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Trick or treat! Discover the history of Halloween with a brief, engaging video. Dating back to ancient Europe, viewers listen as a narrator details the holiday's origins and how current celebrations came to be. Themed word search and discussion questions extend the learning experience.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss question responses in a grand conversation
- Create a center for class members to visit and watch the video, have headphones available to decrease the noise level
- Have word searches printed and readily available for pupils to work on when they finish watching the video
Classroom Considerations
- Halloween is October 31st
- Take into account participants that do not celebrate the holiday
Pros
- Graphics and sound effects grab viewers' attention
- Other holiday videos are listed
- Links make downloading the video easily
Cons
- None