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December Holidays Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this holidays learning exercise, students choose the correct definition for the holiday term provided to them. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.
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December Holidays Multiple Choice

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this holidays activity, students identify holiday vocabulary words by choosing the correct answer from multiple choice questions. Students complete 15 questions.
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December Holidays Spelling

For Students 5th - 6th
In this December holidays spelling learning exercise, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Jewish Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Jewish culture by listening to a guest speaker who discuss holidays, religion, and key events. They recognize and write various vocabulary words to describe one Jewish Holiday in their journals.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this holiday vocabulary worksheet, students answer the clues and look for the answer in the maze. Students answer 15 different clues about the holidays.
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Dreidel Card Holder

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars identify and interpret the historic background of the Jewish holiday Chanukah. Then they recognize a traditional game associated with Chanukah. Students also create a Chanukah card holder showing one of the four Hebrew...
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The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students assume the role of a journalist employed by time Warner to examine data about the long-lost cave contining the tombs of Maccabees. A two page spread is created for the weekend edition of the magazine.
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Menorah Banner Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars investigate Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights and examine the role of the Menorah during the celebration. They determine how dreidel, latkes, and the daily lighting of the Menorah are special to Jewish families....
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Chanukah Suncatcher

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students familiarize themselves with the traditions of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah and the symbols associated with it. They construct a hanging decoration to commemorate their understanding of Chanukah, using appropriate holiday symbols.
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Multicultural Holidays

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation activity, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This activity encourages the use of an...
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December Holidays Spiral Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this December holidays worksheet, students complete a spiral puzzle using a set of 8 definitions about December holidays. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hanukkah - ESL

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
Reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension with a Hanukkah-themed collection of worksheets. Scholars first read a two-paragraph informational text, then apply their new-found-knowledge to match phrases, fill in blanks with...
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ABCya

Hanukkah Gelt Hunt

For Students K - 5th Standards
A Hanukkah-themed learning game challenges players to find hidden gelt. Scholars examine festive pictures to locate hard-to-see gelt—chocolate coins— and click on them to earn points before the timer runs out. Levels become increasingly...
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Interactive
ABCya

Hanukkah Word Search

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
Hanukah is the theme of an online word search that challenges players to locate several holiday-related words. Scholars choose a grid size then highlight words as festive music plays. 
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Interactive
ABCya

Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Hanukkah is the theme of a festive crossword puzzle. The online learning game challenges players to read and answer questions with holiday-related vocabulary terms. Hints are provided at the cost of points. 
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Make a Hanukkah Card!

For Students K - 4th
Add a little light to a Hanukkah celebration by asking class members to use the provided template to craft a Hanukkah card for a friend or family member. Senders get to color the menorah on the cover and write their own messages inside....
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Interactive
ABCya

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel

For Students K - 5th
An interactive learning game challenges scholars to play a game of Dreidel with their peers or the computer. Small groups up to four take to the screen to digitally spin a dreidel and earn, or lose, gelt. After each turn, labels showcase...
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Judaism-Passover: Passover Matching Activity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this matching instructional activity students cut out cards that include information about the Jewish Passover. Students use the set of cards to match the each of the terms to the phrase that describes it.
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Developing Dialogue

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Why do people argue?  Use the article "A Holiday Medley, Off Key" to discuss the struggles that interfaith couples face when choosing to celebrate certain holidays. Then, in small groups, encourage learners to write dialogues that...
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Chanukah Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
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Let's Celebrate Hanukkah!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and analyze various multicultural celebrations. They list their prior knowledge of the Jewish Holiday known as Hanukkah and listen to various books about the celebration. Students also compare and contrast Hanukkah to...
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Holiday Math Lesson Plans and Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
December is filled with holiday traditions using numbers. Here are some holiday math lesson plans that you can do with your students.
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The School Holiday Calendar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Various Muslim holidays and their meanings are researched and your students will predict whether or not they should be recognized on the New York City school calendar.  An extension could be to write a letter to the Mayor about their...

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