American History Teaching Resources

Browse printable American history worksheets, Google Slide decks, historical figure studies, writing activities, constructed responses and so much more to guide your elementary students through the story of our nation.

Created by teachers, each US history resource in this teaching resource collection is curriculum-aligned, and you'll find engaging options to bring US history to life for the kids in your classroom!

See your elementary students' eyes light up as they reach those all-important "aha moments" while learning about the history of the United States from the colonial era to today.

Best of all, every resource in this collection has been carefully curated and reviewed by a social studies teacher on our team to ensure it's ready for the classroom so you can spend less time planning and more time wandering the path of America's history with hands-on history activities!

How to Teach American History in Elementary School

This American History teaching collection includes digital and printable teacher resources for teaching about:

Colonial America
American Revolution
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Civil Rights Movement
Women's Rights Movement
Black History Month
And more!

32 of 307 teaching resources for those 'aha' moments

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Boston Tea Party - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheet

Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a worksheet about the Boston Tea Party using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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Amelia Earhart Constructed Response Worksheet

Use this passage, second grade writing prompt, and worksheet to help students write a constructed response paragraph about Amelia Earhart.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets

Practice using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence with a Lewis and Clark Passage, graphic organizer, and worksheet.

1 page Grades: 3 - 6
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Biography Timeline Template

Use this multipurpose timeline template for a variety of assignments, projects, and more!

1 page Grades: 2 - 6
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Milton Hershey RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets

Bring National Chocolate Day into your classroom with a biography and RACES writing worksheet about Milton Hershey.

1 page Grades: 2 - 4
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Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) Constructed Response Worksheet

Use our constructed response writing prompts for fourth grade to learn about the fearless Women’s Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs).

1 page Grades: 2 - 7
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Henry Ford - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets

Provide students with Social Studies and Writing instruction using the RACES strategy for constructed response paragraphs.

1 page Grades: 2 - 4
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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet

Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.

1 page Grades: 4 - 6
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Navajo Code Talkers Constructed Response Worksheet

Discover the impact of the Navajo Code Talkers on the outcome of World War II with a cross-curricular constructed response worksheet.

2 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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George Washington Carver Constructed Response Worksheet

Read and write about George Washington Carver using the RACES strategy for constructed response paragraphs.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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A Historic Movement – Teaching Presentation

Introduce students to the people and events of the American civil rights movement with this 17-slide PowerPoint presentation.

17 pages Grades: 3 - 6
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The Industrial Revolution Timeline Worksheet

Craft a chronological timeline for students to model the progression of events during the Industrial Revolution.

1 page Grades: 4 - 6
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The Holocaust - Reading and Writing Worksheets

Integrate reading, writing, and world history with a group of Holocaust reading passages, comprehension questions, and writing worksheets.

1 page Grades: 5 - 6
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Civil War Graphic Organizer

Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Civil War note-taking template.

1 page Grades: 4 - 5
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The Civil Rights Movement and Segregation in America Brochure

Demonstrate learning about the major events and leaders who helped end segregation in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement with a brochure project.

1 page Grades: 4 - 6
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Abraham Lincoln Activity Pack

Learn about the life and contributions of Abraham Lincoln with a comprehensive pack of Presidents’ Day Worksheets.

12 pages Grades: K - 2
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Irma Rangel Constructed Response Worksheet

Use this Irma Rangel worksheet and writing prompt to help students write a paragraph using text evidence.

2 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Differentiated Comprehension Worksheets

Learn fun facts about Elizabeth Cady Stanton with a differentiated comprehension passage and assessment.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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Black History Profile: Shirley Chisholm - Comprehension Worksheet

Review our profile on Congresswoman and first Black presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.

3 pages Grades: 3 - 6
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Bill of Rights Mini-Book

Build vocabulary and understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights with a printable mini book and comprehension questions.

6 pages Grades: 3 - 5
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Famous Women in History– Female Inventors Teaching Presentation

Teach about the most influential female inventors in history with this 15-slide instructional slide deck.

1 page Grades: 2 - 6
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner

Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.

1 page Grades: 2 - 7
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Civil War Cause and Effect Worksheet

Identify the causes of the Civil war and their effects on American society with a Civil War Cause and Effect worksheet.

1 page Grades: 4 - 6
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Articles of Confederation Comprehension Pack

Teach your students the history of the American government with an reading comprehension passage and questions about the Articles of Confederation.

9 pages Grades: 4 - 6
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Jose Antonio Navarro Mini Book

Make a book with your primary-grade students to learn about the contributions of Jose Antonio Navarro.

1 page Grades: K - 1
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The French and Indian War - Passage and Graphic Organizer

Reveal another chapter in American History with a reading passage and graphic organizer worksheet on the French and Indian War.

1 page Grades: 3 - 6
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World War II Cloze Activity

Use this cloze reading passage to boost academic vocabulary and teach your students about World War 2.

2 pages Grades: 4 - 6
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Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet

A free comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.

5 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Women's Suffrage - Differentiated Comprehension Worksheets

Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a differentiated comprehension passage and worksheet about Women’s Suffrage.

1 page Grades: 3 - 6
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Historical Heroes - Harriet Tubman Worksheets

Learn about the life and contributions of Harriet Tubman with a comprehensive pack of Women’s History Month worksheets.

15 pages Grades: 1 - 3
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The French and Indian War - Cloze Activity

Build vocabulary and understanding of the French and Indian War with a cloze reading passage worksheet.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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The Bill of Rights Simplified - Cloze Passage

Build vocabulary and understanding of the U.S. Constitution with a fill-in-the-blank cloze passage on the Bill of Rights.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5