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Flag Wars
Students consider how zoning policy shapes the character of neigborhoods. They see how zoning and loan policies have been used historically in the U.S. to benefit some people and discriminate against others. They examine tensions between...
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan
First graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson, they take measurements to make their own paper lantern...
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Judaism-Hanukah-Recipes
In this recipe worksheet, learners discover how to make potato latkes and applesauce, traditional Hanukkah foods, by following the recipes presented.
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March Into Shamrock Season
Students use St. Patrick's Day activities to explore symmetry and words. In this lesson about St. Patrick's Day, students experience the Irish culture by learning about the Irish shamrock, and learning some Irish words. Students create...
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The Olympic Games: Verb Form Quiz
In this verb forms worksheet, students complete an eleven question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz. From three choices, students complete each sentence. All questions pertain to the history of the Olympic games.
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Get Your Skates On
Students enjoy winter activities. In this field trip opportunities instructional activity, students may visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Bocketts Farm, Clapham Common, or the Dinosaur Museum online or in-person.
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December Holidays Spiral Puzzle
In this December holidays worksheet, students complete a spiral puzzle using a set of 8 definitions about December holidays. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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A Traditional Christmas in England
Ninth graders examine a Christmas in England. In this English culture instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about their traditional Christmas in...
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness
Learners identify many genres of music that influenced gospel and study examples of gospel music. They explain that gospel music is sacred and is usually performed with sincerity, dignity, and passion with vocal improvisation.
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Happy Hanukkah!
In this Hanukkah crossword worksheet, students read the 18 clues that relate to Hanukkah. Students use the word bank to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Reading Comprehension-Christmas
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage, then complete 4 short answer comprehension questions. A reference web site is included.
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The History of Christmas Trees
Students read an article on the history of the Christmas Tree. They discuss the article and talk about their experiences with Christmas trees.
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European Newscast
Students work in cooperative learning groups to create and perform a newscast about a European country. This geography-based technology lesson concludes with class presentations and student critiques.
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Hour of the Olympics Crossword Puzzle
In this Hour of the Olympics crossword puzzle, students complete a 12 clue puzzle using words about the ancient Olympics.
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Happy Hanukkah!
In this Hanukkah crossword learning exercise, students read the 18 clues that relate to Hanukkah. Students then use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 4
For this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Festival of Light
Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Diwali, India's Festival of Light
Join India's Festival of Lights, known as Diwali! Find out When it is celebrated? How it originated? What exactly is done by the people? Colorful photos accompany the article.
Other
Why Christmas: Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights
Learn all about the history and traditions of the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah.
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Cbc: All About Diwali the Festival of Lights!
India celebrates its biggest holiday of the year during October or November. Find out what the fuss is all about and how this special holiday lights up the nights.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Hanukkah the Festival of Lights
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated Hanukkah before, during, and after the Holocaust.
A&E Television
History.com: The Ancient Origins of Diwali, India's Biggest Holiday
Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Light in Festivals
This lesson plan combines the study of cultural and religious festivals which center on light, with a science study of candle flames. The holidays which are covered are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Le Re'veillon, Los Posados, and St. Lucia Day....