3rd and 4th Grade History Resources : Page 2

Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

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.

Children follow along the incredible life story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery to rescue hundreds of other enslaved people.

Check out this one-page constitution worksheet that introduces kids to the Constitution of the United States.

A nonfiction passage and some essay questions help students understand the effects of the Civil War in this American history worksheet.

Children are introduced to the life and accomplishments of aeronautics pioneer Amelia Earhart in this fascinating worksheet.

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

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Get to know scientist, artist, and activist Mae Jemsion in this reading comprehension worksheet!

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.

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

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

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.

How did our society become so advanced? Introduce your student to the Industrial Revolution with this reading sheet.

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

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.

We all love a good prank on April Fools' Day, but how did April 1st come to symbolize such silliness? Find out with this reading worksheet!

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

Learn where different Native American cultures lived in this informative coloring worksheet!

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

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

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.

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

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.

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.

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

Board the Underground Railroad and learn a little bit about what life was like for the brave passengers.

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.

Use this worksheet to learn all about how the United States grew with the Louisiana Purchase.

Get to know the Apollo 11 space mission in this science and history worksheet!