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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations Lesson PlanEverybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations Lesson Plan
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations

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Pupils examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to new vocabulary for future use.

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celebrations, Holidays, hispanic culture

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celebrations, hispanics, social studies
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3rd - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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