5th Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Historical Fiction

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Helen Keller

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

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A Frozen Delight: Making Ice Cream

Students invent their own dessert by preparing ice cream with a partner, then adding whatever tasty ingredients and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Food

Classroom-Friendly Recipes

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If My Calculator Could Talk!

Teach students about using a calculator with this puzzle.

Subjects:

Mathematics

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Rev Up Your Veggies: A Physical Science Activity

In this science activity, elementary students cooperatively design, build, and race cars made from fresh produce.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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Literature & Math: Stories About Time

Connect mathematics and social studies with activities for Do You Know What Time It Is? by Robert E. Wells (about…

Subjects:

Native-American History (American Indians)

Measurement

Probability and Statistics

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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page

Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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GAMES AND APPS

The Modern Street-Cleaner Puzzle & Reading Passage

Florence Parpart invented the first modern street-cleaning machine. Students will read about this woman inventor and…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page

This printable coloring book page features Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Louis Braille

Students learn about Louis Braille and practice using the Braille Alphabet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Physical Development & Growth

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What Do You Think?

Students are challenged to write about the statements of famous inventors.

Subjects:

Inventions

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Inventors and Inventions of the 1960s

Try a printable worksheet that details some of the major inventions from the 1960s.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor

Use the brief description of inventor Thomas Edison to complete the related activities on this sheet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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The Microwave Oven

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the microwave oven.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Nutrition

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Jan E. Matzeliger

Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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The Acadian Dikes

A lesson that focuses on the Acadian culture and how they used dikes to prosper in their farming community. Because…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Society Development and Technology

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Bringing Science History to Life

Students learn about science history during a week long unit that culminates with an interdisciplinary science history…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Louis Braille Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Louis Braille and answer reading comprehension questions.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Inventions

Physical Impairments and Disabilities

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Invention of the Cotton Gin: A Reading Warm-Up

This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a nonfiction passage about the invention of…

Subjects:

American History/U.S. History

Science

Social Studies and History

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The Pen Is Mightier

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the ballpoint pen.

Subjects:

Inventions

Penmanship

Language Arts and Writing

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All About the Typewriter

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the typewriter.

Subjects:

Inventions

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Poor Richard

Students use their creativity to invent new endings to Ben Franklin's famous maxims, and create their own almanac.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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A Chilling Experience

Print a worksheet that details the invention of the popsicle and a recipe for iced-pops.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Food

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