5th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 3

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

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

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

Children learn about Susan B. Anthony, an abolitionist and civil rights advocate best remembered for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement.

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

Children studying the American Revolutionary War will familiarize themselves with key terms from the era in this vocabulary match-up worksheet.

Explore the geography of ancient Egypt in this informative history worksheet! 

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.

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

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.

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

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.

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

Use these mini states and capitals flash cards to help your child learn the 50 U.S. states and their capitals.

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

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

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.