Third Grade Social Studies Activities

Third Grade Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy third grade social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.

Make an Aztec Sundial

Help your child make a sundial that really works!

Social Studies: History | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade

Make Your Own Kente Cloth

Create your own version of traditional African kente cloth. Help your child celebrate Black History Month with this culturally-inspired art project.

Arts and Crafts: Paper & Glue Crafts | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade | Black History Month

Express Yourself with Greek Comedy/Tragedy Masks

Help your child create their very own Greek comedy or tragedy mask using papier mache!

Arts and Crafts: Construction & Sculpture | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade

Tin Can Lanterns

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Social Studies: US History | Arts and Crafts: Construction & Sculpture | Third Grade

Bead Rasta Inspired Jewelry

In this simplified activity, your young child can make her own Rasta-style necklace using beads and shells.

Arts and Crafts: Beads & Jewelry | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade | Black History Month

Weave a Table Mat from Old Sweaters

Introduce your child to the ancient art of weaving by turning old sweaters into simple table mats.

Social Studies: History | Arts and Crafts: Fabric Projects | Third Grade

Make Ethiopian Flat Bread

One of the best and tastiest parts of learning about another country is sampling the local cuisine. Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: flat bread!

Recipes: Sides | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade

Papel Picado: Create Colorful Tissue Paper Banners

Here's an activity to help you create these beautiful Mexican banners that will add a personal and colorful touch to any home celebration!

Arts and Crafts: Paper & Glue Crafts | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade

Travel the Time Zones

Help your child learn the time zones by having him find vacation spots for the family around the country. Have the family compete to see who can figure out the different times in each time zone!

Social Studies: Geography | Third Grade

Create a Postcard From Africa

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Celebrate African heritage by discovering a new and exciting place in Africa and writing a postcard to a friend, pretending you are in Africa.

Writing: Composition | Social Studies: World Cultures | Third Grade | Black History Month