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Christmas
In this holiday worksheet, students find the words that are related to the day of Christmas and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Christmas Puzzler
In this holiday worksheet, middle schoolers find the words related to Christmas and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Ghostly Post Puzzle
In this holiday worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to Halloween and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Halloween Word Search
In this holiday learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the topic of Halloween and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Halloween
In this holiday activity, students find the words that are related to the holiday of Halloween and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Thanksgiving Scramble
In this holidays worksheet, students unscramble the letters to create the word and write it in the space provided in the right of the 21 words.
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Santa's Word Scramble
In this Holiday activity, students unscramble 22 words related to the Christmas holiday and the solution is included by clicking the button at the bottom of the activity.
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Words That Will Haunt You
Students create taxonomies of Halloween-related terms. Drawing from their compiled vocabulary lists and previous reading, they compose personal essays of their own memories of the holiday. Students present their essays at a...
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Easter Egg Orienteering Hunt
Students develop map reading and team building skills. After being divided into teams, students use a map of the school grounds to discover the location of Easter eggs. The first team to return with and eat their eggs wins the challenge.
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How Do We Remember We Are Free?
Students examine the Jewish enslavement and Exodus from Egypt to gain their freedom. They read and discuss the story, "The Reminder" and work in small groups to discuss the symbols and rituals of Passover and the Fourth of July. After...
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Festive resources
Students research activities on a festive/seasonal theme. They work on speaking activities like Christmas wishes. They analyze a cross cultural comparison of two festive/seasonal themes. Students include topics like Christmas and pets,...
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ST PATRICK'S DAY
Students explore the many elements of the Irish festival St. Patrick's Day. They research online resources to collect data. Students view magical stones, Irish fairies, hidden treasures, and lucky charms. They in addition read about the...
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Literary Bash
Students create a Halloween party or event based on a piece of literature they're reading during the season. This allows the students to plan a celebration and discuss a unique title for their themed celebration along with theme-related...
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Monster Mash
Students brainstorm ideas for an original product with the same name, "Monster Mash" and find a unique way to market their invention. They create a prototype of the package in which their product could be sold and focus on marketing...
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Family: The Circle of Life
Students brainstorm family meal traditions and the meaning of "The Circle of Life" while viewing artifacts. They plan a traditional family Thanksgiving meal and write/discuss their own Thanksgiving family meal traditions. Students listen...
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New Year's Resolutions
Students examine New Year's traditions and resolutions. They discuss past events, thoughts for the future, and ways of celebrating and socializing. They think about celebrations that are unique to the UK at New Years. They write their...
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Halloween
Students study the customs and superstitions of the Halloween holiday. They look at the origin of the Halloween, read poems, play games, and discuss readings such as Harry Potter and the works of Stephen King.
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Thinking About Our Troops
Students examine various ways to support America's military troops. They conduct Internet research, and compose and send online letters to troops overseas through the "Operation Dear Abby" program.
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Christmas in the Philippines, Pasko Sa Aming Bayang Pilipinas
Middle schoolers examine the way in which Christmas traditions are celebrated in the Philippines. They investigate why Christmas is the most important festival while looking at the geography and history of the region.
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Martin Luther King Day
Students access a varitey of Martin Luther King, Jr. themed websites. They locate information about Dr. King and his leadership in the American civil rights movement. They take a virtual tour of his birth home and view photographic...
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Valentine's Day hearts
Students use Valentine's Day to use figurative language in English. This is a great lesson for ESL students (who may not have much experience with this holiday), to engage in social conversation with their peers.
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Twelve Days of Christmas Dancercise
Young scholars participate in a dance routine set to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. They monitor their heart rate and learn a new song.
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Recycled CD Bulletin Board Christmas Tree
Students create a bulletin board display of a Christmas tree out of painted CDs.
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Wearing of the Green
Young scholars study some basic vocabulary and the names of popular symbols for this holiday with these St. Patrick's Day word puzzles.