U.S. History Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

This Thanksgiving puzzle packet is a cornucopia of good times and sound lessons for children. This packet includes:

• Activity Set: crossword puzzle about history of the holiday; second crossword about family traditions for Thanksgiving; color-in about the holiday's nickname.
• Words to Know: word search puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary from the Activity Set.
• Thanksgiving Day Parades: Crossword that discusses the history of major Thanksgiving parades in the U.S., with special emphasis on the evolution of the Macy's parade in NYC.
• Harvesting Cranberries: Crossword puzzle that explains how the popular Thanksgiving treat is grown, harvested and brought to America's dinner tables.
• FREE – Puzzling Bookmarks: Children complete a small word search and maze relating to Thanksgiving, and then cut out the puzzles to use them as bookmarks in their favorite books.

Explorers from Europe set out with a range of goals as they crossed the Atlantic and encountered a new continent and its people. Your students will enjoy exploring this history with this puzzle pack. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with themed crossword, mini word search, maze, pop quiz and color-in puzzle
• Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words and names used in the Activity Set
• Famous Explorers Word Search – creatively combines the Who, Where, Why and How of famous explorations with a large word search puzzle

Topics Explored: exploring | explorers | world exploration | Columbus | Christopher Columbus | Columbus Day | Native Americans | Magellan | Ponce de Leon | Cortes | Champlain

How did the Civil War get started? This multi-faceted puzzle and resource set helps children answer that question with interesting facts and historical insights.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword that describes the events in Charleston, S.C., that helped to spark the Civil War; How Kids and Women Served (with mini dot-to-dot and color-in puzzle); Northern and Southern states fill-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle 1 – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
• Word Search Puzzle 2 – challenges kids to identify items you might find in the Civil War era (going across) versus in the modern era (going down).

FREE BONUS RESOURCES

• Mini-Poster of Fort Sumter
• Map of the States During the Civil War
• Civil War Presidents (brief wartime biographies)

The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most tragic events in U.S. history, yet it served as the turning point in the Civil War. Children will learn about this important battle and about President Lincoln's famous address with this multifaceted puzzle set.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword with facts about the Civil War and the battle in Gettysburg, PA; informational maze about visiting the battlefield; match-up puzzle with facts about life as a Civil War soldier; brief story about Lincoln's famous address.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
• Crossword Puzzle – Abraham Lincoln's life is chronicled through a series of key life events.
• Color-In Puzzle – Drives home an important message from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (includes small photos and map).

FREE BONUS RESOURCES

• Mini-Poster of the Gettysburg Railroad Station (which Lincoln used; now a museum).
• Mini-Poster with our own exclusive photos of the Gettysburg battlefield.

Learn about Native American traditions with this word search puzzle that features 40 key vocabulary words.

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Vocabulary Words:

animal skins Apache beads Bering Strait bow and arrow canoe ceremony Cherokee Cheyenne corn Dakota drums explorers fishing headdress history hunting Ice Age Iroquois jewelry lacrosse longhouse maple trees Massachuset medicine Miami moccasins Mohegan Mojave Native Americans Navajo pipes reservation Sioux smoke signal spear tepee tobacco tribes Winnebago

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How did the Civil War end? This multi-faceted puzzle set gives children a glimpse of the fateful meeting of generals at Appomattox Courthouse, which ended the nation's Civil War.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – crossword that describes the events at Appomattox and the final days of the Civil War; overview of the war and terms for peace (with fill-in and mini word search puzzle); One Nation color-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.

FREE BONUS RESOURCES

• Civil War Generals at Appomattox (brief biographies)
• Mini-Poster of Appomattox Courthouse with background information
• Map of the States During the Civil War

Independence Day comes alive in this puzzle set, which focuses on the activities and traditions Americans take part in during the July 4th celebration.

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Includes a two-page Activity Set with multiple themed puzzles, and a vocabulary-rich word search puzzle.

FREE BONUS: Giant Fireworks Fun maze

Learn about the Cherokee Nation (Eastern Band) and Native American traditions with this word search puzzle that features 40 key vocabulary words.

