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Students recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history of ornaments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the meanings of Christmas by reading an op-ed. As a class, they then create a sequel to the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," in which "Mamma" tells a story about the history of Christmas. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 10th
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Students create a bulletin board display of a Christmas tree out of painted CDs. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students research how Christmas trees became part of the American Christmas tradition. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students take a poll, answering whether they agree or disagree with various statements about the Christmas holiday season. They read and discuss holidays around the world that are celebrated at Christmas time, and write essay responses. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students access a variety of Christmas themed websites. They play online games and send e-mail letters to Santa. They complete word searches and read Christmas stories. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research an author and gather information that seems to support that person as author of "The Night Before Christmas." They work in groups to gather the most solid evidence and they write a persuasive essay presenting their arguement. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create a Christmas tree or wreath. They trace their hands on green construction paper, cut out the tracings, construct a tree or wreath using the tracings, and add additional decorations or messages. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students listen to the different types of music used throughout the world for Christmas. Before listening to the music, they research the country they are interested in and practice singing the songs in a sing-a-long. They discuss and identify themes used in the music and describe music that illustrates fast/slow, loud/soft, high/low sounds. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students think about ways in which they can spread joy during the holiday season. They create poems in the shape of a Christmas tree. Pupils use formatting tools in Microsoft Word to format the text of the poem. Students discuss ways that they might show kindness to others during the holiday season or any time of the year. Full Review »