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.

Use this social studies worksheet to give students practice analyzing primary sources while learning a bit about Colonial America during the French and Indian War.

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

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

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

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.

Introduce learners to key excerpts from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" speech with this two-page social studies worksheet.

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.

Help students understand the context of 1803 Louisiana Purchase deal with the help of this engaging social studies worksheet!

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

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.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.

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

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.

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

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

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

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

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.

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.

Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.

Review Civil War key terms and people with this history sheet. Your child will decide which terms describe the Confederacy and which describe the Union.

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.