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TraditionsTraditionsBy: Erin AndersonBy: Erin Anderson

Christy Christy CalvertCalvert

Ashley HeitmanAshley Heitman

Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction to UnitIntroduction to Unit ContentContent ObjectivesObjectives ActivitiesActivities EvaluationEvaluation Teacher ResourcesTeacher Resources Student ResourcesStudent Resources Media ResourcesMedia Resources

Introduction to UnitIntroduction to UnitFirst GradeFirst Grade

The goal of this unit is for the The goal of this unit is for the students to learn about the students to learn about the different holidays around the different holidays around the world and have fun while learning. world and have fun while learning. This unit will be completed during This unit will be completed during the appropriate times for the appropriate times for corresponding holidays. corresponding holidays.

Content / VocabularyContent / Vocabulary

The holidays and traditions that will be The holidays and traditions that will be covered include:covered include:

ChristmasChristmas ThanksgivingThanksgiving

The Fourth of JulyThe Fourth of July Cinco De MayoCinco De Mayo

HanukahHanukah

ObjectivesObjectives

The students will learn about a new The students will learn about a new holiday, and will learn new information holiday, and will learn new information about holidays they are already familiar about holidays they are already familiar with (cognitive).with (cognitive).

The students will gain appreciation for The students will gain appreciation for the reason that supports that holiday the reason that supports that holiday being celebrated (affective). being celebrated (affective).

Activity One - ChristmasActivity One - Christmas Introduction:Introduction: Give a brief synopsis on the background and Give a brief synopsis on the background and

history of Christmas. Show “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” to the history of Christmas. Show “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” to the children. Sing with the children “Jingle Bells” while children. Sing with the children “Jingle Bells” while incorporating the use of instruments.incorporating the use of instruments.

Development:Development: Read aloud "The Mouse Before Christmas" by Read aloud "The Mouse Before Christmas" by Michael Garland and then read aloud any version of "The Michael Garland and then read aloud any version of "The Night Before Christmas."Night Before Christmas."

Culminating:Culminating: Hand out a Venn Diagram to each student. (two Hand out a Venn Diagram to each student. (two overlapping large circles.) Have the students write all of the overlapping large circles.) Have the students write all of the similarities of the stories in the overlapping section of the Venn similarities of the stories in the overlapping section of the Venn Diagram. Have the students then write the differences in the Diagram. Have the students then write the differences in the separate parts.separate parts.

Activity Two - ThanksgivingActivity Two - Thanksgiving Introduction: Introduction: Play Indian tribal tunes to engage the children, and show a Play Indian tribal tunes to engage the children, and show a

thanksgiving video. thanksgiving video.

Developmental: SoakDevelopmental: Soak the corn husks in warm water for about an hour until the corn husks in warm water for about an hour until they become pliable. Then gather several damp husks and tie them together they become pliable. Then gather several damp husks and tie them together tightly with twine, about 1/2 inch from one end. To make the head, hold the tightly with twine, about 1/2 inch from one end. To make the head, hold the knotted end in one fist, then fold the husks down (as though peeling a knotted end in one fist, then fold the husks down (as though peeling a banana) so that they cover the knotted end. Smooth out the husks to make a banana) so that they cover the knotted end. Smooth out the husks to make a face, then secure them with a piece of twine around the doll's neck. face, then secure them with a piece of twine around the doll's neck. To make the arms, roll up a single husk and tie it off at both ends. Position To make the arms, roll up a single husk and tie it off at both ends. Position the arms up between the husks, under the doll's neck. Smooth the husks over the arms up between the husks, under the doll's neck. Smooth the husks over the arms to form the chest and back, then cinch in the waist with twine. the arms to form the chest and back, then cinch in the waist with twine. For a skirt or legs, arrange several husks, inverted (like a skirt that has blown For a skirt or legs, arrange several husks, inverted (like a skirt that has blown up over the doll's head) around the waist. Secure with twine, then fold the up over the doll's head) around the waist. Secure with twine, then fold the skirt down. For legs, divide the husks into two parts, tying each bunch at the skirt down. For legs, divide the husks into two parts, tying each bunch at the knees and ankles. Use construction paper to fashion outfits or use markers knees and ankles. Use construction paper to fashion outfits or use markers and watercolors to give the illusion of clothes or to add on facial features. To and watercolors to give the illusion of clothes or to add on facial features. To make hair, hats or headdresses, glue on little strips of construction paper. make hair, hats or headdresses, glue on little strips of construction paper. Provide an example of a completed doll to model for the children.Provide an example of a completed doll to model for the children.

