Vocabulary
A group of people living together
community
People who died fighting for our country
Memorial Day
What is facts?
Things that are true
A _____________ is a place where people live and work together.
community
The words people us to speak
Language
A man who fought for African American rights
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
What are two holidays that Americans celebrate?
Independence Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day
A ____________ is something people do again and again.
Customs passed down from family
Tradition
Heroes who were American presidents
President's Day
What is fiction?
Things that are made up
People tell ___________ to share lessons and fun with others.
stories
The way people live
Culture
People who fought for our country
Veterans Day
Why do people tell stories?
They are an important part of our heritage.
We celebrate ___________ to remember our country's freedom.
Fourth of July
The history of families
Heritage
Workers' contributions to our country
Labor Day
What is culture?
Culture is the way people live.
We share our __________ by passing down customs and beliefs.
heritage