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Cinco De Mayo
Students make a graph identifying the immigration of Mexicans to the US. In this algebra lesson, students practice graphing as they review different trends in immigration over the past 100 years. They interpret and analyze their graphs.
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A Study of the Principles of Kwanzaa
Discover the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the ways they apply to everyday life. High schoolers use the Internet to research two examples of the principles of Kwanzaa, and share their findings with their peers.
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For Whom the Clock Strikes
How do the citizens of Polyglot celebrate New Year's Eve? Middle and high schoolers read about the history of the dropping ball on New Year's Eve, as well as the other holidays traditions that have gone by the wayside, before designing a...
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CHRISTMAS FILM REVIEW
Students write reviews of films they have seen over the Christmas holidays. They study what the ingredients of a film review are, and examine the difference between fact and opinion.
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Symbols and Landmarks
Third graders study American national holidays, symbols, songs and landmarks. They appreciate the meaning and significance of our nation's ideals of liberty, justice and equality.
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Traditions Around the World
Fifth graders research a country and compare it with the United States. In this traditions lesson, 5th graders brainstorm and chart their own holiday traditions. Students compare and contrast their countries traditions with American...
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Welcoming Wall Hangings
Students discover which colors are customary to use at weddings and specific holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Using fabric, they make their own design related to a holiday of their choice. To end the lesson, they hang them...
PwC Financial Literacy
Planning and Money Management: Spending and Saving
Financial literacy is such an important, and often-overlooked, skill to teach our young people. Here is a terrific lesson which has pupils explore how to come up with a personal budget. They consider income, saving, taxes, and their...
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Holidays, Christmas-Part 2
In this foreign language worksheet, students select the correct word from a pair of given alternatives. All of the 10 sentences are about Christmas. Students are directed to select the most natural sounding choice.
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Memorial Day
Pupils examine the events and individuals that led to the observance of Memorial Day as a national holiday. They research Memorial Day with time-lines, writing projects, editorials and other creative projects.
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Holidays--Martin Luther King Day
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, students answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.
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Holidays: Stress on the Body
Young scholars read an article on stress and holiday weight gain. In this biology instructional activity, students research about the body's response to excess sugar in the diet. They create a pamphlet, billboard, newscast or journal...
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Merry Christmas Writing Centre
Students create a Christmas list and design a Christmas card.
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Chanukah Scavenger Hunt
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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Holidays; Canada Day
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.
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Fourth of July Word Scrambler
In this Fourth of July word scramble worksheet, students unscramble the sixteen words and phrases related to the holiday and patriotism.
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Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories
Eighth graders read Las Christmas and discuss their own cultural traditions. In this holiday traditions instructional activity, 8th graders write their personal story about a tradition or holiday memory. Students complete all stages...
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Invent a Holiday
Students compare their own special holidays and traditions and then use their imaginations to create their own holiday.
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Word Family Arrows
Students identify correct word families. In this word families educational game, students practice matching words to the correct word family.
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Friendship Hearts
Students create friendship hearts for Valentine's Day. In this holiday lesson, students make paper hearts out of construction paper. They write compliments for other students and hang it on crepe paper above their desk.
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Lace Pictures
Students create Valentine's Day gifts. In this visual arts lesson, students create a Valentine's Day project using paper doilies pasted onto construction paper. Students frame their art with brown construction paper and give their...
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Valentine's Day Recipes
Students create a recipe using traditional Valentine's Day treats. In this recipe lesson, students brainstorm about Valentine's Day treats and choose one or two to create the recipe. Students list measurements and ingredients. Students...
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Class Book: My Favorite Valentine
Students create a class book for Valentine's Day. In this holiday lesson plan, students draw a picture and write a few sentences about their favorite valentine. Students put their pictures together to create a class book.
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Sending a Valentine
Students practice addressing envelopes. In this everyday writing instructional activity, students practice writing addresses on envelopes by writing Valentine's cards and addressing them to kindergartners.