2nd - 7th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 6

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?

Every state has lots of court houses and hundreds of judges, but our country has set one court above all the rest -- the Supreme Court.

America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun 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.

Children read the First Amendment, then complete a simple word scramble puzzle and answer reading comprehension questions.

The 5 Great Lakes consist of Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Challenge your child with these basic trivia questions!

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.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

This social studies worksheet give students an opportunity to examine a political cartoon about the banking controversy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.

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

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

Celebrate the contributions of famous Irish Americans with this worksheet. Read a bit about each famous figure and complete a comprehension exercise.

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

Ask your child to consider all the pros and cons of moving to a strange and faraway land in this colonial history worksheet.

Young historians learn about four pioneering female scientists as they hone their research skills in this Who Am I? Women in Science worksheet.

Your young student will step back in time with this worksheet on the Ming Dynasty. He'll build comprehension skills as he learns some ancient history.

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

Invite learners to put themselves into the shoes of the leader of the country with this creative exercise.

Learn what time zones are, and how to use them to calculate time across regions, in this math-meets-geography worksheet.

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

Any kid studying the American Revolution will likely have to memorize this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow!