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Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students analyze images and music of common rituals in America with those of other countries. They use worksheets to compare and contrast the events.
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A Wampanoag Thanksgiving

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars examine how the Wampanoag tribe celebrated Thanksgiving. They discover how they helped the Pilgrims when they first came to the New World. They identify the similarities and differences between people.
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Breaking Down the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students analyze the three sections of the Declaration and determine the beliefs the founding fathers had about rights.
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Green, Green, Green

For Teachers 1st
First graders trave around the world celebrating St. Patty's Day and all things green! First, we start of in Ireland and travel our way down to Mexico for some green guacamole. They study dances from the two places.
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Kinara

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create examples of Kwanzaa Kinaras (candlesticks) using construction paper, glue, poster paper, and tissue paper in this multi-cultural art lesson plan for the elementary school classroom. A detailed materials list is included.
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Bank On it! Christmas

For Students 4th - 5th
For this vocabulary worksheet, learners read an informational paragraph about the history of Christmas. Students fill in 18 blanks using words from the word bank.
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Thanksgiving

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. The lesson plan can be adapted to all ages and levels of English production ability. They recognize and define words associated with Thanksgiving.
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Memorial Day--The Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the reasons why Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States. They examine how and why those who died for their country are honored. They memorize the Gettysburg Address and how it is used to celebrate Memorial Day.
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Flag Day

For Students 1st - 4th
In this reading activity worksheet, students read about Flag Day. The worksheet explains when the holiday is, why it is celebrated and how the flag should be displayed.
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Thanksgiving Quiz Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this holiday themed word search worksheet, students solve 16 clues about things associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. They locate and circle the words in a word search puzzle.
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Easter Challenge

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Easter fun activity instructional activity, learners use the 39 clues to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Holiday: Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the history of the Cinco de Mayo holiday, its significance to Mexican people, and the battle between Mexican and French troops. They view photos of traditional Mexican costumes, make Cinco de Mayo crafts, and...
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Popcorn History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate the history of popcorn. They research the history of popcorn using the internet. Students work in small groups to create a timeline outlining the history of popcorn.
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...
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Thanksgiving Facts

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Thanksgiving instructional activity, students use the appropriate reference to respond to 5 fill in the blank questions about the Pilgrims.
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Past Tense Verbs

For Students 1st - 3rd
This activity, which focuses on the Pilgrims, has students practice the use of past tense verbs. Students in the lower grades could complete this fill-in-the-blank worksheet as a review of information learned about Thanksgiving.
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Flag Day Spelling Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Flag Day activity instructional activity, students examine 14 sets of 4 words each. Students identify the words in each set that are spelled correctly.
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Flag Day Group Creative Writing

For Students 4th - 8th
For this Flag Day creative writing worksheet, students collaborate to write a piece pertaining to the holiday using the 12 words listed.
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Saint Patrick's Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students respond to 10 questions regarding the holiday. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discover details about the original Thanksgiving celebration. For this Thanksgiving lesson, students read an article about the topic and respond to questions about it. Learners then plan a Thanksgiving celebration.
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Fourth of July Lesson Plan-Studying Flags

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine different flags from a variety of countries, describing what they see and writing about it.  For this descriptive writing lesson, students use detailed writing to show what the flag looks like using only...
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Thanksgiving Day

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Thanksgiving activity, students fill in the blanks to sentences about Thanksgiving and label pictures. Students complete 2 activities.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Holder

For Teachers 1st
Studens create turkey napkin holders. They discuss how Thanksgiving originated and why we celebrate this holiday. They create their napkin holders using craft sticks, glue guns, construction paper, feathers, and glitter.
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We Love Words

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students examine the 6 words that are missing letters, read the definition clues, and fill in the blanks to complete 6 words.

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