Christmas Around the World: Unit Framework by Sarah Petty https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1 en-us 2018-10-27 11:49:15 UTC 2025-04-06 15:26:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295268554 As a class, we will read through this article and learn about Christmas traditions that Germans look forward too. Some of these traditions include the advent calendars, the making of sweet treats, meals and more! ]]> 2018-10-22 01:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295268554 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295270203 The Legend of the Pickle:

When decorating the Christmas tree, it is traditional to hang the pickle last, hidden among the twigs. The first child on Christmas Eve to find the Christmas pickle receives an extra gift! 

Students will create their own Christmas pickle ornament to take home with them. The Christmas pickle tradition is a fun way for students to celebrate like kids from Germany and also to share the legend with their own families! 


Materials 
  • Pickle cut out
  • Red and white construction paper 
  • Legend of the pickle print out
  • Ribbon [color of choice]
]]> 2018-10-22 01:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295270203 What Does it Look Like to Celebrate Hanukkah sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295274866 Watch this short video to see a first hand account of how Amanda celebrates Hanukkah with her family and learn why it is important to her! ]]> 2018-10-22 02:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295274866 Traditional Song sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295274990 In the video below, we will watch three little kids sing the dreidel song and act out the movements. I have included the lyrics to the song so that as a class we can sing along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsU-HIvUWs

]]> 2018-10-22 02:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295274990 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295275814
Students will create a Star of David ornament that we will hang on our classroom tree and that they will be able to take home with them at the end of the unit to share with their families! 

Materials 
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Hot glue
  • String/ribbon
  • Paint
  • Sequins or other embellishmnets

Instructions
  • Take six  popsicle sticks and create two triangles by hot gluing  the corners of the three sticks. 
  • If wooden popsicle were used, have students paint them.
  • Place one triangle with the base at the bottom and the second triangle on top of the first the opposite direction [base at top]. Hot glue the two triangles together.
  • Let students use embellishments to decorate their star of David.
  • Attach ribbon 
]]> 2018-10-22 02:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295275814 The Story of Hanukkah sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295277242 Students will listen to an animated story about the history of Hanukkah and the meaning behind the menorah! ]]> 2018-10-22 02:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295277242 Menorahs and Dreidels Oh My! sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295277658
What is it like to celebrate Christmas in Israel? Well...we are about to find out as we read through and discuss this article as a class! ]]> 2018-10-22 02:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/295277658 Introduction sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646386 During this unit, students will take a trip around the world making stops in six different countries: Germany, Israel, Italy, Australia, Mexico and America. 

When students land and step off the plane, they will explore each country and learn about their traditional Christmas celebrations. 

Students will keep a travel journal during their trip. For each country, students will answer comprehension questions regarding the celebrations. 

Students will also collet [make] a Christmas ornament from each country that they visit so that when we make it back home [USA] they can decorate our classrooms global Christmas tree. ]]> 2018-10-27 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646386 Grade Level sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646395 3rd]]> 2018-10-27 13:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646395 Standards sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646402 3.C.1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.1
    • Compare languages, foods and traditions of various groups living in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.2
    • Exemplify how various groups show artistic expression within the local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.3
    • Use non-fiction texts to explore how cultures borrow and share from each other (foods, languages, rules, traditions and behaviors).
]]> 2018-10-27 13:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646402 Unit Length sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646434 1.5 - 2 Weeks]]> 2018-10-27 13:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646434 Learning Goals & Objectives sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646447 Understand how various cultures celebrate Christmas.

Describe various Christmas traditions from around the world]]> 2018-10-27 13:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646447 Essential Questions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646560 How do other cultures celebrate "Christmas" in their native countries?

Which of these celebrations are similar to those celebrations that we take part in here in America?]]> 2018-10-27 13:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646560 National and State Standard Alignment Matrix sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646599 Writing
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2
    • Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.A
    • Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.

