2nd - 8th 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.

In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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

Use this worksheet to help your child learn a little bit about the North Pole!

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

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

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

Learners will put their knowledge of the 50 states to the test with this fun sorting worksheet.

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

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

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

Children will learn how to identify and use a compass rose, including finding a compass rose on a map, and using it to find both cardinal and intermediate directions.

Dig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!

Challenge your students to demonstrate their understanding of rural, urban, and suburban communities with this vocabulary worksheet.

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.