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

Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.

Introduce students to the ancient Maya number system with this engaging and interactive social studies worksheet!

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

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

How can you care for your community? Get students thinking deeply with this engaging Ramadan-themed writing prompt!

Use this handy reference sheet to provide students with a valuable framework for reading and analyzing political cartoons.

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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

Help students understand the context of 1803 Louisiana Purchase deal with the help of this engaging social studies worksheet!

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

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

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

Introduce students to the Babylonian king Hammurabi and the code of laws he created with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

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

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

This social studies worksheet give students an opportunity to examine a political cartoon about the banking controversy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.

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.

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

Students read background information about the women’s voting rights cartoon and answer questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon.

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

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

Students learn about the ancient Minoans and draw conclusions about their culture and social traditions by analyzing three colorful wall paintings, called frescoes.

Use this social studies worksheet to give students practice analyzing primary sources while learning a bit about Colonial America during the French and Indian War.

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.