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The Survivor Tree Word Search

Word search about the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery pear that survived the World Trade Center collapse. Find 19 hidden words on resilience, recovery, and hope.

America's Story Test

Printable 3rd grade history test on colonial America, including matching, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions on Pilgrims, Native Americans, and early exploration.

Spanish Child Safety Awareness Word Search

Spanish word search on child safety and abuse prevention for Grades 4–6. Find 20 hidden words including prevención, derechos, integridad, and maltrato in a tree-shaped grid.

Special Events: The September 11 Attacks

Printable 1st grade social studies worksheet about September 11 with multiple-choice questions and reflection prompts about first responders and remembrance.

World History and Exploration Bingo Cards

World history and exploration bingo cards for Grade 5 covering the Age of Exploration, Aztecs and Incas, Japan's samurai and daimyo, and explorers like Hudson.

Settlement Patterns

Printable 5th grade social studies worksheet on settlement patterns: students explore why humans choose certain locations and how settlements affect the environment.

US History: Rise of the Labor Movement

Printable 4th grade history worksheet on the rise of the labor movement with eleven questions about unions, working conditions, and labor rights.

What is a Community?

Printable social studies worksheet for Grades 4–5: brainstorming activity with four open-response questions about community and belonging.

Amelia Earhart Word Search

Amelia Earhart word search for Grades 4–6. Find 40 hidden words about the pioneering aviator, including Lockheed Electra, Howland Island, and navigator Noonan.

States and Capitals Handwriting Practice

Printable 5th grade handwriting worksheet with six Southeast US state capitals: Annapolis, Richmond, Charleston, Raleigh, Columbia, and Washington D.C.

Community Helpers Review

Printable Grades 1–2 civics worksheet with 10 multiple-choice questions reviewing community helpers, including firefighters, police officers, doctors, and volunteers.

Canada Word Search

Canada word search for Grades 3–5 featuring 14 hidden words on Canadian destinations and activities. Find Banff, Jasper, Moraine Lake, and camping in this geography puzzle.