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Grade 1social-studiesStudents identify selected national holidays and a simple reason each one is observed.

National Holidays

Learn about national holidays and why they are observed with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 1.

10 problems · Standards: D2.His.2.K-2 · Difficulty: easy

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Grade: Grade 1
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students identify selected national holidays and a simple reason each one is observed.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Independence Day happens on July 4th. Why do we celebrate this holiday? A) Our country's birthday B) To honor teachers C) To celebrate winter
2. On Veterans Day we honor people who served in the military. Which word best describes these people? A) Cooks B) Soldiers C) Farmers
3. Memorial Day is a special day to remember soldiers who died for our country. It is celebrated in May. Which season includes the month of May? A) Spring B) Summer C) Fall
4. Presidents Day honors leaders of our country. Which two presidents do we especially remember on this day? A) Washington and Lincoln B) Firefighters and police C) Teachers and doctors
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a man who worked for fairness. What did he want for all people? A) Free toys B) Equal rights C) More holidays
6. On Independence Day, our country celebrates becoming free from another country. Which country did we become independent from? A) France B) Spain C) England

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: D2.His.2.K-2
Skill: Students identify selected national holidays and a simple reason each one is observed.
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