Third graders meet Americans who shaped the nation's story, from founders to civil-rights leaders, and match each one to what they are remembered for.
Students will be able to…
Some Americans are honored long after their lifetimes. Who are the famous Americans in our history, and what did each one do?
Project this and match each famous American to what they are known for — tap a person, then tap their deed.
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Some people are remembered long after they live because of what they did. Who are the Americans we still honor, and why?
Students match each person to their deed.
Students add one fact each.
Students make a short profile.
Students reflect on famous Americans.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies and Common Core literacy in social studies.
Generate questions about individuals and groups who shaped significant historical changes.
Explain why individuals and groups during the same era differed in their perspectives.
Explain how a democracy relies on people's responsible participation.
Describe the relationship between historical events and people using the text.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pick one famous American, draw a portrait, and write why they are remembered, so history becomes about real people. A printable famous-Americans worksheet is in the Social Studies library.
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