5th Grade History Resources

Name Game: The 13 Original Colonies

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Name Game: The 13 Original Colonies

Boost your fifth grader's social studies savvy with a lesson on the 13 original colonies.

5th grade

Social studies

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U.S. History: Westward Expansion

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U.S. History: Westward Expansion

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

5th grade

Social studies

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Map the States: State Abbreviations

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Map the States: State Abbreviations

Here's a geography challenge for your fifth grader: can she label the map of the United States with the correct state abbreviations?

5th grade

Social studies

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Civil Rights Leaders

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Civil Rights Leaders

Get acquainted with some of the most famous Civil Rights leaders in this challenging word search.

5th grade

Social studies

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Brown vs. Board of Education

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Brown vs. Board of Education

In this worksheet, read all about Brown vs. Board of Education, a court decision that changed the lives of millions of Americans.

5th grade

Social studies

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American Revolution: The Philadelphia Campaign

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American Revolution: The Philadelphia Campaign

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

5th grade

Social studies

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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker

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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!

5th grade

Social studies

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History of Zombies

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History of Zombies

Ever wonder how the whole zombie craze got started? Read about the history of zombies in this awesome reading comprehension packet.

5th grade

Social studies

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I Have A Dream: Analyzing Speeches

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I Have A Dream: Analyzing Speeches

Use this lesson to show your students that dreams can become reality with dedication and determination. This lesson will teach them about a man who made his dream come true by standing firm in front of the most challenging obstacles.

5th grade

Social studies

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Colonial Word Search

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Colonial Word Search

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!

5th grade

Social studies

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Squanto Biography

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Squanto Biography

Meet Squanto, a man said to have shared his knowledge with the Pilgrims to help them survive in a new land.

5th grade

Social studies

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Marco Polo

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Marco Polo

Your child will love learning all about the exploits of the famous European explorer Marco Polo with this attractively illustrated worksheet.

5th grade

Social studies

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Effects of the Civil War

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Effects of the Civil War

A nonfiction passage and some essay questions help students understand the effects of the Civil War in this American history worksheet.

5th grade

Social studies

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New England Colonies Postcard

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New England Colonies Postcard

Young historians get to put themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrims and report back to the Queen herself about life in the New England colonies.

5th grade

Social studies

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The New England Colonies: Economy

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The New England Colonies: Economy

Use this lesson to teach your students how people survived in the New England colonies when they were first created.

5th grade

Social studies

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Middle Colonies

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Middle Colonies

Social studies students will write a descriptive paragraph to show their understanding of life in the Middle Colonies and life in colonial America in general.

5th grade

Social studies

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Ellis Island Immigration Process

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Ellis Island Immigration Process

Recreate the Ellis Island immigration process at home! Answer these questions that hopeful immigrants answered before being welcomed to the U.S. or sent home.

5th grade

Social studies

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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence

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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

5th grade

Social studies

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U.S. Expansion: Color by History

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U.S. Expansion: Color by History

Bump up your 5th grader's U.S.expansion knowledge with this social studies worksheet that asks her to color code the states according to history.

5th grade

Social studies

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Leif Ericson

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Leif Ericson

Young historians will love learning facts about the famous Viking explorer Leif Ericson while practicing their reading comprehension and writing skills.

5th grade

Social studies

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