2nd - 4th Grade History Resources : Page 4

Masterful musicians can learn the origins of the piano with this music history worksheet.

Did you know that Texas was once an independent country? Travel back in time to learn about the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836.

Get acquainted with one of our nation's most famous buildings, the Washington Monument, by building a small paper model!

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the "shot heard around the world" and began the American Revolution.

Edison was one of the most productive inventors, inventing the telephone, the light bulb, and of course, the motion picture.

Sutter's Mill is where the California Gold Rush first began! Your student will read about the first discovery of gold with this history worksheet.

Your budding historian can learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American military troops to serve in peacetime.

Ride along with the Lakota tribe with this history worksheet. These Native Americans were part of the horse culture of the Dakotas.

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

Young readers can discover the history of the Choctaw Native American tribe with this history worksheet.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

Color in a picture of George Washington according to the color-by-number guide.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Read a brief overview of the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, then review what you’ve learned with the exercises that follow.

Read the facts on Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the U.S., full of awesome animals and gigantic geysers.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

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

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

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

History buffs and railroad enthusiasts alike will enjoy learning about the Transcontinental Railroad with this Wild West worksheet!

Learn the important dates in the life of Abraham Lincoln.

A simple coloring page can help teach U.S. history! Introduce your child to Harriet Tubman, an important historical figure from Abolitionist and Civil War era.

History students can learn all the first modern first lady in this biography worksheet, and can develop their reading comprehension skills as well.