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May Day | All About the Holidays Instructional VideoMay Day | All About the Holidays Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:25
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2018
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May Day | All About the Holidays

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May 1st marks the world holiday, May Day. Find out why and how we celebrate this festive holiday with an engaging, yet brief, video that incorporates real-world pictures and exciting graphics.

16 Views 9 Downloads

Concepts

spring, may, may day, Holidays, holiday celebrations, world holidays

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Construct a May pole for learners to take turns dancing around and enjoy the colorful scenery of all the ribbons skillfully braided
  • Create May baskets for the principal and office staff

Classroom Considerations

  • If the holiday falls on a weekend, celebrate on the first day of May that class is in session

Pros

  • Colors are bright and grab pupils' attention 
  • Comes with a link to download a book about holidays

Cons

  • None

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