2nd - 5th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 4

Read a short biography of Abraham Lincoln and answer the quiz questions.

Your child will love learning all about the exploits of the famous European explorer Marco Polo with this attractively illustrated worksheet.

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

Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.

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

In this reading comprehension worksheet, children will learn about the St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida.

Check out this Lewis and Clark expedition map that shows the route's landmarks then and now.

Students will read a short biography of Keller, then answer a thoughtful prompt designed to help them reflect on what they have read.

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

Children learn key vocabulary related to the executive branch of the U.S. government in this spelling worksheet.

Read about a few of the Native American tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey west.

One of the greatest moments in not just our country's history, but the history of the world, was the famous moon landing of 1969.

Keep your wits about you men, it's a round of Revolutionary War trivia questions!

Resources are an important concept in economics. Introduce your child to three different types of resources with a fun worksheet!

Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing. Your little historian can learn about Florence's life in this biography worksheet.

Study a timeline of American money and answer quiz questions.

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

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

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.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

Have your movie lover read about the history of movies, and then test her reading comprehension as she arranges the events to complete a timeline.

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.

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.

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

Read the text to this page aloud to your child as she colors, and talk about your family's heritage. Did her ancestors sail past The Statue of Liberty?