Grade 3 Physical Education Worksheet: Civil War Assessment Prep

Civil War Assessment Prep

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Grade 3 Physical Education Worksheet: Civil War Assessment Prep

Civil War Assessment Prep

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Grade: Grade 3

Subject: Physical Education

Topic: Civil War

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 50

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. Use what you know about the Civil War and about moving your body in safe, healthy ways. Write your answer in the space provided. Questions start easier and become more challenging.

Skills Practiced:

Civil War
Physical Education
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What was the Civil War?

2Question

Which two sides fought in the Civil War?

3Question

Which side was the North called?

4Question

Which side was the South called?

5Question

Was the Civil War fought in the United States or in another country?

6Question

Name one way soldiers may have stayed active during the Civil War.

7Question

Why is marching a good physical activity for soldiers?

8Question

What body part do you use most when you march?

9Question

What should you do before doing active movement in P.E.?

10Question

Why do people warm up before exercise?

11Question

What is a safe way to move in a crowded classroom or gym?

12Question

During the Civil War, why did soldiers need endurance?

13Question

What does endurance mean?

14Question

What is one piece of clothing or equipment a soldier might wear or carry?

15Question

Why is it important to follow directions during a game or drill?

16Question

What is one example of a marching pattern?

17Question

Which is better for safety: running into people or watching where you are going?

18Question

What is a target heart rate activity?

19Question

Name one activity that may raise your heart rate.

20Question

What is one way to show teamwork in P.E.?

21Question

Why did armies in the Civil War need teamwork?

22Question

What is one safe signal a teacher might use to stop movement?

23Question

What should you do when you hear the stop signal?

24Question

How might a soldier carry supplies without using a vehicle?

25Question

What is one muscle group used when you climb or step up?

26Question

Why would soldiers need strong legs?

27Question

What does it mean to be respectful during a lesson about history?

28Question

In P.E., what is a safe way to turn around quickly?

29Question

What is one way people communicated during the Civil War?

30Question

Why might messages be important during a war?

31Question

What is the difference between marching and running?

32Question

Which activity uses more balance: standing still on one foot or sitting in a chair?

33Question

Why is balance important in physical education?

34Question

What is one way to cool down after active play?

35Question

Why do people cool down after exercise?

36Question

If you are pretending to be a Civil War messenger in P.E., what should you remember about safety?

37Question

Name one skill soldiers needed besides strength.

38Question

What does self-control mean in a game or activity?

39Question

How can you show self-control during a relay race?

40Question

Why might soldiers have needed to carry heavy things?

41Question

What is one safe way to carry an imaginary heavy object in P.E.?

42Question

What is a relay?

43Question

How is a relay similar to teamwork in an army?

44Question

What should you do if a partner is moving too fast or too close?

45Question

What is one reason people study the Civil War in school?

46Question

How can P.E. help you understand soldiers' movement during the Civil War?

47Question

Why is it important to compare past and present ways of moving and working?

48Question

Describe one movement activity that could help you practice being a Civil War soldier in a safe way.

49Question

Explain why safety and teamwork are both important in a Civil War-themed P.E. lesson.

50Question

Write one sentence that tells what you learned about the Civil War and physical activity.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	A war fought in the United States between the North and the South.
2	The Union and the Confederacy.
3	The Union.
4	The Confederacy.
5	The United States.
6	Marching, drilling, or carrying supplies.
7	It helps build strength and endurance.
8	Your legs.
9	Warm up.
10	To get muscles ready and help prevent injury.
11	Keep space between you and others.
12	They had to keep moving and working for a long time.
13	The ability to keep going for a long time.
14	A hat, boots, or a backpack/satchel.
15	It helps keep everyone safe and organized.
16	Straight line, circle, or zigzag.
17	Watching where you are going.
18	An activity that makes your heart beat faster.
19	Jumping jacks, running, or fast marching.
20	Encouraging others or working together.
21	To work together and complete tasks successfully.
22	A whistle, clap, or verbal signal.
23	Stop moving right away.
24	By carrying them on the body or in a bag.
25	Leg muscles.
26	To march, climb, and move over long distances.
27	Listen, take turns, and follow directions.
28	Look around first and make sure you have space.
29	Letters, messengers, or signals.
30	They help people share information and directions.
31	Marching is controlled and usually slower; running is faster.
32	Standing still on one foot.
33	It helps you move safely and stay in control.
34	Walk slowly or stretch.
35	To help the body return to a resting state.
36	Move carefully, follow directions, and avoid bumping others.
37	Listening, teamwork, or self-control.
38	Controlling your body and actions.
39	Wait your turn and move only when it is time.
40	They had supplies and equipment to move.
41	Keep it close to your body and use both hands if needed.
42	A race where teammates take turns.
43	People work together and each person has a job.
44	Slow down and make more space.
45	To learn about history and the United States.
46	By practicing marching, endurance, and teamwork.
47	It helps us understand how life has changed.
48	A marching drill, obstacle course, or team relay.
49	Safety keeps everyone from getting hurt, and teamwork helps the group work well together.
50	Example: I learned that Civil War soldiers needed strength, endurance, and teamwork, and we can practice those skills safely in P.E.