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Lesson Plan
Vermilionville

Mardi Gras Elementary

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
You don't have to visit Vermilionville to experience the Cajun traditions of Mardi Gras. After examining pictures and hearing stories about these colorful traditions, learners create their own Courir de Mardi Gras masks.
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Activity
Vermilionville

Mardi Gras—Secondary

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Add a little glitter to your Mardi Gras celebration with a packet that includes information about the history of Mardi Gras. It also provides information about how different communities celebrate the holiday, as well as templates for...
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Worksheet
ESL Library

Mardi Gras

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Learn about the festivity of Mardi Gras with a series of reading and writing assignments. As class members read a passage about the history of Mardi Gras and the way it's celebrated around the world, they answer comprehension questions,...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

The Mardi Gras Procession Strolls into Your Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 7th
English, history, and French pupils visit three learning stations and build a float utilizing the symbols of Mardi Gras.
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Writing
ESL Holiday Lessons

Mardi Gras

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Take a trip to Mardi Gras with a festive reading packet! After class members read an informational article about the history and celebration of Mardi Gras, they think about the structure of the passage by unscrambling words, filling in...
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Activity
Dick Blick

Mardi-Gras Mask

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with beautiful sparkling masks! Class members use provided materials to create their own Mardi Gras masks and then don their costumes for a fun masquerade.
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Activity
Hildegard Center for the Arts

Mardi Gras Masks

For Teachers K - 12th
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Create your own festive Mardi Gras masks with a lesson that provides background information on the celebration and instructions about constructing the masks.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The History of Mardi Gras

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students gain knowledge about the history, traditions, and culture of Mardi Gras. They then apply the content to make related projects and complete assignments.
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Unit Plan
Smithsonian Institution

The Music of the Mardi Gras Indians

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
The traditions, costumes, and the music of the Mardi Gras Indians, African-Americans and those with African American or Native American Heritage are the focus of a unit that introduces class members to a little-known group that plays a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Mardi Gras learning exercise, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mardi Gras

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explain why carnivals and Mardi Gras became a famous celebration. They reproduce some of the traditions and customs related to Mardi Gras. They write a persuasive paper on why or why not we should continue to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discover Mardi Gras

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the origin and significance of Mardi Gras and experience some traditional activities associated with the hoilday.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let the Good Times Roll

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read an online New York Times article and investigate the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. They examine how Hurricane Katrina affected the celebration. They design a float that represents the Mardi Gras celebration.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Mardi Gras activity worksheet, students read a short passage about Mardi Gras, then answer four related recall questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras

For Students 1st
In this Mardi Gras activity, 1st graders learn about the Mardi Gras celebration. Students color the beads for the Mardi Gras activity.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Crossword

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Mardi Gras activity worksheet, students complete a 7 word crossword puzzle; words are associated with Mardi Gras.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Compare

For Students 2nd
In this Mardi Gras worksheet, 2nd graders read a short passage about the colors and meaning for Mardi Gras. Students then answer 3 questions and complete a coloring activity about the Mardi Gras colors.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Coloring Activity

For Students 1st
In this counting practice worksheet, 1st graders count the Mardi Gras cups and color 6 purple, 8 green, and 6 yellow. Students enhance their coloring skills with the activity.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mardi Gras

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders in an 8th grade French class explore the history and activities of Mardi Gras. They research Mardi Gras using the Internet and then with a small group, create a PowerPoint presentation for presentation to the entire class.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gas Addition

For Students 1st
In this Mardi Gras math worksheet, 1st graders count the number of Mardi Gras images. Students then solve the addition problems for the 3 sets of Mardi Gras images.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Coloring Activity: Mardi Gras

For Students K - 1st
In this Mardi Gras coloring worksheet, students follow directions, coloring designated letters in the words cup, king cake and beads as directed,
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Gators

For Students 1st
For this counting practice worksheet, 1st graders color 8 alligators green, 6 alligators yellow, and 3 alligators purple. Students enhance their counting and coloring skills with the activity.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Masks

For Students 1st
In this coloring activity learning exercise, 1st graders color the Mardi Gras masks. Students color the happy face yellow and the sad mask green.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measure Beads

For Students 2nd
In this measuring worksheet, 2nd graders use a ruler to measure Mardi Gras beads. Students complete 11 different measuring activities.