Thanksgiving History Crossword
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Thanksgiving History Crossword" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th 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.
7th grade social studies worksheet: solve a Thanksgiving crossword with a word bank from Mayflower and Massasoit to Hale and Lincoln. Answer key included. Part of our culture and traditions collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the timeline in a lesson on how events shape traditions. Use the crossword as a quick review of Thanksgiving vocabulary.
What students will practice
- Students will use a word bank to answer clues about the history of Thanksgiving.
- Students will connect names such as Winslow, Hale and Lincoln to what they did.
- Students will write one letter in each box of the crossword grid.
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FAQ
How do I use this culture and traditions worksheet?
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Use the timeline in a lesson on how events shape traditions. Use the crossword as a quick review of Thanksgiving vocabulary.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Solve a Thanksgiving crossword with a word bank from Mayflower and Massasoit to Hale and Lincoln. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence about the history of Thanksgiving and choose the answer from the word bank. Write one letter in each box of the crossword. An answer key is included.
Can I use this culture and traditions worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th 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.
When were the first modern Olympic Games?
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The timeline sheet gives 1896 in Athens, Greece. Students also place the first Winter Games in Chamonix in 1924 and the first Paralympic Games in Rome in 1960.
Why was the 2021 Tokyo Olympics off the four year cycle?
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The card says Tokyo held its 2020 Games a year late because of COVID-19. Students also match cancellations to World War I and World War II.
Who helped make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
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The crossword names Sarah Josepha Hale, who wrote editorials and letters asking for one national day, and Abraham Lincoln, who issued a proclamation. The word bank also includes Roosevelt.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Culture: Holidays and Heritage |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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