2nd - 7th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 2

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

Dig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

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

Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

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.

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

Help your child visualize the passing of time in this easy timeline craft.

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

Quiz your kid on different landforms in this quick match-up geography drill.

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Learn about the USA's three branches of government and where each one works.

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

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.

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

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,

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.