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
