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Students research information about Easter celebrations in several cultures and identify symbols of the holiday. They find out about famous egg-decorating eggs from countries that have a tradition of egg artistry. Studnets create theri own peel-through egg diorama with recycled tissue boxes.

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symbols, literary devices, cultural awareness

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culture, easter celebration, holiday, symbols, social studies
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1st - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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