A&E Television
History.com: Passover
Comprehensive resource for learning why the Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated. Topics covered are history, traditions, the Seder, symbolism, and more. Makes extensive use of video to tell the story.
Other
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, & Culture
Describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.
A&E Television
History.com: Kwanza
The History Channel provides basic information on the African American non-religious holiday of Kwanza. Celebrated for seven days, descriptions are given of the seven principles and the seven basic symbols.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Do It Yourself Patchwork Gifts
Students will sharpen their geometry skills when they make these holiday gifts. This site offers hands-on activities with geometry skills interwoven.
A&E Television
History.com: Labor Day 2021
Labor Day 2021 occurred on Monday, September 6. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the...
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Easter
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
Other
Kiddy House: All About Christmas Kids and Teachers
Check out this awesome secular Christmas resource. This site offers songs, customs, themes and more.
Other
Davka: A Growing Haggadah
This Passover Haggadah, which tells the story of Passover for the Seder meal, is revised and updated annually and can be downloaded. Illustrated.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year
During this lesson, students will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration, including customs, symbols and their meanings, and roles of adults and children. Following the lesson, students will compare the celebrations in United...
Smithsonian Institution
Anacostia Community Museum: The Meaning of Kwanzaa
A thorough explanation of the history, symbols, customs and ceremony give meaning to the holiday of Kwanzaa.
abcteach
Abcteach: Kwanzaa
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.
abcteach
Abcteach: Valentine's Day Activities
[Free Registration/Login Required] How do you plan on celebrating Valentine's Day in your classroom? This resource provides links to activities and information that will aid you in your planning. This site features crossword puzzle, math...
Other
Rev. Ken Collins: The Season of Easter
This site discusses the Easter season and details how it is celebrated by Christians worldwide. It includes information on the biblical account of the first Easter, derivation of the word "easter," and a method to determine the day on...
US National Archives
Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
Other
The Virtual Vine: Be My Valentine Unit
Here you will find a cross-curricular Valentine's Day unit! The unit includes a booklist, project ideas, and Valentine's Day songs.
Other
The Good News: Would Jesus Keep Easter?
An article discussing the true meaning of Easter and the commercialized version of Easter. Article is from a Christian magazine.
Curated OER
The Official Kwanzaa Website Graphic
Describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.
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