Elementary School Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 13

Empress Wu Zetian ruled China when the western world was in the Dark Ages. This 2nd grade worksheet that balances history with reading comprehension skills.

This fun worksheet boost a number of your kindergartener's skills by getting him to identify letters in order to complete the Korean flag coloring activity.

Learn a little more about the rich culture of the Native Americans with a patterns and symbols worksheet, depicting a pattern found on pottery.

Travel back in time to discover the Cheyenne tribe. Young readers will learn all about Native American history with this worksheet.

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

Maps don't just show places...they can show things, too! Learn to read a resource map in this geography and easy economics worksheet.

Do you know your local heroes? Meet your local police officer, fire fighter, doctor, dentist, emergency technician (EMT) and veterinarian.

History buffs and fiction lovers alike will enjoy learning about legendary writer Mark Twain with this Wild West worksheet!

Did you know hoops were used by the ancient Greeks? Learn more with this worksheet that offers a glimpse into the history and evolution of the modern hula hoop.

What do you think happened to the colonists at Roanoke? Make up an explanation for the settlers' strange disappearance.

Discover the reason behind Pisa's famous leaning tower and find out if there are any plans to ever right this gently slanting wonder.

Get your child into the patriotic spirit with this fun song-based activity.

What do you know about the wonderful country of Guatemala? Find out how the country got its name and what the people like to do for fun!

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

Captain Christopher Newport led one of the first journeys across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World and started what would become Jamestown.

Did you know that people used to write whole books by hand? Learn about Gutenberg's printing press, an invention that revolutionized book-making.

Learn about first Lady Dolley Madison with this history worksheet, complete with some reading comprehension exercises.

If your kid is crazy for castles and knights, have her read Eleanor's biography in this worksheet. Enhance her reading skills with a short comprehension quiz.

The California highway we know as El Camino Real, "The Royal Road", is named for the road that connected California's 18th-century missions.

This worksheet contains a time line, word search, test question, and coloring activity to help expand your knowledge of San Francisco history.

Is your kid hungry for vocabulary? Work up an appetite for all things Greek, with this word search about Greek food.

What is a plateau? What's the difference between a butte and a mesa? Look at these three land forms and learn to tell them apart with this worksheet.

Welcome to the Wild West! Learn about the Gold Rush and the founding of San Francisco, with this worksheet about the talented and versatile Sam Brannan.

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

Did you know that gold was first discovered in Sacramento? Teach your child about the history of Sacramento with this fun worksheet!

Say hello to Founding Father Samuel Adams, a man who wouldn't go down without a fight when Britain tried to change the rules on the colonists.

The eagle is not just an important symbol for our country, it used to be an important symbol for the Native Americans as well!

Learn how sand dunes form, and a little bit about desert formations like yardangs as well, in this science summary sheet.

Check out a timeline, complete a word search, and get to know the city's subway lines in this jam-packed activity page about Boston, Mass.