3rd - 6th Grade History Resources : Page 3

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

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

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

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

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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

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

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

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

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

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

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

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.

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

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

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

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

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

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

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

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

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

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

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.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

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

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

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.