5th - 8th Grade Juneteenth Social Studies Resources

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

Practice analyzing primary source documents with this worksheet featuring excerpts from the June 19, 1865, orders to end slavery in Texas. 

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

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

Juneteenth is an important holiday in the U.S., because it celebrates the end of slavery. Learn all about it in this informative worksheet!

Discover the origins of Juneteenth in this interesting U.S. history worksheet!