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December Celebrations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study customs of various winter holidays. In this holiday lesson plan, students read the book The Reasons for the Seasons and complete a winter glyph. Students use graphing software to create a chart of the holidays that are...
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JAPANESE CULTURE

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore what life in Japan is like including, home and daily life, food and eating customs, school life, games and sports, holiday customs, and religion.
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Government and Community Resources

For Teachers Higher Ed
Adult learners, with the assistance of flash/picture cards, explore a variety of United States holidays and social customs: Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more. In addition, they draw pictures illustrating...
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Comparing Cultural Holidays

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students discover facts about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In this compare and contrast activity, students explore Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Students create an alter to memorialize a family member or friend that has...
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Gift Box and Christmas Carols

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this holiday worksheet, students create a gift box by cutting, folding, and gluing a given pattern. Students also read lyrics and sing four Christmas carols.
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Happy Holidays!

For Students 4th - 6th
In this report writing worksheet, students select a holiday and read a nonfiction book about it in preparation for writing a report. Students write a report including answers to all the questions listed.
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"What to Expect at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Holidays are less stressful if we know what to expect. Here's a social skills story that prepares learners with autism for the change in routines that holidays bring.
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Halloween

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students study the customs and superstitions of the Halloween holiday. They look at the origin of the Halloween, read poems, play games, and discuss readings such as Harry Potter and the works of Stephen King.
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Holidays Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Young scholars explore different cultures by researching holidays around the world, and comparing/contrasting their own customs to those of others; students then present their findings to the class.
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Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Webquest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students choose a country to research. They incorporate a graphic organizer like Kidspiration/Inspiration to plan their research. Students create a presentation using Keynote or an Apple works table to present their information to the...
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Let My People Go: An Instant Lesson on World Slavery

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study historical facts about slavery and investigate slavery in the world today. They study the holiday of Passover and about organizations that help enslaved people in the world.
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Native American Cultures Across the U.S.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how American Indians are represented in today's society. They read stories, analyze maps, and complete a chart and create an illustration about a specific tribe.
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Holidays & Festivals Around The World-Kwanzaa

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars use technology to conduct research. They use technology to convey principles and information. They demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer based technology.
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Positively Autism

"Visiting Family at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Holidays bring their own special joys and stresses. Prepare learners on the autism spectrum for Christmas family get togethers using this social story that not only lets them know what may happen, but also details how they should...
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Make Mine Turkey

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Young scholars compare foods available for the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving with contemporary Thanksgiving foods. After reading information about the first Thanksgiving, pupils create a menu and compute the cost of a turkey dinner, using...
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Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the Chinese New Year celebration. Through the use of interactive video and the Internet, they will examine the sequence of events that occur during the preparation and festivities. Students compare the Chinese New Year...
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Christmas Trees and Traditions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Christmas worksheet, students research the internet to find facts about Christmas trees and traditions. Students complete 9 short answer questions.
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Cultural Impact of Jim Crow Laws and the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the Jim Crow laws and how they impacted the lives of both African Americans and white Americans. They discuss the Civil Rights Movement and how their lives may have been different had it not occurred. Groups...
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Let's Party!

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify similarities/differences of celebrations and list ways to celebrate. They investigate celebrations from around the world.
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Future Time (Occupations)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this verb usage worksheet, students recognize the future tense while identifying people and their jobs. Students are given ten statements and ten occupations which they are to match.
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Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
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Kiddy House: All About Christmas Kids and Teachers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this awesome secular Christmas resource. This site offers songs, customs, themes and more.
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Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...