Notable Hispanic Americans Crossword
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Notable Hispanic Americans 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.
2 pages in this set
7th grade social studies worksheet: solve a crossword on ten notable Hispanic Americans, from Sonia Sotomayor to Ellen Ochoa. Answer key included. Part of our Hispanic Heritage Month collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the start date sheet to explain the observance, then use the crossword for people and the word search for geography.
What students will practice
- Students will read ten short profiles of notable Hispanic Americans.
- Students will match each person to a job or achievement in a clue.
- Students will complete a crossword using last names and jobs in capital letters.
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FAQ
How do I use this Hispanic Heritage Month worksheet?
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Start with the start date sheet to explain the observance, then use the crossword for people and the word search for geography.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Solve a crossword on ten notable Hispanic Americans, from Sonia Sotomayor to Ellen Ochoa. The directions on the page read: Read the ten profiles. 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 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.
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15?
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A 1968 law asked for a National Hispanic Heritage Week that included September 15 and 16, independence anniversaries for several Latin American nations. A 1988 law made it a month from September 15 to October 15.
Who are some notable Hispanic Americans on the worksheets?
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The profiles include Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice in 2009, Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut in space, Dolores Huerta and Roberto Clemente.
What does the capitals word search practice?
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Students write the country for 14 capitals, from Tegucigalpa to Santo Domingo and Madrid, and then circle each country in a grid. Names run across, down or diagonally.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Culture: Holidays and Heritage |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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