In a world without airplanes, The Wright Brothers flew in the face of science, so to speak, and invented the first modern airplane.

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

Learn all about Egypt's fascinating geography in this worksheet that combines two maps of the country in both ancient and modern times.

Get geared up for the Olympics with this fun reading worksheet about the first modern Olympic games, held in -- where else? -- Greece in 1896.

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

Kids learn about this national treasure by researching and drawing the flag, then compare Old Glory to more modern iterations of the stars and stripes.

Take flight with this ode to inventors! See the history of the helicopter, from its conception in ancient China to the modern vehicle it is today.

History students can learn all the first modern first lady in this biography worksheet, and can develop their reading comprehension skills as well.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.

With four game cards featuring 25 things New York is known for, this printable game is a sweet introduction to the sights, sounds, and tastes of an iconic American city.

Children get to know a few community helpers and the equipment they use in their daily work with this fun word search puzzle.

This worksheet helps your kid distinguish between life in the past and the present. He'll look at scenes from the past, then draw modern day equivalents.

Did you know hoops were used by the ancient Greeks? Learn more with this worksheet that offers a glimpse into the history and evolution of the modern hula hoop.

Identify characteristics of rural, suburban, and urban communities in this second- and third-grade worksheet!

Students flex their direction know-how on this worksheet that challenges them to give step-by-step directions to help Joyce find her way to the fair.

Grab a map and get some states and capitals practice! Kids identify states by capital city and shape, building knowledge of U.S. geography.

Challenge your child's map skills with intermediate directions. Help them read and figure out the locations on this town map to find the answers.

Give your child a fun review of longitude and latitude with this fun detective activity! She'll hunt down a wanted criminal using the coordinates given.

Teach your 2nd grader how to write the Chinese character for good fortune with this detailed guide. Give it to someone else to celebrate the lunar new year!

Practice using a compass to find the directions!