Middle School History Worksheets

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Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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.

Children are introduced to 24 changemakers from around the world with this set of Women Who Dared to Dream cards.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

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

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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

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