7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Resources

In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Help students understand the key differences between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

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

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

Students will learn about the history of hyperbole in literature and politics.

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

Learn about the causes behind the market forces of supply and demand with this social studies worksheet for middle grades! 

Dig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

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

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

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

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies 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.

Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Students investigate how prices are based on supply and demand in this economics worksheet for middle grades! 

Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Explore the geographic diversity that helped shape early civilizations in ancient India!

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.