Boston Tea Party Word Search
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Boston Tea Party Word Search" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Boston Tea Party word search for 3rd to 5th grade: 14 words hidden across, down and on a diagonal, from Parliament to liberty. Answer key included. Part of our Boston Tea Party holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Use it as a warm up or early finisher task. Students can check the meaning of each word on the word mat in this pack.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students what happened at the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, and why colonists protested the tax on tea.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Boston Tea Party Word Search?
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Use it as a warm up or early finisher task. Students can check the meaning of each word on the word mat in this pack.
What is the Boston Tea Party Word Search?
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One page with a 14 by 14 letter grid and a word bank of 14 words: tax, Parliament, colony, colonist, Patriot, Loyalist, protest, tea, harbor, wharf, repeal, Boston, ship and liberty. Answer key included.
Can I use the Boston Tea Party Word Search at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Boston Tea Party resources are there?
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14 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Boston Tea Party resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Boston Tea Party activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Boston Tea Party resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Boston Tea Party resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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