Indigenous People's Day Word Search 2rd 3th 4th 5th Grade worksheet

Celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous cultures with this Indigenous People's Day Word Search! 🏹 Students will engage in vocabulary related to Indigenous peoples, traditions, and history while working on spelling, scanning, and word recognition practice. This no-prep printable worksheet activity combines literacy, social studies, and cultural awareness in a fun way!

Purpose:

Build awareness of Indigenous Peoples' history and culture 🌎

Build attention to detail, spelling, and vocabulary ✏️

Promote discussion about traditions, community, and contributions 🪶

Provide meaningful and engaging classroom activity 🌟

Order of Events / Steps

1️⃣ Hand out the Indigenous People's Day Word Search worksheet.

2️⃣ Review the word list and the definition of each word.

3️⃣ Students will search and circle sections of words in the puzzle.

4️⃣ Have a discussion about Indigenous cultures and contributions.

5️⃣ Check work with the answer key included. ✅

Grades or Age:

Originally designed for 2nd-5th grade 🌟

Way of Implementation:

Perfect for independent practice, morning work, social studies centers, early finishers, partner work, or for a substitute to do with the class 🧑‍🏫✨

Answer Keys:

✅ Provided to make reviewing simple for you

How to Use and Variations:

Timed challenge ⏳- students challenge each other to find all words

Partner puzzle 🤝- students work to finish together

Vocabulary extension ✏️- write a sentence about Indigenous people or reflections

Create-your-own 🧩- students make their own word search using cultural/historical terms

Standards:

Supports CCSS/ELA vocabulary development and social studies standards around culture, history, and diversity 🪶📘

File Types & Pages:

PDF file only 🖨️

Color + black & white versions

Ink friendly

Includes answer key

Teacher encouragement:

Combine literacy and cultural learning with this Indigenous People's Day Word Search - a no-prep, interactive activity that helps students address heritage and history! 🪶🌎✨