Fifth Grade Social Studies History Worksheets

Say hello to Founding Father Samuel Adams, a man who wouldn't go down without a fight when Britain tried to change the rules on the colonists.

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

Learning about the Revolutionary War is the foundation of American history. Help your fifth grader learn key vocabulary from this time with this word search.

Your 5th grader learns all about freedom in history class. Take a time-out to ask what freedom really means to your kid.

Who were Lewis and Clark before they became a famous expedition team? Read a bit about Clark's life before and after the great journey west.

Submerge yourself in the fascinating history of submarines! Your little inventor will get a taste of the early stages of this important technology.

Chart the route that Lewis, Clark and their crew took on their great journey to the Pacific Ocean!

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to reflect on the other side of the story: the one from the Native Americans' point of view.

Your young student will step back in time with this worksheet on the Ming Dynasty. He'll build comprehension skills as he learns some ancient history.

Learn all about the brave James Otis, a man who deserves just as much credit as his patriotic pals for changing the course of American history.

Chart a course for the New World in this twisty, turny colonial maze!

While the Americans lost the Battle of Guilford Court House, the aftermath led to the American victory at Yorktown. Learn more with this history worksheet.

This worksheet will challenge his knowledge of U.S. history by asking him to match each of these six former presidents with the correct biographical clue.

Let your young historian craft an account of Pocahontas' amazing life in a style that's fit for the silver screen.

Outrun the British in this race across the Massachusetts countryside that's based on the ride that sparked the American Revolution.

Introduce your history student to Ptah, the Egyptian God of craftsmanship. Read a few interesting facts about him, and enjoy coloring him in!

Try your hand at being a history detective as you study primary sources from the night the Titanic sank.

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

This writing exercise about the Chesapeake Colonies will get social studies students in the minds of some of the first settlers to come to America

Who were the redcoats? Read up on some important faces of the American Revolution with this trading card.

Meet Sam Adams, one of Boston's most famous figures! Read a bit about him and fill out his "specs" to show what role he played in the American Revolution.

This challenging board game combines states and capitals trivia with history of the Mississippi River system.

Learn some interesting history about some of the oldest, and longest, roads in the U.S.! Your child will learn about a famous trade route to Mexico.

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.