Civil Rights Activists word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

Civil Rights Activists word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

Civil Rights Activists Word Scramble – Unscramble History!

I created this activity for my 5th graders during Black History Month, and it sparked our best discussion yet about fairness. Students unscramble 24 names and terms like "Rosa Parks," "boycott," and "justice"—then match them to their achievements on page 2.

What You Get:
✔ 2 printable pages (scramble + answer key)
✔ Bonus timeline challenge (place events in order)
✔ Real protest photos as visual clues

Classroom Magic:
"Kids were arguing passionately about whether ‘Lbj’ (Lyndon B. Johnson) deserved credit—exactly the critical thinking I wanted!" —Mr. Carter, Social Studies

Perfect For:
• MLK Day or Black History Month
• Constitution Week
• Analyzing primary sources

Sample Scrambles:

• NAMDELA (Answer: Mandela)

• GREENTHOBUS (Answer: Greensboro)

• CHISUM (Answer: Schumer)

Teacher Tip:
Play "Movement Freeze" after solving—when you shout a scrambled word (like "TSMUHC"), students strike a protest pose from that era