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- 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 - 8th
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Students explore how countries and religions have celebrations unique to their culture, beliefs and values. They verbalize the customs and traditions of Mardi Gras and Carnivals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students who have severe and/or multiple disabilities about Mardi Gras and to allow them to access an interactive activity, at first with help from the teaching staff, ultimately, on their own. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
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- 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
- 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 »
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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 »
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- 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 »

