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Mexican Folk Art: Sugar Skulls
Scholars use their knowledge of color to create vibrant skulls for Día de los Muertos. A thoughtful discussion brings forth information about the special holiday. A review of cool colors and warm colors prepares learners for the creation...
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History of Juneteenth and Why It’s Now a National Holiday
June 19 is now a United States federal holiday. Young historians examine the background of the first Juneteenth celebrations and why on June 15, 2021, Congress finally approved "Juneteenth National Independence Day" as a federal holiday.
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Korea Lunar New Year
Students explore Korean Lunar New Year traditions, examine Korean culture, practice saying "Happy Lunar New Year" and other greetings in Korean, and discuss common foods, games, and other activities enjoyed by Koreans on Lunar New Year....
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Special Days Calendar
In this holiday worksheet, students create a calendar highlighting special days of the year. They complete a description for each day in a short answer format.
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Words in a Word
In this holiday vocabulary game, learners create words using the letters in "Merry Christmas." Students cut out letter cards and use them to make words to fit the 15 clues. Example: Bashful--- shy.
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"Chicken Soup with Rice" Activity Card Worksheet
In this months of the year activity worksheet, students cut out picture cards associated with the story, "Chicken Soup with Rice." They glue the cards into a table that is labeled with the months of the year. They re-read the story to...
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Food and Languages of the World
Third graders become familiar with the German pickle, part of the Christmas celebration in Germany. For this German pickle lesson, 3rd graders listen to the story of the German pickle and its significance to the German Christmas...
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Green Food Graph
Students explore graph making by investigating St. Patrick's day food. In this holiday food lesson, students discuss their favorite green foods in honor of St. Patrick's day. Students create a graph based on the data of which green foods...
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Kwanzaa: Invitations and Menus
It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa in the classroom! After studying the traditions of the holiday, learners design a menu decorated in the colors and symbols associated with Kwanzaa.
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Cinco De Mayo
Students make a graph identifying the immigration of Mexicans to the US. In this algebra activity, 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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Keeping Spirits Bright
Here are some transition and sponge activities to keep your students motivated until winter break.
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We Wish You a Merry Something, America
In this we wish you a merry something, America instructional activity, 8th graders read or listen to a paragraph explaining that the term merry Christmas is not politically correct in America. Students discuss 4 warm up...
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Squigly's Christmas Crossword
After completing the crossword puzzle with various words, some Christmas-themed and some not, students solve a second challenge by using all circled letters to form a new word. This is a good Christmas activity for the holidays; the...
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Printable Poem Starter: If You Were an Ornament
Students have the opportunity to finish a Christmas-themed poem about an ornament hanging on a tree. The first two lines establish a simple rhyme scheme that students can follow as they finish the poem. The worksheet includes a picture...
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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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Internet Fact Hunt at the "Fact Monster" Web Site- December #2
In this Internet fact hunt worksheet, learners access the "Fact Monster" web site to locate the answers to 5 multiple choice questions. They answer questions about geography, holidays, and animals.
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Holiday Tally
In this tally chart worksheet, learners ask ten friends which of 3 holidays they like best. Students create a tally chart with their results and answer 6 questions.
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Traditions Around the World
Fifth graders research a country and compare it with the United States. For 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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Capitalization Activity
Learners correct capitalization errors in a set of five sentences. Page includes links to answers and additional activities. A good, basic instructional activity!
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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...
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Chocolate Taste-Testing: Introduction to Loco for Cocoa
Is the price of chocolate a good indicator of taste? Your learners will approach this question through experimentation and analysis, and will then delve into the rich history and complexity of cacao and chocolate.