Social Studies Grade K-1

Social Studies: American Holidays Fourth of July and Thanksgiving

Learning about two important American holidays

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Learning about two important American holidays

Social Studies - Grade K-1

Instructions: Read each question with a teacher or helper. Write or say your answer. Draw a picture when asked.
  1. 1
    A United States flag waving.

    The Fourth of July is also called Independence Day. What country celebrates Independence Day on the Fourth of July?

  2. 2

    Thanksgiving is a holiday when many people give thanks. Name one thing you are thankful for.

  3. 3
    Red, white, and blue fireworks.

    Circle the holiday that is in July: Fourth of July or Thanksgiving.

  4. 4
    A friendly cartoon turkey.

    Circle the holiday that is often in November: Fourth of July or Thanksgiving.

  5. 5
    Fireworks during a celebration.

    Many people watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. Draw or write one thing people may do to celebrate the Fourth of July.

  6. 6
    A plate of Thanksgiving food.

    Many people share a meal on Thanksgiving. Draw or write one food people may eat at Thanksgiving.

  7. 7
    A colorful parade float with balloons.

    Is a parade something people may see on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or both?

  8. 8
    Red, white, and blue holiday decorations.

    The colors red, white, and blue are often used for which holiday?

  9. 9
    A cartoon turkey.

    A turkey is a symbol often connected with which holiday?

  10. 10
    A red, white, and blue birthday cake with a small flag.

    Write F for Fourth of July or T for Thanksgiving: This holiday celebrates the birthday of the United States.

  11. 11
    A Thanksgiving table with a heart above it.

    Write F for Fourth of July or T for Thanksgiving: This holiday is a time to say thank you for good things.

  12. 12
    A year wheel showing fireworks before a turkey.

    Which holiday comes first in the year: Fourth of July or Thanksgiving?

  13. 13
    A child kindly offering food at a meal.

    Put a check next to the sentence that shows a kind way to celebrate Thanksgiving: I say thank you. I grab all the food first.

  14. 14
    A child stays with an adult while watching fireworks.

    Put a check next to the sentence that shows a safe way to celebrate the Fourth of July: I stay with a grown-up near fireworks. I touch fireworks by myself.

  15. 15
    A family celebrates together with food and decorations.

    Tell how the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are alike. Name one thing people might do on both holidays.

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