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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students research influential women in history using the Internet. They individually choose a women worthy of having a holiday named in her honor. Finally, each student creates a slideshow presentation that explains the choice. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the celebrations of hannukah, Kwanza, Los Posadas, Christmas, and Ramadan. The history and originator of the holiday and its symbolism is designed into a Holiday Brochure and placed on a Website. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students study American national holidays, symbols, songs and landmarks. They appreciate the meaning and significance of our nation's ideals of liberty, justice and equality. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students make a list of all of the national holidays and explain why we celebrate them. They create a holiday based on their culture, gender, or generation and then debate and defend the creation of their holiday in class. They create a greeting card for their holiday. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students read and discuss a short passage about Vietnamese holidays. They independently read the passage and underline cultural words, then as a class complete a keyword chart using the cultural words from the passage. Next they complete a reading comprehension and vocabulary worksheet. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students read and discuss a short passage about holidays in India. They independently read the article and underline words about the Indian culture, then as a class complete a Cultural Keywords chart. Next, they complete a comprehension and vocabulary worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students read and analyze an article about Vietnamese holidays. They read the article and underline words that indicate cultural information, complete a chart of cultural words, and answer and discuss reading comprehension questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students, after reviewing an extensive vocabulary list of terms, explore all the different religious, political and personal holidays and traditions experienced in the United States. After discussing each one, they fill out a calendar with all the events listed on it by dates. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students research winter holidays celebrated around the world, both religious and cultural. Twelve specified components of holidays are given to guide the research. Students develop both a physical and an electronic presentation representing their research. Full Review »
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