4th - 8th 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.

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

Who is Saint Valentine? Learn about the legendary figure with this fill-in-the-blank worksheet and answer the question, "Who is Saint Valentine?" for yourself.

Fill this red envelope with lucky money to wish someone born in the Year of the Horse good fortune for lunar new year!

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

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.

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

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.

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

Wish someone good fortune during Chinese New Year with this DIY lucky red envelope.

Color and assemble this red envelope to give away this Chinese New Year.

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

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

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

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Students investigate the life and presidency of Barack Obama with this presidential fact sheet!

Welcome Chinese New Year with this fun craft activity.

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

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

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

Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.

How well do you know the U.S. presidents? Learners will put their knowledge to the test in this engaging trivia game.

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

History buffs, get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about all of our U.S. presidents with a fun matching game!

Challenge your knowledge of U.S. history by matching six former presidents with the correct biographical clue.