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Celebrations Around the World

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Lesson Plan

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.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Explore global holiday celebrations

Materials

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.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • 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.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

Guide to facilitate a discussion on global celebrations and cultural diversity.

What are some similarities and differences between the celebrations we learned about?

Encourage students to think about common themes like family, food, and traditions, as well as unique cultural elements.







Why is it important to learn about celebrations from other cultures?

Discuss the value of understanding and respecting cultural diversity and how it can foster inclusivity.







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Worksheet

Research Worksheet

Worksheet to guide students in researching and organizing information about a cultural celebration.

What is the name of the celebration and which culture does it belong to?








What are some unique traditions associated with this celebration?








How do people prepare for and celebrate this holiday?








Why is this celebration important to the culture?








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