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

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

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

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.

Explore the geographic diversity that helped shape early civilizations in ancient India!

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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

America the beautiful! Can your fifth grader name all 50 state capitals in the U.S.? Challenge him to match each capital to the correct state.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Irish-American history with this printable about four founding fathers from Ireland!

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

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.