6th and 7th Grade U.S. History Resources

In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! 

Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.

Practice analyzing primary source documents with this worksheet featuring excerpts from the June 19, 1865, orders to end slavery in Texas. 

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Students read background information about the women’s voting rights cartoon and answer questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon.

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Introduce students to the primary-source text of the Gettysburg Address—and the context in which was delivered—with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Help students understand the context of 1803 Louisiana Purchase deal with the help of this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!