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- 1st - 8th
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Students explore different cultures by researching holidays around the world, and comparing/contrasting their own customs to those of others; students then present their findings to the class. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students create their own holidays, describing them in booklet form. They develop the holiday's name, symbol, colors, food, and historical significance. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students compare their own special holidays and traditions and then use their imaginations to create their own holiday. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students plan, develop and present a classroom holiday. They develop a menu, write explanations, write songs, poetry, and stories related to the holiday, then invite other classrooms to help celebrate. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students brainstorm what images come to mind when they hear the word "Disney". They discuss how the holidays are celebrated at the theme park. They watch a video clip and answer questions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss and compare national holidays in the United States and Canada. They make posters and T-charts analyzing Independence Day and Canada Day. Students find or draw pictures depicting how the holidays are celebrated with headlines and captions explaining each. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate different holiday traditions. They include Christmas, Kwanza and Hannukah. Students analyze the similarities and differences found in the holidays. They communicate kindness to other students by creating kindness coupons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students study ways some holidays are celebrated in this country, and share their experiences, the lesson focuses on Bangla students' celebration of Eid, an important holiday in Bangladesh for the Muslim People. Students make a class book about Eid. All narratives and illustrations are included in a class book that becomes a resource guide for other classes studying about the holiday and the Bengali culture. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students develop an understanding of Christmas traditions of other countries and well as the United States. They discover the meaning of other holiday celebrations and utilize computers and other technology as an integral part of the curriculum. Theories of multiple intelligences are also used. Full Review »
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