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History.com: How Trick or Treating Became a Halloween Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do children dress in costume and knock on strangers' doors to ask for treats on Halloween? Trick-or-treating setting off on Halloween night in costume and ringing doorbells to demand treats has been a tradition in the United States...
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Australia Media Family Network : Halloween Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out how Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world. Are there other traditions or names given to this day, are costumes always worn, are different games and tricks played? Have fun finding out ..!
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History.com: How Americans Became Convinced Their Halloween Candy Was Poisoned

For Students 9th - 10th
These chilling candy poisonings might make you rethink trick-or-treating. Rumors of tainted, poisoned or otherwise murderous Halloween candy handed out to youngsters are as much a part of the Halloween tradition as costumes and sing-song...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Halloween

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Halloween and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Halloween arts and crafts lessons.
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Halloween

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
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History.com: Halloween Timeline: How the Holiday Has Changed Over the Centuries

For Students 9th - 10th
From pagan rituals to costumes and candy corn, discover how Halloween and its associated traditions has evolved through the ages.
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Literacy Activities for Holidays [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
'Literacy Activities for Holidays' is an extensive collection (150 pages) of activities for celebrating the traditional holidays of Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Birthdays are also included.
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Pbs Learning Media: Celebrating Fall

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities - like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and collecting...
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Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays

For Students 1st - 6th
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...
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Topics: Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article explores the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead." Learn about the traditions that surround this celebration.
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Pumpkin Carving 101

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers everything you need to know about pumpkin carving: from the history of carving pumpkins to exact how-tos on the subject.

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