2nd - 4th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 7

Read a brief overview of the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, then review what you’ve learned with the exercises that follow.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Children are introduced to four inspiring members of the civil rights movement in this engaging social studies worksheet.

Get geared up for the Olympics with this fun reading worksheet about the first modern Olympic games, held in -- where else? -- Greece in 1896.

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.

Students will read a short biography of Keller, then answer a thoughtful prompt designed to help them reflect on what they have read.

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.

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.

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.

Find and circle the names of ten U.S. states in this geography word search puzzle!

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

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

Does your child know what a compass rose is? Introduce her to an important term used with mapping and geography!

Follow the prompts to make a firefighter paper doll, then sit down for an interview with them!

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.

Learn the basics of topographic maps with this worksheet.

Challenge your child with a little lesson in U.S. government, with this government building match-up.

Children discover what community service is, along with examples, in this thoughtful worksheet.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this soulful worksheet!

Students flex their direction know-how on this worksheet that challenges them to give step-by-step directions to help Joyce find her way to the fair.

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Find and circle the names of ten U.S. states in this geography word search puzzle!

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

Have your movie lover read about the history of movies, and then test her reading comprehension as she arranges the events to complete a timeline.

Learn more about this amazing artist in this printable biography when studying the fine arts or Black History Month.