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5th Grade Common Core History Worksheets : Page 2

In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

The History of African American Spirituals

Young historians get to put themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrims and report back to the Queen herself about life in the New England colonies.

New England Colonies Postcard

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

Vocab in History: Declaration of Independence

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.

Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text,

A Misty Copeland Biography

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

The Star, Mae Jemison

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Rosie the Riveter

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks&#39; act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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

Historical Heroes: Lewis and Clark

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

Brown vs. Board of Education

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song

Check out this Lewis and Clark expedition map that shows the route's landmarks then and now.

Lewis and Clark Expedition Map

What do you think happened to the colonists at Roanoke? Make up an explanation for the settlers' strange disappearance.

Roanoke Mystery Writing

Learn more about the most famous document in the United States' history, and the even more famous man behind it.

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Introduce learners to Juneteenth&mdash;past and present&mdash;with this inviting social studies worksheet!

Celebrating Juneteenth

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.

African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

American Revolution: The Philadelphia Campaign

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women&#39;s suffrage movement.

Historical Heroes: Susan B. Anthony

In this biography worksheet, children are introduced to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who in 1993 became the second female Justice of the Supreme Court in the United States.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biography

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.

Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom

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.

Biography: Booker T. Washington

Learn more about William Penn, a daring man whose actions reflected our Founding Fathers' fixation on freedom.

William Penn

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison

Learn more about this rich agricultural region and how it shaped America in this writing exercise.

Southern Colonies

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

U.S. Presidents: Matching Game I

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

Jazz Greats: Etta James

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

History of the Louisiana Purchase

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.

Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)

Your budding historian can learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American military troops to serve in peacetime.

Buffalo Soldiers

Review Civil War key terms and people with this history sheet. Your child will decide which terms describe the Confederacy and which describe the Union.

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