Culminating :Culminating : Attach sticks to the backs of the dolls for mobility. Build a doll Attach sticks to the backs of the dolls for mobility. Build a doll stage and put on a special Thanksgiving puppet production. Video tape the stage and put on a special Thanksgiving puppet production. Video tape the production for the children to enjoy!production for the children to enjoy!

Activity Three - Fourth of Activity Three - Fourth of JulyJulyIntroduction:Introduction: Have the students color this page, while listening to “I’m Proud Have the students color this page, while listening to “I’m Proud

to be an American.”to be an American.”

Developmental: Brainstorm ideas on a smart board about why it is important to be patriotic.

Culminating: Give each student a sentence strip saying “I’m proud to be an American because…” and have them fill it out, and paste it onto a large life size American flag. Hang this flag up in the classroom, or out in the hallway for the whole school to see!

Activity Four - Cinco de Activity Four - Cinco de MayoMayo

Introduction:Introduction: Play a tape, teaching the Play a tape, teaching the students how to count to ten in Spanish.students how to count to ten in Spanish.

Developmental:Developmental: Next, students will make Next, students will make maracas while listening to festive Mexican maracas while listening to festive Mexican music.music.

Culminating:Culminating: Make and eat corn tortillas. Make and eat corn tortillas. Corn TortillasCorn Tortillas1 cup corn meal1 cup corn meal1 Tbsp. baking powder1 Tbsp. baking powder3/4 cup water3/4 cup water1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)2 tsp. corn oil2 tsp. corn oil

I would make corn tortillas with the students!I would make corn tortillas with the students!

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In mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, and salt. Boil water. Mix In mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, and salt. Boil water. Mix boiling water and oil into corn meal. When mixture cools enough to handle, boiling water and oil into corn meal. When mixture cools enough to handle, divide into eight equal balls. Flatten slightly. Place flattened ball on top of an divide into eight equal balls. Flatten slightly. Place flattened ball on top of an 8-inch square of waxed paper. Cover with a second square. Roll into 6" circle. 8-inch square of waxed paper. Cover with a second square. Roll into 6" circle. Remove from paper. Cook on ungreased griddle until lightly brown. Remove from paper. Cook on ungreased griddle until lightly brown.

Activity Five- HanukahActivity Five- Hanukah Introduction:Introduction: Show the students a picture of the Star of Show the students a picture of the Star of David and then pass out their own to color.David and then pass out their own to color.

Developmental:Developmental: Lighting of the candles using the Chanukah. Give the Lighting of the candles using the Chanukah. Give the

students candy for every day that a candle is lighted to celebrate Hanukkah! students candy for every day that a candle is lighted to celebrate Hanukkah! This will allow the children to anticipate and participate in a huge hanukkah This will allow the children to anticipate and participate in a huge hanukkah tradition.tradition.

