Grade 3 History and Social Studies Chapter 10 | Daily Practice

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Grade 3 History and Social Studies, Chapter 10: Maps, Communities, and Civic Decisions

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Complete one day’s exercises after reading the matching lesson. Record answers on paper or use your browser’s Print > Save as PDF option to retain the entire page. The linked five-day PDF contains fillable answer fields; use paper for drawings. Day 5 is independent.

Day 1: Map Features

1. What does a map legend explain?
2. What does a compass rose show?
3. Why might a map leave out small objects?
4. What information could a scale provide?

Day 2: Physical and Human Features

1. Classify a mountain.
2. Classify a railway.
3. Can a river affect where a settlement grows? Explain.
4. Name one human-made feature in your community.

Day 3: Local Government Services

1. Name one possible local public service.
2. Why might residents attend a public meeting?
3. Do all towns have identical local services?
4. Explain one cost question officials should consider.

Day 4: Compare Sources about a Place

1. Which source is helpful for where an old road was drawn?
2. Which source can show today’s visible buildings?
3. Why check the date of a source?
4. Is a single account always sufficient to prove a historical claim?

Day 5: Independent Community Evidence Check

1. Name a physical feature.
2. Name a human-made feature.
3. What question could a resident ask about the path?
4. What two sources could help compare the town before and after construction?