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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all of the people who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Share this Remember On Memorial Day-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle to help children understand how we honor those who have sacrificed for our nation.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set: with large crossword covering famous memorials and statues, dot-to-dot puzzle, and mini word search
• Word Search Puzzle: with Memorial Day related vocabulary words

Concepts Explored: Decoration Day | veterans | servicemen | memorials | Lincoln Memorial | soldier | Arlington National Cemetery | Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | red poppies | decorating soldiers’ graves

A great warm-up for learning about NASA and joining in on the excitement of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary in 2019. (See our related products for more depth on: the Moon landing; astronauts and training; and the future of space exploration.)

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This set includes:

A. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 1) – activity page - history of NASA

B. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 2) – activity page - training; inventions

C. NASA – U.S. Space Program vocabulary building word search puzzle

D. People Behind the Astronauts crossword puzzle (Careers and Mission Control)

E. What is the Universe? Why Do We Search It? crossword puzzle with a bit of humor

F. Inventions Made Possible by NASA Research word search puzzle

Challenge Puzzles: More About NASA (for those who just can’t get enough)

G. 1–2–3 Liftoff! crossword

H. 1–2–3 Liftoff! vocabulary word search puzzle

Photos:

• Sputnik
• Yuri Gagarin
• Dwight Eisenhower creates NASA
• Alan Shepard
• John Glenn
• Apollo 11 crew (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins)
• Astronaut on moon
• Hubble
• Challenger disaster

New FREE Bonus photos with recent NASA developments (added June 2019):

• Artemis Program – NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which among other goals will put the first woman on the moon. Features images of astronaut Sally Ride, Greek Goddess Artemis and the Gateway Lunar Platform.
• NASA’s Newest Missions and the Space Launch System – explores the new Space Launch System and features an artist’s illustration of the rocket as well as a photo of one of its engines.
• Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle – explores details of the new spacecraft, set to be tested in the next year or so, and features an illustration of Orion in flight as well as a photo of it being built.
• Lunar Gateway – describes the new Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, which will provide a platform for the Artemis moon landing program and deeper space exploration. Features a large artist’s rendition of the Gateway and docking Orion Spacecraft.
• Space Launch System for Artemis Program – NASA image SLS with brief explanation of it, and arrows pointing out its components
• Artemis I Flight Mission Map – NASA map of mission route from Earth to the Moon and back in 2022
• The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.

AND another FREE Bonus – photos with recent NASA developments, specifically the Mars Rover Perseverance (added March 2021):

• Mars Crossword Puzzle – filled with interesting facts about Mars, from its moons and weather, to its similarities to (and differences from) Earth, to the current efforts to explore the planet using robot rovers.
• Mars Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 10 key vocabulary words used in the Crossword Puzzle

FREE BONUS RESOURCES – 5 Mini-Posters with Images and Facts

• Is Mars in our Future? Briefly explains our efforts to explore space and Mars; with mage of Mars, and drawing of the solar system
• A New Age of Robot Exploration! Discusses the Mars 2020 Mission and Perseverance Rover’s landing and activities; with three Rover photos
• From Drawing Board to Reality! NASA graphic that illustrates what happened during the Perseverance Rover landing, step by step
• 7 Minutes of Terror! Describes the critical minutes when scientists hold their breath to hear back from the Rover after its perilous descent to the surface of Mars; with images of Rover and Skycrane
• Jezero Crater Landing Site – Explains why scientists chose the Jezero Crater to land the Rover and explore; with images and drawings related to the crater

Memorial day is a time to remember and honor all of the people who died while serving their country in the U.S. armed forces. This word search puzzle can help prompt a discussion about the Memorial holiday or students can find and circle the Memorial Day-related vocabulary and phrases to wrap up a lesson.

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Concepts Explored: veterans | soldiers | Tomb of the Unknowns | Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | red poppies | poppy

Celebrate and learn about Hispanic heritage with this puzzle set! Includes the following:

• 'Learning About Hispanic Heritage' Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about Hispanic Americans who have shaped the history of the United States, what countries people of Hispanic heritage come from, celebratory foods and music, and some Spanish-origin words that are commonly used in the U.S.

• 'From Many Countries' Word Search Puzzle – Find and circle countries from which Hispanic Americans have emigrated as well as the U.S. states that harbor our top 10 largest Spanish-speaking populations.

