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Holidays in December. TEKS. (14) Culture. The student understands how families meet basic human needs. The student is expected to: (A) describe ways that families meet basic human needs; and (B) describe similarities and differences in ways families meet basic human needs.
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TEKS • (14) Culture. The student understands how families meet basic human needs. The student is expected to: • (A) describe ways that families meet basic human needs; and • (B) describe similarities and differences in ways families meet basic human needs. • (15) Culture. The student understands the importance of family beliefs, customs, language, and traditions. The student is expected to: • (A) describe various beliefs, customs, and traditions of families and explain their importance; and • (B) retell stories from selected folktales and legends such as Aesop's fables.
Questions • What is Christmas? Explain History • What is Hanukah? Explain History • What is Kwanzaa? Explain History • What is Ramadan? Explain History • What is the history behind Santa Clause? Explain History
Story Time “The Reindeer Christmas” Written By Moe Price Illustrated By Atsuko Morozumi
Follow Up • What did the children hang on the fireplace? • What are they for? • Who puts the presents in them?
Craft Time • On first stocking write five things you would like to find in your stocking? • On the second stocking draw five other things that you would like to receive? • The quietest person will get to pick their color stocking. • Then write your name and put puff on it.
Resources • http://www.suelebeau.com/december.htm • http://www.qss.org/articles/ramadan/8.5.html • http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm • http://members.tripod.com/~Nancy_J/index.html • http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=1252&display_order=1&mini_id=1290