Holiday Holiday Resource UnitResource Unit

ED 417ED 417Ashley ClarkAshley Clark

Pam HetePam HeteDanielle KubaskyDanielle Kubasky

Hilary WallingHilary Walling

Table of ContentsTable of Contents• Introduction to Unit• Content/Vocabulary• Objectives• Activities• Evaluation• Teacher Resources• Student Resources• Media Resources

Introduction to UnitIntroduction to Unit• The goal of this unit is to inform

students of the different holidays celebrated around the world.

ContentContent• The holidays that will be covered during this unit

include:

Christmas KwanzaaHalloween Valentine’s DayThanksgiving EasterSt. Patrick’s Day President’s DayFourth of July Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial Day New Year’s DayLabor Day Columbus Day

ObjectivesObjectives• The students will gain understanding

of different holidays celebrated around the world and the traditions that are linked with them (Cognitive).

• The students will gain appreciation for why each holiday is celebrated (Affective).

ActivitiesActivities1. As a class, we will compile a list of

everything that we know about holidays. Ex: Names of holidays and customs associated with them.

2. Students will choose a holiday and write about what their family does on that holiday (if no holiday is celebrated, students can choose a family tradition to write about). Students can write and/or draw pictures and will share with the class about their holiday.

Activities Cont’dActivities Cont’d3. Students will write a recipe for their

favorite holiday dish (if no holiday is celebrated, they can write a recipe for their favorite dish).

4. Students will be in 12 pairs/groups.Each group will be assigned a month and students will fill in all holidays for that month. Students will draw a picture to go along with a one holiday in that month.

Students can share with class about the holidays in that month, and calendars will be compiled into one classroom book.

Activities Cont’d…Activities Cont’d…5. Students will each be assigned a

different holiday celebrated around the world. Students will research their holiday and present their information to the class. Ex: Make a poster, or write a paper.

6. Create a Venn Diagram comparing the similarities and differences between Christmas and Hanukah.

Activities Cont’d…Activities Cont’d…7. Have students draw a map of their

school and design a route for carolers to follow while they sing Christmas carols.

8. Students learn different symbols related to each holiday and then create their own symbols for a holiday. (Ex: Tree-Christmas, Pumpkin-Halloween).

Activities Cont’d…Activities Cont’d…9. Create your own postage stamp

related to a holiday that is occurring during this time. Students will then write a letter to a classmate and use their stamp on the envelope.

10. Give students a map of the world and have them identify where each holiday being studied was originated. (Ex: St. Patrick’s Day-Ireland).

Activities Cont’d…Activities Cont’d…11. Students will plan a holiday party

for a specific holiday during the appropriate time of year. Students will decorate the classroom, plan the food list, and plan the activities for the party.

EvaluationEvaluationChristmas Thanksgiving HanukahSt. Patrick’s Day Easter Halloween

1. During this holiday, people gather with family and eat a big meal, which usually includes turkey.___________

2. This holiday originated in Ireland.___________

Evaluation Cont’d…Evaluation Cont’d…3. On ___________ people decorate

trees with ornaments and lights, and sing carols.

4. During this holiday, children dress up and go door to door asking for candy.__________

Evaluation Cont’d…Evaluation Cont’d…5. This holiday lasts for seven days and

a candle is lit on each day.____________

6. During this holiday, eggs are decorated and hidden for children to find.____________

Evaluation Cont’d…Evaluation Cont’d…7. Which of the following holidays is our nations

birthday?a. Christmasb. Fourth of Julyc. Veteran’s Day

8. Which of the following holidays is celebrated during the month of February?

a. Valentine’s Dayb. Memorial Dayc. Kwanzaa

Evaluation Cont’d…Evaluation Cont’d…9. Labor Day is a holiday that honors people who

________.a. playb. workc. sing

10. Everyone around the world celebrates the same holidays?

a. True b. False

Teacher ResourcesTeacher Resources• www.abcteach.com• http://English.freemap.jp/world_e/

2.html• www.lessonplanspage.com• www.familyfun.com• www.ilovethatteachingidea.com

Student ResourcesStudent Resources• www.akidsheart.com• www.kidscorner.com• www.enchantedlearning.com• www.kidsturncentral.com

Media ResourcesMedia Resources• Visual- List of holidays and customs• Visual- Recipe box• Visual- Venn Diagram• Visual- Calendar• Visual- Student created posters• Visual- Map of school• Visual- Holiday symbols• Visual- Postage stamps• Book- Book of Christmas Carols (Any)