History Teaching Resources
Bring history to life in your elementary or middle school classroom with printable worksheets, activities, games and more curriculum-aligned resources ready to add to your lesson plans!
This collection of history teacher resources covers important moments from America's past, plus moments in world history important to cover in your classroom. Whether you're teaching your 1st grade class about Martin Luthur King Jr., introducing your 2nd graders to Harriet Tubman and other important historical figures, reviewing the Revolutionary and Civil wars with your 3rd graders or revisiting the civil rights movement with 5th and 6th grade students, there are printable and digital resources ready for you in this collection.
Build your students' critical thinking skills and build the next generation of informed, active citizens with lesson plans rich in historical stories that engage kids and make them more curious about the past.
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Amelia Earhart Constructed Response Worksheet
Use this passage, second grade writing prompt, and worksheet to help students write a constructed response paragraph about Amelia Earhart.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets
Practice using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence with a Lewis and Clark Passage, graphic organizer, and worksheet.
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The Pony Express - Comprehension Passage Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a constructed response paragraph and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a free Pony Express worksheet and ten-question comprehension assessment.
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Biography Timeline Template
Use this multipurpose timeline template for a variety of assignments, projects, and more!
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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Blank Timeline - Printable Template
Use a printable blank timeline to help your students sequence historical events.
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Printable Map of Native American Tribes of North America
Print and use a detailed map showing the regions of native American tribes.
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Thurgood Marshall Constructed Response Worksheet
Discover the influence and positive character traits of Thurgood Marshall with a reading passage and RACES writing prompt for fourth grade.
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Boston Tea Party - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a worksheet about the Boston Tea Party using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence.
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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet
Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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Printable Wanted Poster Template
A 'Wanted' poster template that can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom.
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Native American Regions of North America - Indigenous Groups Interactive
Review learning objectives related to the indigenous tribes of North America with a self-checking interactive activity.
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Thurgood Marshall Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Thurgood Marshall with a comprehensive pack of informational worksheets.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Activity Pack
Apply a range of reading comprehension strategies to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Civil Rights Movement and Segregation in America Brochure
Demonstrate learning about the major events and leaders who helped end segregation in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement with a brochure project.
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Industrial Revolution Task Cards
Teach your students about the inventions and effects of the Industrial Revolution with a set of 24 Industrial Revolution task cards.
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Civil War Graphic Organizer
Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Civil War note-taking template.
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Henry Hudson Comprehension Worksheet
Discover famous explorers like Henry Hudson with printable reading comprehension activities.
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The Industrial Revolution Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to model the progression of events during the Industrial Revolution.
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Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement Worksheet
Craft an chronological timeline for students to visually model the events occurring during the Civil Rights Movement.
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The Industrial Revolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with an Industrial Revolution passage, questions, and additional activities.
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World War II -Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to visually model the events that led to the United States’ entry into World War II.
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Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet
A free comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.
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The Women's Rights Movement Worksheets - Comprehension
Read, write, and discover facts about the women’s rights movement with a reading passage and comprehension worksheet pack.
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13 Colonies Map Quiz
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling assessment.
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13 Colonies Map Labeling Worksheet
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling worksheet.
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Navajo Code Talkers Constructed Response Worksheet
Discover the impact of the Navajo Code Talkers on the outcome of World War II with a cross-curricular constructed response worksheet.
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Great Depression Constructed Response Worksheet
Use this nonfiction constructed response worksheet to teach your students about the Great Depression.
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Industrial Revolution Worksheet - Constructed Response
Blend reading, writing, and history concepts surrounding the Industrial Revolution with a constructed response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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The Oregon Trail Board Game
Engage and excite your students to learn about traveling on the Oregon Trail with an eventful board game!
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Secondary Sources Poster (Alternate Version)
A poster providing the definition and some examples of secondary sources.
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Primary Sources - Firsthand Account Anchor Chart
Teach your students about primary sources and firsthand accounts with a printable primary source document anchor chart.