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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Holidays and Special Days in the UK

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students examine a list of 20 holidays celebrated in the UK. Students work with a partner to find the correct dates and tell what is special about each day.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Christmas Word Problems

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Here's a little holiday-oriented math review/challenge. Three-up on a single sheet for copying, each set consists of five problems that range from three- and four-digit subtraction to multiplication and division to four and five. Typo...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Some British Festivals and Holidays

For Students 6th - 7th
In this British holidays activity, students complete a 15 question on-line interactive exercise about festivals and holidays in Great Britain. Students read a date and tell what holiday is celebrated on that day.
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Unit Plan
Northern Ireland Curriculum

Festivals: Learning for Life and Work

For Students K - 12th
How do different communities celebrate special occasions? After researching celebrations in their countries, class members investigate other festivals like those associated with Ramadan, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Halloween, Easter,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Holidays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare the holidays celebrated in the Middle Ages to those celebrated in American culture today. In this cultural tradition lesson, students read Internet-linked articles about holidays of the Middle Ages. Students create...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Love is ... Business Studies

For Teachers 2nd - 11th
Students celebrate St. Valentine's Day. In this holiday instructional activity, students discover details about Lupercalia, St. Valentine, and modern traditions of the holiday.
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Handout
BBC

Getting Online One Click at a Time

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
The Internet is a vast and fascinating place to be, but you have to know how to get there first! Use a helpful guide to become computer savvy in no time. It covers computer basics such as keyboarding and hardware, and goes into e-mail,...
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Curated OER

Halloween

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween with a crafty lesson plan! Second graders create bats, monsters, witches, and ghosts with masks and puppets. Next, they share their work with their classmates in a fun...
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Curated OER

Our Friends in the East

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson, students visit websites to research the traditions and culture of China as they relate to Chinese New Year.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Happy Holidays

For Students K - 1st
In this holiday themed worksheet, students discuss holiday celebrations with their parents or grandparents. They determine how their celebrations are the same and different before writing or drawing about them.
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Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment

Festivals of Light Hanukkah

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Five sessions make up a lesson on the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. After reading and teaching young historians the history of the Jewish holiday, learners explore the celebration through hands-on activities and collaborative...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Christianity--Christmas

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Christianity learning exercise, students study what the birth of Jesus means for Christians today. Students read and interpret five bible verses explaining this phenomenon.
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Writing
Teach It Primary

What Letter Will You Write?

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
After reading "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," scholars discuss the emotions the events provoked in its characters. In pairs, writers compose a letter depending on the topic and style of their choice then reply to their own or a peer's...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Saint Patrick's Day

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read an article and answer questions. Students read given a page and a half article about Saint Patrick's Day to read. After reading the article, learners answer seventeen questions...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Today and Yesterday: Festivals through the Year

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this world cultures worksheet, students research information and answer questions about festivals around the world. This worksheet gives detailed information on how to do the Internet research. This worksheet was generated in the U.K.
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Lesson Plan
BBC

Coasts

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Youngsters study the variety of ways that coastlines can be eroded. They do this by accessing a website, embedded in the plan, and answering questions found on the pages. This activity is meant to be done individually, so everyone in the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time Capsule Information

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this personal history worksheet, young scholars complete a questionnaire to be included in a classroom time capsule which will show changes over a year's time. They draw a picture of themselves, tell about their favorite items, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND DIVERSITY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the similarities and differences between religious festivals in December and/or January. They research the different holidays and make their comparisons.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Easter Maze

For Students K - 1st
In this holiday worksheet, students find their way through the maze to help the bunny find the Easter basket. They could color the pictures.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Judaism-Passover: How is Passover Celebrated?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Passover overview worksheet, students match the 8 words to the appropriate phrases that describe the Passover meal. For the second question, students are required to draw a sketch of the Passover meal.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions of Belief: Easter

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Easter instructional activity, students write a poem, make a collage, and discuss what Easter is about. Students complete 3 tasks total.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Judaism - Hanukkah, Dreidel Game

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Dreidel game worksheet, students enjoy learning about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah by playing a Dreidel game. Students also develop a better understanding of Judaism by practicing Hebrew letters and words.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Christmas Tree Math Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Christmas math puzzle worksheet, students place the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the bottom row of ornaments on the Christmas tree. They complete the next layers by adding two numbers below each ornament. They determine which...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Little Star: Learning About Christmas

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story, discuss how Christmas is celebrated, and construct a nativity scene.  In The Little Star lesson, students hear the story showing Christmas as a religious festival.  Students act out the story and...