4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Resources for 'yesterday and today'

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4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Resources for 'yesterday and today'

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History of the Helicopter

Worksheet

History of the Helicopter

Fifth Grade

Reading

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.

Worksheet

History of the Helicopter

Worksheet

History of the Helicopter

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.

Fifth Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Civil Rights Vocabulary

Interactive Worksheet

Civil Rights Vocabulary

Fifth Grade

Vocabulary

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

Interactive Worksheet

Civil Rights Vocabulary

Interactive Worksheet

Civil Rights Vocabulary

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

Fifth Grade

Vocabulary

Interactive Worksheet

Color the World! Chichen Itza

Worksheet

Color the World! Chichen Itza

Second Grade

Geography

Learn about world history with this Color the World page about Chichen Itza, one of the oldest and most significant sites in both Mexico and the world today.

Worksheet

Color the World! Chichen Itza

Worksheet

Color the World! Chichen Itza

Learn about world history with this Color the World page about Chichen Itza, one of the oldest and most significant sites in both Mexico and the world today.

Convert prices of supplies from the California Gold Rush to today's monetary values. What you find in this fun history and math exercise may shock you!

Convert prices of supplies from the California Gold Rush to today's monetary values. What you find in this fun history and math exercise may shock you!

Fourth Grade

Economics

Worksheet

Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Lesson Plan

Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Fourth Grade

Reading

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.

Lesson Plan

Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Lesson Plan

Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Fourth Grade

Reading

Lesson Plan

Gutenberg Printing Press

Worksheet

Gutenberg Printing Press

Fourth Grade

Reading

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

Worksheet

Gutenberg Printing Press

Worksheet

Gutenberg Printing Press

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

Fourth Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Egyptian Goddess Isis

Worksheet

Egyptian Goddess Isis

Fifth Grade

History

Learn about an important part of cultural history: the gods and goddess of ancient Egypt! Over Read a bit about the goddess Isis, and give her some colors.

Worksheet

Egyptian Goddess Isis

Worksheet

Egyptian Goddess Isis

Learn about an important part of cultural history: the gods and goddess of ancient Egypt! Over Read a bit about the goddess Isis, and give her some colors.

Learn more about this rich agricultural region and how it shaped America in this writing exercise.

Learn more about this rich agricultural region and how it shaped America in this writing exercise.

Use this worksheet to show how historical maps reflect what people thought of the world long ago.

Use this worksheet to show how historical maps reflect what people thought of the world long ago.

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

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

Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.

Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.

Fifth Grade

History

Lesson Plan

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Third Grade

Reading

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.

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

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.

Third Grade

Reading

Worksheet

The History of African American Spirituals

Worksheet

The History of African American Spirituals

Fourth Grade

Reading

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.

Worksheet

The History of African American Spirituals

Worksheet

The History of African American Spirituals

Fourth Grade

Reading

Worksheet

History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Activity

History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Fourth Grade

History

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Activity

History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Activity

History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Fourth Grade

History

Activity

Celebrating Juneteenth

Worksheet

Celebrating Juneteenth

Third Grade

History

Introduce learners to Juneteenth—past and present—with this inviting social studies worksheet!

Worksheet

Celebrating Juneteenth

Worksheet

Celebrating Juneteenth

Introduce learners to Juneteenth—past and present—with this inviting social studies worksheet!

Third Grade

History

Worksheet

History of the Guitar

Worksheet

History of the Guitar

Fourth Grade

History

Children discover the fascinating history of the guitar, from the kithara to the classical guitar.

Worksheet

History of the Guitar

Worksheet

History of the Guitar

Children discover the fascinating history of the guitar, from the kithara to the classical guitar.

Fourth Grade

History

Worksheet

Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom

Worksheet

Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom

Fourth Grade

History

Juneteenth is an important holiday in the U.S., because it celebrates the end of slavery. Learn all about it in this informative worksheet!

Worksheet

Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom

Worksheet

Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom

Juneteenth is an important holiday in the U.S., because it celebrates the end of slavery. Learn all about it in this informative worksheet!

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

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

Fifth Grade

History

Worksheet

Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah

Worksheet

Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah

Fourth Grade

Writing

Learn about Hanukkah and one of its most recognizable symbols with this reflective writing prompt, designed for fourth through eighth graders.

Worksheet

Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah

Worksheet

Reflective Writing Prompt: Hanukkah

Learn about Hanukkah and one of its most recognizable symbols with this reflective writing prompt, designed for fourth through eighth graders.

Fourth Grade

Writing

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Third Grade

Reading

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.

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Worksheet

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

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.

Third Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

Worksheet

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

Fifth Grade

Reading

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Worksheet

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

Worksheet

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Fifth Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Read and Respond: A Civil War Letter

Activity

Read and Respond: A Civil War Letter

Fifth Grade

History

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Activity

Read and Respond: A Civil War Letter

Activity

Read and Respond: A Civil War Letter

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Fifth Grade

History

Activity

Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder

Activity

Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder

Fourth Grade

History

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Activity

Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder

Activity

Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Community and Culture

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Fourth Grade

Community and Culture

Community and Culture

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Fifth Grade

Community and Culture

Community and Culture

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Fifth Grade

Community and Culture

Activity

Famous African-Americans in History

Activity

Famous African-Americans in History

Fourth Grade

History

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Activity

Famous African-Americans in History

Activity

Famous African-Americans in History

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Fourth Grade

History

Activity

History Scavenger Hunt

Activity

History Scavenger Hunt

Fourth Grade

Reading

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Activity

History Scavenger Hunt

Activity

History Scavenger Hunt

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Through examples and non-examples, students will learn what qualifies as a region. Creativity and problem solving skills will be put to the test as students determine the necessary elements that make up a region.

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4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Resources for 'yesterday and today'

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4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Resources for 'yesterday and today'