3rd Grade Social Studies/Science 2025-2026

Government UnitThe 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.

Government UnitThe ConstitutionIt'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. Discuss what a constitution is and why America needed a constitution.
2. Discuss the different parts of the constitution
3. Complete interactive notebook activity.

Homework: Memorize the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Recite on or before Tuesday, September 30th.