2nd - 4th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 2

Children will learn how to identify and use a compass rose, including finding a compass rose on a map, and using it to find both cardinal and intermediate directions.

This worksheet is a brief introduction to the human rights activist and feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes.

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

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,

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

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

Get to know scientist, artist, and activist Mae Jemsion in this reading comprehension worksheet!

The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.

Get to know the White House and the U.S. Capitol in this social studies matching worksheet!

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

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.

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

Challenge your students to demonstrate their understanding of rural, urban, and suburban communities with this vocabulary worksheet.

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important female changemakers in the African American community.

Introduce children to physicist Albert Einstein — and a bit of theoretical physics — with this mini biography.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

In this inventive map-reading worksheet, children will practice using a map and a legend to uncover information.

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

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

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

How did our society become so advanced? Introduce your student to the Industrial Revolution with this reading sheet.