English Language Arts
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1
    • Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
    • Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

Art
  • 3.V.2 
    • Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression
  • 3.V.2.2
    • Use personal point of view and expressions as sources for creating art
  • 3.V.3
    • Create art using a variety of tools, media and process, safely and appropriately 
  • 3.V.3.3
    • Create art using the process of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, stitchery, collage or mixed media

Social Studies
3.C.1 Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.1
    • Compare languages, foods and traditions of various groups living in local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.2
    • Exemplify how various groups show artistic expression within the local and regional communities.
  • 3.C.1.3
    • Use non-fiction texts to explore how cultures borrow and share from each other (foods, languages, rules, traditions and behaviors).
]]> 2018-10-27 13:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297646599 AMERICA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647151 2018-10-27 13:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647151 MEXICO sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647173 2018-10-27 13:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647173 AUSTRALIA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647194 2018-10-27 13:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647194 ITALY sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647209 2018-10-27 13:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647209 ISRAEL sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647216 2018-10-27 13:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647216 GERMANY sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647232 2018-10-27 13:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647232 Unit Title sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647594 Christmas Around the World]]> 2018-10-27 13:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297647594 Home Sweet Home sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297686670 At the end of this unit students will take a short 17 question multiple choice quiz.  Students can access the quiz here. ]]> 2018-10-27 20:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/297686670 WELCOME ABOARD sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/300063409 Welcome aboard on your roundtrip Christmas Express global flight! ]]> 2018-11-03 13:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/300063409 sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/300064608 We will open this unit by watching a short clip.]]> 2018-11-03 13:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/300064608 My Christmas Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305587503 Students will write and illustrate a book telling about their families Christmas traditions. Students will tell what holiday they celebrate, when it begins and ends [as we learned that different cultures celebrate Christmas holidays at different times], what their traditional Christmas meal consists of [as we learned that different cultures eat different things], where they go and who they spend the holidays with and their favorite Christmas holiday tradition!

Materials:
  • Blank book that includes the title page, story pages and about the author page. [This will be provided to each student] 

Student will need:
  • Markers, crayons, colored pencils, pen/pencil
  • Tape/glue
  • Scissors 
  • Pictures [optional]
]]> 2018-11-17 20:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305587503 Rubric sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305591650 Below is the rubric I will use in assessing each student's Christmas tradition book. I set this rubric up in a way in which a 4 is perfect score. ]]> 2018-11-17 21:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305591650 Example sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305591679 Here is an example I created for students to look at about my own Christmas traditions! ]]> 2018-11-17 21:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305591679 Rubric sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305603381 I created this quiz using Google Forms. When I created it, I made each question worth one point; therefore, a perfect score is 17. I decided to use Google Forms to administer this quiz, as I am able to assign it to my students via Google Classroom and students will receive their scores immediately after they have completed it. Google Forms will also keep all the scores for me and show me students data to see which questions were most commonly missed. We can do a quick review over those at the end of the quiz! ]]> 2018-11-18 01:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305603381 Packing Our Bags sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305603912 The first activity that the students will do is create a suitcase that will hold all of their belongs for their trip around the world. Students will be given time to decorate the outside of their suitcase. Inside each student's suit case they should have their travel journal, passports and boarding passes.

Materials needed:
  • file folder
  • passports
  • boarding passes/tickets
  • construction paper
  • glue
  • scissors 
  • markers/crayons and color pencils
  • one print out of a world map 
]]> 2018-11-18 01:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305603912 Classroom Christmas Tree sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305604308 We will have a classroom Christmas tree set up in our room. As students travel the globe they will collect [make] Christmas ornaments from each country that we visit. Students will then be able to hang their ornaments on the classroom Christmas tree to create a global Christmas tree, one that celebrates various cultures.]]> 2018-11-18 01:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305604308 sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305604630 2018-11-18 01:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305604630 Germany sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606404 Bsudenise. (2013, December 03). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FpJUkWnxmw

Christmas in Germany. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/christmas-in-germany.html

Education.com (2012, November 20). Christmas in Germany | Worksheet. Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/christmas-in-germany/]]> 2018-11-18 02:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606404 Israel sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606423 Christmas in Israel: The ESSENTIAL guide! (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://igoogledisrael.com/christmas-in-israel/

HOMER. (2013, November 18). The Story of Hanukkah. Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tws_uMAEOs

Ratner, B. (2009, July 05). Elmo's World Happy Holidays - Just Savitzky Family. Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xLLJE3SjFI

Holidays. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ducksters.com/holidays/hanukkah.php

Makhalil. (2013, December 13). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsU-HIvUWs]]> 2018-11-18 02:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606423 Italy sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606429 Christmas in Italy for Kids: Christmas Traditions and Celebrations. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/christmas-in-italy.html

