5th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 3

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Learn what time zones are, and how to use them to calculate time across regions, in this math-meets-geography worksheet.

In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Social studies students will write a descriptive paragraph to show their understanding of life in the Middle Colonies and life in colonial America in general.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

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.

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

Many families, some with young children, made the treacherous journey west in wagon trains. What would your child think of making such a journey?

Your young student will step back in time with this worksheet on the Ming Dynasty. He'll build comprehension skills as he learns some ancient history.

Give your 5th grader's vocabulary a boost while deepening their U.S. history knowledge with this social studies worksheet.

Any kid studying the American Revolution will likely have to memorize this famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow!

Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

Young historians will love learning facts about the famous Viking explorer Leif Ericson while practicing their reading comprehension and writing skills.

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

Ask your child to consider all the pros and cons of moving to a strange and faraway land in this colonial history worksheet.

Check out this Lewis and Clark expedition map that shows the route's landmarks then and now.

One of the greatest moments in not just our country's history, but the history of the world, was the famous moon landing of 1969.

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

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!

Review Civil War key terms and people with this history sheet. Your child will decide which terms describe the Confederacy and which describe the Union.

The Underground Railroad aided thousands of enslaved Americans on the road to freedom. Students will learn about the leaders of this movement.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

Young historians will practice writing essays and get a great reading comprehension workout with this worksheet about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He.

Submerge yourself in the fascinating history of submarines! Your little inventor will get a taste of the early stages of this important technology.

Check out a fun and simple Olympic timeline which highlights some of the most memorable moments throughout history.