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Students explore Kwanzaa and why it is celebrated. They view Web sites that describe the holiday in more detail and participate in an activity in which they celebrate their own heritage. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explain some of the symbols of Kwanzaa. They demonstrate their understanding of Kwanzaa by making a book about what they have learned. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students study about Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana, and also participate in some traditional activities. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students locate Africa on a map and examine the origin of Kwanzaa. They describe the characteristics of Kwanzaa and create their own candle holder to be used in class. They practice using vocabulary through music and dance. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students examine various Internet websites and research the meaning of Kwanzaa and Hanukah. They compare/contrast the two holidays using a Venn diagram. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students analyze the story by Debbie Chocolate, "My First Kwanzaa Book" to investigate the African American celebration of Kwanzaa. Comparisons of the feast are made to Ramadan, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students explore African American holiday of Kwanzaa, orally share ideas about whom they want to invite to classroom Kwanzaa celebration, create and print invitation to Kwanzaa using Publisher or Print Shop, and share completed invitations with classmates. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students use the Internet to research the holiday of Kwanzaa. Using the information, they create a brochure to promote the holiday to others. They email the information to a friend to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students examine the holiday of Kwanzaa. In groups, they discuss "The Seven Principles" and the history of the holiday. They explore the objects that are used and what they represent. They end the lesson with a discussion of the holidays they participate in. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and identify Africa on the globe. Full Review »