Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

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.

The American West would not be the same without the influence of Manifest Destiny. Learn about the history of U.S. geography with this Wild West worksheet.

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

Who were the redcoats? Read up on some important faces of the American Revolution with this trading card.

Try your hand at being a history detective as you study primary sources from the night the Titanic sank.

Children use their creative writing skills with this Thanksgiving prompt.

The Underground Railroad aided thousands of enslaved Americans on the road to freedom. Students will learn about the leaders of this movement.

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

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Get to know the true story of the midnight ride and the start of the American Revolution with this historical graphic novel.

One of the greatest moments in not just our country's history, but the history of the world, was the famous moon landing of 1969.

Get to know Meriwether Lewis, more widely known as one half of the Lewis and Clark duo! Read about his life before and after the expedition.

Give your middle school student a fun way to practice key terms from the Civil War. This word search is all about generals who fought in the war.

Help your social studies student learn a little more about what it took to get a settlement started in the New World...and what it took to keep it going.

Invite students to explore the life and presidency of George W. Bush with this one-page social studies worksheet!

Get closer to history with primary sources! Study the passenger list from the ship that brought the Carnegies across the Atlantic Ocean.

Learn more about the unfair practice of mercantilism during colonial times, then explore your opinion on it.

Learn more about some of the most popular songs of the day and explore what made them anthems of the Civil Rights movement.

Learn more about how the U.S. government works, and works hard, on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. every day.

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

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

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

For this activity, put yourself in the place of Mad King George and see if you can politely address the American colonists' complaints and accusations.

Get acquainted with one of ancient Egypt's most well-known gods: Ra, the sun god. Read a few interesting facts about Ra as you color this page.

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.

Meet a few of America's most inspirational female figures with this history sheet. Your student will match up each woman with her accomplishment.

History buffs, get ready to learn everything you ever wanted to know about all of our U.S. presidents with a fun matching game!

Learn some interesting history about some of the oldest, and longest, roads in the U.S.! Your child will learn about a famous trade route to Mexico.

Your kid will be amazed at how far back movies go! This movie timeline activity is a brief look at the fascinating history of early cinema.