National Heroes Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet

National Heroes Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

National Heroes Day Word Scramble Worksheet

I made this word scramble for my 5th grade social studies class when we were learning about local heroes. It's a simple 2-page printable with 24 scrambled names and terms related to national heroes - from easier words like "brave" and "honor" to more challenging ones like "legacy" and "sacrifice."

Last year, my students worked on this while we prepared for our Heroes Day assembly. They enjoyed racing to unscramble words like "freedom" and "courage" before our guest speaker arrived. The activity sparked great discussions about what makes someone a hero in our community.

You'll get:
• Page 1: The scramble sheet with clear spaces for answers
• Page 2: A no-fuss answer key

I use this when:

• Introducing our Heroes Day unit

• Needing a quick but meaningful activity

• Preparing for memorial events

The words reflect real conversations we have in class - not just famous names, but qualities like "service" and "justice" too. When we did this last August, my class got really thoughtful about the word "compassion" after solving it.

Format: Basic PDF (2 pages)
Teacher Tip: Have students underline one word they think describes our local heroes best!