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Social Studies: American Holidays Fourth of July and Thanksgiving

Learning about two important American holidays

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Social Studies: American Holidays Fourth of July and Thanksgiving

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

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

    Look for the red, white, and blue flag.

    The United States 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.

    I can be thankful for my family, friends, food, home, school, or another special thing.
  3. 3

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

    The name of the holiday tells the date.

    The Fourth of July is in July.
  4. 4

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

    Think about fall leaves and family meals.

    Thanksgiving is often in November.
  5. 5

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

    People may watch fireworks, wave flags, have a picnic, go to a parade, or spend time with family.
  6. 6

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

    Think about foods people might share at a family meal.

    People may eat turkey, potatoes, corn, pie, bread, or another food at Thanksgiving.
  7. 7

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

    People may see a parade on both the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving.
  8. 8

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

    These are the colors of the United States flag.

    Red, white, and blue are often used for the Fourth of July.
  9. 9

    A turkey is a symbol often connected with which holiday?

    A turkey is often connected with Thanksgiving.
  10. 10

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

    Independence Day is another name for this holiday.

    The answer is F because the Fourth of July celebrates the birthday of the United States.
  11. 11

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

    The answer is T because Thanksgiving is a time to say thank you for good things.
  12. 12

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

    July comes before November.

    The Fourth of July comes before Thanksgiving in the year.
  13. 13

    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.

    I say thank you shows a kind way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
  14. 14

    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.

    Fireworks should only be handled by adults.

    I stay with a grown-up near fireworks shows a safe way to celebrate the Fourth of July.
  15. 15

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

    People might spend time with family, eat special food, watch a parade, or celebrate together on both holidays.
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