Civil Rights Movement Worksheet | Cut-and-Paste U.S. History Activity (Grades 4–8)

Civil Rights Movement Events Worksheet (Cut-and-Paste Activity for Grades 4–8)

Help students explore the major events of the Civil Rights Movement with this engaging and easy-to-use cut-and-paste worksheet. Designed for grades 4–8, this printable activity is perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, and anyone studying Modern American History.

Students read short descriptions of nine key events and match them to the correct names, reinforcing historical understanding and improving comprehension through an interactive format.

✅ What’s Included:

• 1 printable worksheet (PDF format)
• 9 important Civil Rights Movement events with matching descriptions
• Clear, student-friendly layout
• Easy cut-and-paste format—no prep required
• Great for individual or group work

🧠 Skills & Learning Goals:

• Develops historical understanding
• Encourages critical thinking
• Supports literature-based and project-based learning
• Reinforces key U.S. history milestones through hands-on practice

📚 Events Featured:

• Montgomery Bus Boycott
• Ruby Bridges
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Little Rock Nine
• Greensboro Sit-In
• Freedom Rides
• March on Washington
• Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Selma to Montgomery Marches

⭐ Perfect For:

• Grades 4–8
• Homeschool or classroom use
• U.S. history and social studies units
• Civil Rights Movement introduction or review
• Early finishers, enrichment activities, or sub plans

💡 Bonus Resource: Pair this worksheet with our free blog post “Events of the Civil Rights Movement for Kids” on storiesinhistory.org for added context and reading support.

This worksheet is part of the full Modern American History Curriculum by Stories in History. Explore more printable activities and full-year programs in our store!