5th Grade History Resources

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

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.

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

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

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

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

Bring the American Revolution to life with this board game, a fun way to test your child's knowledge of geography and historical facts.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

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

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

Imagine that YOU were in charge of writing the Declaration of Independence! What kind of demands would you make?

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

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

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

Learn more about the life of Anne Frank, an tragic, true-life story of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.