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Free Printable History Worksheets

Our Extra Challenge History Worksheets are perfect for learning key historical facts while having fun. Developed to suit different learning stages, our worksheets cover Pre-K to G3 level topics and cover a range of different areas within History. Engaging and interactive, our worksheets allow students to gain a fuller understanding of past events and people and complete educational activities in a fun and easy way. Our History Worksheets offer a great additional learning resource, ensuring that understanding and knowledge of the world’s past is effective and enjoyable.


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Important Years in History Worksheet
Important Years in History Worksheet

Important Years in History Worksheet

Ask your students if they can name any important dates in history. Then, look at the images in the worksheet with them. Read the sentences above each one to them and have them trace a line to the year when the event occurred.
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Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet
Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet

Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet

Kids may think inventions are high-tech, but many of the world's most important inventions are ancient! This Kids Academy worksheet helps kids learn about the wheel, clock, tools and candles - inventions that changed the world! Kids will simply review the pictures and trace the dotted lines to the right answers. Great for social studies!
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Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet
Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet

Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet

Kids Academy invites young historians to explore the legendary journey of Alexander the Great! Read the explanation and trace a path through the maze to find out where he and his army went: India! Along the way, they will learn about his amazing conquests, which made him one of the most famous figures in history.
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The Ice Age Worksheet
The Ice Age Worksheet

The Ice Age Worksheet

Let your child explore the Ice Age with this fun word search from Kids Academy! They can find words like glacier, frozen, polar, mammoth, and sloth. After finding each, discuss the meaning to help them build a better vocabulary and understanding of ancient history.
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President James Madison Worksheet
President James Madison Worksheet

President Madison Printable

Introduce your child to the nation's fourth president, James Madison. This worksheet helps them learn about the "Father of the Constitution" and his contributions to American history. Discover Madison's legacy with your child today!
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Nelson Mandela Word Search Worksheet
Nelson Mandela Word Search Worksheet

Nelson Mandela Word Search Worksheet

Kids love word searches! This fun, free worksheet teaches about the civil rights activist Nelson Mandela. It includes traceable lines and words related to him, helping improve fine motor skills. A great way to learn about a great man!
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Fossil Matching Worksheet
Fossil Matching Worksheet

Fossil Matching Worksheet

Kids love learning about fossils! Let them go on a dig of their own with this free worksheet. They'll match pictures of fossils with the correct word choice and get tangible representation. Plus, they'll have imagery to refer to when thinking about fossils!
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Japanese History: Time Periods Worksheet
Japanese History: Time Periods Worksheet

Japanese History: Time Periods Worksheet

Explore Japanese history with your child using this colorful worksheet! They'll learn the Jomon, Yayoi, Asuka and Nara Periods and what the people of Japan did in each. Then, help them connect the dots by drawing lines from the first period to the last and go on a colorful journey.
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Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet
Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Teach your kids easy tricks to simplify any multiplication problem. For example, when multiplying any number by 10, the result will always end in a zero. To help the Texans in this worksheet, draw a line through all of the correct products to get them to The Alamo.
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The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet
The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet

The Multiplication Mayflower Maze Worksheet

Math may not be a favorite subject but it must be tackled. To get minds engaged, use colorful, fun worksheets like this one. Ask students to draw a line connecting all the correct multiplication facts to help the Mayflower get to Cape Cod.
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History of Communication Worksheet
History of Communication Worksheet

History of Communication Worksheet

Help your child understand history's communication evolution! With this worksheet, your child will learn about the various ways people communicated over time, and how that compares to today. It'll also foster an interest in history and bring the past to life!
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Great Wall of China Worksheet
Great Wall of China Worksheet

Great Wall of China Worksheet

Kids love learning about other countries and cultures. This PDF worksheet teaches them about the 1000-year old Great Wall of China - built to protect the country from resource raids. Let them have fun winding their way through a maze to get to the Wall!
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Worksheet: Greek Mythology
Worksheet: Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology Worksheet

