Language learners read a passage about Chinese New Year celebrations and then complete a series of reading comprehension and grammar exercises based on the passage.

Students listen to a book about Hanukkah and compare it to other holidays such as Diwali and Ramadan. They create candles using construction paper and cellophane and decorate the room for Hanukkah.

Students create leaf rubbings as they study the parts of a leaf. They describe the leaves and chart their observations.

Students review previously taught movements of kicking, striking, throwing and catching while involving a Halloween theme. They go to workstations with names such as "Floating Ghosts," "Shadow Shapes," "Spider Web," &quo

Students read an article on the history of the Christmas Tree. They discuss the article and talk about their experiences with Christmas trees.

Students create a portrait that describes their culture.

This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....

Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.

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.

This site has a collection of essays from sixth graders in New York City about the holiday of Hanukkah. Read what Hanukkah means to them when you use this site.

Learn more about Hanukkah with this resource. There are craft ideas, recipes, and blessings in Hebrew.

Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...

Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?

The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.