Third Grade Social Studies
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Third Grade Social Studies has an emphasis on Rockford. Teaching about Rockford will make the community come alive to your students as they learn more about the city in which they live! Do you know why Rockford is called the Forest City? Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for some outstanding opportunities for in-class field trip experiences! |
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Rockford Unit for Grade 3
Curriculum Guide
New! Here is the curriculum for teaching about Rockford in Third Grade! |
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The History of Rockford
Creating an Activity Book
This unit on Rockford History was designed by elementary teacher Bobbi Koch for her Montessori students. After studying about the history of Rockford, the children will be asked to create their own "Pocket Book" illustrating the birth of Rockford. Directions for creating this activity book are found toward the end of the slide presentation. |
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Jane Addams
The Founder of Hull House
In this unit on Jane Addams, designed by Sandi Peterson of Marsh, students will read about the life of Jane Addams, write journal entries, discuss her contributions, and do a photo examination. Other assessments include creating a board game, writing a poem or rap, doing a Power Point presentation, or creating a 3-fold display. Use the links below to access information on Jane Addams and for a bibliography of sources used for this unit. |
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Jane Addams
Information
Did you know that Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois? She attended Rockford Female Seminary here in Rockford. The school is now known as Rockford College. |
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Jane Addams
Bibliography
When did Jane Addams receive the Nobel Peace Prize and for what reason? |
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Rockford History
Timeline
A timeline of Rockford's earliest years to the 1990s. What can we add to this timeliine? |
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Story Prompts
About Rockford
Invite students to examine these pictures from Rockford history and respond to them! |
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City of Rockford
All About Rockford and Its Government
Here is an excellent resource for finding out more about Rockford's government. What does a mayor do? What is an alderman and what does he/she do? Where do our tax dollars go? How do I find out more about recyling in Rockford? All this an more can be found at this site! |
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“Making Rockford History Come Alive”
In-Class Field Trip Experiences Designed Especially for Grade 3!
Midway Village Museum has designed four in-class field trip experiences for your third grade classroom! Please contact Mark Herman at Midway Village for additional information. His number is (815) 397-9112, ext. 105. For curriculum questions, call Lydia Cassinelli at (815)397-9112, ext. 106. These programs are designed to give your third grade students quality curriculum that meets Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Math standards and complies with the Third Grade Social Studies requirement to teach about Rockford and complements the study of Communities in Grade 3. |
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Outreach/Traveling History Programs
Via Midway Village Museum
"Bring History into your classroom or activity center! Our traveling Trunks offer you the opportunity to bring hands-on artifacts right to your group. One of our interpreters in authentic period clothing will make the presentation come alive with additional information and stories. Presentations are 45-minutes to 1 hour long." Presentations include:
• Queen City of the Prairie
• School Days
• Etiquette/Parlor Games
• Civil War - For Lincoln and Liberty
• Vintage Base Ball
• Transcontinental Railroad
• James Henry Breasted, Archeology and the Tomb of King Tut
• Primary Source Documents
• Sock Monkey History
• The Remarkable Bessica Medlar Raiche
• The History of the Pledge of Allegiance
Please contact Midway Village Museum at (815) 397-9112 for all the details! |
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