Printable Social Studies Tests, Worksheets, and Activities
Use these social studies worksheets and interactive activities to help your students develop critical thinking skills and understanding of U.S. and world history, and geography.
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Geography
Have your students complete interactive activities, such as drawing the route of famous explorers or guessing the continent being described. Assign your students one of our many labeling activities, such as European Capital Cities or States of the Union. Or simply test their knowledge of specific geographic features or map components.
Ancient and World History
Historical thinking is rooted in the ability to see connections throughout historical events and civilizations. Our World History worksheets take you from Africa to Asia to Europe, and analyzes major societies of the western hemisphere, as well.
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- North Africa and SW Asia
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- Judaism and Christianity
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- Geography and Culture
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Historical Movies
US History
Every major topic in American History is represented, including the Civil War, the Rise of Industry, and the Great Depression. Our bank of assignments also include activities that utilize maps, projects that analyze presidential elections, tests that explain national holidays, and much more.
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Economics
Go over the basics of any economics course, including supply and demand and cost and revenue. Multiple choice questions and graphing assignments are included in the tests.
Elementary
Middle School
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High School
Government
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