Third Grade Social Studies
| | Emphasis on Teaching about Rockford: Teaching about Rockford History to Third Graders can be very interesting! The community will come alive to your students as they learn more about the city in which they live! |
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| | Rockford for 3rd Graders! | | This PowerPoint Presentation has been created by Ms. Becker's history classes at Auburn High School as part of their study of Rockford history. It represents actual student work. Thanks to all the students who worked very hard to create this presentation! |
| | Creating an Activity Book on the History of Rockford |
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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