Education.com. (2012, December 10). Christmas in Italy | Worksheet. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/christmas-in-italy/]]> 2018-11-18 02:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606429 Australia sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606437 Bsudenise. (2013, December 03). Retrieved November 03, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxc9-2Aoszs

Hornor, K., & Hornor, K. H. (2017, November 01). When do They Celebrate Christmas in Australia? Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://paradisepraises.com/christmas-in-australia/

Dupagne, T. (2011, December 09). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq18nekfc68

Christas in Australia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/christmas-in-australia-lesson-for-kids.html#lesson]]> 2018-11-18 02:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606437 Mexico sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606445 Bsudenise. (2013, December 03). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKRGddvnBMk

Education.com. (2012, December 10). Christmas in Mexico | Worksheet. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/christmas-in-mexico/

Hornor, K., & Hornor, K. H. (2017, November 01). Facts about Christmas and Año Nuevo in Mexico. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://paradisepraises.com/christmas-in-mexico/

T, T. (2017, December 27). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFGfZeN10Xo]]> 2018-11-18 02:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606445 America sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606450 EnglishClass101.com, L. E. (2013, October 09). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eavyl2nacb4

JPC-DESIGN, W. /. (n.d.). Christmas in the United States of America on whychristmas?com. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/usa.shtml

Шаймардаов, Э. (2014, December 25). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0d6648S6-8

Happy Home Fairy. (2015, September 26). Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://happyhomefairy.com/the-legend-of-the-candy-cane-free-printable/

Spivack, E. (2012, December 14). The Legend of the Christmas Stocking. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-legend-of-the-christmas-stocking-160854441/

Christmas Stocking Template. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/detail.asp?fil=/crafts/christmas/templates/stocking-template.gif&cat=Christmas&nam=Christmas-Stocking-Template]]> 2018-11-18 02:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606450 Introduction sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606464 ClubhouseNewsNetwork. (2013, December 18). Retrieved November 2, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=2&v=uQFH0KUanOM]]> 2018-11-18 02:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606464 Overview of Christmas in Germany sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606939 Here students will watch a short video that gives them information about Christmas in Germany. The video talks about its popular Christmas markets in the streets of Nuremberg, the decorating of the tree and the visiting of Father Christmas and St. Nicholas! 

Fröhliche Weihnachten! ]]> 2018-11-18 02:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305606939 Christmas in Germany [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305649011 For homework, students will be given a reading passage that includes comprehension questions. Students are to read through the article and answer the questions that follow. Students should go back into to the text to find their answer and underline or highlight them in the passage. This will be for a grade. ]]> 2018-11-18 13:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305649011 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305649703 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Germany entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 13:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305649703 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305654334 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Israel entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 14:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305654334 Christmas in Israel [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305659081 For homework, students will be given a reading passage that includes comprehension questions. Students are to read through the article and answer the questions that follow. Students should go back into to the text to find their answer and underline or highlight them in the passage. This will be for a grade. ]]> 2018-11-18 14:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305659081 Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660871 As a class we will read about all there is to know about Christmas in Italy! We will uncover new information about the traditions that Italians take part in during this wonderful holiday season! ]]> 2018-11-18 15:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660871 Story Time sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660897 As we gather around the carpet we will dive into the legend of Old Befana, a kind witch whom brings sweets and gifts to well behaved children and coal to the bad children after Christmas on January 5th. We will discuss the similarities and differences of this tradition in the terms of writing letters/gift wish lists in the weeks leading up to Christmas! 

After we have finished the story we will make a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Christmas here in America and Christmas in Italy. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660897 Christmas in Italy [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660916 For homework, students will be given a reading passage that includes comprehension questions. Students are to read through the article and answer the questions that follow. Students should go back into to the text to find their answer and underline or highlight them in the passage. This will be for a grade. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660916 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660950 Befana's Broom!

Students will take part in creating Old Befana's broom in which she rides to deliver either sweet treats or coal to the little children of Italy based off of their behavior!