Get them the Greek mythology worksheet and let their imagination run wild. Ideal for creative kids with a passion for fantasy! Does your child love fantasy? Let them explore Greek mythology with this fascinating worksheet! They'll be captivated learning about monsters and beasts that have inspired people for ages. Ideal for imaginative kids! Get the Greek mythology worksheet and let their creativity take off.
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Marching 8’s for Rights Worksheet
Marching 8’s for Rights Worksheet

Marching 8’s for Rights Worksheet

Encourage your students to explore MLK's history! This worksheet provides the perfect opportunity. Help them understand his contributions by having them "march" MLK from the starting point to Washington D.C. Have them draw a line through the correct multiplication facts to get there. It's an enjoyable way for kindergartners to learn about a key part of history.
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Pilgrim Printable Maze
Pilgrim Printable Maze

Pilgrim Maze Worksheet

This worksheet is perfect for teaching kids about an important moment in American History! Your child will have a blast solving the maze to recall that the Mayflower brought the pilgrims to the New World in 1620. It reinforces American history facts and develops visual motor and problem solving skills. It also uses modern pictures to make kids think about the right answer. Get this challenging pilgrim printable maze or a full collection of history worksheets for your little learner!
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The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet
The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet

The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet

Does your child enjoy trips? Help them remember the best ones with this fun worksheet maze! Get your kid to look at the picture and draw a line through all the right multiplication facts to get to Jamestown's trading post. This worksheet is a great way to stimulate their problem-solving skills.
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Archaeology Word Jumble Worksheet
Archaeology Word Jumble Worksheet

Archaeology Word Jumble Worksheet

Kids will love this fun, colorful word search about archeology! Tracing the lines, they'll uncover terms related to the study of past life and cultures. As they explore, they'll learn about fossils and bones and discover new archeology words.
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George Washington Printable Worksheet
George Washington Printable Worksheet

George Washington Timeline Worksheet

Help your child learn about George Washington and practice sequencing events! This printable worksheet will boost their reading and comprehension skills while they review historical facts. It's a great challenge to keep them engaged and learning.
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The Benefits of Extra Challenge History Worksheets for Kids

History Worksheets, especially the Extra Challenge worksheets, are a great way to introduce kids to the exciting topics of history, geography and culture. Introducing children to content-rich worksheets help them gain more meaningful information in the process. As such, these resources empower children to read more deeply and eventually develop an independent way of learning.

For Pre-K to G3 students, these Extra Challenge worksheets bring in the concept of cause and effect into the equation. Whether it is about the world’s major religions, the battle won by Napoleon, or the civil rights movement in the United States; understanding the effects of the event is necessary to create an interesting history. With the extra challenge worksheets, students have the freedom to ask questions, do research and develop a better understanding of the events, slowly but surely.

The extra challenge worksheets are also designed to help students retain more information. They often focus on different topics, including religion, culture, relationships and more. As such, the activities engage students into hands-on activities that further requires them to analyze and comprehend the thematic elements. This helps children to remember history better and appreciate the subject more.

Studies have shown that those who learn content with context are more likely to remember concepts than those who learn abstract information. As such, the extra challenge worksheets also constantly link history to the present day. For example, by understanding the effects of colonialism on different countries, kids can also observe how colonialism affects the societies today.

In addition to improving understanding and knowledge, the extra challenge worksheets are also a great way to promote the overall thinking of children. With a range of topics from the regular history to culture and geography, these worksheets make use of different activities that require higher order thinking skills. The research-oriented activities make use of problem-solving, logical reasoning and interpretation among others to ensure proper understanding of history.

At the end of the day, the extra challenge worksheets can help make learning fun and inspiring. For example, while exploring the civilizations of old, children can also study the geography of the region and learn to appreciate the ancient cultures and civilizations. With imaginative activities and hands-on exploration, history can become a more interesting and engaging subject that has a tangible impact on our lives.