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Chinese New Year

Students will recognize that different groups of people celebrate holidays unique to them.

–Students will demonstrate their understanding of the concept of tradition.

–Students will identify and participate in three traditional activities used during Chinese New Year celebrations.

–Students will explain why the traditional activities are done.

–Students will locate the year they (and members of their family) were born on a Chinese zodiac chart and determine if the characteristics of the animals are an accurate portrayal of their personalities.

Why Celebrate Black History Month

To utilize Internet resources for the immersion of students into Black History, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the African-American and why we honor their accomplishments. Then they make class presentations.

Our Town’s Black Heritage

Students tour Boston’s Black Heritage Trail and create a black heritage tour of their own town.

Units on African-American Culture

What is culture?

Why Celebrate Black History Month

Utilize Internet resources for the immersion of students into Black History, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the African-American and why we honor their accomplishments. Then they make class presentations.