2nd Grade History Resources : Page 2

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.

Westward Ho! All you explorers, have fun coloring and building your own paper covered wagon with this printable project.

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

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

Introduce young children to one of the pioneers of the civil rights movement in the United States with this coloring activity.

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Color in this picture of Sojourner Truth, one of the very first abolitionists and women's rights advocates.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

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

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

Learn about the important dates in George Washington's life and sort them into a timeline.

Color in a picture of the first African-American supreme court judge Thurgood Marshall.

See how electoral votes work in the United States presidential election.

Color one of the most famous and significant presidents of all time, Abraham Lincoln.

If your child is reviewing America's history, start at the very beginning with this revolutionary war coloring page.

Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

Children will enjoy a mini lesson on aviation history as they color in a picture of the Wright Flyer.

Help your child learn more about famous American, Benjamin Franklin.

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

Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.

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

This coloring page features the first African-American woman poet published in the U.S.! Introduce your child to Miss Phillis Wheatley.

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

Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South, and was an inspiration to all involved in American politics.

Inspire kids to learn about Asian American heroes all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Children are introduced to 24 changemakers from around the world with this set of Women Who Dared to Dream cards.

Take a quiz on basic facts about U.S. history and government.

Write your own Abraham Lincoln biography using a simple essay template.