Grade 3 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 18
Grade 3 social studies review matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Social Studies Review
Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-2MGH2Q-17DN
1.What is federalism?
2.Why do historians corroborate sources?
3.What is opportunity cost?
4.What is a tariff?
5.How is absolute location expressed?
6.What is specialization in economics?
7.What is the rule of law?
8.What is historical context?
9.What principle divides power among government branches?
10.What is civic participation?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 18
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
- What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
- What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
- What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
Worked example
Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.
Common mistake
Treating an opinion as a historical fact.
Helpful hint
Look for context and source evidence.