Spanish and Mexican Borderlands Crossword
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Spanish and Mexican Borderlands Crossword" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14). A 7th grader who is already steady on Culture: Holidays and Heritage can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
8th grade social studies worksheet: solve a crossword on missions, presidios, vaqueros and Juan Seguín from a borderlands fact box. Answer key included. Part of our Hispanic Heritage Month collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the timeline as the main lesson during the month. The crossword and word search work as warm ups or early finisher tasks.
What students will practice
- Students will read a fact box on the Spanish and Mexican borderlands.
- Students will solve 11 crossword clues on missions, ranchos, Californios and Tejanos.
- Students will recall people such as Junípero Serra and Juan Seguín.
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FAQ
How do I use this Hispanic Heritage Month worksheet?
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Use the timeline as the main lesson during the month. The crossword and word search work as warm ups or early finisher tasks.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Solve a crossword on missions, presidios, vaqueros and Juan Seguín from a borderlands fact box. The directions on the page read: Read the fact box about the Spanish and Mexican borderlands. Then solve the crossword on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Hispanic Heritage Month worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade Culture: Holidays and Heritage, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
Who was Bernardo de Gálvez?
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Gálvez was Spain's governor of Louisiana. After Spain entered the war against Britain, he defeated British forces at Baton Rouge in 1779 and took Pensacola in 1781.
Who were the Tejanos and Californios?
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Tejanos were Spanish speakers born in Texas, and Californios were Spanish speakers born in Mexican California. Juan Seguín, a Tejano, led Tejano soldiers at San Jacinto in 1836.
What were missions and presidios?
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Missions were church settlements run by Franciscan priests, and presidios were forts where Spanish soldiers guarded the frontier. The crossword fact box defines both.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Culture: Holidays and Heritage |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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