Though the format of this ELL lesson is confusing (the standards listed are for plate tectonics, yet the objectives are for American geography and holidays), a teacher could glean some ideas from the main idea. Here, pupils complete a...

A 10-page packet delivers a plethora of information about Kwanzaa—a week-long holiday that celebrates African American people and their heritage. Each page consists of informational text and an opportunity to respond to through pictures...

In this American holidays worksheet, students follow directions to make a wand using construction paper and crepe paper streamers. Background information on Memorial Day and Independence Day is provided for teachers.

Explore the history and traditions of the Fourth of July in this ESL presentation. It includes basic facts about the Revolutionary War and American Independence Day, as well as various ways to celebrate the holiday. A good way to...

Students discover facts about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In this compare and contrast instructional activity, students explore Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Students create an alter to memorialize a family member or...

In this online interactive American flag worksheet, learners examine 13 American flag-related words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this American flag worksheet, students read and interpret a passage on the history of the American flag. Students answer five statements associated with the passage as true or false and rewrite two sentences correcting all the grammar...

Enhance your Kwanzaa celebration with bulletin patterns that identify the seven principles of Kwanzaa, provide a pronunciation guide, and a brief explanation of the principle. A great way to encourage Umoja.

Fifth graders create a time line listing six national holidays in chronological order of occurrence. In this historical events activity, 5th graders research holidays and write a paragraph summarizing each one. They then place each...

In this Flag Day instructional activity, students read 9 clues pertaining to the history of the American Flag. Students match the clues with the vocabulary words in a word bank.

Thanksgiving doesn't occur only once a year for the Haudenosaunee. Weave an instructional activity about reading closely with an inspiring message about eternal gratitude for all of the elements of creation into a unit on Native American...

In this December vocabulary words worksheet, students read 15 definitions and determine the vocabulary word that fits each definition by memory.

Students investigate the colonization of the United States by researching Thanksgiving.  In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the concept of Thanksgiving, who created it and what it was intended to do.  Students...

In this Flag Day worksheet, students analyze 8 words in a word bank that pertain to the American flag. Students find these words in a word search puzzle.

Students become acquainted with traditional American holidays, monuments, sites and attractions through the review of postcards and greetings. They examine the pictures and greeting used in the cards and determine the purpose for sending...

In this online interactive Flag Day worksheet, students examine 20 American flags-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 13 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this Valentine's Day #79 worksheet, students interactively complete 10 sentences about this American holiday by selecting the correct word with immediate online feedback.

Students celebrate President's Day by studying George Washingtion, the US flag, and the American colonies. They sing, Yankee Doodle Dandy.

In this holidays worksheet, learners choose the correct definition for the holiday term provided to them. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.

In this December holidays spelling worksheet, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this families, holidays, and the United States activity, students fill in the blanks to sentences about families, holidays, and the United States. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.

Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and...

Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration lesson, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American holidays. Students...