Grade 4 American Revolution word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

Grade 4 American Revolution word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this American Revolution puzzle set for my 4th graders during our social studies unit. The kids knew the war happened but had no idea who fought who or what words like patriot, loyalist, or militia meant. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like patriot, loyalist, militia, Continental Army, British Army, George Washington, redcoat, minuteman, battle, independence, Declaration, victory, Yorktown, treaty, and freedom . Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the key vocabulary finally click.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether George Washington was a general or a president first or what the difference is between a patriot and a loyalist . The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple drum and hat drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 4th through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers write one fact about a patriot or a loyalist on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.