• 'Borrowed Words' Word Search Puzzle – Find and circle dozens of words of Spanish origin that we use every day in the U.S. – from animals and foods to states and cities.

Topics Explored: Hispanic Heritage Month | Latino | Hispanic contributions | Latin America | Latin American | Hispanic leaders | Hispanic cooking | Spanish words | Spanish language | Spanish speaking | music | famous Hispanic Americans | native countries | celebration

Life in the colonies. What was life like for people who lived during the colonial period in North America? Find and circle all the vocabulary words that describe people, jobs, objects and key events during this historical period.

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Vocabulary Words:

barter basketweaver blacksmith brickmaker candlemaker carpenter colony craftsman Europe farming forts freedom gold government Great Britain gunsmith infection Jamestown Massachusetts Mayflower New World one-room schoolhouse peanut basket pilgrims Plymouth religious liberty Revolutionary War settlers shipbuilder shoemaker silver silversmith starvation taxes tea thirteen tradesmen vegetables Virginia wigmaker

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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all of the people who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Students will learn more about the traditions and history of Memorial Day as they work their way through this puzzle set. Also, in recognition of Memorial Day, teachers can print out and share our free color photo mini poster from the Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – Crossword puzzle; combination dot-to-dot and color-in puzzle; match-up puzzle; word search puzzle; maze; signal flag hidden message puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – with a range of words, phrases and names related to Memorial Day
• BONUS: Set of color photos from Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, PA

Concepts Explored: veterans | soldiers | Tomb of the Unknowns | Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | red poppies | poppy | Gettysburg

Children will enjoy learning about Native American heritage – First People –and culture with this set of engaging puzzles.

Includes:

• Activity Set: Two page set with vocabulary-filled crossword, decoding puzzle and fill-in

• Word Search: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set

• Combo Puzzle: Kids find the names of 30 Native American tribes in a word search, and then try to determine the names of some states that are named after Native American tribal words or phrases

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Native Americans or First People named many states, cities, lakes, mountains and other places across the United States. Students will enjoy learning the names that came from Native American languages with this crossword puzzle.

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Concepts Explores: Native American | first people | tribes | Cherokee | American tribes | Native American Words | Native American language | Mohican | Algonquin

Fall is here! And stories of Johnny Appleseed abound. What else happens in the fall or autumn season? Your students will enjoy this fall bundle as it explores the many fall events and seasonal changes. This fall-themed, discounted bundle includes the following products:

• Fall Harvest Two-Page Activity Set

• What Happens in the Fall? (Crossword Puzzle)

• Johnny Appleseed Crossword and Word Search Puzzles

Keywords: fruit | autumn | harvest time | acorn | oak | crops | harvesting | apples | apple orchards | food | agriculture | fall crossword | fall fun | fall activities | football | John Chapman | Jonny Appleseed | biography | legend | folk tale | folktale | folklore | folk lore

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all of the people who have died while serving in the U.S. armed services. Students will find and circle the memorials, events, and things we share on Memorial Day with this Word Search Puzzle.

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Topics Explored: red poppies | Decoration Day | decorating soldiers’ graves

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all of the people who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Students will deepen their understanding of Memorial Day and its traditions while completing a range of puzzles with this fun activity set.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with two crosswords that explore traditions and activities related to Memorial Day; a two-stage maze; armed forces color-in and fill-in; and a color-in and hang up or send in the mail Memorial Day card (kids fill in the name of someone they'd like to honor).
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces a range of vocabulary words used in the Activity Set

Teach about the Jamestown Settlement in the state of Virginia, as well as about the Powhatan Native American tribe! Learn about the tribe and tribal life among the First Nations.

Concepts Explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | indian | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language

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Learn about the Fourth of July and the events that led up to the American colonies making a declaration to break away from British rule to be independent with this Two-Page Activity Set! Also circle some favorite Fourth of July foods and fill in vowels to complete words that describe what we see, hear, and smell during fireworks shows!

