4th and 5th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 8

During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.

What do you in Ancient Greece when you have more money than you need? You build a giant tomb structure, of course!

For students learning about Native American Indians, get educated about a famous archaeological site called the Sunken Village.

Meet Squanto, a man said to have shared his knowledge with the Pilgrims to help them survive in a new land.

Learn about the American Revolution the fun way, by designing your own "Don't Tread On Me" flag, in homage to the original Gadsden flag.

Learn to work with primary sources by decoding the names, facts, and numbers in old memoirs, interviews and records.

This worksheet, which reads like riddles, will expose your learners to important abolitionists in the African American community.

Learn about first Lady Dolley Madison with this history worksheet, complete with some reading comprehension exercises.

Young historians learn about four pioneering female activists as they hone their research skills in this Who Am I? Women Activists worksheet.

Who were Lewis and Clark before they became a famous expedition team? Read a bit about Clark's life before and after the great journey west.

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

Children will read a short passage about Otis, then answer questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire for 63 important years. Students can read about Victoria's life in this history worksheet.

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.

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

The Battle of Camden was a low point for the American forces in the Revolutionary War. Discover the errors made at the battle in this worksheet.

In this thoughtful culture and writing activity, children will read about each of the tenets of Kwanzaa, then reflect on what these mean to them.

Learn about the history of archery with a famous Olympian: Neroli Fairhall!

This worksheet will expose your learners to important poets in the African American community.

Think mom is challenging? Try the media! With this worksheet, your child can pretend to be president and answer the media's tough questions.

History buffs, here's a sheet that will teach you all about Fort Des Moines, an important military training site during WWI and WWII.

Stephen Fuller Austin is often called the "Father of Texas." Learn about the history of the American West and the history of Texas with this worksheet.

Calling all history students, here's a beautiful structure from the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the 'Iolani Palace in Hawaii.

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

This critical thinking worksheet, part of our upcoming A Day in the Life of the President workbook, challenges kids to plain their own campaign tour!

Children use their creative writing skills with this Thanksgiving prompt.

Here is a writing activity to review terms and concepts from the Civil War era. Your child will imagine being a soldier in the war and write a journal entry.

Welcome to the Wild West! Learn about the Gold Rush and the founding of San Francisco, with this worksheet about the talented and versatile Sam Brannan.

Teach your student a bit about how our country was formed with this worksheet about the Gadsden Flag.

The Gold Rush wasn't great for some, such as women, Chinese-Americans and Native Americans. Read about them and consider their dilemmas with this worksheet.