World History Teaching Resources
No need to keep fumbling around looking for World History worksheets, lessons, and activities to use in the classroom during your World History block. We've put them all together in one neat collection for you.
In this collection, you can,
- Print a handy world history timeline for kids, perfect for teaching about World War 2, The Civil Rights Movement, and more.
- Print history reading passages and uncover loads of "Did you Know? Facts for kids.
- Study famous historical people like Henry Ford, Susan B. Anthony, and even Milton Hershey with passages, projects, presentations, and more.
- Research interesting historical events and build note-taking skills for your upper elementary students.
History Is Fun!
Use Teach Starter resources to help you teach all of your fun (and not-so-fun) curriculum standards. We've combined a blend of literacy and Social Studies lesson plans to get you moving.
- Try our WW2 resources to find materials to help you teach the major events, leaders, outcomes, and effects of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
- Find a whole collection of World War 2 books for kids that you can print and have ready in a matter of minutes.
- Print cut and paste timeline worksheets and activities to build sequencing skills.
- Learn about World War I and how it contributed to WWII.
No matter the topic, we can ensure you'll find something to support your World history lessons and save yourself some planning time with our printable history worksheets, projects, teaching slides, and other classroom materials.
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European Explorers Mini Flipbooks
Introduce your students to the many famous explorers of the Age of Exploration by having them complete a miniature explorer flip 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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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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How to Draw a Ship - Directed Drawing Activity
Learn to draw a ship with a fun, directed drawing activity sheet.
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Roaring Twenties Word Search
Build academic vocabulary skills with a Roaring Twenties word search for middle school students.
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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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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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World War I Comprehension Packet
Blend reading and social studies content with a printable set of World War 1 Reading Passages and accompanying question sets.
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Industrial Revolution Causes and Effect Graphic Organizer
Identify the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution on American society with an Industrial Revolution worksheet.
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The Holocaust Instructional Slide Deck
Lead your students through one of the darkest periods in human history with an instructional slide deck about the Holocaust.
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Events Leading to WWII - Note Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized method of note-taking with a World War II note-taking template.
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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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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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Franklin D. Roosevelt Worksheet Pack - Comprehension
Use this Franklin D. Roosevelt Worksheet Pack to seamlessly blend your U.S. History and reading comprehension lessons.
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Immigration Worksheets - 4th & 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Pack
Use our printable Immigration Worksheets to introduce your students to the concept of immigration and the reasons why people migrate to new countries.
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The History of the Olympic Games Teaching Slides
Give your students a comprehensive overview of the history of the Olympic Games with an interactive teaching slide deck.
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Women In WWI – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read to learn about women in World War I with a printable reading passage and comprehension worksheet.
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Famous Inventor Project - Biography Pennant Banners
Demonstrate learning about the most influential inventors and innovators in history with a fun pennant banner template.
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Famous Inventors - Dr. Warren and The Black Box Comprehension Worksheets
Discover the amazing inventor of the Black Box In-Flight voice recorder with a printable reading comprehension activity.
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World War II Cloze Activity
Use this cloze reading passage to boost academic vocabulary and teach your students about World War 2.
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World War II Task Cards
Review the historical era surrounding the Second World War in the United States with a set of task cards.
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The Great Depression Google Interactive Activity
Engage your students and help them discover what life was like during the Great Depression with a digital interactive notebook activity.
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Silk Road Word Wall
A set of vocabulary cards for a silk road word wall.
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The Great Depression Word Search
Increase academic vocabulary with a Great Depression word search.
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Industrial Revolution Word Wall
Build academic vocabulary skills with an illustrated Industrial Revolution vocabulary word wall.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Comprehension Pack
Read and learn about Dwight D. Eisenhower with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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WWII Word Wall - World War 2 Words
Build academic vocabulary skills with an illustrated World War 2 vocabulary word wall.
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World War II Word Search
Build academic vocabulary skills with a World War 2 word search for 5th graders.
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Viking Words - Vocabulary Word Wall
Print a set of viking words to review academic vocabulary in the classroom.
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Christopher Columbus Reading Passage - Lower Elementary
Learn about Christopher Columbus and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions for first and second grade.
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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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Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca - Reading Worksheet
Learn about Cabeza de Vaca’s accomplishments and explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.