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A Poem for Columbus - Junie B. Jones Series
In this poetry and rhyming words learning exercise, students fill in the blanks in a poem about Christopher Columbus. They add a rhyming word at the end of each of the 14 stanzas. This learning exercise is associated with the Junie B....
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students find the eight words listed below in the word search. The word search is Columbus Day themed.
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Columbus Day Word Puzzle
In this word puzzle instructional activity, students unscramble each word, then use the marked letters to solve the second puzzle. The word puzzle is Columbus day themed.
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Columbus Day Crossword Puzzle
In this Columbus Day crossword puzzle worksheet, students find the answers to 11 clues that are related to the holiday. They complete the puzzle across and down using the answers.
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Christopher Columbus: Historical Perspective
Sixth graders study Columbus Day in relation to who discovered Canada. They complete a KWL about Canada and discuss Columbus Day as an American holiday. After viewing a video, they read articles of Christopher Columbus and work in groups...
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Sail, Sail, Sail Your Ship!
Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.
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Should We Celebrate Columbus Day?
Students gather information about Columbus' impact on the Americas. They use the information to determine whether or not a fictitious community should continue to recognize Columbus Day.
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read over 20 words that relate to Columbus Day. Students then locate the words within the word search puzzle.
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Columbus Day Word Search
For this word search worksheet, students read over the 40 words related to Columbus Day. Students then find the words within the word search puzzle.
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Columbus Day Maze
In this maze worksheet, students help the ship read the island by finding their way through the maze. Students also answer a question about Christopher Columbus.
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this Columbus learning exercise, students find nine words related to Christopher Columbus in a word search puzzle. Teachers can add or remove words on this learning exercise builder to customize it to their needs.
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Columbus Coloring Page
In this Columbus coloring page, students color and study a picture of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. The page is labeled with the title, "Columbus Day."
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Discovery Channels
Students read a New York Times article in order to explore issues about the celebration of Columbus Day. They, working in groups, research the legacy of exploration and colonization. They use the research to create a first person narrative.