4th and 5th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 7

Challenge your student's knowledge of the U.S. presidents with this series of match-up games.

Did you know that people used to write whole books by hand? Learn about Gutenberg's printing press, an invention that revolutionized book-making.

Cleopatra's cool and all, but we just can't help loving Hatshepsut, a woman who, when there were no men to take the throne, stepped in and did things her way.

Do you know the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World backwards and forwards?

What would your child bring if he had to pack for a whole new life? Find out with this Gold Rush worksheet.

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

The National Archives in Washington, D.C. isn't just Library of Congress' kid brother, it's a symbol of U.S. democracy.

Captain Christopher Newport led one of the first journeys across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World and started what would become Jamestown.

Consider the perspective of settlers in the Chesapeake Colonies in this creative worksheet! 

Use Election Night to teach your child about politics and government, and have them add up the electoral votes each presidential candidate earns throughout the night.

Learners are transported to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as they learn about the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Ancient Egypt.

Take flight with this ode to inventors! See the history of the helicopter, from its conception in ancient China to the modern vehicle it is today.

If some of these lyrics sound familiar, that's because America the Beautiful is a famous national song! Learn all of the lyrics with this worksheet.

Early in the American Revolution, the Patriots captured Fort Ticonderoga. Your young historian will learn the importance of this fort in this worksheet.

Is your child interested in food and cooking? Pair that interest with a word search focused on Indian cuisine.

The study of the Wild West isn't complete without its outlaws. Learn about two of the most notorious, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Learn some interesting history about some of the oldest, and longest, roads in the U.S.! Your child will learn about a famous trade route to Mexico.

There are lots of stories around the world for the rabbit moon: a rabbit image seen in the shadows on the moon's face. Here's one for young moon-gazers!

Get to know the true story of the midnight ride and the start of the American Revolution with this historical graphic novel.

Imagine being around in colonial America. If you were reporting about the American Revolution what would you have said about the times?

Maps don't just show places...they can show things, too! Learn to read a resource map in this geography and easy economics worksheet.

Get to know Meriwether Lewis, more widely known as one half of the Lewis and Clark duo! Read about his life before and after the expedition.

Sail away to the exotic and mysterious Easter Island!

Get out those books, open the laptop, and research what Ramadan is all about. Your child can learn valuable research skills while learning about this holiday.

Did you know that kids all over the globe know of the boogeyman? This cautionary tale is told in almost every country!

Learn to extract information from sources with this handy worksheet, perfect for Little Leaguers and baseball fans.

Meet Sam Adams, one of Boston's most famous figures! Read a bit about him and fill out his "specs" to show what role he played in the American Revolution.