5th and 6th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 3

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

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

America the beautiful! Can your fifth grader name all 50 state capitals in the U.S.? Challenge him to match each capital to the correct state.

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Students investigate how prices are based on supply and demand in this economics worksheet for middle grades! 

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.

Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text,

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

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

This simple game dares kids to mix up the names of all 50 states, then put them back in alphabetical order.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.

Investigate the difference between primary and secondary sources with this helpful social studies 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.

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

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Test your scholar’s knowledge of our government system with a fill in the blanks diagram. Use the graphic organizer to reflect on the three main branches of government, and the parts that make up each branch.

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.

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

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

Test your knowledge of some of the most important figures in the American Revolutionary War! 

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

This blank map of the United States is a great way to test your child's knowledge of state capitals, and offers a few extra "adventures" along the way.