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1st Grade Historical Figures Word Search

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This 20-word word search introduces first graders to American historical figures including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Ruby Bridges. Words also cover themes like the Louisiana Territory, Native Americans, and peanuts (a reference to George Washington Carver). Use it as a social studies vocabulary activity, a patriotic-day handout, or to supplement a biography or American history unit.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated April 2018

Word List

  • ARMY
  • BENJAMINFRANKLLIN
  • CARVER
  • CLARK
  • COTTON
  • FIVE
  • FOUR
  • FOUR
  • GEORGEWASHINGTON
  • HOMESCHOOLED
  • KEY
  • LIGHTNING
  • LOUISIANATERRITORY
  • NATIVEAMERICANS
  • PEANUTS
  • RUBYBRIDGES
  • SACAGAWEA
  • SIX
  • THEODOREROOSEVELT
  • THOMASJEFFERSON

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