Middle School Social Studies Resources : Page 2

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.

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

Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

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

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

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!

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page 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.

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!

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

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

Students learn about the legislative branch of the U.S. government and explore key facts about the two chambers of Congress in this engaging civics 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.

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

Enjoy spelling practice alongside your Presidents' Day celebrations with this fun word search activity!

Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 

Invite students to show off their knowledge of election-related key terms with this patriotic matching activity!

Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!

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.