Social Studies Unit 5

How did the Navajo Code Talkers show good citizenship?

• They taught American children how to talk in code.

• They helped the United States military win World War II.

• They had a tv show.

How is Cinco de Mayo different from Chinese New Year?

• Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in May, but Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February.

• Cinco de Mayo is only celebrated every five years, but Chinese New Year is celebrated every year.

• Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on planet Mars.

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

• To remember the heroes who fought for America's independence in the Revolutionary War

• They love turkey.

• To remember America's early settlers who were thankful for their first harvest

Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

• To celebrate Texas's independence from Mexico

• People like the Number 5.

• To celebrate freedom and the bravery of the Mexican army.

Which national holiday celebrates Americans who have fought for our freedom?

• National Pancakes Day!

• Veterans Day

• Eid

Who was Theodore Roosevelt?

• He helped free the slaves

• Sr. Almas Uncle

• Treated workers fairly and supported conservation

What does the word Culture mean?

• A way of life: language, clothes and tradtitions

• It is a kind of candy

• An object made a long time ago

What does the word ruins mean?

• buildings from a long time ago

• It is a kind of car

• A made up story

What does the word folk tale mean?

• a story from a long time ago

• a man with a tail

• a special kind of person

Which Texas hero is also the subject of a folk tale?

• Davy Crockett

• Ms. Amal

• George Washington