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- 4th - 5th
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Students explain why carnivals and Mardi Gras became a famous celebration. They reproduce some of the traditions and customs related to Mardi Gras. They write a persuasive paper on why or why not we should continue to celebrate Mardi Gras. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students explore the origin and significance of Mardi Gras and experience some traditional activities associated with the hoilday. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine different masks from Mardi Gras. They discover the culture of the area and create their own mask. They use leather to make the mask three-dimensional. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students gather information about the history and traditions of Mardi Gras. They participate in recreating some activities of the celebration and relate it to different cultures. They use the internet to gather information as needed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the concept of Mardi Gras and how it is celebrated in Louisiana. They use technology in order to create interest in the form of a video. Students create a quilt template using the internet to copy and paste images. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students utilize available technology to create, produce, and publish a variety of works. They complete a Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt by researching the Internet and create a Mardi Gras Greeting Card. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students listen to story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, brainstorm everything they know about Mardi Gras, create pages relating to Mardi Gras for class book, type information on computer, play slide show, and take turns reading their books. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students explore and define Mardi Gras traditions after viewing a teacher created powerpoint presentation. Mardi Gras masks are created by the students using a computer drawing program and are worn during the class Mardi Gras celebration and scavenger hunt. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students gain knowledge about the history, traditions, and culture of Mardi Gras. They then apply the content to make related projects and complete assignments. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students participate in a Mardi Gras shoebox parade. Using their shoebox, they put their favorite stuffed animal inside in which they wrap with white paper. They decorate their shoebox and attach it to a string to become a float. Full Review »