The worksheets below are all themed on celebrations or events that take place during the Fall month of October. Students! Show your teacher how much you appreciate them on October the fifth, which is World Teachers' Day.
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Whatever Happened to the Dinosaurs?
The most widely accepted theory to why there are no longer dinosaurs today is that an asteroid hit the earth. A physicist named Luis Alvarez, and his son Walter Alvarez, who was a geologist, proposed this theory in 1980. T
Dinosaurs Multiple Choice Questions
If you are wondering , "Why Dinosaurs?", in October. October is National Dinosaur month.
Dinosaur Short Answer Questions
Why would an asteroid hitting the earth have resulted in decreased sunlight?
Where does the Electricity in your Home come from? - Reading Passage
Power and electricity come from many different sources. Depending on where you live, your home could be powered by a variety of different methods.
Electricity - Multiple Choice Questions
Typically, electricity is created at a regional electric company. They generate the power, and allow homes and business to use it for a fee.
Electricity Short Answer Questions
Energy comes from one of three types of sources. These are known as primary sources, recurring sources, and non-renewable sources. Nonrenewable sources include natural gas, coal, and oil (fossil fuels). Recurring sources include natural thermal energy, wind, moving water, and solar energy.
How Often Should You Go to the Doctor? Reading Passage
Going to the doctor is an important part of managing your health. Typically, children need to go to the doctor more often than adults – as children grow, they often need to update vaccines, go for check-ups, and physical check-ups.
Doctor Visits Multiple Choice Questions
There are many common reasons why children visit the doctor, aside from regular check-ups. While routine health exams are important, kids often go to the doctor because of the common cold, sore throat, or flu. T
Doctor Visits Short Answer Questions
It is very important to always be open and honest with your doctor, so that they can determine the best treatment for you.
The October of Denim
One of the most popular fabrics in the world is denim - something you might know as "jeans." The material was named after sailors from Italy - a town called "Genoa" to be exact.
History of Denim Multiple Choice Questions
In the 1800s, gold miners in the United States needed strong clothes that would not tear. A man named Leob Strauss began a wholesale business, and later changed his name to Levi Strauss.
History of Denim Short Answer Questions
In the 1930s, cowboys made jeans even more popular, as they wore the rugged pants in the popular cowboy movies.
What is World Habitat Day? Passage
The first Monday of every October is World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day is a time to reflect on the basic right of all people to have adequate shelter.
What is World Habitat Day? Multiple Choice Questions
When an area becomes urbanized quickly, or without structure, there can be negative consequences; such as poverty, resource depletion, over-crowding, and homelessness.
What is World Habitat Day? Short Answer Questions
World Habitat Day is promoted through education, advocacy and fundraising. Each year, the day has a different theme.
Who Was Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo was a classic TV program that began in the year 1955. In fact, it was the longest running network children’s show of its time It aired from 1955 until 1984. On the month of October of course.
Captain Kangaroo Multiple Choice Questions
At this time, television was a new addition to most family homes in America. Kids had never watched TV before.
Captain Kangaroo Short Answer Questions
Captain Kangaroo was filmed live for the first four years, and it was in black and white until the year 1968. On September 9, 1968, the show aired in color for the first time - and never went back!
The Great Chicago Fire Reading Passage
It burned from Sunday, October 8, until Tuesday, October 10. During this time, hundreds of people died and four square miles of Chicago were completely destroyed. It was one of the largest disasters in US history.
The Great Chicago Fire - Multiple Choice Questions
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, the reason it spread can be looked at more closely.
The Great Chicago Fire - Short Answer Questions
Out of the ashes, a new, modern city grew. Chicago is now one of the USA’s most populated and most economically important cities.
The History of the Dictionary Passage
The dictionary is one of the most important books in the library. A dictionary is a reference book listing words in a language.
History of the Dictionary - Multiple Choice Questions
The first recorded dictionary dates back to over 2500 years ago. These first dictionaries were clay tablets and appeared in many different languages, including Latin, Chinese, Sanscrit, Mongolian, and Hebrew.
History of the Dictionary - Short Answer Questions
The most recent change in the dictionary has come from computers. The Oxford English Dictionary was published for the first time in 1992 as a CD Rom.
What is the United Nations? Reading Passage
The United Nations, also known as the UN, is an international organization whose goal is to achieve world peace by ensuring countries cooperates in important issues such as economic development, international law, international security, social progress, and human rights.
United Nations - Multiple Choice Questions
Before the UN, there was The League of Nations, which was founded after the First World War. However, it came to an end as the Second World War began.
