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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.
Government Review: Articles of Confederation and Early State Constitutions
Printable 11th grade US history worksheet with eight review questions on the Articles of Confederation, early state constitutions, and Shays' Rebellion.
9/11 Interview Assignment
Printable oral-history interview worksheet for Grades 6–8 with seven questions for students to conduct about 9/11 experiences and community impacts.
America's Story: Colonial America Test
Printable 6th grade social studies test on colonial America covering Squanto, William Penn, William Wilberforce, and the French and Indian War.
Special Events: The September 11 Attacks
Printable 1st grade social studies worksheet about September 11 with multiple-choice questions and reflection prompts about first responders and remembrance.
September 11, 2001: Comprehension and Reflection
Printable 7th grade history worksheet with ten questions on the September 11 attacks, for use as a bellringer or video-guided activity.
Settlement Patterns
Printable 5th grade social studies worksheet on settlement patterns: students explore why humans choose certain locations and how settlements affect the environment.
US History: Rise of the Labor Movement
Printable 4th grade history worksheet on the rise of the labor movement with eleven questions about unions, working conditions, and labor rights.
What is a Community?
Printable social studies worksheet for Grades 4–5: brainstorming activity with four open-response questions about community and belonging.
Government and Enlightenment Thinkers
Printable 7th grade civics worksheet on government, Enlightenment philosophers, and the social contract. Multiple-choice and matching questions on Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, and foundational government concepts.
States and Capitals Handwriting Practice
Printable 5th grade handwriting worksheet with six Southeast US state capitals: Annapolis, Richmond, Charleston, Raleigh, Columbia, and Washington D.C.
Industrial Revolution Inventors Activity
Printable 10th grade history worksheet on Industrial Revolution inventors including James Watt, Eli Whitney, Robert Fulton, and Samuel Crompton.
Ancient Greece and Persia: Study Guide
Printable 10th grade world history study guide with 23 questions on ancient Greece, Persia, democracy, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic Era.
What is Social Studies? Vocabulary Quiz
Printable 9th grade social studies vocabulary quiz with matching definitions for key terms: evidence, primary source, secondary source, bias, point of view, and more.
9/11 Video Response Questions
Printable 9th grade worksheet with three reflection questions to accompany a 9/11 documentary, focusing on key moments, surprises, and personal takeaways.
Community Helpers Review
Printable Grades 1–2 civics worksheet with 10 multiple-choice questions reviewing community helpers, including firefighters, police officers, doctors, and volunteers.
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