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\nHistory.com: 5 Things You May Not Know About Kwanzaa\n

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\nAs millions of people around the world prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, explore five things you may not know about this pan-African holiday.\n
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\nCrayola: Kwanzaa Symbol Strips (Lesson Plan)\n

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\nUse this activity from Crayola as part of your Kwanzaa celebration. The lesson plan incorporates social studies and visual arts as young scholars learn to create the traditional Adinkra weaving patterns used on Kente cloth. Combine...\n
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\nAnacostia Community Museum: The Meaning of Kwanzaa\n

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\nA thorough explanation of the history, symbols, customs and ceremony give meaning to the holiday of Kwanzaa.\n
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\nKwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, & Culture\n

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\nDescribes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.\n
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\nSesame Street: Kwanzaa\n

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\nThis video shows how a family celebrates Kwanzaa.\n
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\nLin and Don Donn: u.s. History Lessons: Holidays: Kwanzaa\n

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\nSite provides brief background information about Kwanzaa but is primarily a repository of lesson plan ideas, games and clip art.\n
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\nDucksters: Holidays for Kids: Kwanzaa\n

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\nKids learn about Kwanzaa. The history and facts about this holiday which celebrates African American heritage.\n
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\nTar Heel Reader: Kwanzaa\n

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\nTar Heel Reader presents a concise e-book featuring the traditions of Kwanzaa.\n
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\nClass Flow: Kwanzaa\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a simple lesson covering some basic information about Kwanzaa. Activities include using the paint bucket to highlight key vocabulary words, coloring the candles of the kinara,...\n
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\nKwanzaa\n

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\nHistory.com: Kwanza\n

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\nThe History Channel provides basic information on the African American non-religious holiday of Kwanza. Celebrated for seven days, descriptions are given of the seven principles and the seven basic symbols.\n
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\nTeacher Link: Light in Festivals\n

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\nThis lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....\n
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\nPbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays\n

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\nWe celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...\n
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\nRead Works: Tis the Season\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the winter holidays Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.\n
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\nThe Official Kwanzaa Website Graphic\n

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\nDescribes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.\n
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\nTeachnology: December Holidays for Teachers\n

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\nLooking for resources to add to teaching or learning about the holidays in December? Check out all the worksheets, activities, lesson plans and more offered by Teachnology.\n
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\nPbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays\n

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\nLearn about the history and traditions of some the most celebrated holidays in these instructive videos.\n
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\nScholastic: Play: The Mystery of the Missing Munchies\n

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\nShort play about the holiday season that students can perform. Click the teacher page for discussion and extension activities.\n
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\nHistoryteacher.net: Winter Holiday History \"Carol\"\n

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\nA lesson plan that uses holiday music as a way to explore historical events, people, or topics.\n
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\nRead Works: What's Cooking\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different holidays are celebrated with different types of food. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.\n
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\nRead Works: Nights of Light\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays that are celebrated with lights. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.\n
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\nEnchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids\n

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\nChoose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.\n
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\nU.s. History: A New African American Culture\n

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\nAll immigrants to America bring a part of their homeland with them. The same was true of slaves. See how vocabulary, arts, and music were knit into American culture.\n
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