. Complete interactive notebook activity.

Homework: Memorize the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Recite on or before Tuesday, September 30th. This will count as a daily grade.

Government Unit-The Declaration of Independence
1. Watch video about the Declaration of Independence
2. Discuss the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
3. Complete Preamble interactive notebook activity 
4. Assign memory work 
Homework: Students must memorize and recite the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence on or before Tuesday, September 30th, 2025. This will count as a daily grade in Social Studies.

American Government Unit

1. Introduce the unit by reading the song lyrics to This is My Country on pages 214-215 in social studies book and by listening to the song.
2. Use the lyrics to facilitate a classroom discussion of why each student is proud to be an American. Each student will write 1 complete sentence of what he or she loves about living in America.
3. Review pages A2-A3 to introduce the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights

Write a letter to a community helper. 
Practice cursive writing and correct capitalization and punctuation.

Homework: none

Ch. 1 Communities
Take Ch. 1 Test (wt. of 2)

Homework: none

Ch. 1 Communities
Take Open book test using the Social Studies book. (wt of 1)

Homework: Ch.1 Test tomorrow

Ch. 1 Communities
Complete the Community Sort interactive notebook activity.
Sort the pictures into the community where they belong.

Homework: Ch. 1 Open book test Wed., Sept. 10
Ch. 1 Test Thurs., Sept. 11

Ch. 1 Communities
Complete Rural, Urban, or Suburban interactive notebook activity. 
Cut, sort, and paste into the correct box.

Homework: Ch. 1 Open book test Wed., Sept. 10
Ch. 1 Test Thurs., Sept. 11

Present My Community poster projects (wt 1)

Homework: Ch. 1 Open Book test Wednesday, Sept. 10
Ch. 1 Test Thursday, Sept. 11

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 2
1. Review Lesson 1
2. Read and Discuss pages 20-25
3. Use smart board lesson to review rural, urban, and suburban communities.
4. In SS section of notebook, draw a picture depicting each of the 3 types of communities: rural, urban, suburban. Use pictures from your textbook if you need ideas. Label each picture. 

Homework: My Community poster due tomorrow
Ch. 1 Open Book test Wednesday, Sept. 10
Ch. 1 Test Thursday, Sept. 11

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 1 and 2
Read and discuss pages 18-19. 
Complete Lesson 2 section on study guide.

Homework: My Community project is due Sept. 5

Chapter 1 Communities Lesson 1
Introduce chapter 1 using pages 10-11. Pass out study guide to be kept in notebook.
Read and discuss Lesson 1 pages 12-17.

Homework: none

Labor Day! No School

Complete the Map and Globes unit test in class together for a grade (wt 1). 

Homework: ***Assign My Community poster project due: FRIDAY, Sept. 5***

Map Test- Label the 7 continents and 4 oceans on map for a grade (wt 1)

Homework: none

Recite poem if not done so already (wt 1).
Play Sparkle with the names of the continents and oceans for the map test tomorrow.

Homework: Study for map test

Review poem for tomorrow (wt 1).
Complete the study guide for the map and globes unit.

Homework: Study for poem (due tomorrow) and map test (Thurs.)

Read through the Map and Globes unit pg. 9-16 and discuss vocabulary words:  equator, globe, cardinal directions, continent, symbol, and oceans. 

Homework: Study poem (due Wed.) and for map test (Thurs.)