United Nations Short Answer Questions
The United Nations Headquarters is located in New York City. However, the land and buildings are its own special international territory.
What is the Statue of Liberty? Passage
One of the first things people look for when they got to New York City is the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy that is recognized all over the world.
Statue of Liberty - Multiple Choice Questions
The Statue was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States of America. In fact, it was paid for entirely by donations from the French people!
Statue of Liberty - Short Answer Questions
The idea of the Statue originated around 1865. The United States was seen as a country that proved that democracy was a form of government that could really work.
What Students Should Know About This Month
October is the tenth month of the modern-day Gregorian calendar, coming after January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. There are 31 days in the month of October.
The month got its name from the Latin word Octo, meaning eight. Originally, October was the eight month in the earlier versions of the calendar dating back to more than 2000 years ago, but it always had 31 days. After 153 BCE, when Julius Caesar reformed the calendar, October was pushed to the tenth place when January and February were added as the first two months.
October is in the fall in the Northern Hemisphere and in the spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
The full moon for October is known as Hunter's Moon. The birth flowers for October is calendula, while its birthstone is the opal.
World Habitat Day is celebrated on October 1 to raise awareness of the global homelessness problem, as well as focusing on standards for safe and secure housing. The same day is World Vegetarian Day, observing the benefits of a meatless diet. Speaking of standards, World Standards Day is on October 14, celebrating the formation of several organizations dedicated to professional standards. Of course everybody's favorite candy-filled holiday is Halloween on October 31.<br>
What Important Events Happened in the Month of October?
October was derived from the word "octo," which means "eight." October is the tenth month in our modern calendar, but it was the eighth month in early Roman calendars. In October, we celebrate Columbus Day. He thought he had reached Asia but discovered a new continent!
October is also the month of Halloween. This holiday comes from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. People would light bonfires and dress up in costumes to scare away ghosts. Today, people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating on Halloween night.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg; through the decades, several important events have occurred in October.
Independence of Belgium
In Oct 1831, Belgium became a constitutional monarchy after being granted independence from the Netherlands. The Belgian Constitution of 1831, which is still in effect today, established the country as a federal state and guaranteed certain civil liberties.
The Great Fire of Chicago
On October 8, 1871, the Great Fire of Chicago erupted. According to legend, it began when Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over a lantern in her barn on DeKoven Street. The fire burned for several days, destroying 3.5 square miles and damaging 17,450 homes, 300 individuals were killed, and 100,000 people were left homeless. It was the most destructive fire in US history until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Independence of Bulgaria
Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire was formally declared on October 5, 1908. After hundreds of years under Ottoman domination, the Bulgarian people, at last, won their freedom and formed their sovereign nation.
Independence of Iraq
On October 3, 1932, Iraq became a member of the League of Nations after gaining independence from Britain. This was an important event in Iraqi history, as it marked the country's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.
Emergence of China
October 1949 marks the founding of The People's Republic of China with Mao Zedong as Chairman. The new government embarked on a series of radical social and economic reforms. The Cultural Revolution resulted in widespread social and economic chaos, and millions of people were persecuted. After Mao's death, the Chinese economy began to rebound in the late 1970s, and the country has since become the top economic power.
Sino-Indian War
The 1962 Sino-Indian War was a short but intense border conflict after the Chinese attacked Indian positions in two areas. The war lasted just a month, but it was costly and resulted in a stalemate. Neither country declared war on the other, nor did they cut off diplomatic ties. In the end, China emerged victorious, taking control of Aksai Chin. The two countries then accepted a de facto border along what is now known as the Line of Control.
Visit of the Japanese Emperor
Japanese Emperor Hirohito made his first-ever visit to the White House in Oct 1975. He was greeted by President Gerald Ford and his wife, Betty. The two leaders held a private meeting and then greeted the press. Ford presented Hirohito with a plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States-Japan relationship.
Panama Canal Transition
The Panama Canal Zone was formally handed over to Panama On October 1, 1979, by the United States. The transition marked the end of 70 years of American control over the strategic waterway.
The Trial of Saddam Hussein
The Iraqi Special Tribunal began the trial of Iraq's President, Saddam Hussein, and seven other co-defendants for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity on October 19 2005. Hussein, the fifth President of Iraq, was sentenced to death and hanged a year later on December 30, 2006.
The Return of Benazir Bhutto
After living in exile for eight years, Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October 2007. She was assassinated two months later while campaigning for the upcoming elections. She was the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the daughter of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan.