5th Grade Social Studies Worksheets : Page 5

Are you prepared to jet off to Japan? Get the facts about this Asian nation by testing your knowledge of Japan's great landmarks and history.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.

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

Help your fifth grader learn the U.S. states and capitals with a fun capital crossword puzzle.

With four game cards featuring 25 things New York is known for, this printable game is a sweet introduction to the sights, sounds, and tastes of an iconic American city.

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Social studies students will write a descriptive paragraph to show their understanding of life in the Middle Colonies and life in colonial America in general.

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

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.

G'day, mate! Get to know the country down under with pictures and trivia about Australia and its landmarks.

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

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

Is your student a geography whiz? Give him a fun challenge with this map of China, where he'll need to label each city on the map!

Help your fifth grader memorize the states and capitals with this fun crossword puzzle.

Learn some basic facts and figures about The Great Lakes, an important geographical feature.

Recreate the Ellis Island immigration process at home! Answer these questions that hopeful immigrants answered before being welcomed to the U.S. or sent home.

What would you write if you were in charge of writing the Declaration of Independence? 

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

Your young student will step back in time with this worksheet on the Ming Dynasty. He'll build comprehension skills as he learns some ancient history.

Inspire kids to learn about Asian American heroes all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Give your 5th grader's vocabulary a boost while deepening their U.S. history knowledge with this social studies worksheet.

Any kid studying the American Revolution will likely have to memorize this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow!

Go back in time and expand the nation! Complete this map activity and discuss the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

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

Test your child's knowledge of the major American Revolution battles, given the date and year of each battle.

Young historians will love learning facts about the famous Viking explorer Leif Ericson while practicing their reading comprehension and writing skills.

Bring the American Revolution to life with this board game, a fun way to test your child's knowledge of geography and historical facts.