World History Teaching Resources
No need to keep fumbling around looking for World History worksheets, lessons, and activities to use in the classroom during your World History block. We've put them all together in one neat collection for you.
In this collection, you can,
- Print a handy world history timeline for kids, perfect for teaching about World War 2, The Civil Rights Movement, and more.
- Print history reading passages and uncover loads of "Did you Know? Facts for kids.
- Study famous historical people like Henry Ford, Susan B. Anthony, and even Milton Hershey with passages, projects, presentations, and more.
- Research interesting historical events and build note-taking skills for your upper elementary students.
History Is Fun!
Use Teach Starter resources to help you teach all of your fun (and not-so-fun) curriculum standards. We've combined a blend of literacy and Social Studies lesson plans to get you moving.
- Try our WW2 resources to find materials to help you teach the major events, leaders, outcomes, and effects of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
- Find a whole collection of World War 2 books for kids that you can print and have ready in a matter of minutes.
- Print cut and paste timeline worksheets and activities to build sequencing skills.
- Learn about World War I and how it contributed to WWII.
No matter the topic, we can ensure you'll find something to support your World history lessons and save yourself some planning time with our printable history worksheets, projects, teaching slides, and other classroom materials.
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Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca - Reading Worksheet
Learn about Cabeza de Vaca’s accomplishments and explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Early Explorers - Robert de La Salle Reading Passage
Learn about Robert de la Salle and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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The Age of Discovery - Francisco Coronado Reading Passage
Learn about Francisco Vazquez de Coronado and his North American explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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European Explorers Mini Flipbooks
Introduce your students to the many famous explorers of the Age of Exploration by having them complete a miniature explorer flip book.
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World War I Flipbook
Discover the causes and major events of World War I with a WWI Flipbook.
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa Comprehension Worksheets
Read and analyze informational text to discover the life and accomplishments of early explorers like Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
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The Age of Exploration - Hernando de Soto Reading Passage
Learn about Hernando De Soto and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Industrial Revolution Mini-Book
Let your students read about the inventions and effects of the Industrial Revolution with this mini-book.
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Christopher Columbus for Kids - Comprehension Worksheets
Learn about Christopher Columbus and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Henry Hudson Comprehension Worksheet
Discover famous explorers like Henry Hudson with printable reading comprehension activities.
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Famous Explorers : Ponce De Leon Comprehension
Read and analyze informational text to discover the life and accomplishments of early explorers like Juan Ponce De Leon.
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Jacques Cartier Comprehension Worksheets
Travel back in time to the Age of Exploration with a look into the life and accomplishments of Jacques Cartier.
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World War I Comprehension Packet
Blend reading and social studies content with a printable set of World War 1 Reading Passages and accompanying question sets.
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World War I Crossword Puzzle
Review World War I ideas and vocabulary words with a crossword puzzle.
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Industrial Revolution Causes and Effect Graphic Organizer
Identify the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution on American society with an Industrial Revolution worksheet.
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John Cabot Reading Passage - Comprehension
Discover famous explorers like John Cabot with printable reading comprehension activities.
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World War II Cause and Effect Worksheet
Practice identifying cause and effect with a World War 2 worksheet.
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World War II - Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the United States’ entrance into World War 2 with an instructional Slide deck.
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Events Leading to WWII - Note Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized method of note-taking with a World War II note-taking template.
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World War II -Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to visually model the events that led to the United States’ entry into World War II.
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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.
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Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet
A free comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.
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Printable World War 1 Map of Europe
Printable map of Europe and World War 1 to use in the classroom when learning about WW1.
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World War 1 Vocabulary Words
Display important WW1 vocabulary words with a printable and customizable word wall.
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Famous Vikings in History - Anchor Charts
A set of 6 Viking posters for your ancient history classroom.
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Industrial Revolution Worksheet - Constructed Response
Blend reading, writing, and history concepts surrounding the Industrial Revolution with a constructed response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Christopher Columbus Timeline
A banner highlighting the significant events in Christopher Columbus' life.
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World War I - PowerPoint Template
A World War I themed PowerPoint Template to add some color and design to your classroom PowerPoint presentations.