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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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- 8th - 10th
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Students explore the origins behind the celebration of Mardi Gras. They take a "virtual" tour of the Orpheus and Zulu parades. Students create an electronic postcard about Mardi Gras and send it to their teacher. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the tradition of Mardi Gras parades. They examine the history of the Mardi Gras Indians and the different Krewe from Mardi Gras parades. Students produce a slide show parade. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the history of Mardi Gras in Louisiana. They identify the prominent cities where Mardi Gras is celebrated and describe the different types of celebrations of Mardi Gras throughout Louisiana. Students create a PowerPoint presentation on the rituals of Mardi Gras. 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 »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are shown examples of masks used during Mardi Gras. Individually, they make their own batch of papier mache to design and create their own mask. To end the lesson, they paint the mask with colors they choose and glue appropriate beads to complete their project. Full Review »