Common Core Social Studies Resources : Page 3

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

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text,

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

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

In Blarney: A Game of Deception, children learn about the legend of the Blarney Stone, along with the rules for a fun game where they must decide which player is lying!

Get to know scientist, artist, and activist Mae Jemsion in this reading comprehension worksheet!

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

The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.

In this playful matching activity, learners will connect workers to their tools and equipment by drawing lines from each job title to the correct corresponding item.

Get to know the White House and the U.S. Capitol in this social studies matching worksheet!

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

Invite learners to research Ramadan and record their findings using this festive research template!

Challenge your students to demonstrate their understanding of rural, urban, and suburban communities with this vocabulary worksheet.

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

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important female changemakers in the African American community.

Introduce children to physicist Albert Einstein — and a bit of theoretical physics — with this mini biography.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

In this inventive map-reading worksheet, children will practice using a map and a legend to uncover information.

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Children use their critical thinking skills and knowledge of community helpers to select the odd picture out.

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.