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

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

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

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

Students investigate the life and presidency of Barack Obama with this presidential fact sheet!

When Christina Koch and Jessica Meir traveled to the International Space Station in October 2019, they went down in history as having completed the first all-female spacewalk. Children can learn about this momentous trip with the help of this wo

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

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.

Get acquainted with one of our nation's most famous buildings, the Washington Monument, by building a small paper model!

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 American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.

Investigate the differences between ancient Athenian democracy and modern democracy in the United States!

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

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

This Reader's Theater activity is festive Thanksgiving fun for the whole family!

Show what you know about Juneteenth with this fun crossword puzzle!

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

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

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

Invite students to explore the life and presidency of George W. Bush with this one-page social studies worksheet!

Consider the perspective of settlers in the Chesapeake Colonies in this creative 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.

Draw a picture of the Washington Monument if you designed it!

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.

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.

Explore the first two American political parties with the help of this graphic organizer!

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

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.