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Vocabulary Words:

archaeologist Archaic Period arrowheads artwork Asia baskets beads beans buffalo burial grounds Cherokee corn English finger weaving gardens gather Great Smoky Mountains harvest hunt Ice Age jewelry land bridge masks mastadon North America North Carolina Oklahoma Paleo-Indian pottery Qualla Boundary Sequoyah settlements silversmith skins soapstone squash symbol Three Sisters trading Trail of Tears

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Everyone knows about George Washington – but what about Franklin Pierce, the "Forgotten President"? This packet highlights the lives of these two very different presidents, and explores facts about many others throughout history, using a range of engaging puzzles.

Includes:

• Presidents Day Two Part Activity Set: a brief history of the first U.S. president, George Washington, who is still well-known today, and the "Forgotten President", Franklin Pierce. Features two crosswords and a color-in puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set.
• Hooray for Presidents Day: Crossword explores interesting facts about 12 U.S. presidents.

This Fourth of July themed puzzle set explores the Declaration of Independence and how we celebrate this historical milestone today. Includes:

• Two-page Activity Set – with Declaration of Independence crossword, small color-in, Liberty Bell dot-to-dot with fill in, fireworks maze and "five senses" fill in (what you experience at the fireworks).
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary words use in the Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle – vocabulary-rich puzzle about the foods we associate with July 4th celebrations
• Matching Reading Log and Certificate Set

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This puzzle pack introduces children to both the history of the American Revolution and the ways in which people celebrate Independence Day now. It's a vocabulary-rich journey into history and culture. This pack includes:

SET 1

• Activity Set – crossword about the American Revolution, word search about July 4th picnics and parties, parade route maze, and fill-in puzzle about what you might see, hear and smell at the fireworks show.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 35 vocabulary words and phrases from the Activity Set
• 4th of July. Yay! (part 1) – Large crossword puzzle that touches on festivities related to the holiday.
• 4th of July. Yay! (part 2) – Large word search puzzle that explores a range of "symbols" of the U.S. and its culture, from George Washington and Fort McHenry to apple pie and barbecue
• FREE BONUS – Color-in with fireworks and friends

SET 2

• Activity Set – crossword about symbols of America (monuments, songs, etc.), celebration day maze, Great Seal true-false quiz, and patriotic music match-up puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words and phrases from the Activity Set

Concepts explored include the American revolution, Independence Day, Fourth of July celebrations, American culture and others

Kids will have fun while they learn about history with this vocabulary-rich puzzle set. Includes:

• Activity Set – two packed pages with a crossword puzzle about July 4th activities and commemorations, a crossword puzzle with names of famous Revolution-period patriots, a find-the-fireworks maze, and a color-in that teaches about picnic menus
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words from the Activity Set

Concepts and people explored: George Washington, Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, King George, Continental Army, Paul Revere, Independence Day, Fourth of July, 4th of July

Teach about places, names and animals of our National Park system with this word search puzzle!

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Concepts Explored: National Parks | National Park | bookmarks | Denali | Yellowstone | Old Faithful

Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.

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Vocabulary Words:

America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter

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This a great, fun way to introduce and understand the causes and consequences, as well as the differences between immigration, emigration, & migration— Incorporates music and allows interaction through cooperative groups!

Students will enjoy listening to and analyzing a migration song. Incorporating music into the classroom increases understanding and interest in the subject—acts as a motivating factor. Students will then move into cooperative groups and will rotate stations where they will read and complete 6 different task cards. They will begin with a quick overview of American migration and move to migration trends and policies and end with the effects of immigration on the country of origin as well as the receiving country.

OBJECTIVE:

· The learner will comprehend the causes and effects on the receiving country and the country of origin.

· The learner will explore immigration laws throughout the world.

· The learner will understand historical migration trends throughout history.

· The learner will interpret and analyze the migration song.

MATERIALS:

· Immigration Man Lyrics (Included)

· 1 die per group

· Technology to play the song, Immigration Man

· Sheet of notebook paper per student or per group, at teacher’s discretion

· Colored crayons or colored pencils for diagrams and drawings, provide to each group

· Highlighters for song analysis

INCLUDES:

· Detailed Teacher Instructions

· Introductory activity (song analysis)

· Procedure (Task card activity)

· Closure/Wrap-Up (Exit Cards)

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LESSON: 99 RED BALLOONS: A STUDY OF THE COLD WAR

GRADE LEVEL: 6-9th

TIME FRAME: 90 MINUTES

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: GROUP COOPERATION

This lesson makes what could be a boring topic to students very interesting, fun, and interactive! Who doesn't like red balloons?

