Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Introduce students to the primary-source text of the Gettysburg Address—and the context in which was delivered—with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Students learn about the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore 10 key facts about the Supreme Court in this engaging civics worksheet!

Students learn about the legislative branch of the U.S. government and explore key facts about the two chambers of Congress in this engaging civics worksheet!

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

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

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Students research and record information as they explore the nuances of each of the southern colonies: Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia.

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! 

Learn how to analyze historical artwork with the help of this social studies worksheet!

Investigate the difference between primary and secondary sources with this helpful social studies worksheet!

Learn how the Texas territory changed hands several times before becoming a U.S. state with this helpful timeline! 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

Introduce learners to key excerpts from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" speech with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Investigate the concepts of shortage and surplus—as well as the effects they can have on the price of a good—with this helpful economics worksheet!

Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet!