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

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.

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

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

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.

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Search for a few of your favorite national parks on this printable map of the 50 states!

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

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

Learn more about the life of Anne Frank, a tragic, true-life story of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

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

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

Investigate the concepts of shortage and surplus—as well as the effects they can have on the price of a good—with this helpful economics worksheet!

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Ever wonder how the plasma TV came to be? Read a brief history of the television with this ode to inventors.

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

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

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.

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 put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.

Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Introduce learners to the jobs, land ownership, and obligations of different social classes in feudal society with this social studies worksheet!

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

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.