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Columbus Day / Computer
Help your class explore holidays and important people. They will use a computer to find out important information on Christopher Columbus. The will research his voyages, ships, and history of that time period. They will then incorporate...
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Columbus Day: Print and Color
Use this word recognition worksheet to have your youngsters trace the words "Columbus Day," write the words independently, and color the picture of Columbus's ship. Tip: use as an intro to the topic.
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Columbus Day
Use this Columbus day instructional activity with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put...
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Federal Holidays
Third graders complete various activities pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran's Day. They conduct research and complete writing and art activities on the...
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Dia de la Raza - What is El Dia de la Raza?
Students research and write about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and his impact on the Native Americans. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, students work at stations where they learn vocabulary, perform Reader's Theatre, work with...
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Columbus Day Word Scramble
In this word scramble worksheet, learners unscramble the two words in each line which have been merged together. The worksheet is Columbus Day themed.
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Columbus Day
Students create a boat out of cardboard egg cups, clay, and more for Columbus Day. In this Columbus Day lesson plan, students also watch a Columbus Day video.
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Columbus Day Alphabetical Order
In this Columbus Day worksheet, students read a list of 20 vocabulary words that pertain to the explorations of Christopher Columbus. Students alphabetize the words.
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Columbus Day Word Jumble
In this online interactive Columbus Day worksheet, students examine 20 holiday-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This worksheet may also be...
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Columbus Day Vocabulary
In this Columbus Day worksheet, students write the 16 words from that relate to Columbus Day in alphabetical order and write a short definition for each.
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Christopher Columbus Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the several passages about Christopher Columbus. Students answer 4 questions about the text.
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A Poem for Columbus - Junie B. Jones Series
In this poetry and rhyming words learning exercise, students fill in the blanks in a poem about Christopher Columbus. They add a rhyming word at the end of each of the 14 stanzas. This learning exercise is associated with the Junie B....
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students find the eight words listed below in the word search. The word search is Columbus Day themed.
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Columbus Day Word Puzzle
In this word puzzle instructional activity, students unscramble each word, then use the marked letters to solve the second puzzle. The word puzzle is Columbus day themed.
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Columbus Day Crossword Puzzle
In this Columbus Day crossword puzzle worksheet, students find the answers to 11 clues that are related to the holiday. They complete the puzzle across and down using the answers.
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Christopher Columbus: Historical Perspective
Sixth graders study Columbus Day in relation to who discovered Canada. They complete a KWL about Canada and discuss Columbus Day as an American holiday. After viewing a video, they read articles of Christopher Columbus and work in groups...
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Sail, Sail, Sail Your Ship!
Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.
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Should We Celebrate Columbus Day?
Students gather information about Columbus' impact on the Americas. They use the information to determine whether or not a fictitious community should continue to recognize Columbus Day.
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read over 20 words that relate to Columbus Day. Students then locate the words within the word search puzzle.
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Columbus Day Word Search
For this word search worksheet, students read over the 40 words related to Columbus Day. Students then find the words within the word search puzzle.
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Columbus Day Maze
In this maze worksheet, students help the ship read the island by finding their way through the maze. Students also answer a question about Christopher Columbus.
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this Columbus learning exercise, students find nine words related to Christopher Columbus in a word search puzzle. Teachers can add or remove words on this learning exercise builder to customize it to their needs.
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Columbus Coloring Page
In this Columbus coloring page, students color and study a picture of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. The page is labeled with the title, "Columbus Day."
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Discovery Channels
Students read a New York Times article in order to explore issues about the celebration of Columbus Day. They, working in groups, research the legacy of exploration and colonization. They use the research to create a first person narrative.