5th and 6th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 4

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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.

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

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Enjoy spelling practice alongside your Presidents' Day celebrations with this fun word search activity!

Looking for a way to help your child study for his upcoming geography test? This printable 50 states quiz makes a great at-home study guide.

Search for a few of your favorite national parks on this printable map of the 50 states!

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.

Explore the geography of ancient Egypt in this informative history worksheet! 

Let's learn about the Oregon Trail and the "Wagon Train of 1843" with this map of one of the main routes west!

Get out those books, open the laptop, and research what Ramadan is all about. Your child can learn valuable research skills while learning about this holiday.

Ready for a fun way to learn the names of the 50 states? Try this printable puzzle -- prettier than a pop quiz, and way more fun than flash cards.

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 Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Find and circle the names of ten U.S. states in this geography word search puzzle!

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

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

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

Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 

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.

Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

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

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Find and circle the names of ten U.S. states in this geography word search puzzle!