(1)  History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to:

(A)  explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day and Independence Day; and

(B)  identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on Independence Day.

(12)  Culture. The student understands how people learn about themselves through family customs and traditions. The student is expected to:

(A)  identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance;

(B)  compare family customs and traditions

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Students will develop a new respect for the way other countries celebrate Christmas by going through the WebQuest.

What is respect? What does it mean to have respect for others? How do you celebrate Christmas? What are some of the traditions you and your family have at Christmas time? Do you think everyone celebrates Christmas like you? Can you tell me some ways you think people from other countries celebrate Christmas?

1.  Students will review what "respect" means and what it means to have "respect" for others.

2.  As a class, students will go through the WebQuest.

3. Students will create/illustrate a new tradition for their family based on what they learned from the "trip around the world" (using Microsoft Paint).

Knowledge - students recall what respect means.

Comprehension - identify different traditions and customs student's family celebrates at Christmas.  Students will also keep a journal of what they learn as they complete the WebQuest.

Application - Students will apply what they have learned from the WebQuest to begin creating their new tradition or custom.

Analysis - Students will compare and contrast their traditions and customs to those in other countries.

Synthesis - Students will create/illustrate a new tradition or custom for their family's Christmas celebrations.

Evaluation - Students will share their newly created/illustrated tradition with the class and justify why they would like to start this new tradition.

Adjusted Questions - questions are adjusted for students needing it.

Learning Centers - art activities will be put into centers for students to work on based on traditions from different countries (a Christmas tree, a wreath, a Christmas card, etc...)  In listening center, students can listen to various Christmas carols.

WebQuest - Internet use

MS Paint

Library books:
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Christmas trees

Art Projects for centers:
Poinsettia
Christmas Cards
Christmas Tree
Wreath