5th Grade US History Resources

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

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

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.

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

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.

Meet all the U.S. presidents in this tricky card game that not only quizzes kids on presidential trivia, but helps them practice learning strategies, too.

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

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

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

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.

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

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.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

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

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

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

Use the worksheet The Star: Mae Jemison to help learners understand the format of biographies while reading more about an important African American figure.

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.