5th Grade History Resources : Page 7

Say hello to Founding Father Samuel Adams, a man who wouldn't go down without a fight when Britain tried to change the rules on the colonists.

The Battle of Camden was a low point for the American forces in the Revolutionary War. Discover the errors made at the battle in this worksheet.

Some immigrants hoping to move to the USA took long trips at the bottom of a boat, called a steerage. Learn all about it and answer some interesting questions.

Meet Squanto, a man said to have shared his knowledge with the Pilgrims to help them survive in a new land.

Your kid will be amazed at how far back movies go! This movie timeline activity is a brief look at the fascinating history of early cinema.

Imagine being around in colonial America. If you were reporting about the American Revolution what would you have said about the times?

Take flight with this ode to inventors! See the history of the helicopter, from its conception in ancient China to the modern vehicle it is today.

Show what you know about Juneteenth with this fun crossword puzzle!

Meet Sam Adams, one of Boston's most famous figures! Read a bit about him and fill out his "specs" to show what role he played in the American Revolution.

These worksheets, which cover social studies, reading comprehension and writing, teach kids all about the Great Race of Mercy.

Learn some interesting history about some of the oldest, and longest, roads in the U.S.! Your child will learn about a famous trade route to Mexico.

History buffs and fiction lovers alike will enjoy learning about legendary writer Mark Twain with this Wild West worksheet!

Young historians get to know the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, with this history and civics crossword puzzle.

Children use their creative writing skills with this Thanksgiving prompt.

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Early in the American Revolution, the Patriots captured Fort Ticonderoga. Your young historian will learn the importance of this fort in this worksheet.

Students write from the perspective of a member of the Wampanoag community, the native population in the region where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.

Learn about an important part of cultural history: the gods and goddess of ancient Egypt! Over Read a bit about the goddess Isis, and give her some colors.

The study of the Wild West isn't complete without its outlaws. Learn about two of the most notorious, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!

Here is a writing activity to review terms and concepts from the Civil War era. Your child will imagine being a soldier in the war and write a journal entry.

Get acquainted with one of ancient Egypt's most well-known gods: Ra, the sun god. Read a few interesting facts about Ra as you color this page.

Get closer to history with primary sources! Study the passenger list from the ship that brought the Carnegies across the Atlantic Ocean.

For this activity, put yourself in the place of Mad King George and see if you can politely address the American colonists' complaints and accusations.

Captain Christopher Newport led one of the first journeys across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World and started what would become Jamestown.