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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.

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

Learn more about Clara Barton, an incredible woman who made many advances in medical care and started the American Red Cross.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this worksheet about Plymouth Colony, the Pilgrims' first home in America.

Learn about the history of archery with a famous Olympian: Neroli Fairhall!

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

The Cuyahoga River in Ohio isn't the biggest or the most scenic river in the United States, but it played an important part in American society.

The Battle of Camden was a low point for the American forces in the Revolutionary War. Discover the errors made at the battle in this worksheet.

Your budding historian can learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American military troops to serve in peacetime.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the "shot heard around the world" and began the American Revolution.

Queen Elizabeth I gave her name to an era. Your young student can read about Elizabeth's life in this biography worksheet.

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

Did you know that Queen Isabella of Spain paid for Columbus' expedition to the New World? Read more about this interesting woman in history.

Stop by London with this coloring page of Big Ben. Give your child's geography and history smarts a boost!

The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early battles of the American Revolution. Discover the important features of the battle with this worksheet.

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!

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.

Say hello to the Ohio, an important Rust Belt river that connects communities across the Northeast and Midwest.

Uncover the land of the rising sun one symbol at a time with this engaging worksheet for second, third, and fourth graders!

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

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

Marie Curie was a great scientist, and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize. Learn about this brilliant woman with this history worksheet.

Calling all history students, here's a beautiful structure from the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the 'Iolani Palace in Hawaii.

Learn the basics of topographic maps with this worksheet.

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

A nonfiction passage and some essay questions help students understand the effects of the Civil War in this American history worksheet.

Learn more about riverboats and the importance of these big machines in industry and culture with this supplemental social studies worksheet.