4th - 8th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 9

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.

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.