Public holidays Lesson Plans

Students explore their family history.  In this series of roots lessons, students participate in a variety of activities to learn about families.  Students compare and contrast, discuss, read stories, and create art projects to help them learn and share about their family.

Students research world geography by reading assigned text. In this cultural tradition lesson, students read information regarding American Indians, Buddhists, Hindu and other collections of people around the world. Students discuss their holiday celebrations and histories before completing several worksheets regarding favorite student activities.

Students explore the meaning of Hanukkah and other holidays. They research how Jews have lived over the centuries.

Students discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient Rome. They imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator games at the Roman Colosseum and write an personal account of the games.

Students consider the games played in ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman entertainment and write personal accounts of gladiator games.

Students take a close look at the president of France, In this French history lesson, students visit selected websites to take in French culture, investigate the 2005 riots, and predict what President Sarkozy's leadership may resemble.

Students investigate the Christmas customs of Great Britain. In this holiday lesson, students construct pomander balls and sing English Christmas carols.

Students examine the foundation of the United States. In this Independence Day lesson, students investigate the significance of the Declaration of Independence as they research American historical events in the light of independence. Students create slogans that promote Independence Day.

Pupils study all about George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, and First President of the United States of America on the internet.

Ninth graders examine the role of public entertainment in Ancient Rome.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator game at the Roman Colosseum.  Students write a personal account of the game.