5th - 8th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 7

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

Investigate one of ancient Rome's many famous engineering achievements, Roman baths, with this graphic organizer!

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.

Introduce students to the ancient Maya number system with this engaging and interactive social studies worksheet!

Investigate the differences between ancient Athenian democracy and modern democracy in the United States!

Enjoy spelling practice alongside your Presidents' Day celebrations with this fun word search activity!

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.

Take a fun approach to learning about the Bill of Rights! Find the words relating to the Bill of Rights in this word search exercise.

Explore the first two American political parties with the help of this graphic organizer!

Are you ready, world traveler? Test your knowledge of famous Greek landmarks in this worksheet packed with cool facts and pictures.

Every state has lots of court houses and hundreds of judges, but our country has set one court above all the rest -- the Supreme Court.

Investigate how to read and interpret BCE/CE timelines with this explanatory social studies worksheet!

Learn more about the Missouri Compromise, an act that changed America both culturally and geographically.

Learn more about the most famous document in the United States' history, and the even more famous man behind it.

Give students practice researching, organizing, and analyzing historical information with this helpful social studies worksheet!

If your child thinks camping in an RV is "roughing it", just wait until he hears what Lewis and Clark went through!

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.

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.

You'll really need to know your state capitals to solve this crossword puzzle.

Your budding historian can learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American military troops to serve in peacetime.

Learn more about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, often simply called "The Wall," with this interesting printable.

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

Learn how the Texas territory changed hands several times before becoming a U.S. state with this helpful timeline! 

Give your 5th grader's vocabulary a boost with help from the Preamble to the Constitution. This worksheet packs vocab and history practice all in one.

Your budding history buff can learn about American history and geography all in one with this Louisiana Purchase activity!

Test your fifth grader's geography savvy by challenging him to this printable name the state guessing game.

Test your child's knowledge of the New 7 Wonders of the World with this trivia activity. Learn fun facts about these famous historical places along the way!