5th - 8th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 4

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Let's learn about the Oregon Trail and the "Wagon Train of 1843" with this map of one of the main routes west!

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

Ready for a fun way to learn the names of the 50 states? Try this printable puzzle -- prettier than a pop quiz, and way more fun than flash cards.

Find and circle the names of ten U.S. states in this geography word search puzzle!

Help your student learn the government principle of checks and balances with this worksheet. He'll learn key terms with a word search puzzle and a quick quiz.

Explore the geography of ancient Egypt in this informative history worksheet! 

Students read background information about the women’s voting rights cartoon and answer questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

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

Looking for a way to help your child study for his upcoming geography test? This printable 50 states quiz makes a great at-home study guide.

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.

Give your fifth grader a fun challenge with this fill-in-the-blanks U.S. map with capitals. She'll name all 50 states, using their capitals as a clue.

Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 

Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!

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.

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.