Celebrations Around the World
Explore global holiday celebrations
In this lesson, students will explore how different cultures celebrate the holiday season. They will research and present a celebration of their choice through drawings or oral presentations. This lesson fosters inclusivity and appreciation of global traditions, helping students understand and respect cultural diversity.
Explore global holiday celebrations
Discussion Guide, Research Worksheet, and Art Supplies (paper, markers, crayons)
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Begin with a brief discussion on what holidays students celebrate and why they are important.
- Introduce the concept of global celebrations and how different cultures have unique traditions.
Step 2
Research and Preparation
15 minutes
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different cultural celebration to research.
- Provide each group with a Research Worksheet to guide their exploration.
- Encourage students to use books or pre-selected online resources to gather information.
Step 3
Presentation Creation
10 minutes
- Have students create a drawing or prepare a short oral presentation about their assigned celebration.
- Encourage creativity and ensure each group includes key elements such as the name of the celebration, country of origin, and unique traditions.
Step 4
Group Presentations
5 minutes
- Allow each group to present their celebration to the class.
- Encourage students to ask questions and engage with each presentation.
- Facilitate a discussion using the Discussion Guide to reflect on what students learned about different cultures.
- Emphasize the importance of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse traditions.
