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5th grade worksheet on the civil rights movement with vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and drawing activity about desegregation.
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How We Protect Our Freedom

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This printable social studies worksheet for 5th graders explores the Supreme Court's landmark decision to desegregate schools through vocabulary definitions, comprehension questions, and a drawing activity. Students learn about segregation, Oliver Brown's resistance, and how the Supreme Court helped protect freedom. Ideal for teaching civil rights history, reading comprehension, and critical thinking about justice and equality.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated May 2026

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