Columbus and Other Great Explorers - Provides a short history of the man and the holiday which bears his name. Also includes information on other famous journeys and explorations. From Infoplease.com John's Word Search Puzzles: Columbus Day - Printable word search includes terms related to Columbus's life. Columbus Day - Offers a history of the holiday along with printable crossword puzzles and word searches. Celebrating Columbus Day at The Holiday Zone - Include history, printable worksheets and coloring pages, arts and crafts, poems, interactive puzzles, discussion topics, and language activities. Today in History: October 12 - History and images related to Columbus Day. From the Library of Congress. Día de la Raza - Article discusses Columbus Day in Costa Rica and explores how Columbus's discovery impacted the nation. Columbus Day-Holiday Insights - Information about Columbus Day with links to ecards, games, and fun. Lesson Plan - Columbus Day - Lesson plan designed for use in the fourth or fifth grade classroom examines the Columbus Day holiday from a Native American perspective. From the College of Education at Utah State University. Indigenous Peoples Day - Describes the event replacing Columbus Day in some parts of the United States and explains the rationale behind it. Columbus Day Activities and Games - Offers a variety of resources for the classroom teacher, including stories, poems, a skit, coloring pages, and craft ideas. Dia de la Raza - Offers historical facts and cultural information about this Latin American observance.