The worksheets below are all themed on celebrations or events that take place during the month of May. The first celebration to occur in May is, of course, May Day on May 1. In many countries worldwide, it is a celebration marking the beginning of summer. Next up is Cinco de Mayo on the fifth, which is a celebration of Mexico's defeat of the French army at the Battle of Puebla. The United States also commemorates its fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. And everyone takes a moment to give thanks for mom on Mother's Day. Suggestion: Have your students trace the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (May, 1804) on a map, listing significant events.
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What did Lewis & Clark Do, Anyway? Passage
Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a great expedition in May, 1804. They set out on a great journey across what was then the Louisiana Territory. They met unknown people, terrible weather conditions and unseen places.
Lewis & Clark Multiple Choice Questions
What best describes Lewis and Clarke’s relationship before they became cocommanders?
Lewis & Clark Short Answer Questions
In your own words, what skills did Lewis and Clark possess to be able to successfully carry out such a journey?
Stuttering Reading Worksheet
Stuttering is a condition that affects the speech. It is a disorder that involves a person having disruptions in the production of speech sounds. These disruptions are also called "disfluencies." For example, a person might repeat words or precede a word with "um" or "uh."
Stuttering Multiple Choice Questions
When is National Stuttering Awareness Week? How many Americans stutter?
Stuttering Short Answer Questions
. Imagine you have a stuttering problem. How do you think it would feel to communicate with others in everyday situations?
History of Bicycles Reading Worksheet
From kids going for a recreational bike ride, to adults riding to work or utilizing cycling as a physical activity, bicycles are one of America’s favorite forms of transportation.
Bicycles Short Answer Questions
"I must start riding my bike to work!" announced Susan. Give three reasons why she might say something like this.
What's the Most Popular Sport in America?
There are so many sports played and watched in America. These include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, as well as some sports that becoming increasingly popular such as NASCAR and Mixed Martial Arts.
Sports Multiple Choice Questions
What is the most watched television event in the country, year after year?
Sports Short Answer Questions
Last year, many of the players on Jim's football team were injured. What are three things Jim's football team can do to reduce injuries next season?
Everything about Rhinoceros Reading Worksheet
There are five species of rhinos, and most are found in Africa and Asia. The white rhino's name comes from the Dutch word "weit" which means wide.
Rhinoceros Short Answer Questions
Other than the black rhino or the white rhino, what are two other types of rhinos?
What is the Sun? Will it ever run out of gas?
The sun is the source of light and heat for our planet, as well as other planets in our solar system. The sun is a large star and can be defined as "any star around which a planetary system revolves." The sun has a diameter of about 1,392,000 kilometers. About 3/4 of the sun's mass is hydrogen, and the rest is made up of other elements, including helium, iron, oxygen and neon.
Sun Short Answer Questions
Imagine a world with no sun. Do you think we could live? Could plants grow? Explain why or why not. What do scientists predict will happen to the sun in five billion years?
Who celebrates Cinco de Mayo and why?
The Battle of Puebla was a very important battle for several reasons. For one, the French outnumbered the Mexicans. There were approximately 4,500 Mexican militia, while there were more than 6,000 French soldiers.
Cinco Multiple Choice Questions
About how many French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
Cinco Short Answer Questions
Speak to someone who celebrates Cinco de Mayo. How does he or she celebrate? If you don’t know someone who celebrates this holiday, research the holiday online and list some ways a typical MexicanAmerican family may celebrate.
What is the Pulitzer Prize?
The Pulitzer Prize is an American prize for special achievements in newspaper journalism, literature, and musical composition. Established by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American publisher, the award is administered by Columbia University in New York City.
Pulitzer Prize Multiple Choice Questions
Which one of the following people did not win a Pulitzer Prize?
Pulitzer Prize Short Answer Questions
Pretend you are a journalist and write a short article about a recent event in your community - an article that you hope will win the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting!
What is Mother's Day? How did it come to be? Reading Passage
Every year, we celebrate our mothers on one special day – the second Sunday in May. A woman named Anna Jarvis (1864- 1948), who lived in Grafton, West Virginia, created the holiday. She wanted a special to celebrate mothers and motherhood.