**Explores...**July 4th | July Fourth | Independence Day | American history | fireworks | celebrations

Learn about treasure hunting, types of treasure hunts, gems, mining, and the California and Klondike gold rushes with this engaging puzzle set! Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set: Crossword about mining; crossword about kinds of treasure hunts; pick between California and Klondike gold rushes based on facts provided; gems word search puzzle; "Path to treasure" maze
• Vocabulary Word Search: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set

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Concepts explored: treasure | treasure hunt | treasure hunting | archaeologists | Klondike | Gold Rush | mining | mines | gems | gold | prospector

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This Memorial Day themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle focuses on activities and events that children and families take part in during this holiday. Includes:

• Remembering On Memorial Day Two-Page Activity Set

• Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle – Complements the Activity Set with related vocabulary.

Concepts Explored: Memorial Day | Decoration Day | veterans | memorials | Vietnam Veterans Memorial | soldier | Gettysburg | address | honor

Enjoy a Hispanic heritage-themed activity page and three Hispanic heritage-themed puzzles with this set! Includes:

• Activity Set: two pages with multiple puzzles: large crossword with essential facts; small crossword with traditional dishes; English-Spanish words match-up; countries of origin fill-in puzzle
• Word Search Puzzle: reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set
• Puzzle Pals Mini-Crossword: prominent Hispanic Americans in politics and education
• Puzzle Pals Mini-Crossword: prominent Hispanic Americans in science, research and invention

Concepts explored: Hispanic Heritage Month | Latino | Hispanic contributions | Latin America | Latin American | Hispanic leaders | Marco Rubio | Sonia Sotomayor | Hispanic cooking | Spanish words | Hispanic languages

Words we use every day came from Native American, First Nations, and Inuit languages. Find them in this word search puzzle!

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Concepts explored: Native American | first people | tribes | Cherokee | American tribes | Native American Words | Native American language | Mohican | Algonquin | First Nations | Aboriginal | Inuit | Canada

School in Colonial Times and Today is a fun, educational way to teach your students the similarities and differences of real classrooms "then and now". Enjoy a history-of-schooling-themed puzzle pack, which includes:

• School Then and Now (Colonial vs. Modern) Two-Page Activity Set
• School in Colonial Times and Today - Word search puzzle that reinforces vocabulary words form the Activity Set
• FREE BONUS 1: Rhyme Time for School Today – Crossword Puzzle
• FREE BONUS 2: School Then and Now – Reading Log and Certificate Set

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Concepts explored: colonial | history | American history | early America | phrases | historical language | rhyme | poetry | rhyming | sounds | preparation | character | discipline | education | school | schools | back to school | school bus

Learn about the Cherokee Nation (Eastern Band), Native Americans, the Cherokee alphabet, and Cherokee arts & crafts with this puzzle set and exclusive photos from Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina!

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A fascinating exploration of the tribe and tribal life among the First Nations. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – Cherokee Nation Eastern Band
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle – Places Native Americans Named
• Word Search Puzzle – Contributions from Native American (and Inuit) Languages

FREE BONUS: Exclusive photos (organized as mini-posters) from our visit to the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina

Concepts Explored: Native American | first people | tribes | Cherokee | American tribes | Paleo-Indians | Paleo Indian | Archaic Period | archaeologist | Trail of Tears | Cherokee alphabet | Great Smoky Mountains | Sequoyah | Three Sisters | Cherokee Nation

Find out what it takes to become an astronaut. Learn about their training and how they live and work on the International Space Station. (See our related products for more depth on: NASA's history; the Apollo Moon landing; and the future of space exploration.)

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This product includes:

A. What Does it Take to Become an Astronaut? crossword puzzle

B. The Right Stuff to Become Astronauts – famous astronauts crossword puzzle

C. Life Aboard the International Space Station crossword puzzle

D. Life Aboard the International Space vocabulary word search puzzle

E. International Space Station giant dot-to-dot puzzle

F. US Roars Back – Crossword about Demo-2 space mission of 2020

G. Extra: So, You Want to be an Astronaut? writing with prompts (Career)

H. Extra: Commercial Crew photo with brief bios

Photos of "firsts":

• Bruce McCandless spacewalks

• Sally Ride in space

• Guy Bluford in space

• Mae Carol Jemison preps for mission

• International Space Station

• 9 new Commercial Crew astronauts

New FREE Bonus photos (added June 2019):

• The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.
• International Space Station Crossing the Moon – This NASA photo shows five photos of the ISS layered so that kids can see the station’s movement above the moon, traveling at 5 miles per second.