5th Grade History Resources : Page 3

Keep your wits about you men, it's a round of Revolutionary War trivia questions!

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

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

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.

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.

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.

In this two-page worksheet, learners will read excerpts form Dr. King's moving and powerful speech, then reflect on his vision by drawing an illustration inspired by his words.

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

Keep your kids familiar with some of the key terms from the Revolutionary War with this word search.

The Philadelphia Campaign was a year of battles with the Americans at Valley Forge. Students will hone reading skills and learn about the American Revolution.

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

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

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.

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

Looking for St. Patrick's Day trivia? See how many of these questions you and your kids can answer!

Are you prepared to jet off to Japan? Get the facts about this Asian nation by testing your knowledge of Japan's great landmarks and history.

Your little learner can learn about the heroic Tuskegee Airmen as he hones his reading comprehension skills with this history worksheet.

Are you ready, world traveler? Test your knowledge of famous Greek landmarks in this worksheet packed with cool facts and pictures.

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

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

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

Recreate the Ellis Island immigration process at home! Answer these questions that hopeful immigrants answered before being welcomed to the U.S. or sent home.

Bring the American Revolution to life with this board game, a fun way to test your child's knowledge of geography and historical facts.

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

Learn more about the most famous document in the United States' history, and the even more famous man behind it.