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Help your students learn about the history and meaning of Memorial Day with this crossword puzzle and research activity.

Suitable for grades 3-8, this Memorial Day activity includes an internet reading and research component to give students an understanding of the history and significance of the holiday, and a crossword puzzle that allows them to test their knowledge.

Pair this crossword with a Memorial Day word search for a comprehensive elementary grades activity, or with a Memorial Day Choice Board for a middle school mini-project.

What's Included

  • Printable PDF crossword puzzle sheet and question key
  • Links to Memorial Day reading passages where students can learn about the holiday and learn answers to the questions
  • Color-coded Answer Key that can be used to correct and grade, or handed out to students for self-assessment

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Heather Aulisio (B.S., M.S. Ed.) is a 5th grade math and science teacher. She has been teaching in a public school setting for 19 years. Heather has previously taught third… Read more

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