The worksheets below are all centered around celebrations or events that take place during the hot month of August. We have an extensive amount of reading comprehension worksheets available in this section complete with their multiple choice and short answer questions as follow up. These make great and timely pieces to assign over the summer or during the start of the school year, depending on your start date. Tip: Have your students design their own roller coasters in honor of National Roller Coaster Day on August 16th.
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Who was Elvis Presley? Passage
Elvis wasn't only a singing sensation - he was also a movie star, and he made more than 33 highly successful films. In 1957 Elvis received a draft notice and had to go join the army, where he served in Germany for about a year and a half. Elvis passed away at the age of 42 on August 16, 1977.
Elvis Presley Short Answer Questions
Listen to an Elvis song on the internet or through another medium, and write down the name of the song, and short explanation of why you like or dislike the song.
Clown History Reading Worksheet
August 1st to 7th is International Clown Week. People have always loved to laugh. And clowns have been a part of that laughter for many, many years. Have you ever wondered how clowns, with their made-up faces and silly smiles, have come to be?
Clowns - Multiple Choice Questions
What might a clown in ancient Greece have tossed at a crowd? Here are a series of questions that you will be able to answer after reading the previous worksheet.
Clowns Short Answer Questions
Why did clowns need to get ready for a show near the side of the tent?
Why Does MTV (Music Television) Have Very Little Music Reading Passage
MTV was launched August 1, 1981. When MTV (Music Television) first originated, it was a music station, playing back-to-back music videos. However, these days, MTV rarely (if ever) actually plays music videos.
MTV Multiple Choice Questions
What is the main way that TV Networks make money? Have you asked yourself that.
MTV Short Answer Questions
Monica loves watching music videos, and she always watches them online or by downloading them onto her phone.
What does the Coast Guard Do?
The US Coast Guard is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is of the five branches of US Armed Forces. It was established on January 28, 1915. August 4th is considered the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday.
Coast Guard Multiple Choice Questions
How many active duty men and women work within the United States Coast Guard?
Coast Guard Short Answer Questions
In what year was the Coast Guard officially established by the government?
Why Are So Few People Left-handed?
Look down - which hand are you holding your pencil with? If it’s your right hand, chances are your right-handed. August 13th is International Lefthanders Day.
Left Hands Multiple Choice Questions
A baby's hand orientation can often be determined before birth.
Lefties Short Answer Questions
Sometimes Jennifer uses her right hand to write, but other days she uses her left hand. What is the name for this condition?
The History of Roller Coasters
Roller coasters have been making people of all ages scream for centuries. In fact, the roller coaster was born in Russia in the 17th century, and at the time it was actually a Russian Ice Slide.
Coasters Multiple Choice Questions
Every August 16th is considered National Roller Coaster Day. What famous amusement park introduced the ride Matterhorn Bobsleds in 1959?
Coasters Short Answer Questions
Why did the roller coasters in France feature a new development of a track with carts?
Why Does Your Eye Sight Get Worse As You Get Older?
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. As humans get older, their bodies begin to show signs of age. When it comes to eyesight, many people report diminished eyesight as they age. To understand why one’s eyesight may deteriorate with age, one must understand how the eye functions in the first place.
Eye Sight - Multiple Choice Questions
Which part of the eye converts the light to a neural signal which you brain turns into an image?
Eye Sight - Short Answer Questions
Linda visits her local eye clinic complaining of fry, itchy eyes. She is told she is suffering from dry eyes.
What Were The Causes For World War I?
In August 1914, the First World War began. Unlike some wars, it is nearly impossible to draw a simple list of reasons why the war erupted. Rather, there were several core reasons, which are still debated amongst historians.
World War I - Multiple Choice Questions
With what countries did Russia have mutual defense agreements?
World War I - Short Answer Questions
Does the term "allies" refer to a friendly association or an unfriendly association?
What Was the Berlin Wall? Reading Passage
Over the course of August 12-13, 1961 East German soliders surrounded 30 miles around the city of Berlin. The Berlin Wall was a concrete barrier, which was built in Germany by the German Democratic Republic. It enclosed the city of West Berlin, separating it from East Germany.
