Curated OER
Prince William to marry Kate Middleton
Ninth graders explore the royal marriage in Britain. In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students complete a quiz on the reading.
Curated OER
United We Stand
Students study Muslim wedding celebrations. They explore Muslim culture and wedding celebrations around the world. Students discuss vows, symbols, and traditions. They create wedding costumes and reenact part of a wedding ceremony.
Other
Le Mariage De Christophe Et Shannon
At the wedding page of Christophe (French) and Shannon (American) you can find links to their vows (civil and romantic) in French and English. Also take a minute to look at the wedding album.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Marriage
Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the history of getting hitched, providing insights on polygamy, same-sex unions and even marriage between the dead and the...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: How We Went to the Wedding by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "How We Went to the Wedding," a story written by the author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Weddings
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 23 vocabulary words pertaining to weddings. It also provides an extensive vocabulary word list on the topic, anniversary presents by year, and a birthstone list by month.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Angela Johnson's Biography
Come and discover more about the author Angela Johnson when you visit this site. This resource provides a brief biography of the author and a full booklist of her work.
Other
Chabad: Jewish Practice: Jewish Wedding
The eleven sections of this site walk you through all the steps of a Jewish wedding, not only describing the occasion but also explaining the religious basis for each step.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: The Roman Family
Basic information in outline form from the University of Virginia on the Roman family, including marriage, childbirth, and family life.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Celebrations
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive introduction to birthday, Christmas and wedding celebrations prompting children to draw on their own experiences of these events.
Curated OER
Le Mariage De Christophe Et Shannon
At the wedding page of Christophe (French) and Shannon (American) you can find links to their vows (civil and romantic) in French and English. Also take a minute to look at the wedding album.