Children learn about Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner, a record-breaking silver and gold medalist in track and field, in this sports biography worksheet.

Go back in time and expand the nation! Complete this map activity and discuss the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.

Children are introduced to Sonia Sotomayor, one of the nine Supreme Court justices, and the only Latina, in this reading and writing worksheet.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

One of the most influential singers of the modern era, Billie Holiday is respected and revered by fans and musicians all over the world.

This history and reading exercise takes kids through the history of news and lets them piece together the clues (literally!) to retell the story.

Learn some historical myths about gold with this worksheet, touching on the California Gold Rush, King Midas and Jason and the Argonauts.

Learn all about Californios, Mexican and Spanish people who settled in California, and test your knowledge of some new terms with a fun word scramble!

The Gold Rush wasn't great for some, such as women, Chinese-Americans and Native Americans. Read about them and consider their dilemmas with this worksheet.

Sail away to the exotic and mysterious Easter Island!

Welcome to the Wild West! Learn about the Gold Rush and the founding of San Francisco, with this worksheet about the talented and versatile Sam Brannan.

This worksheet is all about the U.S. space mission of Friendship 7, and will help kids with reading comprehension and U.S. history knowledge all at once.

There are many Greek gods, all with unique stories and characteristics. This is Hephaestus, the God of Fire. Give him some color and learn about him!

Face the facts (and opinions) in this social studies worksheet!

This worksheet introduces students to Jesse Owens, whose successes in the 1938 Olympics made history and paved the way for African-Americans in all sports and fields.

First graders will have a quick and fun history lesson with this worksheet! Choose which item is from a long time ago and circle the correct answer.

This patriotic coloring page features James Monroe, 5th President of the United States. Add color and note the year he was born and the year he died.

Did you know Zeus had a brother? His name is Hades, and he is God of the Underworld. Color him in, and learn a bit more about him!

Challenge your child to learn more about our very first president and see if he can tell what's true and what's not in this George Washington fact quiz.

Get into the Gold Rush spirit with this fast and fun card game. Find all the gold you can, and when you find it, you better be quick!

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

When people migrate, they are influenced by push and pull: They feel pushed out of one place and pulled to another. Try a push-pull exercise in this worksheet.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, USA saw an immigration boom. Have your child use her writing and drawing skills to persuade people to come to the USA.

Take a quiz on basic facts about U.S. history and government.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

Play family detective and learn how to read old census documents.

Read about President Obama and test yourself with a quick quiz.

In this biography worksheet, children discover the challenges Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor faced in her childhood, and read about how she used those obstacles to become a good lawyer and judge.

Read a short biography of Abraham Lincoln and answer the quiz questions.

Learn about the life and career of the groundbreaking primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall!