5th and 6th Grade History Resources : Page 3

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

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

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Ever wonder how the plasma TV came to be? Read a brief history of the television with this ode to inventors.

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

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.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

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

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.

Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Introduce learners to the jobs, land ownership, and obligations of different social classes in feudal society with this social studies worksheet!

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!

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

Introduce students to the primary-source text of the Gettysburg Address—and the context in which was delivered—with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Children studying the American Revolutionary War will familiarize themselves with key terms from the era in this vocabulary match-up worksheet.

Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

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

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun worksheet.

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!