Less than $5 U.S. History Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

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).

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

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

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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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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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

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.

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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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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Do you want to make learning about Arab American heritage engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity? Do you lack the background knowledge to teach on this topic? Then download this Arab American Heritage Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Arab Americans and their history, challenges, culture, strengths, and more! Students will also learn about famous Arab Americans and reflect on what they've learned. This WebQuest is perfect for the month of April, supporting diversity in your classroom, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive this activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Arab American Heritage with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging activity for Memorial Day? Are you struggling to find something fun for a classroom party? Then download these Memorial Day Activities! These trivia games cover the history, people, places, traditions, fun, and more of Memorial Day. These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans.

This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Memorial Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• To learn about this holiday
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Are you looking for comprehensive activities that allow students to explore the people, places, events, and achievements of African Americans? Then download these Black History Month Activities! These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Most questions have context to help students remember the information:

• As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
• With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
• And More!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about African Americans
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Do you want to help your students learn about diversity in the USA? Do you struggle to find a no prep activity to learn about Juneteenth? Then download this Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students! Students will learn about the history, people, events, and more of this new federal holiday.

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 30 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about Juneteenth
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

➟ This resource includes:

• 30 multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions for 3 games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about Indigenous People engaging? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Indigenous Peoples' Day Activity with Games and a Handout resource! Students will learn a lot about Indigenous culture, events, history, facts, and more! Students will enjoy answering multiple-choice questions with these three different trivia games for small groups or the whole class. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!

➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

➟ Can be played repeatedly to help students learn these important facts

This resource includes:

• 35+ unique and relevant multiple-choice trivia questions
• HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Terms of Use

**This resource is similar to our Native American Heritage Month Trivia Games with an overlap of a few (3-4) questions. Buy both for lots of fun and engaging information!

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Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist. Includes: Black and white coloring images on pages Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)? Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in) Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today) Become a Journalist (Interview) "Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker Storytelling a Family Tradition The Royal Speech Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students) Mary's FakeBook Broadway Marquee Poem Pictograph Point of View Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused) Legend of the White Wolf Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad) Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)