NH 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Give your child the support they need to keep up with New Hampshire's 3rd grade social studies curriculum, from government and geography to early American history and economics.
About 3rd Grade New Hampshire social studies
New Hampshire follows the NH Model Competencies for social studies, organizing learning around civics, geography, history, and economics. In 3rd grade, students explore the Constitution, government powers, elections, U.S. regions, state geography, colonial conflict, independence, market economy, banking, and community services. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems aligned to these strands so your child can build confidence at their own pace.
- Civics, geography, history, and economics strands from the NH Model Competencies
- Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every 3rd grade social studies topic
- Practice problems and guided practice aligned to New Hampshire's curriculum
- Smart recommendations and parent assignments to track your child's progress
Curriculum topics by strand
Lessons and practice for every 3rd grade topic, aligned to the NH Model Competencies for social studies.
NH 3rd Grade Social Studies Topics
- Civics and Government: Students study the Constitution, government powers, elections, political participation, community services, local leadership, and democratic values.
- Geography: Lessons cover advanced maps, data analysis, U.S. regions, state geography, and the effects of human activity on the environment.
- History: Students explore colonial conflict, independence, early settlement, development, and immigration to understand how the United States was formed.
- Economics: Topics include market economy, the role of government, the banking system, money management, local industries, and economic growth.
- Digital and Civic Skills: Students develop information literacy, digital citizenship, and respectful dialogue skills alongside foundation review and challenge activities.
How StudyPug Helps NH 3rd Grade Social Studies Students
When a student gets stuck on a concept like how elections work or what the Constitution says, StudyPug gives them a place to revisit that topic through clear, step-by-step explanations and guided practice. Parents can use the parent assignments feature to keep track of what their child has covered. For broader grade 3 social studies help, StudyPug organizes every strand so nothing gets missed.
Students who have already completed NH grade 2 social studies curriculum will find 3rd grade content that builds naturally on what they already know, and those looking ahead can preview the NH grade 4 social studies curriculum to see what comes next.
Aligned to NH 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is aligned to the NH Model Competencies, the standard New Hampshire uses to guide social studies instruction in grades K-12. This means the civics, geography, history, and economics content your child works through on StudyPug reflects what their teacher is covering in class.
Written by the StudyPug Social Studies Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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