2nd - 4th Grade History Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this reading sheet, students will find out about everyday life during the Civil War.

The Pilgrims weren't always THE Pilgrims -- read all about their lives before they landed at Plymouth Rock.

Immigrants at Angel Island were often given confusing questions designed to keep them from passing into the USA. Try out some historical questions yourself.

In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring page features the most famous and most influential civil rights activist himself!

On this worksheet, students read about this important historical document and complete the sentences using what they learned.

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

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.

Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.

This coloring page features Jackie Robinson, a baseball player that paved the way for many great talents in baseball.

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.

Learn about George Washington with this reading comprehension challenge.

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

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

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Give budding historians practice reading and interpreting timelines with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Learners will get to know the history of the American flag in this social studies worksheet.

Explore the difference between facts and opinions in the context of colonial history with this engaging social studies 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.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.

Check out this one-page constitution worksheet that introduces kids to the Constitution of the United States.