3rd Grade Social Studies
The Acellus® 3rd Grade Social Studies course sparks curiosity and encourages exploration, helping students develop a strong understanding of communities, history, and economics.
Assessment: Lesson Practice, Unit Exams, Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam
Language: English
Course Overview
The Acellus 3rd Grade Social Studies course dives into the vital role of communities, showing how people work together to meet their needs and grow over time. Students will learn how different conditions affect communities and how they evolve to meet the changing needs of their members. Students will go over key events in U.S. history, helping them understand how the nation was formed and how important events shaped its development.
In addition, students are introduced to concepts of commerce, currency, and economic decision-making. They’ll explore how money works in society and learn the importance of saving, spending, and budgeting. Overall, students develop a strong understanding of how communities function, how history shapes the present, and how economic choices impact daily life.
Video Based Lessons
These video-based lessons can be paused or rewatched, allowing students to go at their own pace. This flexibility helps students who may need more time to understand certain concepts.

3rd Grade Social Studies Practice Problems
These interactive practice problems offer an engaging, personalized, and effective way to learn, helping students deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and develop essential academic skills.

3rd Grade Social Studies Skills
These Skills assessments help students visualize and practice using tools like maps, graphs, charts, and more!
3rd Grade Social Studies Lesson Plans
By the end of this 3rd Grade Social Studies course, students gain a solid understanding of the role communities play in everyday life, including how people work together to meet needs and overcome challenges. They learn how communities adapt to different conditions and how they have evolved over time. Students also gain insight into U.S. history, discovering key events and figures that have shaped the nation’s growth and development. Through these lessons, students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills, gaining a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of people, history, and economics in shaping the world around them.