5th Grade Social Studies and History Activities

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  • What Do You Know About Washington?

    ASSESSMENT

    What Do You Know About Washington?

    Test children's knowledge about George Washington with this quiz.

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    U.S. Presidents
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • International Women's Day Theme Song

    WORKSHEETS

    International Women's Day Theme Song

    In this music activity, students make up their own International Women's Day song.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Women's Rights
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  • Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights

    WORKSHEETS

    Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights

    Teach children about Hanukkah with these activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Religion and Philosophy
    Judaism
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  • Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment

    WORKSHEETS

    Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment

    Teach children about Buddhism and the celebration of Buddha's enlightenment with these activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Religion and Philosophy
    Buddhism
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  • Rocks on Your Block

    MAPS

    Rocks on Your Block

    Students make a map of a neighborhood based on where rocks are being used.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Map
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  • Invent It! Illustrate It! Share It!

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    Invent It! Illustrate It! Share It!

    Students imagine an invention that will help them perform a task, then design and illustrate the invention.

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    Inventions
    Social Studies and History
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  • Decorated Bowls

    WORKSHEETS

    Decorated Bowls

    Students create a bowl that celebrates one of the cultures represented among immigrants in America.

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    Immigration
    Government and Civics
    Social Studies and History
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  • Nsikwi

    WORKSHEETS

    Nsikwi

    Teach your students Nsikwi, a game from Africa.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Africa
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  • Charles Drew and the Study of Blood

    REFERENCE

    Charles Drew and the Study of Blood

    Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles Drew, and research the different…

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Colonial Hidden Meanings

    WORKSHEETS

    Colonial Hidden Meanings

    Colonial terms are hidden in these word puzzles.

    Subjects:
    Colonial America
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Boston Tea Party

    WORKSHEETS

    Boston Tea Party

    Review the events of the Boston Tea Party with this puzzle. Students are given clues to answer the questions about…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Colonial America
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  • Surfin' the Colonies

    WORKSHEETS

    Surfin' the Colonies

    State nicknames are reviewed in this worksheet about the original thirteen colonies.

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    Colonial America
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Famous Women

    WORKSHEETS

    Famous Women

    In this printable worksheet, students must match the first name of famous American women with their last names and…

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    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Presidential Categories

    WORKSHEETS

    Presidential Categories

    Identify the U.S. presidents by categories such as last name, letters in their name and more.

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    U.S. Presidents
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Famous American Firsts

    WORKSHEETS

    Famous American Firsts

    Complete the statements about famous people and events in United States history.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • American Trivia

    WORKSHEETS

    American Trivia

    Challenge your students' knowledge of American trivia facts, with this worksheet. This printable is great for test and…

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    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • They Have Overcome

    WORKSHEETS

    They Have Overcome

    The leaders of the Civil Rights Movement are studied.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • Vegetable Dyes Are Hard to "Beet"

    WORKSHEETS

    Vegetable Dyes Are Hard to "Beet"

    Vegetables are an excellent source of many different colors of dye. Learn how Native Americans used natural dyes and…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Culture and Diversity
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  • Carve an Apple Doll

    WORKSHEETS

    Carve an Apple Doll

    Make a doll to illustrate a Crow Indian colloquialism, which describes elderly people as having the skin of dried…

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Culture and Diversity
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  • Ring and Pin Game

    WORKSHEETS

    Ring and Pin Game

    This traditional game of dexterity was originally played by natives of the Great Plains using hollow parts of deer bone.

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Culture and Diversity
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  • Treasure Map

    MAPS

    Treasure Map

    Employing a map's key, symbols, and scale, students will read a map of their classroom correctly in order to find a…

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Map
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  • Blind Passage

    LESSON PLANS

    Blind Passage

    The search for the maritime Northwest Passage was highly prized but never fulfilled during the "Age of Discovery."

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Name the State

    GAMES AND APPS

    Name the State

    Figure out the state on the basis of five clues.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. States
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  • Find the State

    GAMES AND APPS

    Find the State

    Find the state name hiding within the sentence.

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. States
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