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Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
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Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Celebrate Constitution Day this year by learning about one of the United States’ foundational documents!
Worksheet
Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
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Constitution Day: A History of Laws and Freedoms
Celebrate Constitution Day this year by learning about one of the United States’ foundational documents!
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
Ancient China: The Silk Road
Ancient China: The Silk Road
Worksheet
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Ancient China: The Silk Road
Sixth Grade
History
Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 
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Ancient China: The Silk Road
Ancient China: The Silk Road
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Ancient China: The Silk Road
Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
Worksheet
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Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
Sixth Grade
History
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.
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Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
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Primary Source Analysis: "Join, or Die" Cartoon
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.
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Texas Annexation Timeline
Texas Annexation Timeline
Worksheet
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Texas Annexation Timeline
Sixth Grade
History
Learn how the Texas territory changed hands several times before becoming a U.S. state with this helpful timeline! 
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Texas Annexation Timeline
Texas Annexation Timeline
Worksheet
Texas Annexation Timeline
Learn how the Texas territory changed hands several times before becoming a U.S. state with this helpful timeline! 
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
Worksheet
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Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
Fourth Grade
Geography
Use latitude and longitude to plot places with this geography worksheet!
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Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
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Latitude and Longitude: Plotting Places #1
Use latitude and longitude to plot places with this geography worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Geography
Worksheet
The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles
The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles
Worksheet
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The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government

Students take a deep dive into six of the U.S. Constitution's guiding principles with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles
The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles
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The U.S. Constitution: Guiding Principles

Students take a deep dive into six of the U.S. Constitution's guiding principles with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
Worksheet
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Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
Sixth Grade
History
Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!
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Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
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Ancient Middle East Civilizations: Lasting Contributions
Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
Worksheet
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The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.
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The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
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The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
Worksheet
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American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
Sixth Grade
Geography
Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!
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American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
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American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!
Sixth Grade
Geography
Worksheet
Ancient Maya Mathematics
Ancient Maya Mathematics
Worksheet
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Ancient Maya Mathematics
Sixth Grade
History
Introduce students to the ancient Maya number system with this engaging and interactive social studies worksheet!
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Ancient Maya Mathematics
Ancient Maya Mathematics
Worksheet
Ancient Maya Mathematics
Introduce students to the ancient Maya number system with this engaging and interactive social studies worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch
Worksheet
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The Legislative Branch
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!
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The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch
Worksheet
The Legislative Branch
Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Worksheet
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Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Sixth Grade
Economics
Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 
Worksheet
Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Worksheet
Shortage, Surplus, and Prices
Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 
Sixth Grade
Economics
Worksheet
The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
Worksheet
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The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
Sixth Grade
History
Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y
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The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
Worksheet
The Inca Empire's Amazing Roads
Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch
Worksheet
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The Judicial Branch
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!
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The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch
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The Judicial Branch
Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!
Sixth Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
Sixth Grade
History
Students research and record information as they explore the nuances of each of the southern colonies: Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia.
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Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
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Southern Colonies: Graphic Organizer
Students research and record information as they explore the nuances of each of the southern colonies: Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia.
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
Worksheet
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Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
Sixth Grade
History
Learn how to analyze historical artwork with the help of this social studies worksheet!
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Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
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Analyzing Historical Artwork: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
Learn how to analyze historical artwork with the help of this social studies worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Determining Costs and Benefits
Determining Costs and Benefits
Worksheet
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Determining Costs and Benefits
Sixth Grade
Economics
Practice identifying costs and benefits with this middle-grade worksheet!
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Determining Costs and Benefits
Determining Costs and Benefits
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Determining Costs and Benefits
Practice identifying costs and benefits with this middle-grade worksheet!
Sixth Grade
Economics
Worksheet
Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Worksheet
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Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Sixth Grade
History
Build research skills while exploring some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest Coast with this helpful graphic organizer.
Worksheet
Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Worksheet
Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast
Build research skills while exploring some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest Coast with this helpful graphic organizer.
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Worksheet
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Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Fourth Grade
Writing
Learn about Hanukkah and one of its most recognizable symbols with this reflective writing prompt, designed for fourth through eighth graders.
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Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Worksheet
Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah
Learn about Hanukkah and one of its most recognizable symbols with this reflective writing prompt, designed for fourth through eighth graders.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Worksheet
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Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Sixth Grade
History
Learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to go to space, in this middle-grade worksheet!
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to go to space, in this middle-grade worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and Longitude
Interactive Worksheet
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Latitude and Longitude
Fourth Grade
Geography
Learn about latitude and longitude in this map skills sheet!
Interactive Worksheet
Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and Longitude
Interactive Worksheet
Latitude and Longitude
Learn about latitude and longitude in this map skills sheet!
Fourth Grade
Geography
Interactive Worksheet
The Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague
Worksheet
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The Bubonic Plague
Sixth Grade
History
Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!
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The Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague
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The Bubonic Plague
Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Name the 13 Colonies
Name the 13 Colonies
Interactive Worksheet
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Name the 13 Colonies
Fifth Grade
History

Identify each of the 13 colonies in this historical worksheet!

Interactive Worksheet
Name the 13 Colonies
Name the 13 Colonies
Interactive Worksheet
Name the 13 Colonies

Identify each of the 13 colonies in this historical worksheet!

Fifth Grade
History
Interactive Worksheet
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Worksheet
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Sixth Grade
Community and Culture
Learn about the history and cultures of Hispanic Americans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Worksheet
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hispanic Americans
Learn about the history and cultures of Hispanic Americans to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sixth Grade
Community and Culture
Worksheet
Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Worksheet
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Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Sixth Grade
History
Dig into Black history and work on your research skills in this helpful worksheet!
Worksheet
Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Worksheet
Research a Historical Figure: Black History
Dig into Black history and work on your research skills in this helpful worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Worksheet
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Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Sixth Grade
Writing
Guide student research about women’s suffrage around the world with this two-page research graphic organizer!
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Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Worksheet
Research Graphic Organizer: Women’s Suffrage Movement
Guide student research about women’s suffrage around the world with this two-page research graphic organizer!
Sixth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Worksheet
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Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Sixth Grade
History
Even young people can change the world! Learn about the incredible activist Malala Yousafzai in this worksheet!
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Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Worksheet
Historical Quote Analysis: Malala Yousafzai
Even young people can change the world! Learn about the incredible activist Malala Yousafzai in this worksheet!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Worksheet
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Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Sixth Grade
History
Find out about the fascinating life of Dr. Jane Goodall, a famous scientist and conservationist!
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Jane Goodall
Find out about the fascinating life of Dr. Jane Goodall, a famous scientist and conservationist!
Sixth Grade
History
Worksheet
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