5th - 7th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 12

Who were Lewis and Clark before they became a famous expedition team? Read a bit about Clark's life before and after the great journey west.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.

Consider the perspective of settlers in the Chesapeake Colonies in this creative worksheet! 

Build research skills while exploring some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest Coast with this helpful graphic organizer.

Match famous immigrants with their exploits in this history worksheet. Don't know history? Don't worry! Look for hints based on people changing their names!

Learning all 50 states can be tricky, but breaking down the country by regions can make it a little easier. This worksheet focuses on the Pacific West Region.

Outrun the British in this race across the Massachusetts countryside that's based on the ride that sparked the American Revolution.

Five facts and five presidents to match, make a quick trip in time to learn U.S. history and a presidential time line!

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

Travel the world in this coloring page series of international places, from the animals of Antarctica to cities of Europe!

Find out some fun facts about the beautiful country of Italy, and test your knowledge of famous Italian landmarks. Where would you visit first?

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is considered to be one of the most beautiful structures in the world.

Challenge your student's knowledge of the U.S. presidents with this series of match-up games.

Put your child's memory and geographic knowledge to the test with this challenging exercise, where she'll list off the 50 states in alphabetical order.

Go back in time and expand the nation! Complete this map activity and discuss the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.

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.

Think outside the box -- or should we say package? This offbeat state capital memorization game is the perfect way to help with 5th grade geography.

Learners will solve a word scramble puzzle, then answer a thoughtful reflection prompt, in this worksheet about jobs that involve helping others.

Practice analyzing primary source documents with this worksheet featuring excerpts from the June 19, 1865, orders to end slavery in Texas. 

Learn about the American Revolution the fun way, by designing your own "Don't Tread On Me" flag, in homage to the original Gadsden flag.

Have your social studies student try her hand and writing her own protest song in this creative worksheet.

This social studies worksheet allows learners to design a unique“I Voted” sticker using imagery from their state and the language of their choice.

If your child is having trouble memorizing all 50 state capitals, try livening up his studies with this twist on the classic card game.

A do-it-yourself map of Minnesota, aimed at 5th graders. Helps students master their state capitals, geography, and graphing skills.

Studying your state capitals got your brain scrambled? Try this word scramble worksheet on for size.