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

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.

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

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

Bump up your 5th grader's U.S.expansion knowledge with this social studies worksheet that asks her to color code the states according to history.

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

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

Invite students to show off their knowledge of election-related key terms with this patriotic matching activity!

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

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

America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun worksheet.

If your 5th grader needs extra practice learning the U.S. state capitals, this fill-in-the-blank states and capitals worksheet is just the ticket.

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.

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

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

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.

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

Help learners review and understand the difference between primary and secondary sources with this social studies worksheet!

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

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Learn all about the structure of the Roman Republic with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Learning all 50 states can be challenging! To practice for his next quiz, have your child fill in the blank name of each state on the map.

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.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

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.

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

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

Read about a few of the Native American tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey west.

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