Memorial Day Worksheet
A Grade 4 social studies worksheet about Memorial Day, its history, traditions, and significance.
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Memorial Day Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is the main purpose of Memorial Day?
To celebrate the start of summer
To honor people who died while serving in the U.S. military
To thank all active military members
To have a picnic with family and friends
2. When is Memorial Day observed?
The first Monday in May
May 30th
The last Monday in May
The fourth of July
3. Memorial Day was originally known as .
4. Many people visit to place flags and flowers on Memorial Day.
5. The red flower often associated with Memorial Day is the .
6. Memorial Day is a day to celebrate all veterans, living and deceased.
True
False
7. Describe one way you can honor those who died serving our country on Memorial Day.
8. What do the red poppies symbolize on Memorial Day?
