Holidays! by https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n Social Studies 1.26 en-us 2024-11-01 20:23:50 UTC 2024-11-02 23:23:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Standard! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198149333 History- 1.26

Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during the following national holidays, and examine why we celebrate them:

  • Martin Luther King Jr Day

  • Presidents' Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Independence Day

  • Columbus Day

  • Veterans' Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

]]> 2024-11-01 22:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198149333 All About the Holidays! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198151065 This board will help you learn all about the different national holidays we celebrate and why. Have fun exploring and learning along the way! Follow the directions in the directions board!

]]> 2024-11-01 22:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198151065 Directions! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198152293 Here are your directions for the board and read closely!

  1. Start with Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Next check out Presidents' Day.

  3. Then head to Memorial Day.

  4. After that, go to Independence Day.

  5. Next, head to Columbus Day.

  6. Almost done! Go to Veterans' Day.

  7. Lastly, check out Thanksgiving Day.

]]> 2024-11-01 22:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198152293 Martin Luther King Jr Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198154247 Visit this website and answer these questions:

  1. Who does this holiday celebrate and honor?

  2. In Martin Luther Kings first major role in the Civil Rights movement, who was he sticking up for?

  3. What was the title of the famous speech Martin Luther King Jr gave?

]]> 2024-11-01 23:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198154247 Presidents' Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198154312 https://wljt.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/43c3ae84-c685-4828-9d7e-1c8fc09cad3f/presidents-day-all-about-the-holidays/


Visit this link and watch the video!

Answer these questions:

  1. When is Presidents Day?

  2. What did Presidents Day start out as?

  3. Who does Presidents Day celebrate now?

]]> 2024-11-01 23:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198154312 ANSWER KEY! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198155852 Martin Luther King Answers:

  1. Martin Luther King Jr

  2. Rosa Parks

  3. I have a Dream


Presidents Day Answers:

  1. Third Monday in February

  2. George Washingtons' Birthday

  3. All the Presidents


Memorial Day Answers?

  1. It honors those who have died while serving in the US military.

  2. Visit cemeteries and memorials and place American Flags by their graves.


Independence Day Answers:

  1. July 4th.

  2. Declaration of Independence

  3. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson

  4. Pursuit of Happiness


Columbus Day Answers:

  1. It celebrates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

  2. Some think the arrival in America led to the mistreatment of Native Americans.

  3. Answers may vary.

]]> 2024-11-01 23:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198155852 Memorial Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198711292 Read this article and answer these questions!

  1. Who does Memorial Day honor?

  2. How do people honor them?

]]> 2024-11-02 23:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198711292 Independence Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198713156 Read and watch the video in this article. Then, answer the questions.

  1. When is Independence Day?

  2. What did a committee of men get together to write that declared us free?

  3. Name two of the men that made up this committee.

  4. Finish this quote: "Life, liberty and the __________________."

]]> 2024-11-02 23:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198713156 Columbus Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198714125 Read this article and answer the questions:

  1. What does Columbus Day celebrate?

  2. What is an issue found with this holiday in the late 1990's?

  3. What is your opinion on the holiday of Columbus Day after reading more about it?

]]> 2024-11-02 23:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198714125 Veterans' Day ! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198715100 For this board, I would like for you to research Veteran's Day for yourself and write down 4 interesting facts you find about it. Have fun!

]]> 2024-11-02 23:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198715100 Thanksgiving Day! abbigailadkins https://padlet.com/abbigailadkins/aatghy9fmp3rko9n/wish/3198715990 For this board, I want you to begin by researching the history of Thanksgiving. See why and how it all began.

After you do so, visit the link above. One thing you will read is that we can practice showing gratitude by asking and answering the question, "Who are you grateful for?"

Today, we are going to write a letter to someone we are thankful for. Grab a letter off the back table and begin.

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