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Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

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.

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!

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

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

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

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

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

Students learn about the ancient Minoans and draw conclusions about their culture and social traditions by analyzing three colorful wall paintings, called frescoes.

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

Use this social studies worksheet to give students practice analyzing primary sources while learning a bit about Colonial America during the French and Indian War.

Introduce young historians to the Protestant Reformation of 16th-century Europe with this engaging social studies worksheet.

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

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

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

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

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!

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

Introduce learners to the Electoral College with this introductory civics and government worksheet!

Explore the rich history and traditions of AAPI Heritage Month with this reading comprehension worksheet!

Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

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

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