5th - 8th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 3

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text,

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

Students investigate how prices are based on supply and demand in this economics worksheet for middle grades! 

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.

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

This simple game dares kids to mix up the names of all 50 states, then put them back in alphabetical order.

Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.

Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Children will learn how to identify and use a compass rose, including finding a compass rose on a map, and using it to find both cardinal and intermediate directions.

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

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

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

Investigate the difference between primary and secondary sources with this helpful social studies worksheet!

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

A nonfiction passage and some essay questions help students understand the effects of the Civil War in this American history worksheet.

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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.

Test your scholar’s knowledge of our government system with a fill in the blanks diagram. Use the graphic organizer to reflect on the three main branches of government, and the parts that make up each branch.

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

Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

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 blank map of the United States is a great way to test your child's knowledge of state capitals, and offers a few extra "adventures" along the way.

Annie Oakley was the superstar of the wild west! Learn more about this Ohio sharpshooter with this worksheet on famous women in history.