5th - 7th Grade Holidays Social Studies Resources

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

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

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.

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!

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

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

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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

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

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

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

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.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

This Earth Day worksheet promotes discussion and cooperative work among kids as they try to fill out this school house grid.

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

Bring the American Revolution to life with this board game, a fun way to test your child's knowledge of geography and historical facts.

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

See how electoral votes work in the United States presidential election.

Celebrate Irish-American history with this printable about four founding fathers from Ireland!

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

How well do you know the U.S. presidents? Learners will put their knowledge to the test in this engaging trivia game.

Learn more about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, often simply called "The Wall," with this interesting printable.

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