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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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- 3rd - 5th
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Students use vocabulary related to Kwanzaa. They identify main ideas and details related to the celebration of Kwanzaa and summarize information about Kwanzaa. They make picture books appropriate for first and second graders. 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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- 5th - 8th
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Students use the internet to gather information on the holiday of Kwanzaa. They discover the origins and traditions of the holiday and create a stamp and greeting card. They examine the seven principles of Kwanzaa as well. 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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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and discuss the book, "My First Kwanzaa Book," and utilize its structure to sequence the events that happened in the book and then decide what order the pictures cut out should go in. They interact with a variety of activity cards as well. Full Review »
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