Description

Reference Materials Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources

Help your 3rd graders build essential research and vocabulary skills with these engaging, interactive reference materials activities! Designed for digital classrooms, this resource makes learning how to use reference materials fun and hands-on while strengthening critical thinking and information-gathering skills.

Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent practice, this resource helps students identify, compare, and apply different reference sources in an interactive and engaging way.

What Digital Reference Materials Activities are Included?

This product includes:

• Short answer: fill-in-the-blank chart on reference materials (almanac, atlas, dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus)
• Drag-&-drop: match the function to the reference book resource
• Drag-&-drop: the question/statement to the reference book resource you could find the answer in
• Thesaurus search: look up words in a thesaurus to find the synonym
• Thesaurus search: 2 Google Slides looking up song lyrics in a thesaurus
• Short answer: 2 Google Slides giving a set of guide words, identify other words that would be on the dictionary page
• Short answer: 2 Google Slides about using Internet key words and answering questions

What Do I Receive?

• A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.
• An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.

Why do Teachers Love these Reference Materials Activities?

• Time-Saving: Ready-to-use reference materials lessons—no prep required
• Engaging: Interactive exercises like drag-and-drop sorting, research tasks, and short-answer activities keep students actively involved
• Versatile: Works with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Edmodo, Microsoft Teams, or as a downloadable PowerPoint
• Standards-Aligned: Supports 3rd-grade vocabulary, research, and reference skills

Why Will Your Students Love these Reference Materials Activities?

• Interactive & Engaging: Turns reference skills practice into a fun, game-like experience
• Hands-On Learning: Encourages active participation instead of passive worksheets
• Built-In Fun: Makes even tricky research concepts more accessible and enjoyable

Students will stay engaged while learning how to effectively use reference materials in a meaningful way.

What Do I Need?

• Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).
• Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.