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America's Story Test

Printable 3rd grade history test on colonial America, including matching, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions on Pilgrims, Native Americans, and early exploration.

The Museum Word Search

Museum vocabulary word search for Grades 2–4. Find 18 hidden words including dinosaur, statue, painting, and skeleton in this educational puzzle.

The Constitutional Convention and the First President

Printable 3rd grade civics worksheet on the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, and George Washington, with fill-in-the-blank questions and timeline matching.

The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Printable 3rd grade American history worksheet on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, with reading comprehension and open-response questions.

California History Crossword

California history crossword for Grades 2–4. Topics include the state capital, Native Americans, Spanish missions, the Gold Rush, and state symbols.

The Lucayans Crossword Puzzle

The Lucayans crossword puzzle for Grades 3–5. Learn about the first people of the Bahamas, their homes, tools, and foods like cassava.

Texas Longhorn Cattle Word Search

Texas Longhorn Cattle word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words on ranching heritage, including longhorns, cowboys, and Chisholm Trail.

Historic Fredericksburg Word Search

Fredericksburg, Texas word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words about the historic Hill Country town, including Marktplatz, vineyards, and German heritage.

Mayflower Compact

Printable 3rd grade history worksheet with seven questions about the Mayflower Compact, including who wrote it, who signed it, and its fairness.

Colonial Williamsburg Word Search

Colonial Williamsburg word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words on colonial trades and life, including blacksmith, apothecary, and wigmaker.

Oatman Word Search

Oatman gold-mining town word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words including ghost town, burro, pickaxe, and saloon in this Arizona history puzzle.

Livingston Heritage Word Search

Livingston Heritage word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words about the town's history, including depot, frontier, landmark, and museum.

Circleville Word Search

Circleville local history word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words about pioneer settlement, including schoolhouse, frontier, and community heritage.

Florence Heritage Word Search

Florence heritage word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 words about a small town's history, including courthouse, stagecoach, pioneer, and frontier.

Historic Cabooses Word Search

Historic cabooses word search for Grades 3–5. Find 20 hidden words about railroad equipment and train history, including cupola, brakewheel, and red caboose.