4th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 2

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

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.

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.

Annie Oakley was the superstar of the wild west! Learn more about this Ohio sharpshooter with this worksheet on famous women in history.

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

Your young historian will learn about the some of the most notable African American inventors with this worksheet.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, children will learn about the St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Children learn key vocabulary related to the executive branch of the U.S. government in this spelling worksheet.

Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing. Your little historian can learn about Florence's life in this biography worksheet.

History students can learn all the first modern first lady in this biography worksheet, and can develop their reading comprehension skills as well.

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

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

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.

Have your movie lover read about the history of movies, and then test her reading comprehension as she arranges the events to complete a timeline.

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

Did you know that Texas was once an independent country? Travel back in time to learn about the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836.

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.

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

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

History buffs and railroad enthusiasts alike will enjoy learning about the Transcontinental Railroad with this Wild West worksheet!