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Lesson Plans

Monday: Hanukkah Purpose: To have the students learn the history and background behind the celebration of Hanukkah. Students will learn the history behind the holiday and then practice some traditions. After getting background knowledge, the students will then light a menorah. The class will be divided in two; half the class will be playing dreidel and the other half will be circled around them, dancing. You must teach the students the dance step. Halfway though the class the teams switch.

Objectives: Students will
 * learn the history of Hanukkah
 * describe the characteristics of the holiday
 * identify traditions
 * interpret vocab through music and song
 * learn new customs
 * be active by dancing

Materials:
 * CD player
 * Dreidel song
 * menorah
 * traditional Jewish music
 * video for Jewish dancing
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Technology Integration: Students will view the video of how to dance on the internet. The music they listen to will be played on a CD player or through the computer.

Sunshine State Standards:
 * LA.C.1.2.1.listens and responds to a variety of oral presentations, such as stories, poems, skits, songs,personal accounts, and informational speeches
 * LA.C.2.2.1. determines main concept and supporting details in a nonprint media message
 * LA.C.2.2.2. recognizes and responds to nonverbal cues used in a variety of nonprint media, such as motions pictures, television advertisements, and works of art

Blooms Taxonomy:
 * Knowledge
 * Comprehension
 * Application

Tuesday: Kwanzaa Purpose: Students will learn the history behind Kwanzaa and why it is a celebrated holiday. After learning and understanding how Kwanzaa came to be, the students will make kinaras, or candle holders. These will hold the seven candles that represent each day of Kwanzaa.

Objectives: students will
 * state the origin of Kwanzaa
 * describe the characteristics of Kwanzaa
 * construct a kinara
 * interpret vocab through music and learning
 * open their minds to a new holiday

Materials:
 * African drum music
 * CD player or computer
 * construction paper
 * crayons
 * markers
 * candles
 * tape
 * kinara patterns
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Technology Integration: Students will listen to music on the CD player, create with crayons and markers, and be exposed to a new type of music

Sunshine State Standards:
 * LA.C.2.2.1. determines main concept and supporting details in a nonprint media message
 * LA.C.2.2.2. recognizes and responds to nonverbal cues used in a variety of nonprint media, such as motions pictures, television advertisements, and works of art
 * LA.D.2.2.5. understands that a variety of messages can be conveyed through mass media

Blooms Taxonomy:
 * Knowledge
 * Comprehension
 * Application

Wednesday: Christmas Purpose: Students will learn the origin and history of Christmas and the traditions that accompany it. Students will focus on the history of Santa Clause and how the story came to be. They will watch videos to gain an understanding with a visual. Then the students will write letters to Santa.

Objectives: Students will
 * gain an understanding of the history of Christmas
 * realize there is a history behind all traditions
 * learn through a visual
 * gain writing skills

Materials:
 * Computer
 * paper for letters
 * envelopes
 * stamps
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Technology Integration: Students watch the videos on the internet

Sunshine State Standards:
 * LA.B.2.2.1. writes notes, comments, and observations that reflect comprehension of content and experiences from a variety of media
 * LA.B.2.2.3. Writes for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes
 * LA.C.2.2.1. determines main concept and supporting details in a nonprint media message

Blooms Taxonomy:
 * Knowledge
 * Comprehension
 * Application

Thursday: Holiday Traditions Purpose: The students will relate all the holiday traditions they have learned about this week to their own. After a discussion about how the December holidays are similar, the students will make short powerpoint presentations of their own holiday traditions or ones that they like if they cant think of their own. They will then present them to the class. This gives students a better understanding that everybody's traditions are different and that everyone is unique.

Objectives: Students will
 * gain a better perspective on diversity
 * reflect on their own traditions
 * gain multimedia and computer skills

Materials:
 * Computers with Microsoft Office

Sunshine State Standards:
 * FL.B.1.2.1. recognizes various activities and celebrations in which children participate in the target culture
 * FL.B.1.2.2. Identifies patterns of behavior and the values, beliefs, or viewpoints typical of children in the target culture

Blooms Taxonomy:
 * Knowledge
 * Comprehension
 * Application

Friday: Holiday Gift Purpose: Students will be given the opportunity to make a gift for their parents or whoever they choose. The gift has to be based on a holiday that is not their own. If the student celebrates Christmas, they will have to choose between Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. This will demonstrate that they learned something from the holidays. The gift will consist of whatever the child would like. They can choose from any of the arts and crafts supplies in the classroom. They can use the internet for ideas.

Objectives: Students will
 * be creative
 * review past concepts
 * understand other cultures better
 * feel pride in what they made

Materials:
 * Various arts and crafts (optional)
 * pipe cleaners
 * popsicle sticks
 * pom poms
 * construction paper
 * computers
 * markers
 * crayons

Technology Integration: Students use arts and crafts media plus the internet is available for use

Sunshine State Standards:
 * FL.B.1.2.1. recognizes various activities and celebrations in which children participate in the target culture
 * FL.B.1.2.2. Identifies patterns of behavior and the values, beliefs, or viewpoints typical of children in the target culture

Blooms Taxonomy:
 * Knowledge
 * Comprehension
 * Application