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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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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students examine the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They practice applying those principles to their own lives to better the community they live in. They also demonstrate each principle by art or dance. 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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- Kindergarten
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Students listen to a person who celebrates Kwanzaa speak about the celebration and show the class the seven symbols of Kwanzaa. Students share their own experiences. They make a mkeka (mat for Kwanzaa symbols). Students listen to a story about Kwanzaa, and discuss the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They study one principle of Kwanzaa each day. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study Kwanzaa by playing a board game with an egg carton. The first player takes all of the beans out of one of his or her cups and moves to the right, dropping one bean into each of the next three cups. Remember, the Kalah counts as a cup after play begins. 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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- Kindergarten
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Students explore and study the celebration of Kwanzaa in which African-Americans remember their heritage and remind people of the importance of sharing with family and friends. They participate in a chant about the seven continents and identify Africa on the globe. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students research the African family holiday of Kwanzaa and find the symbols for the seven principles of Kwanzaa. After conducting research, they analyze the symbols and how they may relate to their own lives. Students create an original art following the designs of Adinkra weaving patterns used on Kente cloth and include the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Full Review »
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