Culminating:Culminating: The Dreidel Game: The four letters which appear on the four The Dreidel Game: The four letters which appear on the four corners of a dreidel alude to the miracle of Hanukkah. They spell out: Nes (N-corners of a dreidel alude to the miracle of Hanukkah. They spell out: Nes (N-miracle), Gadol (G-great), Haya (H-happened) and Sham (S-there, meaning in miracle), Gadol (G-great), Haya (H-happened) and Sham (S-there, meaning in Israel). To begin the game, each player should have about 20 Peppermint Israel). To begin the game, each player should have about 20 Peppermint Candy Drops. Each person puts one piece of candy in the middle of the table. Candy Drops. Each person puts one piece of candy in the middle of the table. Then each person takes a turn at spinning the dreidel. When only one piece Then each person takes a turn at spinning the dreidel. When only one piece of candy or no candy is left in the middle each player adds another piece of of candy or no candy is left in the middle each player adds another piece of candy. When a player has all the candy, that person wins! For those of you candy. When a player has all the candy, that person wins! For those of you who don't want to use candy for the game, we have also added "Points" to who don't want to use candy for the game, we have also added "Points" to this game. You can grab a piece of paper and keep track of how many points this game. You can grab a piece of paper and keep track of how many points you get! Who ever reaches 100 points first wins!you get! Who ever reaches 100 points first wins!

EvaluationEvaluation

The teacher can evaluate the child’s The teacher can evaluate the child’s progress by informal observations. progress by informal observations. Teachers can also perform Teachers can also perform assessment by providing a worksheet assessment by providing a worksheet at the end of each lesson summarizing at the end of each lesson summarizing the content that was taught. A the content that was taught. A checklist could be performed by the checklist could be performed by the teacher during instruction.teacher during instruction.

Teacher ResourcesTeacher Resources

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Student ResourcesStudent Resources http://www.dotcomwomen.com/food/thanhttp://www.dotcomwomen.com/food/than

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m/Social_Studies/History/History.htmlm/Social_Studies/History/History.html http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroohttp://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroo

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Media ResourcesMedia Resources Video- Video- Charlie Brown’s ChristmasCharlie Brown’s Christmas Book-Book-The Mouse Before ChristmasThe Mouse Before Christmas by Michael Garland by Michael Garland Book- Book- The Night Before ChristmasThe Night Before Christmas (Any version) (Any version) Visual- Christmas Venn DiagramVisual- Christmas Venn Diagram Audio- Indian Tribal Tunes CDAudio- Indian Tribal Tunes CD Audio- Song “Proud to be an American”Audio- Song “Proud to be an American” Video- Self produced video of the re-enactment of the 1Video- Self produced video of the re-enactment of the 1stst

ThanksgivingThanksgiving Audio- Jingle Bell InstrumentsAudio- Jingle Bell Instruments Audio- Jingle Bell CDAudio- Jingle Bell CD Visual- Completed doll for modelingVisual- Completed doll for modeling Visual- Use of smart boardVisual- Use of smart board Visual- Class produced flag with sentence stripsVisual- Class produced flag with sentence strips

More Media ResourcesMore Media Resources

Audio- Spanish counting tapeAudio- Spanish counting tape Interactive Website- Interactive Website-

http://www.activitytree.com/activitytree/library/was_quiz.shtmlhttp://www.activitytree.com/activitytree/library/was_quiz.shtml Interactive Website- Interactive Website- http://wilstar.com/holidays/thanksgv.htmhttp://wilstar.com/holidays/thanksgv.htm Interactive Software -http://www.officedepot.com – Jumpstart first grade.Interactive Software -http://www.officedepot.com – Jumpstart first grade. Interactive Electronic Book - This ebook is an electronic talking book Interactive Electronic Book - This ebook is an electronic talking book

about Mexico created by Mrs. Miller of apples4theteacher.com and about Mexico created by Mrs. Miller of apples4theteacher.com and Ronald Guillen, a 7th grade student, who lived in Mexico for several Ronald Guillen, a 7th grade student, who lived in Mexico for several years. -http://www.apples4theteacher.com/elibrary/mexico-the-years. -http://www.apples4theteacher.com/elibrary/mexico-the-country.htmlcountry.html

The Fourth of July Story (Paperback) The Fourth of July Story (Paperback) by Alice Dalgliesh by Alice Dalgliesh

The Story of America's Birthday (Board book) The Story of America's Birthday (Board book) by Patricia A. Pingry, by Patricia A. Pingry,

Hooray for the Fourth of July (Paperback) Hooray for the Fourth of July (Paperback) by Wendy Watson by Wendy Watson