Materials:
  • Wooden stick
  • Double sided tape
  • Brown construction paper
  • Ribbon(s) colors of your choice: one for the bow and one to hang from the tree
]]> 2018-11-18 15:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305660950 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305661440 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Italy entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305661440 Spending Christmas in the Land Down Under sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662886 Take a look at this short video about some of the traditions that Australians take part of during the Christmas season! Remember, Austrlians celebrate Christmas in the SUMMER!!!!]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662886 Traditional Aussie Christmas Foods sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662909 The link below tells us about the kinds of foods many Australians eat during their summer Christmas festivities. While many families cook more "old" traditional foods such as turkey, roast, and veggies, many cook more "new" traditional foods such as shrimp, fresh fish, salads and sausage and head out to the beach for a picnic! ]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662909 A Traditional Christmas Kid Song sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662928 In America, children often sing the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and how he helped Santa to save the night; however, in Australia, the children sing about Joey. In Australia it is much too hot for Reindeer; so, Santa trades them out for 6 kangaroos or boomers. Click on the video below to hear about Joey's Christmas adventure and how Santa saves the night [in this song] by helping Joey find his mama on his Australian run! ]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662928 Read Aloud sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662948 We will read Christmas in Australia by John Williamson and have a class discussion once we are finished!

Some Discussion Questions:
  • How does Christmas in Australia compare to Christmas in America? 
  • What are some similarities and differences? 
  • What was your favorite part about visiting Australia? 
]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662948 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662962 During this time, students will create a surfboard ornament to commemorate their time spent in Australia learning about Christmas! When students have completed their surfboards, they will hang them on our classroom Christmas tree! Students will get to take these home to their parents at the end of the unit!

Merry Christmas and Surfs Up!

Materials
  • Wooden surf board cut out
  • Paint, paint pens, markers, glitter, color pencils, or sharpies
  • Ribbon
  • Embellishments 
  • Hot glue gun
]]> 2018-11-18 15:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305662962 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305663029 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Australia entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305663029 Christmas in Australia [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305667125 For homework, students will be given a reading passage that includes comprehension questions. Students are to read through the article and answer the questions that follow. Students should go back into to the text to find their answer and underline or highlight them in the passage. This will be for a grade. ]]> 2018-11-18 15:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305667125 How Do They Say Merry Christmas? sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681219 2018-11-18 17:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681219 Christmas in Mexico sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681635 We will watch this video as a class to get an introduction to Christmas in Mexico. ]]> 2018-11-18 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681635 Meals Served and Interesting Christmas Facts in Mexico sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681677 As a class we will read through this article and discuss the similarities and differences between Christmas in America and Christmas in Mexico [model].

Students will then pick one other country that we have studied before and compare the two of them independently. 

Students will be given this link so that they can go back into the text to locate facts and details. The passage describes all kinds of traditional Christmas food that one could be found munching on during the holiday season. They will also learn about the legend of the poinsettia, Christmas piñatas, La Noche Buena, Día De Reyes, and Posadas! ]]> 2018-11-18 17:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681677 Christmas Carols sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681706 Much like American tradition, children and families in Mexico sing Christmas carols also. In the video below, students can watch a group of children preforming Christmas carols. This video resembles more of a student Christmas play at school as they are standing stationary on the stage rather than going from door to door. ]]> 2018-11-18 17:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681706 Christmas in Mexico [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681737 For homework, students will be given a reading passage that includes comprehension questions. Students are to read through the article and answer the questions that follow. Students should go back into to the text to find their answer and underline or highlight them in the passage. This will be for a grade. ]]> 2018-11-18 17:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681737 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681769 Students will stop by the souvenir shop and create their own poinsettia. Students will also be given a copy of the legend of the poinsettia which goes as follows:

"A young boy named Pablo picked branches off a weed growing by the roadside because he didn't have anything to offer the Lord. Upon reaching the church's altar, he was made fun of by his friends for his tiny gift, until, as he laid those branches down, bright beautiful star-shaped petal like leaves appeared on each branch!"

