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.

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

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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.

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

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

Introduce learners to key excerpts from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" speech with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.

Build research skills while exploring some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest Coast with this helpful graphic organizer.

Hone research skills while exploring some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures in the Great Plains with this helpful graphic organizer.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

Learners get a brief introduction to the capital of the United States in this worksheet.

This social studies worksheet give students an opportunity to examine a political cartoon about the banking controversy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.

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.

Learn how to analyze historical artwork with the help of this social studies worksheet!

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

Consider the perspective of settlers in the Chesapeake Colonies in this creative worksheet! 

Give students practice researching, organizing, and analyzing historical information with this helpful social studies worksheet!

This patriotic printable reviews historic battlefields and cities through an American Revolution word search.

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

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.

Introduce learners to Juneteenth—past and present—with this inviting social studies worksheet!

In this reading sheet, students will find out about everyday life during the Civil War.

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

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.

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

Keep your kids familiar with some of the key terms from the Revolutionary War with this word search.

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

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.

How well do you know the U.S. presidents? Learners will put their knowledge to the test in this engaging trivia game.