7th and 8th Grade Common Core Social Studies Resources

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

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

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

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page 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Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Dig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

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

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

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

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

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

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

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

Students learn about the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore 10 key facts about the Supreme Court in this engaging civics worksheet!

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.

Introduce students to the Babylonian king Hammurabi and the code of laws he created with this three-page social studies worksheet.

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

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

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

Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!