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This 8-word Black History word search introduces elementary students to important civil-rights leaders and activists. Hidden words include Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Ida B. Wells. The large-print, spacious grid works well for Black History Month lessons, early-elementary social studies, or as a classroom display activity.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated February 2025

Word List

  • OBAMA
  • ROSAPARKS
  • HARRIET
  • BESSIE
  • FREDRICK
  • JOHNLEWIS
  • THURGOOD
  • IDAWELLS

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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