5th and 6th Grade History Resources

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

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!

In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Your 5th grader learns all about freedom in history class. Take a time-out to ask what freedom really means to your kid.

In this reading sheet, students will find out about everyday life during the Civil War.

Get a quick rundown of the differences between two types of government, democracy and monarchy, to help get your child ready for 5th grade history.

This patriotic printable reviews historic battlefields and cities through an American Revolution word search.

How light can you pack? When immigrants came to Ellis Island, they didn't have moving trucks or big comfy suitcases; they brought what they could carry.

It's a spelling unscramble challenge using names and places of the American Revolution!

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! 

Help students understand the key differences between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.