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 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.

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.

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 learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

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

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

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

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

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

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

Prepare to blast off with this fourth- and fifth-grade worksheet all about space travel!

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song 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.

Learn what Constitution Day is and why it’s important in this engaging passage!

Teach students all about the Jamestown colony with this social studies 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.

Learn about the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress!

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

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

Your budding history buff can learn about American history and geography all in one with this Louisiana Purchase activity!

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

Learn about Ellis Island, the first major immigration station in the U.S.

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.

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.

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

Challenge your student's knowledge of the U.S. presidents with this series of match-up games.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.