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3.58 Using Primary Sources Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.58 Using Primary Sources. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Using Primary Sources - Choose the detail from a photo, map, or text that best supports a given inference about the source. (C3 D3.1.3-5; D3.3.3-5; CCSS RI.3.1; RI.3.7)

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Grade 3

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Study the changing-town map. Which map detail best supports the inference that the arrival of the railroad shifted where business happened in town?

AOlder stores line the river landing, but newer businesses cluster around the rail depot.

BThe town hall stays near the square.

CA creek runs south of town.

DThe church is marked with a cross symbol.

Solution & Explanation:Older stores by the landing and newer businesses by the rail depot best show that business moved when the railroad arrived.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Read this relief notice: "Families should report to the schoolhouse for blankets, canned food, and clean water after the cyclone." Which detail best supports the inference that the schoolhouse became a help center after the disaster?

AFamilies should report to the schoolhouse.

BBlankets, canned food, and clean water would be given there.

CThe storm was a cyclone.

DThe notice was posted for families.

Solution & Explanation:Offering blankets, food, and clean water at the schoolhouse best supports that it served as a relief center.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Study the workshop photo. Which visible clue best supports the inference that this business had begun using electric power instead of relying only on hand tools?

AA belt from an electric motor runs to several machines.

BA work apron hangs on a peg.

CA window is open.

DBoards are stacked by the wall.

Solution & Explanation:A motor powering several machines is direct evidence of electric power in the workshop.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard C3 D3.1.3-5 (Choose the detail from a photo, map, or text that best supports a given inference about the source.).