1st - 3rd Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.

Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.

In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.

Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.

Help your budding reader learn how to spice up a boring biography by asking him to add in the details that make good writing even better.

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

Help your first grader learn basic terms for position and direction. He'll practice identifying left or right, as well as the cardinal directions, and more!

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.

Give budding historians practice reading and interpreting timelines with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Read a short biography of Abraham Lincoln and answer the quiz questions.

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Help your child visualize the passing of time in this easy timeline craft.

Get to know scientist, artist, and activist Mae Jemsion in this reading comprehension worksheet!

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Learn about the USA's three branches of government and where each one works.

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

Check out a fun and simple Olympic timeline which highlights some of the most memorable moments throughout history.

Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. the Lincoln Memorial honors our 16th president.