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Questions About Thanksgiving

For Students 3rd - 5th
This writing worksheet asks students to read and rewrite 5 statements associated with Thanksgiving into questions. This worksheet would be quite useful when teaching students the differences between declarative and interrogative sentences.
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Worksheet #33 Questions - Boston Tea Party

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Boston Tea Party quiz worksheet, students test their historical knowledge with ten fill in the blank questions about various terms from the aforementioned subject.
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Worksheet #21 Questions - English Settlers in America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this English settlers in America learning exercise, learners expand their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that further their understanding of the aforementioned subject.
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The Jamestown Colony

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Jamestown Colony worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the colony, answer 3 questions with multiple choice answers, fill in 5 blanks to complete 5 facts and determine if 3 statements are true or false.
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Colonial Life

For Students 4th - 5th
In this colonial life worksheet, students read a 1 page article on colonial life, make a Venn diagram that shows how life for colonial children was different from and similar to theirs and discuss what part of colonial life they liked...
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Jamestown Crossword

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 16 clues about the Jamestown settlement to fill the correct terms into the appropriate boxes on a crossword puzzle.
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Georgia: the Buffer Colony

For Students 6th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, middle schoolers utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the colony of Georgia. A short answer question is included as well.
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Roanoke

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Roanoke Colony learning exercise, students use clues to solve a crossword puzzle that focuses on Roanoke, the first English Colony in Virginia.
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The American Revolution

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this American Revolution worksheet, students read and discuss a 2 page article on The American Revolution, answer 2 statements with multiple choice answers and fill in 6 blanks to complete 6 facts referring to The American Revolution.
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Home Sweet Home

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Pilgrims activity, learners analyze 12 pictures of common household items. Students circle all the pictures that show something that would have been found in a Pilgrim home.
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Tour the Mayflower

For Students 4th - 5th
In this internet research worksheet, students use a listed website to find information about the Mayflower. They match five vocabulary words with their definition. Students answer two short answer questions.
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Thanksgiving Puzzle

For Students 1st - 4th
In this Thanksgiving word search, students identify terms related to Thanksgiving. They locate words such as pilgrim, colony, and thankful. A list of 18 words is provided to assist students in their search.
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Pilgrim Coloring

For Students Pre-K - K
In this coloring worksheet, students will be presented with a Pilgrim man. Students color the Pilgrim man as it is discussed with the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Thanksgiving Pilgrim Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving Pilgrim coloring page worksheet, students discuss the meaning of the picture and color the picture with vibrant colors.
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The Pilgrim Fathers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this social studies worksheet, students recall the events of the Pilgrims, their arrival in Plymouth and the events of the first Thanksgiving. Students read a story which has 8 missing words. Students choose the correct word from the...
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Thanksgiving Celebrations

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Thanksgiving activity, students research and survey why the annual holiday, Thanksgiving, is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.
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The Plymouth Colony

For Students 4th - 5th
In this history learning exercise, students will draw a line from each historical name to the correct statement or biographical description. The people include John Carver and Squanto.
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Crossword: Introduction to Colonial America

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword worksheet, students read 14 clues pertaining to colonial America. Students place their answers in this puzzle which does not have a word bank.
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Crossword: First Settlements

For Students 4th - 5th
In this elementary social studies worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 14 words related to settling the first U.S. colonies.
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Virginia Colony Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
For this Virginia Colony word search, students identify names of colonies, Indian tribes, and events that were evident during the colonization of America. A list of 15 words is provided beside the puzzle. An answer key is available.
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Benjamin Franklin Word Search

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Benjamin Franklin word search, students identify descriptions of Mr. Franklin. They locate 24 words that are provided with the puzzle. An answer sheet is provided.
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Jamestown Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars identify and share Primary Sources in Early American History by Janey Levy. Then they discuss the usefulness of using primary sources in uncovering the past. Students also research original documents from Jamestown to...
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Will the Real Pocahontas Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners explore the life of Pocahontas and Powhatan Indians. After studying information on a given website, students compare and contrast what they read about Pocahontas and what they previously thought of her. They explore life in a...
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Colonial America: The Original 13

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work in small groups to research the initial history of two colonies and answering a list of questions. They then prepare a PowerPoint presentation or poster that includes all the findings of the questions and share...