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Dive into another time and place with our history worksheets that take kids on a world tour from ancient civilizations through the more recent events that have shaped the nation we know today. From coloring pages, paper dolls, and brief biographies geared toward the youngest historians to historical writing prompts, reading comprehension practice, and vocabulary building activities, kids will find history as enjoyable as it is enriching.

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History of Zombies

History of Zombies

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

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Learn About the Declaration of Independence

Learn About the Declaration of Independence

On this worksheet, kids read about this important historical document and complete the sentences using what they learned.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Name Game: The 13 Original Colonies

Name Game: The 13 Original Colonies

Boost your fifth grader's social studies savvy with a lesson on the 13 original colonies.

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

History of Fireworks

History of Fireworks

Why do we set off fireworks on the 4th of July? Find out all about the history of fireworks in this history worksheet.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

History of the American Flag

History of the American Flag

How well do you know your country's flag? Now your child can learn about the history of the American flag with this great printable.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Amelia Earhart Biography

Amelia Earhart Biography

Learn more about this fascinating woman in history who became the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic.

2nd grade

Social studies

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U.S. History: Westward Expansion

U.S. History: Westward Expansion

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad helped thousands of enslaved Americans find freedom. In this worksheet, your student will learn about this historic network.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Colonial Word Search

Colonial Word Search

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

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Learn About Your State

Learn About Your State

Do you know your state? Challenge yourself with this worksheet, and try to answer the 13 trivia questions about your state.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Squanto Biography

Squanto Biography

Meet Squanto, a man said to have shared his knowledge with the Pilgrims to help them survive in a new land.

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Plymouth Colony

Plymouth Colony

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this worksheet about Plymouth Colony, the Pilgrims' first home in America.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Map the States: State Abbreviations

Map the States: State Abbreviations

Here's a geography challenge for your fifth grader: can she label the map of the United States with the correct state abbreviations?

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Reader's Theater: First Thanksgiving

Reader's Theater: First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving readers theater is fun for the whole family. This Thanksgiving readers theater activity tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

All About Ancient Egypt

All About Ancient Egypt

Introduce your elementary student to the history of ancient Egypt with this fun activity worksheet, complete with a word search, quiz and word scramble.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

George Washington Facts

George Washington Facts

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

What is a Timeline?

What is a Timeline?

Help your child visualize the passing of time in this easy timeline craft.

1st grade

Social studies

Worksheet

What Was the Civil War?

What Was the Civil War?

Help your child understand the basics of how the Civil War began and ended in this simple summary sheet that answers the question: what was the Civil War?

Social studies

Worksheet

Native American Beliefs: Animal Guides

Native American Beliefs: Animal Guides

Spark your child's interest in Native American beliefs and traditions by teaching him about animal spirit guides with help from this worksheet.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Marco Polo

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

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Ellis Island Immigration Process

Ellis Island Immigration Process

Recreate the Ellis Island immigration process at home! Answer these questions that hopeful immigrants answered before being welcomed to the U.S. or sent home.

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Middle Colonies

Middle Colonies

Social studies students will write a descriptive paragraph to show their understanding of life in the Middle Colonies and life in colonial America in general.

5th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Benjamin Franklin Biography

Benjamin Franklin Biography

Do you know your historical celebrities? Get all the facts on Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most famous figures.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

African American Inventors

African American Inventors

Your young historian will learn about the some of the most notable African American inventors with this worksheet.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Native American Tribes Map

Native American Tribes Map

Help your child understand which tribal groups lived where with this Native American Tribes map.

3rd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

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