Read about the westward expansion of the United States and respond to questions about the informational text.

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

Bump up your 5th grader's U.S.expansion knowledge with this social studies worksheet that asks her to color code the states according to history.

Empress Wu Zetian ruled China when the western world was in the Dark Ages. This 2nd grade worksheet that balances history with reading comprehension skills.

Your budding history buff can learn about American history and geography all in one with this Louisiana Purchase activity!

Many families, some with young children, made the treacherous journey west in wagon trains. What would your child think of making such a journey?

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.

Who were Lewis and Clark before they became a famous expedition team? Read a bit about Clark's life before and after the great journey west.

If your child thinks camping in an RV is "roughing it", just wait until he hears what Lewis and Clark went through!

Buckle up for a road trip along Route 66 in this worksheet for fourth through eighth graders!

Explore the states and capitals of the West with this engaging crossword puzzle for fourth and fifth graders!