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Peer reviewedGitelman, Honre F. – Social Studies, 1997
Describes a Jewish teacher's presentation on Hanukkah for a group of Gentile elementary students. The presentation covers the history of the holiday as well as activities involving toys, food, and memorabilia. Includes a list of resources for teaching about Hanukkah. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Cultural Interrelationships, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedAhern, John F.; Moir, Hughes – Social Studies, 1986
Provides a brief annotated bibliography of children's books which may be used to foster greater understanding of the five most popular holidays celebrated in U. S. public schools. The holidays are Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and St. Valentine's Day. (JDH)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Education, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedAhern, John – Social Studies, 1991
Observes that instruction about Pilgrim and American Indian life often is filled with misconceptions. Explains that the foods and dress of the era differed those usually portrayed in association with the "first" Thanksgiving, a continuation of an ancient harvest celebration. Offers a Thanksgiving quiz for teaching students the realities…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, Clothing, Colonial History (United States)
Peer reviewedLockledge, Ann – Social Studies, 1992
Describes holiday celebrations in the Caribbean as important contemporary social events with historical, geographical, and cultural significance. Discusses the origins, development, and customs of the major Caribbean street festivals. Suggests that the holidays can combine all social science disciplines into focus and emphasize the geographic…
Descriptors: Creoles, Cultural Interrelationships, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedWhealey, Lois D. – Social Studies, 1989
Provides ways teachers can make U.S. history more meaningful for students. Suggests using family photographs; making family trees; planning activities that focus on commemorative celebrations; creating a time line; reading biographies; and collecting stamps. (GG)
Descriptors: Biographies, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Family History
Peer reviewedCooper, B. Lee – Social Studies, 1988
Shows how Christmas songs can be used as illustrations of historical information, cultural borrowing, and social change. Describes a method which can aid discussion of social change and public perception by dividing songs into tracks: (1) traditional and nontraditional and (2) secular and sacred. (LS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKronowitz, Ellen L. – Social Studies, 1995
Reports on experiences and events during an educators' study tour to Vietnam. Maintains that teaching about the Tet holiday can help explain Vietnamese culture and art. Includes an annotated bibliography of 10 recommended teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Holidays
