7th and 8th Grade Common Core 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!

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

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

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Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension 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.

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

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

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging 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.

This social studies worksheet give students an opportunity to examine a political cartoon about the banking controversy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.