Berlin Wall Short Answer Questions
How do you think you would feel if there were a wall erected around your city, and you were not allowed to leave?
Why is the Panama Canal Important? Passage
The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world. It is a 48-mile ship canal, and it joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It was open for business on August 15, 1914.
Panama Canal - Multiple Choice Questions
. A boat enters the Panama Canal at 8 a.m. approximately when will it complete its journey through the Canal?
Panama Canal - Short Answer Questions
If a ship sails 5,900 miles from New York to San Francisco, how many miles is it saving from passing through the Panama Canal?
A Little About August
August is the eighth month of the modern-day Gregorian calendar, coming after January, February, March, April, May, June, and July. There are 31 days in the month of August.
Prior to the Julian calendar reform, August was called Sextilis, a Latin word meaning sixth. It was then named after Augustus Caesar when Julius Caesar reformed the calendar.
In earlier versions of the Roman calendar, August was called Sextilis, the sixth month. It consisted of 31 days. It was later designated as the eight month when January and February were added to the year. Julius Caesar added two more days to the month around 45 BCE.
August has the seasons equivalent to February. The birth flower for August is poppy that symbolizes strength, beauty, love, family, and marriage, while the birthstone for August is peridot or onyx.
There are many ways to celebrate summer, and many ways to celebrate the celebrating of summer! August has its fair share of offbeat holidays and observances, such as National Mustard Day on the sixth for everyone that enjoys grilling out. If you're heading to the beach for vacation, you might get caught up in National Lighthouse Day on the seventh. Everybody's favorite camping dessert, the s'more, is celebrated on the tenth of the month. And if all of this wears you out, August 15 is National Relaxation Day.<br>
What Important Events Happened in August?
Are you a summer person? Or do you prefer being bundled up in the corner of your room in the winter?
How much attention did you pay to your history lessons back in school? If you were even a tiny bit of a geek, you would know some of the events that we are going to down for you.
What important events happened in August? The short answer is "many." As for the long answer, stick around to find out!
1. Spiderman, Incoming!
A man that can swing from buildings at high-speed and shoot webs from his hand, much like a spider? Comic fans loved Stan Lee's new superhero back when he was introduced to the public in August 1962.
This superhero would become a fan favorite and become the cause of many memes and pop culture references down the line.
2. The Start of the Web
The 1st of August, 1990, marked the beginning of the World Wide Web. WWW came in suddenly and circled the world at top speed. Today, it has given rise to many AI mechanisms that form the foundations on which it stands strong.
3. The Start of Adolph Hitler
On the 3rd of August, 1934, Adolph Hitler declared himself the Fuhrer. He also declared the Jewish race inferior to the Germans. He sparked a genocide, the effects of which have lasted till date. We remember our history and our past to avoid repeating the same mistakes and commemorate those who lost their lives to the Holocaust and those who lived through it.
4. Elvis Presley's Heart Attack
Arguably one of the world's most popular musicians, Elvis Presley's unfortunate demise made headlines once the news came out. Elvis appeared to have died on his toilet seat. On the 16th of August, 1977, the world lost a great musician. Many fans around the world celebrate his life and his songs to date.
5. The First Picture of Earth From the Moon
Looking down at Earth while hopping around on the surface of the moon must feel great. Astronauts got to share that feeling with the world on the 23rd of August, 1966, as they took the first picture of Earth from the moon. The picture was taken by the famous Lunar Orbiter 1.
6. Pluto's Demotion
People were shocked when Pluto was demoted to a Dwarf Planet. Stargazers remain vocal about their disapproval of the same to this day. A beloved little planet, Pluto has since been in and out of the Solar System. Let's hope we get it back in soon!
7. The "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King's dream lasted decades and then some. On the 28th of August, 1963, his speech would shake the world where it stood. He was a big advocate of the civil rights movement and fought for it till his dying day.
8. The Death of Princess Diana
The death of Princess Diana was a controversial one. On the 31st of August, 1997, the world's most popular and beloved princess passed away in a car crash. To this day, people speculate about the particulars of the incident that took her life.
Summing It Up
We should celebrate important events, especially those that leave a mark on the world. We should learn from our mistakes so that we can become better human beings. We are but specks in the universe. Yet, specks can make a difference too!