4th Grade History Resources

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

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

Students learn what text features are, along with examples, then practice identifying and using them to enhance their understanding of nonfiction texts as they learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Underground Railroad helped thousands of enslaved Americans find freedom. In this worksheet, your student will learn about this historic network.

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

Step right up to the most famous wall on Earth! Spanning nearly four thousand miles, the Great Wall of China is one of the oldest wonders of the world.

Your young historian will learn about the some of the most notable African American inventors with this worksheet.

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.

Your budding historian can learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American military troops to serve in peacetime.

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.

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

Your 4th grader can learn about the history of photography and you can test his reading comprehension with this fun history timeline!

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.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the "shot heard around the world" and began the American Revolution.

Do you know your historical celebrities? Get all the facts on Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most famous figures.

Find out all about the gorgeous mountains, delicious food and unusual national animals that make Peru such a unique and wonderful nation.

Batter up! It's time to get a hands-on history lesson in this fun printable activity that flexes your fourth-grader's memory and comprehension muscles

Masterful musicians can learn the origins of the piano with this music history worksheet.

Gold rush worksheets can be a fun way to approach history. This board game about the California Gold Rush is a thrilling race across the Wild West!

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.