2nd - 8th Grade History Resources : Page 4

Introduce children to physicist Albert Einstein — and a bit of theoretical physics — with this mini biography.

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

Investigate one of ancient Rome's many famous engineering achievements, Roman baths, with this graphic organizer!

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Explore history with famous female navigator Sacagawea. Sacagawea was a Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark find their way across the west.

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Introduce your elementary student to the history of ancient Egypt with this fun activity worksheet, complete with a word search, quiz and word scramble.

Learn more about the life of Anne Frank, a tragic, true-life story of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.

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

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Learn the basic facts about the U.S. flag and see the different places where it's waved.

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

Introduce students to the Babylonian king Hammurabi and the code of laws he created with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Learn all about the structure of the Roman Republic with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Take a historic trip back to the civil war period and color the soldiers from the two opposing forces.

Ever wonder how the plasma TV came to be? Read a brief history of the television with this ode to inventors.

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Learn the names of the New 7 Wonders of the World with this word search, and encourage your child to explore these wonders on her own.