5th - 7th Grade Holidays Social Studies Resources

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Fill this red envelope with lucky money to wish someone born in the Year of the Horse good fortune for lunar new year!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Welcome Chinese New Year with this fun craft activity.

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

Meet Squanto, a man said to have shared his knowledge with the Pilgrims to help them survive in a new land.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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