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- Grade Range
- 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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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an online New York Times article and investigate the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. They examine how Hurricane Katrina affected the celebration. They design a float that represents the Mardi Gras celebration. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students in an 8th grade French class explore the history and activities of Mardi Gras. They research Mardi Gras using the Internet and then with a small group, create a PowerPoint presentation for presentation to the entire class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students work in small groups to research the history of the Mardi Gras celebration and how it is celebrated in countries around the world. They discover similarities and differences among various international Mardi Gras celebrations and then create decorative Mardi Gras masks. Full Review »
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