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Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts about ea

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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

Inspire kids to learn about Asian American heroes all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.

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

Learn more about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, often simply called "The Wall," with this interesting printable.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

Keep your kids familiar with some of the key terms from the Revolutionary War with this word search.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

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.

In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

Every state has lots of court houses and hundreds of judges, but our country has set one court above all the rest -- the Supreme Court.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. Learners will decide which two statements are true and which is a lie.

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.