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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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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

Worksheet

Martin Luther King, Jr: Historical Heroes

Martin Luther King, Jr: Historical Heroes

Teach your students about Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr with this easy-to-read worksheet and word scramble.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

I Have a Dream Worksheet

I Have a Dream Worksheet

Read this excerpt of MLK Jr's powerful speech with your child, then have them illustrate the speech and what it means to them on the page that follows.

4th 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 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On this worksheet, kids read about this important historical document and complete the sentences using what they learned.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

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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou

Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou

Learn more about author, activist and poet Maya Angelou with this Historical Heroes printable - a great addition to celebrating Black History Month.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

George Washington Facts

George Washington Facts

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

2nd 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

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

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

Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence

Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

5th 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

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

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

Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

Go back in time and expand the nation! Complete this map activity and discuss the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.

Social studies

Worksheet

George Washington: You Tell the Story

George Washington: You Tell the Story

Write about the life of George Washington in a standardized academic format.

2nd grade

Social studies

Worksheet

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Teach your child about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential voices fighting for equality in America during the Civil Rights Movement.

1st 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

Civil Rights Word Find

Civil Rights Word Find

How many words relating to the Civil Rights Movement can your kid find? This word search is great for boosting both language skills and historical knowledge.

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

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

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

The Wild West: Stephen Austin

The Wild West: Stephen Austin

Stephen Fuller Austin is often called the "Father of Texas." Learn about the history of the American West and the history of Texas with this worksheet.

4th grade

Social studies

Worksheet

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