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

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

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

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

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

Reflect on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this quote response worksheet for middle-grade students.

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

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.

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

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Celebrate Constitution Day this year by learning about one of the United States’ foundational documents!

Investigate the differences between ancient Athenian democracy and modern democracy in the United States!

Introduce learners to the jobs, land ownership, and obligations of different social classes in feudal society with this social studies worksheet!

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

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.