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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World War I Flipbook
Discover the causes and major events of World War I with a WWI Flipbook.
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa Comprehension Worksheets
Read and analyze informational text to discover the life and accomplishments of early explorers like Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
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Native American Regions of North America Workbook
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native American cultural regions of North America with a printable workbook.
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg Comprehension Activity
Learn about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a reading comprehension passage, assessment, and vocabulary practice worksheets.
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Native Americans of the Plains Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Plains with a printable mini-book.
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Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest printable mini-book.
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Native Americans in Texas Mini-Book
Blend reading and social studies standards with a printable comprehension and activity book about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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The Age of Exploration - Hernando de Soto Reading Passage
Learn about Hernando De Soto and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Native American Tribes in Texas - Reading Passage Worksheets
Blend reading and social studies standards with a pack of reading passages and comprehension activities about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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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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Industrial Revolution Mini-Book
Let your students read about the inventions and effects of the Industrial Revolution with this mini-book.
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Christopher Columbus for Kids - Comprehension Worksheets
Learn about Christopher Columbus and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Native American Tribes in Texas - Venn Diagrams
Compare and contrast Native American tribes in Texas with a set of Venn diagram graphic organizers.
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Innovative Americans Mini Book
Meet some of the most innovative and world-changing Americans with a printable mini book.
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Ancient Egypt Word Wall Vocabulary
Download a printable set of 36 Ancient Egypt themed vocabulary word wall cards for your classroom.
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Past and Present Communication Board Game
A fun and engaging board game to reinforce students' understanding of past and present communication devices.
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Communication in the Past and Present- Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to identify old and new communication devices.
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Past and Present - Cut-out Decorations
A set of cut-out decorations to display in your classroom when learning about the past and present.
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Presidents' Day Finger Puppets
A set of finger puppets and writing templates that students can use around Presidents' Day.
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Funky Uncle Sam Craft Activity
A fun holiday craft to use for Presidents' Day and Independence Day.
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Henry Hudson Worksheet Pack
Discover famous explorers like Henry Hudson with a Henry Hudson Worksheet Pack
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Native Americans of the Southwest Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Southwest Native American tribes with a printable mini-book.
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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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Human Rights Heroes - Marshall and Chavez Venn Diagram
Compare and contrast civil rights heroes with a set of compare-and-contrast Venn diagrams for kids.
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The Holocaust Mini Book
Blend reading and social studies content with a printable book about the Holocaust, designed with elementary and middle school students in mind.
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Famous Explorers : Ponce De Leon Comprehension
Read and analyze informational text to discover the life and accomplishments of early explorers like Juan Ponce De Leon.
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The Holocaust - Reading and Writing Worksheets
Integrate reading, writing, and world history with a group of Holocaust reading passages, comprehension questions, and writing worksheets.
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Jacques Cartier Comprehension Worksheets
Travel back in time to the Age of Exploration with a look into the life and accomplishments of Jacques Cartier.
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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 Holocaust - Note-Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Holocaust note-taking template.
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World War I Crossword Puzzle
Review World War I ideas and vocabulary words with a crossword puzzle.
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American Hero Triorama Project
Identify and encourage research into notable American and Texan heroes with a triorama project.