5th Grade Social Studies Resources : Page 3

Test your knowledge of some of the most important figures in the American Revolutionary War! 

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

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.

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Students investigate the life and presidency of Barack Obama with this presidential fact sheet!

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

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.

Welcome Chinese New Year with this fun craft activity.

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.

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

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

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

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

Ready for a fun way to learn the names of the 50 states? Try this printable puzzle -- prettier than a pop quiz, and way more fun than flash cards.

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

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

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.

Search for a few of your favorite national parks on this printable map of the 50 states!

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.

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

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

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

How well do you know the U.S. presidents? Learners will put their knowledge to the test in this engaging trivia game.

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!