Take a quiz on basic facts about U.S. history and government.

Any kid studying the American Revolution will likely have to memorize this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow!

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

The Underground Railroad aided thousands of enslaved Americans on the road to freedom. Students will learn about the leaders of this movement.

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.

Meet John Muir, the original environmentalist, in this nonfiction reading sheet.

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.

History buffs and railroad enthusiasts alike will enjoy learning about the Transcontinental Railroad with this Wild West worksheet!

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Explore history with famous female navigator Sacagawea. Sacagawea was a Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark find their way across the west.

Sutter's Mill is where the California Gold Rush first began! Your student will read about the first discovery of gold with this history worksheet.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Chart a course for the New World in this twisty, turny colonial maze!

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

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 Irish-American history with this printable about four founding fathers from Ireland!

Students write from the perspective of a member of the Wampanoag community, the native population in the region where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.

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.

Learn about the American Revolution the fun way, by designing your own "Don't Tread On Me" flag, in homage to the original Gadsden flag.

Read the facts on Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the U.S., full of awesome animals and gigantic geysers.

Children are introduced to 24 changemakers from around the world with this set of Women Who Dared to Dream cards.

Learn more about the life of Anne Frank, a tragic, true-life story of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.

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.

Welcome to the great gathering of the seven wonders of the ancient world!

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

Test your child's knowledge of the major American Revolution battles, given the date and year of each battle.

Introduce your student to Native American culture and history with this symbol sheet. He'll learn why the turtle was an important symbol in their art.

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Help students organize their ideas with this versatile storyboard graphic organizer! Children can use it to respond to text, organize the order of events, or even as a pre-writing tool to collect ideas.

Learn more about the Missouri Compromise, an act that changed America both culturally and geographically.