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Pan de los Muertos (Bread of the Dead)/Mexican Hot Chocolate

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of food in social events. They research a Mexican celebration. They work together to make Mexican hot chocolate.
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"COUNTRY" CHRISTMAS AND OTHER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders develop an understanding of Christmas traditions of other countries and well as the United States. They discover the meaning of other holiday celebrations and utilize computers and other technology as an integral part of...
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Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students read literature that is multicultural in order to investigate the types of celebrations that people have in relation to holidays around the world. They can link up with different celebrations looking for similarities to how the...
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
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Time and Seasons

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science activity, students identify months and seasons. They complete the crossword puzzle by demonstrating their knowledge of days in a month, months in given seasons, and the amount of time in a given unit of measurement.
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December Holidays Antonyms and Synonyms Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this holidays worksheet, students write antonyms and synonyms for common holiday vocabulary words. Students write antonyms and synonyms for 15 words.
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December Holidays Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet

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

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this holiday vocabulary worksheet, students put holiday vocabulary words into sentences. Students put 15 words into sentences.
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Immigration and Oral History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine immigration. In this oral and social histories lesson plan, students analyze primary sources to research immigration history in their community. In this year-long research project, students participate in visual and...
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Using Abbreviations for Months of the Year

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this abbreviation for the months of the year activity, students review correct abbreviations, then write the month of the year and its abbreviation indicated by a statement about that month.
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Kwanzaa in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
You can teach your students about Kwanzaa using these interesting lessons.
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World Religions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this world religions worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to all religions. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
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Holiday Activities for Everyone

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
There are ways to include all students, even those who don't celebrate holidays, in activities during the holiday season.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Hanukkah the Festival of Lights

For Students 9th - 10th
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Hanukkah before, during, and after the Holocaust.
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Jewish Outreach Institute: How We Celebrate Hanukkah

For Students 9th - 10th
A linked series of short descriptions and essays that explain Hanukkah: its traditions, its history, how it is celebrated, the foods of Hanukkah, Hanukkah blessings, and more. Also includes an interactive spin-the-dreidel game.
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Read Works

Read Works: Judaism Hanukkah

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Hanukkah

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Resource presents a vast assortment of activities and lesson plans for teaching Hanukkah.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Hanukkah Gelt Hunt

For Students 2nd - 6th
Hanukkah Gelt Hunt is fun holiday activity for kids of all ages. The object of this Hanukkah activity is to simply find the hidden gelt. Look carefully at the pictures and click/tap on the gelt to collect them. This Hanukkah Gelt is...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 6th
ABCya's Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Hanukkah vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The interactive version...
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Hanu Kat Celebrate Hanukkah and Passover

For Students 3rd - 5th
HanuKat offers a variety of playful, interactive ways for Jewish and non-Jewish students to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. Content ranges from holiday stories, creative holiday activities, eCards, holiday recipes, and more.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Giving Thanks for Hanukkah

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "Giving Thanks for Hanukkah" by Debra Hess, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Akhlah: Hanukkah

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Hanukkah

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Hanukkah. The history and facts about this holiday celebrated by Jewish people throughout the world.

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