4th and 5th Grade Holidays Social Studies Resources

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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

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

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

Celebrate Irish-American history with this printable about four founding fathers from Ireland!

How can you care for your community? Get students thinking deeply with this engaging Ramadan-themed writing prompt!

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

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

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

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

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.

Your young historian can step back in time and read about an important battle that helped to end the American Revolution.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Bring the American Revolution to life with this board game, a fun way to test your child's knowledge of geography and historical facts.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

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