Common Core Social Studies Worksheets : Page 2

Help your first grader learn basic terms for position and direction. He'll practice identifying left or right, as well as the cardinal directions, and more!

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

Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Use this nonfiction comprehension worksheet to help second and third graders learn all about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.

Give budding historians practice reading and interpreting timelines with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Learners will put their knowledge of the 50 states to the test with this fun sorting worksheet.

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

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

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

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

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

Consider the perspective of settlers in the Chesapeake Colonies in this creative worksheet! 

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.

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.

Help your child visualize the passing of time in this easy timeline craft.

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

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

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.

Learn about the USA's three branches of government and where each one works.

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

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

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.

What is a service job? This worksheet helps your students think critically about the different jobs people have and what they do in those jobs.