Search Printable 5th Grade Common Core History Worksheets

Ever wonder why we wear green on St. Patrick's day, or where the leprechaun came from? Find out with this worksheet on St. Patty's Day history!

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

In this biography worksheet, children are introduced to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who in 1993 became the second female Justice of the Supreme Court in the United States.

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.

Meet a few of America's most inspirational female figures with this history sheet. Your student will match up each woman with her accomplishment.

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text,

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Annie Oakley was the superstar of the wild west! Learn more about this Ohio sharpshooter with this worksheet on famous women in history.

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Read about a few of the Native American tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey west.

Ever wonder how the whole zombie craze got started? Read about the history of zombies in this awesome reading comprehension packet.

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Children will match the names of 10 key figures in the American Revolutionary War with a description of what each person did.

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

Your child will love learning all about the exploits of the famous European explorer Marco Polo with this attractively illustrated worksheet.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

If your child thinks camping in an RV is "roughing it", just wait until he hears what Lewis and Clark went through!

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.