OBJECTIVE:

o Students will explore the anti-war song “99 Red Balloons”. Known in German as “99 Luftballoons”.

o Students will understand the events surrounding the Cold War.

o Students will become familiar with individuals involved in the Cold War.

o Students will examine the conflict between the two major world powers: the United States and the USSR.

MATERIALS:

o Lyrics and audio to the American song: “99 Red Balloons”.

o Lyrics and audio to the German song: “99 LuftBalloons”.

o One Red Balloon for each team.

o Ribbon (Enough for each group to receive a yard of ribbon)

o Enough computers for each team, library books, articles, etc. for research.

o 4x5 index cards—SIX for each group.

PREPARATION:

o Divide the classroom into groups of two. I encourage two to cover as many of the terms as possible. If you wish to have more terms covered, you may have each student complete one assignment.

o Your school may own a helium tank or have the school purchase it. May be cheaper to go to Walmart, Dollar Tree, or another store to purchase these balloons if the school cannot cover the cost of a tank. You may also consider having other teachers who would like to use this idea go in together to purchase it. PTA is sometimes willing to purchase these items. Places like Michael’s or Joann’s provide coupons to purchase items 40-50% off. Provide one balloon per group. (You may or the school may purchase a party helium balloon.)

Alternative to helium balloons: If you are unable to obtain red helium balloons, a reproducible balloon is provided in this lesson. Have the students color the balloon red, or reproduce it on red paper. You will be able to staple the ribbon to the balloon and students can still complete this activity.

INTRODUCTION: (20 minutes)

Students will listen to the song "99 Red Balloons" and will evaluate the meaning behind the lyrics.

Write on the Board:

Reasons for the Cold War

o United States’ fear of communist attack

o Truman’s dislike of Stalin

o USSR’s fear of the American’s atomic bomb

o USSR’s dislike of capitalism

More reasons included with the purchase of the lesson plan

VIDEO: (10 minutes)

Links available with the purchase

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: (30 minutes)

Students will work together in groups to complete the 99 Red Balloon project included in this lesson plan focused on the Cold War.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20 minutes)

Have students present their balloons to the class following the timeline of the Cold War. Begin with 1945 and work your way to 1991. This will help students categorize events in time.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:

Using the comparison chart provided, have students compare and contrast the differences in the American version of “99 Red Balloons” versus the German version of “99 Luftballoons”. Copies of both versions are included.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

Music is a great way to get students engaged and support the learning process. Our brain and body must be in a state of calmness to gear up for learning. Studies have shown that using music in the classroom provided an increased level of positivity and calmness in students.

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Indigenous People's Day Coloring Pages Activities

Celebrate Native Americans Heritage Month with these beautiful and educational coloring pages, perfect for kids to explore the rich traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples!

This set includes 25 unique coloring sheets featuring tribal animals and scenes of daily life, allowing students to connect with Indigenous heritage through art.

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Fourth of July Craft: Celebrate Independence Day with this engaging 4th of July Glasses Template Activity Pack. Perfect for 4th of July parties, classroom activities, and summer camps, this activity pack encourages creativity and adds a festive touch to any celebration. The resource includes five unique glasses templates, perfect for capturing the spirit of Independence Day. Each template is easy to use: simply print the glasses on sturdy cardstock, cut out all the pieces, fold the side pieces along the dotted lines, and glue the tabs of the side pieces to the tabs of the main template. These simple steps make it an ideal activity for children, helping to develop their fine motor skills while having fun. Use these glasses templates to create memorable moments and foster a sense of patriotic pride among students and children.

Key Features:

• Five Unique Templates: Capture the spirit of Independence Day with five different designs.
• Easy Assembly: Simple instructions make it easy for kids to create their own festive glasses.
• Educational Fun: Develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, 4th of July parties, and summer camp projects.
• Festive Decor: Perfect addition to your 4th of July celebration decorations.

Celebrate the 4th of July with creativity and fun. Get your 4th of July Glasses Template Activity Pack today and make your Independence Day celebrations unforgettable.

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Students will be able to use this resource to compare and contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans. Categories include homes, clothing, transportation, language, and games. This product meets the MN state standards for social studies for second grade!

What's Included:

Compare and Contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans Worksheet

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