Social Studies Worksheets

Center Sign: Biographies

Comprehension: Lewis and Clark (elementary)

This mini-unit features reading comprehensions related to the Lewis and Clark expedition, including brief biographies of the two explorers and Sacagawea.

Biography: Madame C. J. Walker (elem/upper)

A one page biographical reading comprehension piece about America's first female African-American millionaire is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.

Biography: Nikola Tesla

alternating-current, steam turbine, fluorescent lights,and more

Biography: U. S. President George Washington (elem)

Biography: Amelia Earhart (upper elem/middle)

A biography of the famous aviator, followed by multiple choice comprehension questions. Amelia Earhart's birthday is July 24th.

Biography: Gertrude Belle Elion

Biography of scientist Gertrude Belle Elion, a chemist who developed a number of lifesaving drugs.

Research & Report Form: Famous Chinese Person

Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about a famous Chinese person.

Report Form: Famous Astronaut

Use this form to write a report on a famous astronaut.

Biography Form: Fairy Tale Character

Targeted questions in a "biography form" for a fairy tale character.

Biography: E. B. White (upper elem)

A biography of the famous author.

Biography Form: Japanese

Report on a famous Japanese person with this handy report form.

Writing Prompt: State Similes

Explains what a simile is, gives some examples, and then encourages students to write and illustrate their own similes about their state.

Biography: Jackie Robinson (primary)

Very simple biography of the famous ballplayer.

Biography: Tiger Woods (upper elem)

An introduction to the golfer, followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written response.

Biography: Edwin Hubble (upper elem/ middle)

Even Einstein marvelled at the discoveries made by Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named. Find out more about this amazing scientist!

Comprehension: Pirates! featuring Blackbeard (elementary)

This reading comprehension, part of our Pirates unit, tells the story of one of the world's most famous pirates. Ever wonder why Edward Teach was called Blackbeard? Find out with this informative lesson.

Biography: James Cook (upper elementary)

James Cook was the greatest explorer of his time, and the greatest Pacific explorer of all time. Learn more about him with this biographical mini-unit.

Biography: Benjamin Franklin (elementary)

Learn more about the statesman/inventor with a reading comprehension, word scramble, and word search.

Biography: Meet Author Marc Brown (primary/elem)

The writer of the popular 'Arthur' series is profiled in this mini-unit, which features a reading comprehension, a word find, creative writing prompts, and more.

Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper el/middle)

This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it.

Biography: "Snowflake" Bentley (elem/upper elem)

This biography of the first person to photograph single snow crystals works well in conjunction with science lessons or as a "stand alone" reading comprehension. *Bentley's photographs are in the public domain and can be found in many places for free.

Biography: Alexander the Great (upper elem/middle)

Pre-reading discussion questions and vocabulary building, combined with two reading comprehensions that cover two of Alexander's famous moments.

Biography: Homer

Biography: Harriet Beecher Stowe (upper elem/middle)

A factual reading comprehension about the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Biography: Sophocles

Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian.

Biography: Euripides

Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian.

Biography: Aristophanes

Biography of the most renowned comic playwright of ancient Greece.

Biography: Plato

Biography of the famous Greek philosopher.

Biography: The American Revolution - Who Am I?

Match the clues to the names of twelve historical figures of the American Revolution.

Biography: Juliette Gordon Low (upper elementary)

A fact-filled reading comprehension profiling the famous Girl Scouts' founder.

Biography Form: Black History Month (primary/elem)

Biography Form: Black History Month (primary/elem)

A one-page form for filling in a brief biography.

Biography: Louis Armstrong (elem)

A reading comprehension on the life of "Ambassador Satch".

Biography: Marian Anderson (upper elem)

Possibly the best contralto of all time is profiled in this reading comprehension.

Biography: Robert Burns (upper elem)

You don't have to eat haggis to appreciate the Scottish poet who wrote "Auld Lang Syne". Learn more in this reading comprehension.

Biography: Johann Sebastian Bach (upper elem/middle)

A reading comprehension about the famous German composer.

Biography: Bach's Sons (upper elementary/middle)

A reading comprehension about the famous sons of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.

Biography: Claude Monet (upper elementary/ middle)

A reading comprehension about the French impressionist.

Biography: U. S. President; George Washington (upper elem/ middle)

Biography of the first President of the United States, with comprehension and sequencing questions.