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5th and 6th Grade Common Core History Worksheets : Page 5

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&rsquo;s theater activity.

Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Learn more about the unfair practice of mercantilism during colonial times, then explore your opinion on it.

Mercantilism

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

Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

Blarney: A Game of Deception

For this activity, put yourself in the place of Mad King George and see if you can politely address the American colonists' complaints and accusations.

Mad King George

Ever wonder why we wear green on St. Patrick's day, or where the leprechaun came from? Find out with this worksheet on St. Patty's Day history!

St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts

Your little learner can learn about the heroic Tuskegee Airmen as he hones his reading comprehension skills with this history worksheet.

Tuskegee Airmen

Challenge your student&#39;s knowledge of the U.S. presidents with this series of match-up games.

U.S. Presidents: Matching Game II

Here is a writing activity to review terms and concepts from the Civil War era. Your child will imagine being a soldier in the war and write a journal entry.

Civil War Journal Entry

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

John Hancock Trading Card

Submerge yourself in the fascinating history of submarines! Your little inventor will get a taste of the early stages of this important technology.

History of Submarines

Learn some interesting history about some of the oldest, and longest, roads in the U.S.! Your child will learn about a famous trade route to Mexico.

Ancient Trade Routes: El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

The March on Washington

One of the greatest moments in not just our country's history, but the history of the world, was the famous moon landing of 1969.

National Treasure: Apollo 11 Command Module

Children will read a short passage about Otis, then answer questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Historical Heroes: James Otis

Say hello to Founding Father Samuel Adams, a man who wouldn't go down without a fight when Britain tried to change the rules on the colonists.

Samuel Adams

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

The Battle of Guilford Court House

History buffs and fiction lovers alike will enjoy learning about legendary writer Mark Twain with this Wild West worksheet!

All About Mark Twain

Take flight with this ode to inventors! See the history of the helicopter, from its conception in ancient China to the modern vehicle it is today.

History of the Helicopter

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

Paul Revere Trading Card

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.

Tuskegee Institute

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.

Two Truths and  One Lie: Biography Edition

Early in the American Revolution, the Patriots captured Fort Ticonderoga. Your young historian will learn the importance of this fort in this worksheet.

The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga

The study of the Wild West isn't complete without its outlaws. Learn about two of the most notorious, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!

The Wild West: Butch Cassidy

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus

Get to know Meriwether Lewis, more widely known as one half of the Lewis and Clark duo! Read about his life before and after the expedition.

Lewis Trading Card

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.

Don't Tread on Me!

History buffs, get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about all of our U.S. presidents with a fun matching game!

U.S. Presidents: Matching Game III

Meet Sam Adams, one of Boston's most famous figures! Read a bit about him and fill out his "specs" to show what role he played in the American Revolution.

Samuel Adams Trading Card

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

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