What traditions do people celebrate?

Your student is beginning a short research project that will be due DECEMBER 17^th. Students will be researching any holiday tradition from any culture, country, or religion of their choice.  Students will research their chosen tradition and create a TYPED summary of the information they researched. Students will also print a picture, make a comic strip, create a poster, or another form of visual aid to present their information. I will be assessing students on their presentation, effort, and research. I will be providing students will additional time in class to complete this project in case resources are not available at home. I do not want this to be stressful. I understand each family has a different schedule. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help, let me know!

On the document attached (named Holiday Tradition Family Letter) you will find…

-          Due date

-          Expectations

-          What students need to do

-          What students need to turn in

-          How to complete the project

Please let me know if you have any questions at all!

(I will also send the attachment of the document I sent the students named Holiday Tradition Research).

I am excited! Students will present their final projects in front of the class. :)

Here are a few links to get us started! 

Christmas Around the World
http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/worldxmas/

http://www.portharbor.com/santa/xsatrad.php

Christmas in Kansas City

http://www.kcparent.com/KC-Parent-Blogs/KansasCityHolidayFunGuide

Christmas Train
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/09/05/kansas-city-southern-announces-13th-annual-holiday/

Odd Traditions
http://www.history.com/topics/christmas-traditions-worldwide/videos#strange-christmas-traditions



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