Memorial Day Understanding
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet to help students understand the history and significance of Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day Understanding
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about Memorial Day.
1. What is the primary purpose of Memorial Day?
To celebrate the start of summer
To honor fallen military personnel
To have a day off from school
To plant trees
2. When is Memorial Day observed in the United States?
July 4th
First Monday in September
Last Monday in May
November 11th
3. Memorial Day was originally known as Day.
4. On Memorial Day, many people visit and monuments to honor the fallen.
5. Memorial Day is a day to celebrate all veterans, living and deceased.
True
False
6. The red poppy is a symbol often associated with Memorial Day.
True
False
7. Describe one way Americans typically observe Memorial Day.
8. The image below shows a wreath, often used in Memorial Day ceremonies. What does this symbolize?
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