4th Grade History Resources : Page 3

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

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

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

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

Read a brief overview of the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, then review what you’ve learned with the exercises that follow.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this inspiring poster!

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.

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.

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important female changemakers in the African American community.

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

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.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

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

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

Inspire kids to learn about Asian American heroes all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

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.

Go back in time and expand the nation! Complete this map activity and discuss the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

Learn more about FDR and his influence on the country in this biography worksheet.

Learn some historical myths about gold with this worksheet, touching on the California Gold Rush, King Midas and Jason and the Argonauts.

Learn about the different routes people could take for the California Gold Rush.

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

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

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

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.

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