Moms Multiple Choice Questions
What type of flower is most widely associated with Mother's Day? In its early days, why was Mother's Day popular?
Moms Short Answer Questions
Betty and Jane and one of their mothers are attending a church service on Mother’s Day. Betty wears a red carnation and Jane is wearing a white carnation. Whose mother is sitting next to them?
How do we celebrate Memorial Day? Passage
Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance on which we honor those who have died in servicing the United States of America. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and it was officially proclaimed on May 5th, 1868.
Memorial Day Multiple Choice Questions
How many people usually attend the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery?
Memorial Day Short Answer Questions
After which war did the entire country begin to recognize Memorial Day?
A Little Bit About This Month
May is the fifth month of the modern-day Gregorian calendar, coming after January, February, March, and April. There are 31 days in the month of May. The month of May got its name from the Greek Goddess Maia. Maia is identified with the Roman goddess Bona Dea, the goddess of fertility.
Previously, the month of May was not the fifth month of the calendar. In the early versions of the Roman calendar, May was the third month. After Julius Caesar reformed the calendar in 450 BCE, it was pushed to its current position in the calendar.
It is usually associated with spring and considered as the month when flowers and plants start to grow.
The full moon of May is known as Flower Moon. The birthstone for May is emerald that symbolizes love and success. Its birth flower is lily.
What Important Events Happened in May?
Spring is ending. As we bid adieu to the last heatwave, we welcome the monsoons with open arms. May pushes us to look forward to the smell of the rain and its pitter-patter on our windowsills.
The month of May has witnessed a lot more than just the end of Spring. It has seen much of history make its mark on us as it puts us through the test of time. Here a series of important events that occured during this month in history:
1. The Concept of Spam Was Born
Long before mass emails were a thing, people used to hand out flyers and brochures on the street. Some resorted to sticking their advertisements inside restaurants or on public property. This could lead to some months' imprisonment.
Digital Equipment Corporation changed the marketing game altogether. It introduced the concept of bulk emails. The rest is history!
2. Margaret Thatcher Makes History
An important event that people often forget about is Margaret Thatcher becoming the first woman Prime Minister of the UK. This paved the way for many career women who could finally dream of getting upper-tier political positions.
3. The Great Panic of 1893
On May 5, 1893, The New York Stock Exchange crashed. It led to widespread panic and chaos. The importance of the event can be gauged by people's reactions. Trust in the economy was lost almost immediately.
4. The End of An Era
The Beatles were sensational. They reintroduced an already existing genre and added a twist to it. This twist would make them one of the most popular bands in world history. On May 7, 1970, they released their last album, breaking many a heart and marking the end of an era.
5. Coca-Cola!
On May 9, 1886, Permerton (a pharmacist in Atlanta) invented the syrup for Coca-Cola.
Since the beginning of research on MSG and the terrible effects of sugar on the body, Coca-Cola has probably been the world's most controversial drink. With obesity on an all-time rise in the USA, people have started being more vocal with their protests against fizzy drinks.
6. The First Black President of South Africa
History was made the day Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president. May 10, 1994, celebrated a stretched-out struggle against slavery and racism. This presidency led to many reforms and political movements that forever changed prejudices around the world.
7. Seinfeld Is Gone!
One of the most influential sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld was even more popular than Friends! It broke many hearts when it announced its last episode on May 14, 1965. Pop culture references have never been the same since then.
8. The Invention of the Brassiere
It took the world much time before they realized the "support" women needed. May 30, 1889; the first time the world came to terms with female undergarments. Brassieres were invented, which revolutionized the female clothing industry.
To Sum It Up
Answering the question of "what important events happened in May" is not as important as why they happened. Many struggles such as women's rights movements, movements against slavery and racism, and more had to be addressed.
Centuries-long struggles paved the way for particular days or weeks in history where the fruits of the labor were realized. These days forever changed the lives of people that fought for them and generations to come!