https://paradisepraises.com/christmas-in-mexico/ 

Materials
  • Red & Green Construction paper
  • Gold/yellow sequins
  • Glue
]]> 2018-11-18 17:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305681769 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305682856 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Mexico entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305682856 American Christmas Traditions sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684160 This is a short two minute clip in which students will watch to see many of their own traditions. Some of these traditions include, decorating the Christmas [conifer] tree with lights and ornaments that have often times been passed down through the family, going door to door spreading Christmas cheer by way of caroling, gathering together with family for a Christmas dinner with the traditional spread and the exchanging of gifts...and lets not forget our school break! ]]> 2018-11-18 17:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684160 Christmas in the USA sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684196 This is a student friendly article in which students can learn about traditional meals and customs in the United States at Christmas.]]> 2018-11-18 17:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684196 American Tradition sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684220 Another video that tells of Christmas traditions in the US]]> 2018-11-18 17:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684220 The Story of Christmas sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684354 The story of Christmas is often made into a children's play at churches and told in the homes of many Christian families. Here Helen Dark tells the story of Christmas! We will read this short picture book as a class to not only gain an understanding of why Christmas is celebrated but also why so many families set up nativity scenes in their homes during the Christmas season. ]]> 2018-11-18 17:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684354 The Legend of the Candy Cane sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684478
During the holiday season, candy canes  be seen almost everywhere. People hang them from their Christmas tree, leave them as a gift in a stocking, and even place large plastic ones in their yards. Candy canes are also a sweet treat that many people enjoy wether you like to put them in your hot chocolate or eat them right from the box! Candy brands have also began to make a wide variety of flavors that often times make them more enjoyable, some are sour and others taste like watermelon, green apple, strawberry or spearmint. However, there is a legend behind the traditional red and white peppermint flavored candy cane.

Many Christians believe it to go as follows:

"Look at the candy cane what do you see. Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me. White for my Savior who is sinless and pure. J is for Jesus - that is for sure. Turn it around and a staff you'll see!"

https://happyhomefairy.com/the-legend-of-the-candy-cane-free-printable/ ]]> 2018-11-18 17:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684478 Stockings sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684509 “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”
– A Visit From Saint Nicholas

Hanging Christmas stockings in ones home is a timeless tradition that many children love! Every wonder where the idea of hanging Christmas stockings came from? Below you will find a link that will tell you all about the story behind the Christmas stockings!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vj7Kj26Vx9mcJzsalSYNXINAKjSrHBGr0vY9OVJ8kr4/edit?usp=sharing
]]> 2018-11-18 17:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305684509 Souvenir Shop sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305685062 After reading the legend of the stocking, students will have a chance to make their own stocking ornament.

Materials
  • Construction paper (the heavier weight the better)
  • Single hole punch
  • String (or shoelace)
  • Glue
  • Cotton balls
  • Crayons, glitter, etc.
  • Tape

]]> 2018-11-18 17:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305685062 Christmas in America [HW] sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305694342 Students will begin to gather their own family traditions and customs to prepare for their end of unit project in which they will have to write a book about what holiday their family celebrates. This can be a quick rough draft of what they are going to put in their book.s]]> 2018-11-18 18:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305694342 Travel Journal sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305696311 Students will be given time in class to complete their Christmas Around the World Travel Journal: Italy entry. ]]> 2018-11-18 18:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305696311 Holiday Tunes sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305713228
Music is a great way to spread holiday cheer! America has many traditional Christmas songs such as Silent Night and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. But they also have songs that are a bit faster and more fun to sing while setting up for Christmas such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman.


Turn this playlist up as we drink hot chocolate and decorate our classroom Christmas tree with the ornaments we have collected on our journey to celebrate a successful trip around the world! ]]> 2018-11-18 20:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305713228 Global Christmas Tree sarahpetty1109 https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305713246
As the unit wraps up, students will have collected [made] a souvenir ornament from 6 countries!  Throughout our trip, students will place those ornaments on our classroom "Global Christmas Tree" to celebrate the many different and special ways people celebrate Christmas. 

By the end of this unit, students will have learned about 6 countries: Germany, Israel, Italy, Australia, Mexico and America. They will have learned Christmas traditions that are unique to each country and they will be able to recognize how many have been adapted here in America and some they may have even taken part of [hiding the pickle ornament or decorating a tree] themselves. 

Students will have learned about the foods that different cultures eat to celebrate Christmas. Students will be able to compare these different meals and see how the pertain to their specific country. 

Students will have a greater understanding of life around the world and how when it comes down to it, we really are not all that different! We all celebrate holidays and though we may celebrate in different ways, it is definitely something that is looked forward to and brings much joy to those who are taking part in the celebration. 

This is a fun thematic unit plan to help students see the world around them and learn how to appreciate the richness that other cultures bring to our world! ]]> 2018-11-18 20:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahpetty1109/u6ug4dvaihd1/wish/305713246