How much do you know about the United States presidents? Put your knowledge to the test with an interactive crossword puzzle all about American government.

Concepts

presidents' day, united states presidents, washington d.c., the united states constitution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Print for learners to complete before Presidents' Day weekend
• Have class members create their own crossword puzzles based on independent research of one or more American presidents

Classroom Considerations

• Difficulty of questions vary from very simple to quite complex
• Online users only have access to the clue for the square they have selected, not the entire puzzle (printed version shows the whole puzzle)
• An electronic version of "Hail to the Chief" plays as long as the page is open

Pros

• Learners have the option to print a worksheet or play online
• A fun way to reinforce social studies concept

Cons

• Printed version does not include an answer key

Common Core

L.2.2.e L.2.4.a RL.3.4 L.3.2.g L.3.4.a L.3.4.d RL.4.4 RF.4.3.a L.4.2.d L.4.4.a L.4.4.c RF.5.3.a L.5.2.e L.5.4.a L.5.4.c