Teach 3rd-grade students about Oklahoma history and geography with this engaging set of social studies worksheets and Google Slides. Students can make an Oklahoma Story Quilt using the included quilt blocks in each chapter. Supplement and enhance your 3rd-grade social studies curriculum with ready-to-use lessons. This full bundle includes a huge variety of reading activities, vocabulary exercises, writing prompts, assessments, and projects to make teaching Oklahoma history a breeze! This resource is great for 3rd-grade teachers who have anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to teach social studies lessons throughout the school year.
 
9 Chapters: 28 Lessons
Geography: My Home in Oklahoma
Native Americans: The First Footprints
The Great Encounter: Beyond the Frontier
Indian Territory
Cowboys, Pioneers, and Homesteaders
Oklahoma Becomes a State
First 100 Years: A Century of Sooners
Government & State Symbols
Economy: Goods, Services, Supply & Demand
 
Check out the contents of these Oklahoma History Worksheets:
✏️ Focus on Learning Goals
Targets - Add the chapter overview page to students’ data binders. Hang the posters in page protectors on your social studies bulletin board.
Discussion Bingo - Use with any social studies reading material.
Note-Taking Page - Use with your social studies textbook or the included readings.
✏️ Read and Respond
Read All About It - Read three articles and respond to comprehension questions.
Key Terms - Draw a picture to match vocabulary words/definitions from the chapter.
Same But Different - Compare and contrast photographs related to the chapter.
What’s the Question? - Instead of responding to a question, students get to write the question.
Snapshot - Read about someone who lived in Oklahoma and write reflective notes.
✏️ Check for Understanding
Chapter Check - Review vocabulary terms and key ideas from the chapter.
Journal - Choose a prompt to write about and draw a picture.
Test - Assess students’ understanding of the learning goals.
✏️ Make Memories While Learning
Story Quilt Block - Add a quilt square to your story quilt project!
✏️ Answer Keys - Review answers and read possible responses.
 
Some chapters even include an extra practice worksheet or project! This bundle includes bonus materials such as a bulletin board header and timeline resource.
 
Hear about these 3rd Grade Social Studies Lessons from educators like you!
⭐️ "Teaching Oklahoma history has never been easier! This resource breaks the lessons into manageable pieces that I can use in centers, as homework, and for whole-class lessons."
⭐️ "The vocabulary activities and assessments ensure my students understand key terms and concepts. I love having them self-evaluate their learning and the Oklahoma Story Quilt blocks are so fun! We hang them on our bulletin board each time we finish a chapter."
⭐️ "The variety of activities keeps my students engaged and makes learning fun."
⭐️ "The Google Slides are a lifesaver for remote teaching and easy to integrate into my existing curriculum."
 
Use these Oklahoma History Activities in so many ways!
✅ Teach Oklahoma history alongside reading and writing. 
✅ Provide students with extra practice citing text evidence as they read pages about Oklahoma history.
✅ Decorate your classroom with 3rd-grade social studies projects and Oklahoma Story Quilt Blocks!
 
Find answers to your questions about these 3rd Grade Social Studies Lessons:
✋ Do I need a specific textbook?
Nope! This resource is complete on its own. However, it can supplement The Oklahoma Story textbook published by Gibbs Smith Education.
✋ Which grades will benefit the most from using this resource?
3rd & 4th Grade
5th graders can also practice citing text evidence while reviewing social studies content.
✋ How long will it take to teach each lesson?
However long you have! If you have 30 minutes, choose a “Read All About It” page. If you have 2 weeks, there’s enough material to spread across multiple days or centers. With 9 full chapters in this bundle, the content can last you all year!
 
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