Search Printable 5th Grade Informational Text History Black History Month Worksheets

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.

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.

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,

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

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

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.

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

In the worksheet, The Veteran Cathay Williams, learners will read about a female veteran who helped pave the way for females to serve in the military. Cathay Williams was the only woman Buffalo Soldier. Find a differentiated works

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.

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.

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.